Poland a land where market squares, history and gothic castles intermingle with glossy business centres, hip restaurants and an edgy artistic scene to a backdrop of the communist era. It’s a destination that offers rustic countryside of rolling green hills and deep blue lakes just waiting to be discovered. Explore the 2000 interconnected lakes of the Masurian region whilst retracing the scenes of two defining battlegrounds from World War I with suggested itineraries from Le Boat starting from 4 to 14 nights.
Stop at the heart of the Great Masurian Lakes and the largest town in the area, Gizycko, known as the ‘summer capital of Poland’. It is the ideal place to rest by the waterfront at one of the numerous local restaurants and sample traditional dishes. Try a golabki, a cabbage roll made from lightly soft boiled cabbage leaves wrapped around minced pork or beef, chopped onions, and rice or the signature dessert a Sekacz, also known as the tree cake for its distinctive shape, which is baked by painting layers of dough onto a rotating spit in a special open oven or over an open fire. Stroll through the streets admiring the glistening waters that surround this town and listen out for the sounds of music from the various jazz, hip-hop, classical and even the International Organ and Chamber Music festivals.
Embrace stops such as Sztynort, a charming town that until 1945 was part of the German Provence of East Prussia. It is home to the 14th century Lehndorff Castle, which was property of the Lehndorff family until the expulsion of Germans from Poland after WWII. Sztynort represents a rich history of a town marked by World War II. The last proprietor of the estate, Heinrich Count von Lehndorff, was executed by the Nazis for his participation in the plot against Hitler that failed with the faulty assassination attempt on July 20, 1944, at the nearby Wolfsschanze wartime military headquarters of the Nazi regime.
The irresistible natural surroundings provide an ideal base for all forms of active recreation, and with golfing, watersports, fishing, cycling and walks for all fitness levels, guests have the option of actively exploring this area or else just sitting back on the deck enjoying some ‘nalewka’, a famous and delicious Polish liqueur made from fruits, spices, flowers and herbs.
Le Boat offers the opportunity to explore Poland’s scenery in the comfort and security of your own self-contained boat. You can experience life at a completely different pace, where the only thing you have to worry about on a day-to-day basis is where to anchor your boat for the night.
Le Boat holidays in Poland are the ideal choice for families, groups, or couples. They combine spectacular views, great destinations and superior accommodation with complete autonomy and freedom. By the end of the trip, your boat will really feel like home. When you travel with Le Boat you have the guidance and support of their expert team before, during and after your travels. No experience or license is necessary, the team can show you what to do – it’s that simple.
From quaint farming villages and rolling hills to the scene of some of some of history’s more defining eras, Le boat gives guests an authentic Polish experience to suit individual paces and interests. A four night Poland cruising experience on a Nautiner 40.2 in May 2015 is priced from $989.00 (includes a $135 saving) and sleeps up to 6 people.
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