Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1.

Our weekend in Krakow starts as we check in at our hotel, anytime after mid-day. Once settled in, the rest of the first day and evening is then left free for you to explore. Most of the interesting places to see in Krakow are located in, or close to, the old Town, so it’s easy to explore the city on foot. An obvious landmark is Wawel Hill, with the Royal Castle and the Cathedral; to the north of the hill is the Old town; to the south of the hill is Kazimierz, with the Jewish quarter. The market square, at the heart of the Old Town, is a good place to head for initially, to get our bearings. Close by are a myriad of cafes, bars and good restaurants. After dinner the Old Town comes alive until the early hours of the morning.

Day 2.

After breakfast we join a morning sightseeing tour of the city. We may start with a walk through the old Jewish quarter of Kazimierz, and then visit Wawel Hill with the Castle and the Cathedral. From here a walk up Grodska Street leads to the heart of Krakow, the Rynek Glowni, or Main market Square with its large Gothic Cloth Hall. Our final stop is St Mary’s Church with its medieval altar. After the tour ends we can find somewhere for lunch amidst the streets of the Old Town. And then the rest of the day is free for you to explore at our own pace. We could just wander the streets of the old quarter, or we may prefer to head out of town. A favourite destination for many visitors is the amazing Wieliczka Salt Mine. First opened some 700 years ago, the mine is still in use today, and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. During your visit you will see underground lakes, chambers, even underground buildings – an amazing experience. The evening is free to explore more of the Old Town.

Day 3.

After breakfast our tour ends, and it’s time to head for the airport and our flight home. But if you have arranged a late flight, then there is time for a last wander through the Old Town and perhaps a little last-minute shopping, before it’s time to go home.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1.

Our weekend in Krakow starts as we check in at our hotel, anytime after mid-day. Once settled in, the rest of the first day and evening is then left free for you to explore. Most of the interesting places to see in Krakow are located in, or close to, the old Town, so it’s easy to explore the city on foot. An obvious landmark is Wawel Hill, with the Royal Castle and the Cathedral; to the north of the hill is the Old town; to the south of the hill is Kazimierz, with the Jewish quarter. The market square, at the heart of the Old Town, is a good place to head for initially, to get our bearings. Close by are a myriad of cafes, bars and good restaurants. After dinner the Old Town comes alive until the early hours of the morning.

Day 2.

After breakfast we join a morning sightseeing tour of the city. We may start with a walk through the old Jewish quarter of Kazimierz, and then visit Wawel Hill with the Castle and the Cathedral. From here a walk up Grodska Street leads to the heart of Krakow, the Rynek Glowni, or Main market Square with its large Gothic Cloth Hall. Our final stop is St Mary’s Church with its medieval altar. After the tour ends we can find somewhere for lunch amidst the streets of the Old Town. And then the rest of the day is free for you to explore at our own pace. We could just wander the streets of the old quarter, or we may prefer to head out of town. A favourite destination for many visitors is the amazing Wieliczka Salt Mine. First opened some 700 years ago, the mine is still in use today, and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. During your visit you will see underground lakes, chambers, even underground buildings – an amazing experience. The evening is free to explore more of the Old Town.

Day 3.

After breakfast we join our coach for the drive to Auschwitz. Oswiecim is its Polish name, but the German name is the one that is infamous. This, the largest of the Nazi concentration camps, is synonymous with the Holocaust, and has been preserved as a reminder of what man can do. Few leave here unmoved. Returning to Krakow, you can head into the old city for our last night.

Day 4.

After breakfast our tour ends, and it’s time to head for the airport and the flight home. But if you have arranged a late flight, then there is time for a wander through the Old Town and perhaps a little last-minute shopping, before it’s time to go home.