Tour
You travel independently to Gdańsk and are welcomed by your tour guide at the hotel. The first meeting takes place at 3 pm. Your vacation will then begin with an extensive exploration of the beautifully restored old town of Gdańsk (duration approx. 3 hours). We will end the evening with a relaxed dinner together in a restaurant on the Motlau.
After breakfast we will take the train to Malbork/Marienburg, where we will see the largest medieval fortress in Europe, the Crusader Order Castle. In the afternoon, the first cycling tour (an easy route to cycle in, very scenic) and then a short bus transfer to Elbląg/Elbing. Tonight's dinner we will enjoy in the hotel restaurant with excellent Polish cuisine. Overnight stay in a hotel in Elbląg.
In the morning, a three-hour boat trip on the Oberland Canal from Jelonki to Buczyniec awaits you, providing you with an impressive experience! Afterwards, you will set off on a leisurely cycle tour to Frombork, the city of Nicolaus Copernicus. There you have the opportunity to visit the famous cathedral (optional). On the way you can enjoy wonderful views of the Vistula Lagoon. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Frombork/Frauenburg.
Before you leave Frombork, you will have the opportunity to visit the Frauenburg Cathedral, a masterpiece of sacred architecture. Nicolaus Copernicus lived and worked in the north-west tower of this building over a period of thirty years with only brief interruptions. The bus transfer to Orneta takes place around midday, and from there you cycle on to your destination for today, Lidzbark Warmiński/Heilsberg. The next day, you have the opportunity to explore the impressive castle of the Warmian prince-bishops (optional). Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Lidzbark Warmiński.
Today's tour takes you to Kętrzyn/Rastenburg. You start by bike in Lidzbark Warmiński. Along the way, the peaceful Masurian landscape is only occasionally interrupted by the chattering of storks. The bus continues to Święta Lipka/Holy Linden Tree, where you can visit the famous 17th century pilgrimage church and listen to a short organ concert - a truly wonderful experience. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Kętrzyn.
In the morning, a short bus transfer will take you to the “Wolf's Lair”, Hitler's former headquarters, which you will explore together with an experienced guide. Your cycle tour then starts via Sztynort/Steinort to Giżycko/Lötzen. Dinner and overnight stay are planned in a hotel in Giżycko.
Today, a picturesque cycle tour through the lake district around Giżycko/Lötzen (approx. 50 km) awaits you, taking you through beautiful countryside and past numerous lakes. Alternatively, you can spend the day as you wish and explore the many tourist attractions in Giżycko. Visit the Boyen Fortress, an impressive example of Prussian fortress architecture, or take a walk to the swing bridge over the Łuczańskie Canal, one of the few swing bridges still in operation in Europe. Boat trips or relaxing hours on the banks of the Masurian Lakes are also an option.
After breakfast, you will take a boat trip across the most beautiful Masurian lakes, which are connected by canals, to Mikołajki/Nikolaiken - a charming little town that is often referred to as the “Venice of the North”. After a tour of the town and a leisurely stroll, you continue by bike through the Mazurski Park Krajobrazowy to Krutyń/Kruttinnen. Dinner and overnight stay are planned in a cozy guesthouse in Krutyń or the surrounding area.
Today, a delightful bike tour through the impressive nature reserves around Krutyń/Kruttinnen awaits you, followed by an unforgettable experience on the water - a kayak tour. The Krutynia offers numerous picturesque paddling routes. The calm river is a maximum of 90 cm deep, so no special previous experience is required! In the evening, we round off the day with an atmospheric farewell dinner by the campfire.
Immediately after breakfast, you will be transferred by coach to Warsaw. There you will be guided through the old town. The tour ends at Warszawa Centralna railway station at around 16:00. You will then travel home individually.
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Prices / Dates
Services / Infos
- Accommodation in good, typical hotels and guesthouses in double/twin rooms with shower/WC.
- Half-board (breakfast and warm dinner); vegetarian food is possible if ordered in advance (please specify, with or without fish), begins with dinner on the day of arrival and ends with breakfast on the day of departure
- Local taxes
- Mineral water on the cycling days
- All transfers as per programme
- Guided tour of Gdansk incl. entrance fee
- Guided tour of the Crusader Order Castle in Marienburg incl. entrance fee
- Organ presentation in Frauenburg
- Guided tour of Frauenburg Cathedral incl. entrance fee
- Guided tour of the pilgrimage church in Święta Lipka incl. organ concert
- Guided tour of the "Wolfsschanze" incl. entrance fee
- Boat trip through the Masurian lakes
- Paddling tour on the Krutynia River
- Campfire
- Guided tour of Warsaw
- 6 picnics / lunches
- Rental 28 inch unisex bikes with low entry, equipped with 7-speed Shimano hub gears
- Luggage transport / escort bus / breakdown service
- German-speaking tour guide
- Map of the area
Below please find more information about your bike trip. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us by phone: 0049 - (0)6421-886890.
Arrival to Gdansk
The airport in Gdansk-Rebiechowo is about 10 km from the center. From the airport you can take the taxi 9686 (City Plus Taxi) to the hotel (about 20 minutes).
Departure from Warsaw
The journey ends at Warsaw Central Station at around 4 pm. From Warsaw you have good train connections to Berlin. If you have a longer return journey, an extra night in Warsaw is recommended.
Warszawa-Okecie Airport is about 10 km from the center. It is with shuttle service or taxi to reach quickly. A direct and comfortable train connection is also available directly from Warsaw Central Station.
Condition of cycle paths
The tour runs in different landscapes. Around Malbork and in the highlands, the land is rather shallow (the area is below sea level). Slightly hilly and with gentle gradients (at Elbinger Höhe and in Masuria up to 150 meters) run the other sections of the tour. You cycle mostly on side roads, which can also be busy on shorter sections, but also on sandy roads, field, forest and partly cobblestone roads.
Available rental bikes
This trip includes 7-speed bikes with hub gears and low entry. If you want electric bikes (pedelecs), they are also bookable with an extra charge. All bikes are equipped with a luggage bag.
Taking your own bikes
Taking your own bike is possible. The transport of your own bike during the tour is free on the bike trailer.
Information on catering
The trip includes half board (breakfast and hot dinner) and 7 picnics/lunches. The first meal is dinner on the day of arrival, the last meal is breakfast on the day of departure. Vegetarian food is available upon advance request, please specify when booking. Mineral water is available on the cycling days.
Currency
The currency in Poland is the zloty (also abbreviated PLN), 1 zloty = 100 grosz. In Poland, money can be exchanged at banks, in larger hotels and in exchange offices (Polish: Kantor) respectively, whereby the exchange offices often offer a more favorable exchange rate. No compulsory exchange at the border. Foreign currencies can be carried without restrictions. Many hotels, restaurants and large stores accept credit cards, e.g. American Express, EuroCard, MasterCard and others. The acceptance of credit cards is indicated by emblems. However, we recommend that you take enough cash with you for your daily needs, as this is less complicated.
Extra costs which are not included in the travel price
Any tourist tax and charging fees for bicycle batteries are not included in the tour price and must therefore be paid at the hotel.
7 day hotline service
In case of chain breakdown, flooding or other bad surprises that makes a continuation of your tour impossible: no problem, we also work during weekends and you can reach us 7 days a week in case of emergency.
Passport and visa requirements
For EU citizens, there are no special passport or visa requirements and no health formalities to be considered for this trip.
Travel insurance
The tour price already includes the statutory insolvency insurance. In addition, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance upon receipt of your travel confirmation in order to protect yourself against financial disadvantages in the event of travel cancellation, interruption of travel, illness or accident.
Velociped can withdraw from the tour twenty-one days before the starting date of the tour, at the latest, in case the minimum number of participants stated under the tour description is not attained. You will duly be informed without any delay in case of a withdrawal. Velociped will of course refund the paid tour price immediately. Please note our General Terms and Conditions.
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Steffi Groß