Starting from Latvia, passing through Lithuania and Poland, the destination is Prague.

By Qinggong · July 12, 2026 – August 3, 2026 · 5 349 km · 28 pebbls

Countries: United States, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, Czechia

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Chapters

  1. Philadelphia to Latvian Rila · 1 pebbl
  2. Frankfurt to Riga · 1 pebbl
  3. Riga Old Town
  4. Explore the Gauja River Valley in central Latvia
  5. Riga → Vilnius - A Wonderful Sightseeing Tour
  6. Vilnius Day Trip
  7. Vilnius → Trakai → Kaunas Day Trip
  8. Vilnius → Warsaw → Warsaw · 3 pebbls
  9. Warsaw Day Trip
  10. In-depth tour of Warsaw Museums
  11. Experience the history, culture, food and wine of Warsaw, the capital of Poland.
  12. Masurian Lake District, lake and canal cruises, explore Olshdin · 2 pebbls
  13. World War II military site—Wolf's Lair, Sveetalipka Temple
  14. El Prague Canal Cruise → European Solidarity Centre → Sopot
  15. Gdynia and Immigration Museum
  16. Gingerbread workshops in Toruń, a medieval historic city · 3 pebbls
  17. Explore Poznan and Wroclaw · 4 pebbls
  18. Bolesławic Ceramics Museum, Yavor and Svidnica Peace Church · 4 pebbls
  19. Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau · 5 pebbls
  20. Krakow city tour, Wieliczka Salt Mine · 2 pebbls
  21. Saying goodbye to Poland, I took the train to Prague. · 2 pebbls
  22. Prague Old Town Axis | History and Urban Context
  23. Prauge cascle · 1 pebbl
  24. Prague to Philadelphia

Philadelphia to Latvian Rila

Frankfurt to Riga

Vilnius → Warsaw → Warsaw

Masurian Lake District, lake and canal cruises, explore Olshdin

After leaving Warsaw, the journey begins in the Masurian Lake District of northeastern Poland. Known as the "Land of a Thousand Lakes," this region boasts vast lakes, rolling hills, deep forests, and tranquil villages, creating a breathtaking natural panorama.

Gingerbread workshops in Toruń, a medieval historic city

This morning we left Sopot, a Baltic coastal city, and headed to Toruń, a historic city on the Vistula River. Founded in the 13th century by the Teutonic Knights, this medieval city was once an important trading center for the Hanseatic League and is renowned for its well-preserved Gothic architecture.

Explore Poznan and Wroclaw

Today we leave Toruń and drive to Wrocław, a historic city in southwestern Poland. Our journey takes us through tranquil countryside, vast fields, and picturesque towns, allowing us to fully enjoy the pastoral scenery of central and western Poland. We stop in Poznań, one of Poland's oldest cities, for a guided tour of the Old Town. Stroll through the medieval Old Market Square, admire the Renaissance-style City Hall, and experience the former prosperity of this ancient commercial city.

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Bolesławic Ceramics Museum, Yavor and Svidnica Peace Church

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Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau

Today we travel to southern Poland, embarking on a solemn and thought-provoking historical journey. Our first stop is Auschwitz, the site of the largest concentration and extermination camp established by Nazi Germany during World War II, a crucial witness to one of the most tragic events in human history. We will follow a guided tour to see the preserved barracks, watchtowers, barbed wire, gas chambers, and crematoria, through numerous historical photographs…

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Krakow city tour, Wieliczka Salt Mine

This morning, we departed from the hotel and first ascended Wawel Mountain, overlooking the Vistula River, to visit the Wawel Royal Castle Courtyard and Royal Cathedral, symbols of Polish kings throughout history. This magnificent complex was once the political and religious center of the Polish royal family, witnessing hundreds of years of national history.

Saying goodbye to Poland, I took the train to Prague.

Early in the morning, we boarded the train, bidding farewell to historic Krakow and embarking on our journey to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.

Prauge cascle