Land & Water

OVERVIEW

Cruise through Gdansk in a replica 17th-century Polish galleon and explore the Old Town up-close on an enlightening guided walk and on your own. As you sail into the city, which lies on the mouth of the Motlawa River, you can expect to see shipyards, Wisłoujście Fortress – the oldest fortification on the Polish coast – and Westerplatte peninsula, where one of the earliest battles of World War II was fought. It has since become a symbol of Polish resistance. Gdansk exudes history as you will discover while walking the Royal Way, the route Polish kings traditionally took while visiting. Other highlights include the ancient Golden Gate entryway to Old Town, the ornate Neptune Fountain and St. Mary’s, which is Europe’s largest brick church. The Gdansk Crane may be the most iconic structure as parts of this treadmill crane for loading and unloading ships date to medieval times.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See many of the icons of Gdansk while cruising on a replica 17th-century galleon.
• Walk through Old Town as the guide describes its turbulent history.
• See Europe’s largest brick church and the Gdansk Crane, which dates to the 1400s.
• Spend time independently exploring Gdansk.

HELPFUL HINTS

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