Tour
You will travel to Warsaw independently and will be met by your tour guide at the hotel. The first meeting will take place at 4:00 p.m. Your vacation will then begin with a guided tour of Warsaw's old town.
In the morning, you will travel by bus to Krutyn/Krutinnen. Afterwards, an unforgettable experience on the water awaits you - a kayaking tour. The Krutynia offers numerous picturesque paddling routes. The calm river is a maximum of 90 cm deep, so no special prior knowledge is required! In the evening, we will round off the day with dinner together.
After a leisurely breakfast, you will cycle through Mazurski Park Krajobrazowy, the extensive Masurian Landscape Park, which, with its tranquil forests, crystal-clear lakes, and species-rich wetlands, is one of the most beautiful natural areas in northern Poland. The destination for today's stage is Nikolaiken, often referred to as the “Venice of Masuria.”
After a relaxing stroll through the lively alleys and along the waterfront promenade, you will enjoy a boat trip across the idyllic Masurian lakes, which are connected by a fascinating network of canals. A small picnic awaits you on board before you arrive in Giżycko, one of the most popular places in the region, in the late afternoon.
Today, a picturesque bike ride 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 of Giżycko. Visit Boyen Fortress, an impressive example of Prussian fortification architecture, or take a walk to the swing bridge over the Łuczańskie Canal, one of the few still functioning swing bridges in Europe. Boat trips or relaxing hours on the shores of the Masurian Lakes are also available.
Your day begins with a leisurely bike ride through the Masurian countryside to Rastenburg. There you will visit the “Wolf's Lair,” Hitler's former headquarters. Together with an experienced guide, you will explore the extensive ruins of the bunker complex and gain fascinating insights into the historical significance of this place.
Today's tour takes us to Lidzbark Warmiński. Along the way, the silence of the peaceful Masurian countryside is broken only occasionally by the clattering of storks. We continue by bus to Święta Lipka, where you can visit the famous 17th-century pilgrimage church and listen to a short organ concert – a truly beautiful experience. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Lidzbark Warmiński.
In the morning, you will take the bus to Orneta. Then you will hop on your bike and ride to Frombork. Here you will have the opportunity to visit Frombork Cathedral, a masterpiece of sacred architecture. Nicolaus Copernicus lived and worked in the northwest tower of this building for a period of thirty years, with only brief interruptions.
In the morning, you can look forward to an impressive three-hour boat trip on the Oberland Canal from Jelonki to Buczyniec! This is followed by a leisurely bike ride to Elbląg. Along the way, you can enjoy magnificent views of the Vistula Lagoon. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Elbląg.
After breakfast, cycle to Malbork to visit the largest medieval fortress in Europe, the imposing castle of the Teutonic Knights. In the afternoon, a bus transfer will take you to Gdańsk. Dinner awaits you in the hotel restaurant, where you can enjoy excellent Polish cuisine.
Right after breakfast, you will take part in a detailed tour of the beautifully restored Old Town of Gdańsk (approx. 3 hours). Your varied cycling tour ends at noon.
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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 Malbork incl. entrance fee
- Organ presentation in Frombork
- Guided tour of Frombork 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
- Boat trip on Oberland Canal
- Guided tour of Warsaw
- 6 picnics / lunches
- Rental 28 inch unisex bikes with low entry, equipped with 18-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 Warsaw
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.
Departure from 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).
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 18-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 6 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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Frank Geißler