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.

Departures from:

dublin
13.07.2023

Morning Paula,
Thanks for the mail.
I’ll give you a run down now & recommendations:
1. Aer Lingus: brilliant at both Dublin & Düsseldorf. Professional in every way.
2. Coach Company: excellent too. There as scheduled no issues.
3. Accomodation: overall very good quality. Rooms perfect, food good. Would I stay there again ? The answer would be no. Two big rooms sitting idle there after asking could we use one for a quiz. That was poor. No area such at... Read More

D.H. – 2023 Rhineland GL
13.04.2023

The hotel was brilliant and I would stay there again. I could even recommend it for families! The coach was excellent and very comfortable, and Johann was great.

The visits went well. We were late for Montparnasse because of the traffic, so I called them and they were very nice about it. Same for Versailles castle, although we left the hotel really early. They were fine on the phone. Something that got sorted quite well but could have been worse is the fact that we had 3 reservation... Read More

C.M. 2023 Paris GL

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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