A Spa Long Weekend in Krakow

This four day long spa weekend break offers the chance to indulge yourself at a four star spa hotel, and see the highlights of this southern Polish city, arguably the most intriguing in Poland. There is time to see the major architectural and historical sites on a half day tour, and free time to take an optional tour to Auschwitz or the Salt Mines. Krakow is a city that has in some ways changed much in recent years, and yet in other ways has remained pretty much unchanged. Although possessed of a vibrant nightlife, it still retains many sights redolent of its turbulent history – a classic combination of the old and the new.

Day by Day itineray

Day 1.

Arrive Krakow. Our spa weekend in Krakow starts as we check in at the Hotel Farmona. Once settled in, the rest of the first day and evening is then left free for us 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.

In Krakow: morning spa treatments at the hotel; afternoon at leisure. After breakfast you spend the morning in the spa. The spa at the Farmona features a number of Indonesian therapists, from the island of Bali, and treatments include sauna and steam bath treatments, amber massage treatments and an innovative spa hair-treatment, the first of its kind in Poland. After lunch there is time to either relax at the hotel, or to take an optional excursion to Auschwitz.

Day 3.

In Krakow: morning city tour; afternoon at leisure. After breakfast we join a morning sight-seeing 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 there is the time to find somewhere for lunch amidst the streets of the Old Town. And then the rest of the day is free for us to explore at our own pace. We may prefer to 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 our visit you will see underground lakes, chambers, even underground buildings – an amazing experience.

Day 4.

Depart for home. 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.

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