4-Day History Tour of Krakow, Auschwitz, Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine
Highlights
Cracow, Wieliczka, Oswiecim
architectural, educational, historical
Private Tour
4 Days
Easy
English
Description
Take a city tour of Krakow and visit its famous historical landmarks. Head to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp to learn the fates of millions of Jews and witness the sights of the holocaust. Descend 140 meters underground to the Wieliczka Salt Mine to marvel at the stunning carvings and statues.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive in Krakow
Arrive at Krakow and meet with the tour guide.
Travel to the hotel near the city centre and check in.
Go on a city tour by electric car to the Old Town and the Jewish District.
Check out Krakow's most interesting tourist attractions, such as Barbakan, Floriańska Gate, Mary's Church, Main Market Square, University Quarter, Planty Park, Grodzka Street and Wawel Castle.
Travel back to your hotel after the tour for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 2: Tour to Auschwitz- Birkenau
- Meet with the tour guide at your hotel in Krakow, then travel by bus to Auschwitz.
Arrive at the site at Auschwitz I and begin the tour.
Walk through the famous gate of the camp, bearing the inscription, "Arbeit Macht Frei", meaning "Work sets one free", and take the same route as the prisoners that were brought here during the Nazi Holocaust.
After exploring Auschwitz I complex, travel to Birkenau, Auschwitz II.
See the original fences and crematoriums, the remains of the colossal gas chambers, and learn about the horrific incidents that took place here.
Travel back to your hotel in Krakow for dinner and an overnight stay.
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Day 3: Tour to Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Meet with the tour guide at your hotel, then travel to Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the most beautiful places close to the city. The famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, the salt mine, is visited by thousands of tourists every year.
Descend to 140 meters underground for a 2.5-hours journey through over 2,5-kilometres long tourist route full of chambers with unique carvings and statues, where everything is made of salt.
Drive back to your hotel in Krakow for dinner and an overnight stay.
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Day 4: Departure
Travel to the airport/ Main Station and depart for your destination.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Persons | |
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1 to 15 | /person |
This is a private tour |