"Hi, I'm planning a trip for my parents to Poland in April (next month), focusing on the Easter holiday. They'll be arriving from Rome on April 8th. They are experienced travelers in Western and Central Europe, but this will be their first time in Poland.
Travel Style & Preferences:
"Rick Steves" style, but prefer a slower pace (3-4 nights per location).
Comfortable with public transit and driving in rural areas.
Want to explore rural areas by car, with a significant stay in Krakow.
Would appreciate recommendations for unique or local lodging options, and would like to experience castle-like accommodations where possible.
Proposed Itinerary:
-Wrocław (3 nights): Arrive evening of April 8th.
-Świdnica/Jelenia Góra/Książ Castle/Project Riese/Fischbach Castle (3 nights): Rent a car and explore the region, including possible Palm Sunday services at the Churches of Peace.
-Katowice/Chorzów (1 night, optional): Visit the Upper Silesia Ethnographic Park or Auschwitz (can be cut, Auschwitz could be visited from Krakow).
-Ojców National Park/Ogrodzieniec Castle/Skała (3 nights): Explore the area by car.
-Kraków (5 nights): Drop off the rental car, explore the city, Easter markets/weekend, possible Wieliczka Salt Mine and/or Auschwitz.
Train to Prague (approx. April 25th).
Questions:
Is it a significant omission to skip Warsaw on this trip?
Is spending 2 days near Zakopane advisable in April (considering potential cold/snow)?
Opting to save Gdansk/Torun for future trip.
"Thanks for the input! I appreciated the advice I received 1.5 years ago for my own Poland trip. I tried to follow up on the post, but it was closed. We had a great time using the excellent suggestions!"