Krakow Preserved

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Krakow lost its medieval position of Polish capital in 1609 and this consequent loss of importance restricted later development and allowed its ancient centre to remain unspoilt and largely spared the ravages of the Second World War. Much of the wealth of Krakow flowed from the 1,000 years of operation of the Wieliczka Salt Mines, whose salt sculptures are a ...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Eexcursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau
    • Visit the castle, royal chambers and cathedral
    • Enjoy a traditional Jewish-style dinner with music and performers in the old Jewish district of Kazimierz.

What's this trip about?

    Krakow lost its medieval position of Polish capital in 1609 and this consequent loss of importance restricted later development and allowed its ancient centre to remain unspoilt and largely spared the ravages of the Second World War. Much of the wealth of Krakow flowed from the 1,000 years of operation of the Wieliczka Salt Mines, whose salt sculptures are a unique feature of the underground caverns. In the 20th century Poland suffered from both German and Communist occupation and a small area not far from Krakow juxtaposes two sites which could be said to represent the good and evil of this period. One is the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. The other is Wadowice, birthplace of the late Pope John Paul II, who was for many a symbol against Communist rule and is now a saint. His birthplace is a museum. He also lived and studied in Krakow during the Nazi occupation and later became Bishop.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 25 people
Age range36 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKrakow
End CityKrakow

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Poland

Attractions

  • Krakow
  • Warsaw

Activities

  • Culture
  • History

Trip includes

    • Air travel, UK departure taxes, overseas airport taxes, transfers, 4 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, 1 dinner, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Fly from your chosen airport to Krakow and transfer to your chosen hotel for a stay of four nights. Day 2 Morning walking tour of the Old Town (coffee and cake included) followed by afternoon walking tour of Wavel Hill including the castle, royal chambers and cathedral. (B) Day 3 Full-day excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wadowice. (B) Day 4 Morning orientation tour of the old Jewish district followed by Schindler's Enamel Factory. Afternoon excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mines. Evening 'Jewish Dinner'. (B, D) Day 5 Return flight or extend your stay in Warsaw or Krakow. (B)

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Dates & Availability

Price From $871
Price per day$218
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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Voyages Jules Verne was founded in 1978 on the basis of one simple idea - to operate a train from London to Peking (Beijing) and thence to Hong Kong. In doing so the market to China was opened up at a time, remarkably, when the 'bamboo curtain' was still officially in place.

Further innovative train journeys were to follow and many travel firsts were also achieved including inaugural flights to previously inaccessible areas and the opening of remote border crossing points.

In 1982 Serenissima Travel was acquired and added a complementary list of cultural itineraries to the overall portfolio as well as introducing clients to themed travel such as walking, music & opera and cruising.

World events from 1989 to 1991, most notably the Tian an Men incident in China and the Gulf War, further shaped the future of the Company as even more diversification was necessary. Far from bemoaning the travel recession at the time, this resulted in an expansion of the company's portfolio while still retaining the core group travel ethos.

Voyages Jules Verne was acquired by Kuoni Travel in 1998 but still retains its independent and innovative approach to a comprehensive list of destinations and themes.

Today the range of product encompasses longhaul and shorthaul, weekends and expeditions, the conventional and the unexpected, a variety of themes and special interests - all underpinned by quality and value for money.

The tradition of innovation and creativity is still alive today and evidenced, amongst others, by stays at a convent in Rome, heritage properties in India, the use of royal steamers on the Nile, and a series of special events exclusively arranged for VJV clients.

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Accommodation

,Amadeus - Krakow A 16th-century townhouse, this 4-star boutique hotel in the Old Town is a few steps from Market Square. Restaurant, café, bar, gym, WiFi (free) and 22 air-conditioned rooms with private facilities, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV. Radisson Blu - Krakow A centrally-located 5-star hotel just five minutes’ walk from the Old Town square and castle. Restaurants, bar, WiFi (free) and 196 air-conditioned rooms with private facilities, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV. Wyspianski - Krakow Preserved A central 3-star hotel five minutes’ walk from Market Square. Bar, restaurant, WiFi (free) and 231 rooms with private facilities, hairdryer and satellite TV.
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