Morning: Depart from Canada on an overnight flight, arriving at Warsaw Chopin Airport. Transfer to the city center and settle into your hotel.
Afternoon: Stroll through the historic Old Town, admiring the colorful facades of the Market Square and the iconic Royal Castle.
Evening: Enjoy a welcome dinner featuring Polish pierogi and a stroll along the illuminated Vistula River promenade.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the tranquil Łazienki Park, watching peacocks roam and catching a performance at the amphitheater.
Afternoon: Explore the Warsaw Uprising Museum, gaining insight into the city’s heroic WWII resistance.
Evening: Dine at a modern Polish restaurant in the bustling Nowy Świat district, sampling craft beers.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a fast train to Kraków, arriving after a scenic ride through the Polish countryside.
Afternoon: Wander the vibrant Market Square, admire the St. Mary's Basilica, and climb the historic Wawel Castle for panoramic views.
Evening: Experience the lively atmosphere of Kazimierz, the historic Jewish district, with dinner at a traditional eatery.
Find HotelsMorning: Tour the solemn Auschwitz‑Birkenau Memorial, an essential and moving historical site.
Afternoon: Return to Kraków for a relaxing walk through Planty Park encircling the Old Town.
Evening: Attend a folk music performance in the Jagiellonian University’s historic courtyard.
Find HotelsMorning: Fly from Kraków to Sofia, enjoying a short lay‑over in a European hub.
Afternoon: Arrive in Sofia, check into your hotel, and start with a walk through the bustling Vitosha Boulevard.
Evening: Sample Bulgarian cuisine at a traditional tavern, trying dishes like banitsa and shopska salad.
Find HotelsMorning: Explore the magnificent Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and its golden domes.
Afternoon: Visit the ancient St. George Rotunda and the modern National Palace of Culture (NDK).
Evening: Walk along the pedestrian Vitosha Mountain trail for sunset views over the city.
Find HotelsMorning: Travel to Plovdiv, Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited city.
Afternoon: Wander the charming cobbled streets of Old Town and admire the well‑preserved Roman Theatre.
Evening: Enjoy a dinner of grilled kebapche and local wine in the vibrant Kapana district.
Find HotelsMorning: Drive into the breathtaking Rhodope Mountains, visiting the historic Yagodina Fortress.
Afternoon: Hike to the scenic Devil’s Throat Cave for an unforgettable natural experience.
Evening: Return to Plovdiv for a relaxing evening at a café by the Maritsa River.
Find HotelsMorning: Travel to the coastal city of Varna, enjoying the Black Sea breeze.
Afternoon: Sunbathe on Golden Sands Beach, then stroll the Sea Garden park and its seaside promenade.
Evening: Savor fresh seafood at a beachfront restaurant, watching the sunset over the sea.
Find HotelsMorning: Depart Varna for Sofia and catch your flight back to Canada with memories of Poland and Bulgaria.
Afternoon: Arrival in Canada, concluding an enriching ten‑day adventure.
Find HotelsIf you prefer a more relaxed pace, consider dropping the day‑trip to the Rhodopes and extending your stay in Sofia or the Black Sea Coast for additional relaxation. Conversely, you can reduce the trip to eight days by omitting the Rhodopes excursion and focusing solely on the main cities: Warsaw, Kraków, Sofia, Plovdiv, and Varna, which still offers a comprehensive taste of both countries.