The Vistula Cycle Path Krakow - Warsaw

in the heart of Poland

Itinerary

Route

Tour profile / Level 1-2

The bike route leads through flat terrain on the newly developed MRW cycle path, on small, quiet, asphalted roads and well-surfaced side streets.

Day 1: Krakow

Individual arrival in Krakow and day at leisure.

Day 2: Krakow – Niepolmice – Hebdow, approx. 35 km + Transfer

You start the day with a city tour through Krakow’s Old Town (included), during which you will have the opportunity to explore the city’s historic sights. Highlights include the huge market square, the Cloth Hall and the famous Gothic St. Mary’s Church. At noon, a short transfer will take you to Nieplomice. There you start your first bike tour through the Niepolomice Forest to today’s destination, Hebdow.

Day 3: Hebdow – Zalipie – Baranów Sandomierski, ca 55 km + Transfer

Today’s cycle route takes you to areas where life still moves at a leisurely pace. You cycle along the idyllic Vistula to Zalipie, where you have the opportunity to visit the Museum of House Painting (included in the guided tour). Afterwards, a bus transfer will take you to Baranów Sandomierski, where dinner awaits you at the castle.

Day 4: Baranów Sandomierski – Sandomierz, approx. 40 km

After breakfast, you will visit the rooms of the castle (included in the guided tour) before setting off. The route leads along narrow streets along the Vistula to Sandomierz. Sandomierz is one of the oldest cities in Poland and is located in the middle of a wine-growing region spread over 7 hills. Visit a local winemaker on the way and take a guided tour of the city’s attractions (included in the guided tour).

Day 5: Sandomierz – Józefów/Piotrawin, approx. 60 km

After breakfast, we will travel to Annopol. On the way, you will have the chance to observe interesting nature, as the route leads through various nature and bird sanctuaries. The day’s destination is either Józefów or Piotrawin, both located directly on the Vistula.

Day 6: Józefów/Piotrawin – Kazimierz Dolny, ca. 45 km

Today’s bike tour leads through orchards and blooming gardens to the picturesque Kazimierz Dolny. In the afternoon, you have the opportunity to take a city tour (included in the guided tour), where you can immerse yourself in the history of the city. For example, discover the historic granaries of the former port city. Nowadays, the houses are mostly used as guest houses or hotels.

Day 7: Kazimierz Dolny – Warsaw, approx. 35 km + Transfer

After breakfast, we start the bike tour along the Vistula via Puławy to Gołąb, where you can visit the bicycle museum (included in the guided tour). In the afternoon, a bus transfer takes you to Warsaw. After an extensive city tour, a farewell dinner awaits you in a beautiful restaurant in the old town (included in the guided tour).

Day 8: Warsaw

After breakfast individual departure or additional stay in Warsaw.

Services

  • 7 nights with shower/toilet

  • Half board from breakfast on day 2 (for individual tour without dinner Krakow day 1 and Gdansk day 7)

  • Luggage transfer and bus companion from day 2

  • Bus transfers according to program

  • City tour Krakow

  • Detailed maps and information material

  • Service hotline

Additionally included in the guided tour

  • Tour guide

  • Additional dinner on day 7

  • Coffee break in Zalipie

  • Wine tasting in Sandomierz

  • Additional city tours in Sandomierz, Kazimierz and Warsaw

  • Various additional visits and admissions (Museum of House Painting in Zalipie, Underground Corridors in Sandomierz, 3 Crosses Hill in Kazimierz, Bicycle Museum)

  • Meeting and conversation with an artist in Zalipie

  • Ferries

  • Rental bikes from day 2 (surcharge for e-bikes)

Our tip: Get your eSIM for a low-priced holiday-data package here

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

Season / Period
Type
S1   24.05. - 31.05.25
Individual
S1   07.06. - 14.06.25
Individual
S1   28.06. - 05.07.25
Individual
S1   26.07. - 02.08.25
Individual
S1   16.08. - 23.08.25
Individual
S1   30.08. - 06.09.25
Individual
S1   24.05. - 31.05.25
Guided
S1   07.06. - 14.06.25
Guided
S1   28.06. - 05.07.25
Guided
S1   26.07. - 02.08.25
Guided
S1   16.08. - 23.08.25
Guided
S1   30.08. - 06.09.25
Guided

Extras

Discount 3rd person (in room with 2 full paying adults)
10-11,99 years (guided/individual) -40
12-99 years (guided/individual) -30
 
Bicycles and equipment
7/21-speed (guided/individual) incl./72
E-Bike (guided/individual) 200/250
Private bike 39
   
Additional services
Dinner in Krakow Day 1 30
Dinner in Warsaw Day 7 32
Museum of "painting houses" Zalipie 6
Coffee break in Zalipie 8
Wine tasting in Sandomierz 19
Bike museum Golab 11
Sightseeing tour Warsaw 22
   
Additional nights
Krakow (dbl/sgl) 75/106
Warsaw (dbl/sgl) 75/106
   
Transfers
Arrival: Airport - Hotel (Krakow), 1/2/3/4 guests 44/28/24/21
Arrival: Train station- Hotel (Krakow), 1/2/3/4 guests 22/17/14/11
Departure: Hotel - Airport (Warsaw), 1/2/3/4 guests 28/22/17/13
Departure: Hotel - Train station (Warsaw), 1/2/3/4 guests 22/17/14/11

Best - Price - Guarantee

If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
All prices per person in EUR

Accommodation

Hotel samples

Selected 3-4* hotels. In rural areas, you will stay in typical local hotels/inns that are characterized by a family atmosphere and very personal service.

Krakow: Vienna House Easy by Wyndham
Hebdów/Smilowice: Hotel Palac, Hotel sw. Norberta
Baranów Sandomierski: Hotel ZAMEK
Sandomierz: Hotel Sarmata
Józefów/Piotrawin: Hotel Bursztynowy
Kazimierz Dolny: Willa Agnieszka
Warsaw: Ibis Styles Warszawa City


NotePlease be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

Bicycle

Bicycles with panniers

The following bikes are available for rent (UNISEX or male bike / comfortable saddle / equipped with a waterproofed pannier approx. 20litre):

  • 7-speed (backpedal break and gear hub)
  • 21-speed (free-wheel and ladder network)
  • E-Bikes

E-Bikes | Electric bikes | Pedelecs

With an electric bike every bike tour is a breeze! If you had few opportunities to cycle over the last weeks or if you are not sure concerning your fitness, but also with physical disabilities, every bike ride is a treat! The shiftable, low noise electric drive of our modern electric bike relieves you of some of the work and increases the pedal force up to 3 times.


Private bicycles

You are welcome to bring your own bicycle. It is adapted especially to your needs. Do not forget to bring a repair kit with all necessary tools such as: keys, reserve tube and lock. Please check your own bicycle for operability upon arrival.

Useful

Arrival - Parking - Departure

Arrival by plane

Airport: Krakow (KRK)
Good train connections to the city or transfer can be booked (see below)


Arrival by car

Parking available at the start hotel in Krakow, approx. € 12 per day


Arrival by train

Station: Krakow


Transfer

Arrival: transfer can be booked from the Krakow RC or Krakow main station to the start hotel
Departure: transfer from the end hotel to Warsaw FH or Warsaw main station can be booked
Prices see price table


Participants

Individual tour: min. 4 persons
Guided tour: min. 6 and max. 20 persons


Miscellaneous

Various additional services included in the guided tour can also be booked for the individual tour (see price list for details and prices). These include, among other things:

  • dinner on the 1st and/or 7th day
  • various visits/museums
  • wine tasting in Sandomierz
  • coffee break in Zalipie
  • city tour of Warsaw

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