DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
Day 1: Krakow
Individual arrival. Stroll through the old town this evening during your free time.
Day 2: Krakow - Zakopane (approx. 25-30 km/16-19)
You start with a cycle tour through Krakow, the former capital of Poland and residence of the Polish kings. Experience the wonderful atmosphere of this city. Afterwards bus transfer to the village of Zab (approx. 2,5 hours), where you start another bike tour to Gobalowka. Enjoy the gorgeous panorama of the High Tatra. On the confluence of the rivers Poroniec and Zakopiankath, the White Dunajec emerges.
Day 3: Zakopane - Lopuszna (approx. 60 km/38 miles)
You start with a cable car ride to the top of the Gubalowka. In the winter this area is Polands best ski area. You then cycle to Chocholow, a village famous for it´s "living open air museum" . Via the moor of "Puscizna" you reach the valley of Cichy Potok ("the quiet stream") and the village of Nowy Targ, the center of the Gorale people. Soon after you reach the historic villages of Waksmund and Lopuszna.
Day 4: Lopuszna - Niedzica (approx. 30 km/19 miles)
You follow the river Bialka till the impressive gorge at Nowa Biala. You are now in the region of Spisz, which has a rich history and unique culture. Until 1918 this area was part of Hungary and home of several ethnic groups: Gorale and Ruthenians lived in the villages, Germans in the towns and Hungarian nobility in the castles.
Day 5: Niedzica - Szczawnica (approx. 35-40 km/22-25 miles)
You cross the border to Slovakia and ride to the village of Cerveny Klasto (Red Monastery). Admire the highest point of the Pieniny mountain range, the imposing three peaks of Trzy Krony (Three Crowns). You will feel like you are in a different world once you enter the Dunajec gorge - as breathtaking scenery awaits you. Next you cycle through another gorge, Lessnicky Potek, before you return to Poland and reach the small spa town of Szczawnica.
Day 6: Szczawnica - Rytro (approx. 60 km/38 miles)
Between two ranges of the Beskid mountains lies the "green Dunajec Gorge". You ride over a suspension bridge to the right river bank, on small paths through farming hamlets, beautifully decorated with flowers, until Lacko (known for Slivovitz production) and on to Rytro, an old feudal village.
Day 7: Rytro - Krakow (approx. 15-25 km/19-22 miles)
You start with a beautiful downhill ride through the Porad Valley to Stary Sacz, one of the most interesting towns in Southern Poland. From here you return by bus (approx. 2,5 hrs.) to Krakow, where you spend the night in the quiet Kazimieerz district, once the Jewish quarter. Enjoy your last evening of the tour with Klezmer Music.
Day 8: Krakow
Individual departure or extension.
AIRPORT / TRANSFERS
International flights go in/out of Krakow. There is a regular public bus shuttle into the central city.
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TOUR RATING: Easy
The cycling routes are flat to slightly hilly, short uphill stretches and gradual downhill stretches, on quiet side roads and forest trails.
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