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This journey is designed for Americans with Polish roots. Trusted by the PGSA and Polish Falcons, GenealogyTour.com blends deep ancestry research with a luxury vacation. 18 years of experience and 6 000 clients.
Why choose this Private Heritage Tour?
The Perfect Fusion: We combine emotional visits to ancestral villages with UNESCO sites and culinary hits. From making pierogi to mountain experience the full spectrum of Polish history and fun.
We craft a program perfect for everyone, from grandparents to grandchildren.
You have a private local guide, researcher, and translator who deciphers records and facilitates family reunions.
Beyond Borders: Easily extend your journey to Lithuania, Czech Republic or Germany.
Peace of Mind: We handle all logistics, research, and premium accommodations.
Our Process: Tell us your story, receive a tailor-made proposal, consult with our experts, and begin your journey.
- Pickup details: We pick you up from any location in Poland (John Paul II Kraków-Balice Airport, Warsaw Chopin Airport, or any hotel). Since this is a private tour, the start point is entirely up to you.
- Return details: Returns to original departure point or any other agreed location in Poland.
Meet your guide at the airport (anywhere in Poland) and transfer to your hotel . We discuss the plan for your ancestral discovery at a traditional Polish welcome dinner,
Kraków’s Royal Treasures: Stroll through Europe's largest medieval Market Square , admire the stunning St. Mary's Basilica , and follow the historic Royal Route to the majestic Wawel Castle. Uncover centuries of history at the Underground Museum, or absorb the city's rich cultural tapestry in the vibrant Jewish district of Kazimierz.
This part is customized to YOUR family's origin (e.g., Galicia, Pomerania, Mazovia). We travel to the villages and towns where your ancestors lived. - The Church: Visit the parish where your grandparents were baptized or married. - The Land: Locate the exact plot of land or house where your family lived. - The Search: We visit the local cemetery to search for ancestral graves and visit nearby villages. - The Reunion: If possible, we interview oldest residents to find living cousins. Many of our clients end up drinking tea or vodka with relatives they meet for the first time! - Duration: flexible
Visit State or Diocesan Archives (in relevant areas) with your guide to search for and view original vital records, and learn more about your heritage. We have the entire day for this activity. - Duration: flexible
We customize this part to your interests. Your itinerary can include Poland’s greatest highlights: UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Wieliczka Salt Mine, Malbork Castle, Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial, and others. Spiritual & Historic Icons: Pray before the Black Madonna in Częstochowa, visit Pope John Paul II’s family home in Wadowice, or explore the Solidarity Centre and Westerplatte in Gdańsk. History & Mystery: Explore the Wolf’s Lair (Hitler’s headquarters) or the magnificent Książ Castle. Mountain Magic: In Zakopane, experience highlander traditions, visit Morskie Oko lake, try local cheese (oscypek)
We customize this part to your interests. Your itinerary can include Poland’s greatest highlights: Culinary Delights: We reserve tables at the best local restaurants serving authentic Polish cuisine—from sour rye soup to duck with apples. Hands-On Workshops & Traditions: Become a maker! Try your hand at making pierogi, baking traditional gingerbread in Torun, painting folk ornaments, or visiting the famous Pottery Museum in Boleslawiec. Open-Air Museums: Step back in time by visiting “skansens”—open-air museums featuring original wooden architecture from the 17th–19th centuries, showing exactly how your ancestors lived.
We customize this part to your interests. Your itinerary can include Poland's greatest hits: Pristine Nature & Landscapes: Track bison in the UNESCO-listed Białowieża Forest, Europe’s last primeval woodland. Relax among the thousands of glittering Masurian Lakes or marvel at the breathtaking peaks of the Tatra Mountains. - Duration: flexible
Transfer to the airport or your next destination, taking with you photos, documents, and memories that will last for generations.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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