Gdansk Xmas Special: Where WW2 Started and Communism Ended

• Minimum 8 People Required Before Trip is Confirmed
• 10% Off for New Attendees*
• Flights from £87 return

Let's celebrate Xmas in the spectacular city of Gdansk. In the city where WW2 started and communism ended, there is a lot to see in this charming city. The award-winning Xmas market will also be in full swing, allowing us to enjoy the typical cuisine and drinks of Poland.

Note: Please read our group description for info on this group. This is a city break but we walk briskly between sites and to transport hubs etc. There's a lot to see!

Here's our itinerary (subject to change)

Friday 11 December

Fly to Gdansk Airport where a taxi will be waiting to pick you up and take you to our hotel for check in. If you are on an early flight, I will be on hand to show you the highlights of the Old Town. Highlights include the huge St. Mary's church, the massive wooden crane, the medieval streets lined with merchant's houses and the intact fortifications.
We will finish at the WW2 museum where those on Sunday early flights will have some time to visit and others can also visit or go to the market or have a rest.

After a rest we can head to the recently expanded and award-winning Xmas markets and bars enjoying some Pierogi (Polish dumplings with various fillings), potato pancakes and other delicious food (Polish is my favourite) whilst downing some mulled wine or vodka shots.

Saturday 12 December

After breakfast we will take a train the short journey to Malbork castle. The world's largest castle by area, this former residence of the Teutonic knights will easily fill 3 hours of our time.

Back In Gdansk we will have some time to visit the shipyards and the Solidarity museum or explore the markets, go amber shopping or check another museum or two if time permits.
For our final evening we can again enjoy the Old Town's delights.

Sunday 13 December

For those with later flights, today we can take the local bus up to Westerplatte. This is where WW2 started when German ships invaded despite the heroic efforts of the tiny Polish army. A sombre and moving place in the winter months it has recently developed a visitor centre and exhibition.

We will then head back to the old town and the WW2 museum housed in a uniquely designed building. This amazing museum will take up 2-3 hours to see the touching exhibitions of the suffering of the Polish people.

Late flights may have time for a nice meal in one of Gdansk's many great pubs or restaurants before the taxi back to the airport.

Payment
The total cost of the trip is £350. You’ll need to pay a £10 deposit via PayPal to reserve your place.

The remaining £340 pounds is due on 1st November.

Note: Meetup will charge £1.62 to attendees on sign up. It is better to pay the £10 deposit to the bank account below for free and I will RSVP you myself (email me first).

NOTE: I have a limited number of single rooms for £50.

* New Attendees = Anyone who hasn't been on a foreign trip with us/Get Out of London. 10% Discount on basic trip price (doesn't include initial RSVP and single room discount)

The deposit and balance are not refundable unless the trip is cancelled.

The final payment should be paid to the following account, NOT to PayPal:

Sort Code: 070116
Account: 12731649
Bank: Nationwide
Name: Ian Moran

The price includes:

• 2 nights accommodation in a quality 3 star hotel (sharing a single-sex twin bedroom) with breakfast included. The hotel is located a few bus stops (day and night) from the Old Town.
• Airport transfers to and from Gdansk airport if arriving on Friday and returning on Sunday
• Set of local bus tickets for travel to the hotel
• Return train and castle entrance in Malbork
• Casual tour of Gdansk and Markets
• Entrance to the WW2 museum
• Return bus to Westerplatte
• Westerplatte Museum Exhibition

The price doesn’t include:

Flights to Gdansk – you’ll need to book these yourself after the trip has been confirmed. You may fly from any city.

Recommended outbound flights on Friday 11 December:

08.20-11.30 - Wizzair from Luton
09.20-12.25 - Ryanair from Stansted

20.55-23.59 - Ryanair from Stansted
21.45-00.55 - Wizzair from Luton

Recommended return flights on Sunday 13 December:

06.15-07.35 - Wizzair to Luton
19.10-20.30 - Ryanair to Stansted
19.35-21.05 - Wizzair to Luton

IMPORTANT: Obscure Europe is in no way responsible for any accidents, illnesses or loss of personal belongings, please make sure you have your own adequate insurance.