Itinerary

05 Sept - 07 Sept: Camping Sanssouci, Postdam (2 nights)

Sanssouci is a wooded, lakeside campsite located 2km from the town of Sanssouci. There is a shuttle bus from the campsite to Postdam and a train station in Postdam that gets you into the centre of Berlin in 50 minutes.

The campsite has standard sized pitches with water and electricity (6 amp), under pine trees. A restaurant, suitable for groups, with a terrace overlooking the lake.

During the evening of your first night, enjoy a welcome dinner and drink with your fellow ralliers.

06 September, Berlin walking tour

Make you own way to Berlin on the train, and join your group for a 2 hour walking tour of Berlin with an English speaking guide. The walking tour’ starts at the Brandemburg gate and includes the ‘Memorial for murdered Jews of Europe’, Voβstraβe, Wilhelmstraβe ending at the Topography or Terror exhibition. Discover the traces of the third Reich’s atrocities around the former Wilhelm Platz and learn more about the Nazi’s plans and the liberation of the city.

Following the tour, you have free time to explore the rest of the city at your own pace.

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07 Sept - 09 Sept: Hotel Camping Malta (2 nights)

This campsite is in the grounds of the Hotel Malta and is located close to (about 25 minutes walk) the town of Poznań and next to the picturesque Lake Malta. The campsite has individual pitches around 80 m sq, separated by hedges and all with 16 amp electricity. On-site facilities include a restaurant that serves traditional Polish and European cuisine, and there's also plenty more to choose from as you walk around the man-made lake.

There is a tram within a 10 minute walk from the campsite that takes you directly into the former capital where you will find a beautiful old market square, lined with colourful townhouses, stunning architecture and plenty of coffee shops to just sit in and soak up the surroundings. Also on the square is the impressive renaissance town hall which also houses the city museum – if you are there by noon you will see two billy goat figures butt their heads in the famous daily ritual.

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09 Sept - 10 Sept: Camping Tramp Nr.33, (1 nights)

The campsite is quite basic and potentially in need of an update, however the location is excellent for a one night stopover and allows you to visit the town before continuing the journey to the north of Poland.

The site is located next to the main bridge that takes you into the city, there are reports of road noise from the busy road so take ear plugs. However, the beautiful old town is accessible by a 15 / 20-minute walk and is certainly worth a visit. Torun is one of the few polish cities to escape major damage during the war and the beautifully preserved old town is now a UNESCO world heritage site.

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10 Sept - 14 Sept: Camping Park 45, (4 nights)

This campsite is in a partially wooded area next to a glorious sandy beach looking out toward the Sopot pier and Gulf of Gdansk. Many pitches have shade from the tall pine trees, and long leads are needed for the electricity points. The site can become busy (they don’t appear to have a minimum rule between units), however September is in low season so you should not be affected. There is a pizzeria, and restaurant on site however there’s also a good selection of restaurants nearby to choose from.

Sopot is a lovely seaside resort with beautiful beach and the longest wooded pier in Europe. It is in the middle town of the ‘Tri City’, with Gdynia 6 miles to the West and Gdansk 6 miles to the East. Lots of restaurants, bars, and cafes, and shopping opportunities in the ‘crooked house’ a small shopping mall with a Dali theme.

10 September, Enjoy an evening meal in the campsite restaurant.

11 September, Excursion to Gdansk

From the campsite you will travel by coach to one of the oldest cities in Poland, Gdansk.

Upon arrival in Gdansk, you will be met by your local tour guide who will accompany you for the rest of the day. The guide will start by taking you through a 2-hour walking tour of the charming of old town. The walking tour ends in the old town where you will have free time for a spot of lunch.

After lunch you will reconnect with your guide and join the coach for the final leg of the trip including a panoramic coach ride to the Oliwa district and a visit to the longest cathedral in the world that houses the famous 18^th century organ with almost 8,000 pipes. Return coach to the campsite.

12 September, Free day

13 September, Excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage site Malbork Castle

This impressive castle is the showstopper of Poland and the largest gothic fortress in Europe. You will be transported from Sopot to the castle on a private bus with an English-speaking guide. Once inside the castle you will be provided an audio guided tour so you can discover the castle at your own pace.

Take a break from exploring and enjoy a 2 course lunch finishing with Coffee in the castle’s gothic restaurant, Piwniczka.

Following lunch, make your way back through the castle to meet your coach and return to the campsite. The castle is 46 miles from Sopot so could take up to 80 minutes on the coach.

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14 Sept - 18 Sept: Camping Motel Wok, (4 nights)

A small, well-maintained campsite located on the edge of Warsaw, only 2 minutes from the bus stop to take you into the city. Restaurant and bar on site

15 September, Excursion to Warsaw including lunch

Today you will be collected by coach and taken into the capital of Warsaw where you will learn about the history of the city that was almost completely destroyed in WW2. You will have the perfect combination of a panoramic coach tour finishing with a walking tour where you will visit the old town and market square, the royal castle, former Jewish quarter, the monument of Warsaw to name a few. Following the tour, you will stop for a lunch in the capital, finishing with free time before meeting the coach for your return journey to the campsite.

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18 Sept - 20 Sept: Camping nr 201 Browarny (2 nights)

Camping Browarny is a well-kept campsite located close to the ancient town of Sandomierz, with just a 10-minute stroll to the main market square. Pitches have 16-amp electricity.

A little bit about Sandomierz…

Sandomierz has a huge amount of character. The centre has a main square with pastel coloured baroque townhouses and an impressive 14^th century gothic red brick town hall, the oldest in Rynek. Lots of narrow cobbled lanes lead off from the main square.

The main attraction is the underground tourist route, which is a guided tour through a 500 metre section of 34 historic cellars beneath the market square (the guides are locals so unlikely the tour will be in English).

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20 Sept - 24 Sept: Camping Smok Nr,46, (4 nights)

This campsite is conveniently located on the outskirts of the beautiful city of Krakow and just 300m to a bus stop. Pitches are of a good size and have electricity. They is no restaurant, but you can BBQ and cook outside.

21 September, Excursion to the Wielicka Saltmines

Today you are collected by coach and taken to the Wielicka Saltmines. During your visit you will have a guided walking tour of one of the oldest Salt Mines in the world, discover the beautifully preserved underground mine with its breathtaking chambers carved completely out of salt, the impressive chandeliers and chapel.

A fair amount of walking is involved, and it’s not recommended if you don’t like small spaces or get anxious in tunnels.

22 September, Excursion to Auschwitz

Today you will visit the former concentration camp known all over the world as a symbol of the holocaust. You will be collected by coach and transferred to the Auschwitz Birkenau State Museum that now preserves the memory of over 1 million people who died here. During your visit you will embark on a 2-hour tour of the main camp including the SS Guardhouse and Directors Office, the Arbeit Macht Frie Gate where thousands of prisoners walked though and the Block 11 camp jail and courtyard.

Following this you will then have a tour of Birkenau of 1.5 hours where you will visit the infamous railway entrance gate, gas chambers crematoria and barracks. You will have free time during the day for lunch.

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24 Sept - 26 Sept: Camping Olimpijski Nr, 117. (2 nights)

A simple campsite, 5km from the centre of Wroclaw with good tram services into town.

Wroclaw is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities of Poland and a hidden gem. Its old town is a maze of cobblestoned alleys, and the vibrant central square has tall colourful building in picture perfect style. Spend the day wandering the streets spotting as many dwarf statues as you can (there’s over 400), visit the Penitent Bridge for a unique viewpoint of the city (the 200 stairs are worth it), or if you prefer a lift, you can get a good view from the top of the Cathedral of St John Baptist.

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26 Sept - 28 Sept: Campingplatz Desden Mockritz, (2 nights)

This campsite is located within 15 minutes of the city centre and with a bus every 20 minutes, its ideal for visiting one of Europe’s most attractive and interesting cities.

26 September, Join your fellow members for a farewell meal to mark the end of the rally.

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