Poland Narrow-Gauge & Steam Explorer (Ground Only)

Duration

9 Days

Departure Dates

8th July 2027

Prices from

£2,635 Per person

Discover the rich heritage of Poland's railways on this action-packed tour featuring no less than ten narrow-gauge railways, six behind steam! Journey on historic lines, enjoy exclusive steam charters, visit fascinating transport museums, and explore Poznan and Krakow aboard vintage trams. From the forests of Upper Silesia to the spectacular Bieszczady Mountains, this tour combines unique railway experiences, spectacular landscapes, and nostalgic charm.

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Bieszczady Forest Railway ©AdobeStock

9 DAYS FROM £2,635 (Ground Only)

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DEPARTS

Thursday 8 July 2027

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Journey on ten of Poland’s most interesting and historic narrow-gauge railways
Enjoy six steam-hauled journeys including the Sroda, Piaseczno, and Rudy Railways
Discover the transport heritage of Poznan and Krakow on vintage tram charters
Ride behind steam on the Upper Silesian Narrow-Gauge Railway
Experience a special charter on the charming Rogow Narrow-Gauge Railway
Steam nostalgia on the Bieszczady Forest Railway through beautiful mountain scenery
Visit the renowned Narrow-Gauge Railway Museum in Sochaczew
Enjoy free time historic city of Krakow

Also included in your Tour Fare:

8 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal
Services of experienced Tour Manager

DAY 1

After making your own flight arrangements to Poland, you will meet the group at Poznan Airport in time for our transfer by coach to Maltanka Park Railway where we enjoy a ride on their charming 600mm gauge railway. Afterwards, we board our exclusive vintage tram charter through the streets of Poznan, discovering the city's transport heritage, before we make our way to the DeSilva Hotel, our hotel for two nights, where we check in and enjoy our first evening meal together.

DAY 2

After breakfast this morning, we travel by private coach to Znin, where we board a diesel-hauled train for a journey along the 12km long, 600mm gauge railway to Gasawa and Wenecja. Here, we visit the fascinating Wenecja Railway Museum, home to an impressive collection of narrow-gauge locomotives, carriages, and rolling stock, before continuing by road to Bialosliwie where we enjoy an exclusive steam-hauled charter train on the historic 600mm gauge line to Poborka and return.

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DAY 3

This morning, we travel by road to Sroda Miasto to join the railway's regular steam-hauled service for a scenic journey along the 14km, 750mm gauge line to Zaniemysl. On arrival, we can watch the train crew make their changes to the direction of travel, explore the station building, or stroll around one of the surrounding lakes before our return journey. Afterwards, we board a fast mainline train to Warsaw and make our way to the Radisson Blu Hotel where we check in for our two-night stay and enjoy our evening meal together.

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DAY 4

Today, we make our way to Sochaczew to visit the renowned Narrow-Gauge Railway Museum, home to an impressive collection of locomotives, rolling stock, and railway artefacts. We will also ride their 18km, 750mm gauge line through charming locations and passing castle ruins to Wilcze Tulowskie and return. Later, we continue by road to Piaseczno for an exclusive steam charter on the historic 1000mm gauge railway through beautiful forest scenery to Tarczyn and back.

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DAY 5

After breakfast, we travel by local train to Rogow to experience a special charter train along one of Poland's most historic narrow-gauge railways which has been operating for over 100 years. We will enjoy a nostalgic journey over the Rogow Narrow-Gauge Railway, an extensive 750mm gauge line, to Jezow and return. Afterwards, we will retrace our steps to Warsaw in time for the fast mainline train travelling south to Katowice, transferring to the Mercure Hotel for our two-night stay and enjoying our evening meal together.

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DAY 6

This morning, we travel by rail to Bytom where an exclusive steam-hauled charter awaits on the historic 785mm gauge Upper Silesian Narrow-Gauge Railway, one of the oldest and most extensive narrow-gauge systems in Europe. This afternoon, we continue by coach to Rudy for another fantastic ride behind steam on the narrow-gauge railway to Rybnik Stodoly and return plus the opportunity for a photography session within the railway museum grounds including the exhibition rooms, rolling stock, and repair hall.

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DAY 7

Today, we travel by train to Krakow, one of Poland's most beautiful and historic cities, where we enjoy an exclusive vintage tram charter offering a unique perspective of the city and its rich transport heritage. Afterwards, we make our way to Vienna House, our hotel for two nights, and we enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, perhaps explore the Old Town, visit the fascinating Schindler's Museum, or relax in one of the many cafés before we reconvene for our evening meal together.

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DAY 8

After breakfast this morning, we travel by fast train to Rzeszow where our private coach awaits to take us into the spectacular Bieszczady Mountains, one of Poland's most scenic and unspoilt regions. On arrival at Majdan, we board an exclusive steam-hauled charter train on the 750mm gauge Bieszczady Forest Railway, enjoying a nostalgic journey through beautiful mountain landscapes to Balnica and return. Later, we retrace our steps to Krakow and enjoy our final evening meal together.

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DAY 9

After our fantastic Polish adventure, you will make your way independently to the airport for your chosen flight home.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

HOTELS

DeSilva Hotel, Poznan

Ideally located close to the popular high street and the Old Town, the DeSilva Hotel offers a stylish restaurant serving Mediterranean and Polish dishes, a comfortable bar area perfect for relaxing by the fireplace, and a fitness centre. The comfortable bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Warsaw

Conveniently located close to the railway station, the Radisson Blu Hotel offers a welcoming restaurant serving locally inspired dishes, a relaxing bar, and a fitness centre. The modern bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom with a rainfall shower, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Mercure Centrum, Katowice

Situated next to the railway and bus station, the Mercure Centrum offers the heritage Winestone restaurant serving delicious, seasonal dishes plus a fitness centre including a gym and massage rooms. The bright bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Vienna House, Krakow

Ideally located in the heart of the city and close to the railway station, Vienna House offers a stylish restaurant serving local and international dishes, a striking lounge and bar with coveted cocktails, a relaxing terrace, and a fitness centre. The contemporary bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

FARES

Ground Only Fare:
Ex Poznan/Krakow	£2,635
Single Traveller Supplement	£380
Deposit	£260

*If you would like to include return flights to/from Poland, please book on the >> Flight Inclusive << version of the tour.

Please see below the details of the flights we intend to use on our Flight Inclusive tour:

LH 4525 – 08JUL – LHR 0830 – FRA 1105 (London Heathrow to Frankfurt)

LH 1388 – 08JUL – FRA 1250 – POZ 1405 (Frankfurt to Poznan)

LH 1363 – 16JUL – KRK 1110 – FRA 1250 (Krakow to Frankfurt)

LH 908 – 16JUL – FRA 1400 – LHR 1440 (Frankfurt to London Heathrow)

8 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal

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DeSilva Hotel, Poznan

Radisson Blu Sobieski, Warsaw

Mercure Centrum, Katowice

Vienna House, Krakow

Visit Poznan

Maltanka Park Railway

Znin Narrow-Gauge Railway

Sroda Miasto Line

Visit Warsaw

Sochaczew Railway Museum

Piaseczno Narrow-Gauge Railway

Rogow Narrow-Gauge Railway

Visit Katowice

Upper Silesian Narrow-Gauge Railway

Rudy Narrow-Gauge Railway

Visit Krakow

Bieszczady Forest Railway

Poznan ©AdobeStock

Maltanka Park Railway ©Pavel Kavalenkau

Znin Railway ©Michal Wozniak

Wenecja Railway Museum ©AdobeStock

Wenecja Railway Museum ©Paop, Dreamstime

Rogow Narrow-Gauge Railway ©Shutterstock

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