Krakow History Tour
4 Days / 3 Nights Per Person
Why Book with us?
- We are Irish owned & operated and have been in business since 2003
- All of our team are experienced and have a professional approach
- We operate a 24-hour emergency service
- GTI Travel only uses professional guides
- Licensed by the Commission for Aviation Regulation, TA 0533
Minimum Deposit of 300 Required
Discover the rich history of Krakow with our engaging school tour
Experience the rich history and culture of Krakow with our educational school tour. Begin with a guided walking tour of the city, discovering landmarks like the stunning Rynek Główny, Krakow’s main square. Visit Schindler’s Factory, now a museum highlighting Oskar Schindler’s efforts to save Jews during WWII. Explore the Wieliczka Salt Mines, an extraordinary underground world of salt carvings and chapels. Enjoy fun and relaxation at Park Wodny, a large water park in Krakow.
Delve into history at the Rynek Underground Museum, revealing Krakow’s medieval past. See the Gestapo HQ, a significant site from WWII. Reflect at Auschwitz-Birkenau, a poignant concentration camp memorial. Finally, shop and dine at Galeria Krakówska, a modern shopping centre.
This tour provides students with a mix of historical education and enjoyable activities, deepening their understanding of Krakow’s past and present.
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Our Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Guided Walking Tour, Schindler’s Factory & Evening Meal
Morning
Meet your GTI Travel representative at agreed check-in area at Dublin Airport before your flight to Kraków. Transfer to the city for a Guided Walking Tour of the city.
Afternoon
Enjoy a Guided Tour of Schindler’s Factory – originally built in 1937 – now turned into a museum showcasing the wartime experiences in Krakow during World War II.
Evening
Meet your coach and transfer to your Evening Meal then make your way to your hotel for check-in and overnight stay.
Day 2: Wieliczka Salt Mines, Park Wodny & Evening Meal
Morning
Breakfast at your hotel before meeting your coach to transfer to the world-famous Wieliczka Salt Mines for a guided tour.
Afternoon
Spend the afternoon at Park Wodny – Poland’s largest indoor Swimming Pool with over 2000m2 of pools, a network of water slides & plenty of water attractions.
Evening
Return to your hotel by coach for Evening meal.
Day 3: Rynek Underground Museum, Gestapo HQ, Rynek Główny & Evening Meal
Morning
Breakfast at your hotel then visit Rynek Underground Museum 4m under the Market Square to explore the recently excavated medieval merchant stalls and to experience the city’s entire history underground.
Afternoon
Visit the former Gestapo HQ People of Kraków in Times of Terror 1939-1945-1956 Exhibition highlighting the similarities between the 2 totalitarian systems: Nazi & Communist.
Evening
Explore Rynek Główny – watch the street performers, enjoy the fabulous hot chocolate & listen out for the Bugler’s Call on the hour. Evening Meal at Hard Rock Café then return to your hotel.
Day 4: Auschwitz Birkenau, Galeria Krakówska & Flight Home
Morning
Breakfast at your hotel before meeting your coach to transfer to Auschwitz Birkenau for a Guided Tour.
Afternoon
This afternoon is free for shopping at Galeria Krakówska or for further sightseeing in Poland’s Culture Capital.
Evening
Transfer to airport for your flight home.
- Tailor-made itineraries to suit all budgets
- Fully inclusive packages include:
- Flights
- Pre-inspected & approved accommodation
- Coach & friendly, knowledgeable drivers
- Insurance
- Meals
- Professional guides
- Excursions
- Single rooms free of charge for all group leaders
- Free places & early booking bonuses
- Meeting with Group Leader
- Assistance at Dublin Airport
- 24-hour emergency service
- Peace of mind … GTI is fully licensed and bonded in accordance with the Commission of Aviation Regulation (T.A. 0533)
Please note all balances are due
10 weeks before departure
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