Gdansk Food Experience

OVERVIEW

Board a comfortable motor coach and enjoy a drive through Gdynia as you make your way to the neighboring city of Gdańsk, where your thematic tour will begin. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the Old Town of Gdansk and stop along the way to taste traditional Polish foods and beverages. This district was heavily bombed during World War II and much of the historical architecture is a reconstruction of what once stood there. Even so, Old Town is wonderfully atmospheric as you will discover while strolling from restaurant to restaurant. Although the exact tastings will depend on the season and the available fresh ingredients, you can expect to sample staples such as pierogi dumplings and homemade pâté. Other possibilities include a slice of herring on the potato salad – and a dessert such as Rogaliki filled with cherry jam. Many of the offerings will be thoughtfully paired with drinks that may include a home-made liquor Malinowka, juniper vodka Machandel, a drink with a long tradition in Gdansk. Another Gdansk classic is the herbal liqueur Goldwasser, which contains real flakes of gold.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sample signature Polish foods and beverages while walking through the Old Town of Gdansk.
• Enjoy traditional dishes that may include pierogi and homemade pâté.
• Sip Goldwasser, a herbal liqueur with real gold flakes that was introduced to the city in 1598.
• Learn about the city’s history and architecture between tastings.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.