If you are planning on visiting Krakow you are probably thinking of Auschwitz – Birkenau Museum as your main place to see. No wonder why – it is one of the most important mementoes of II WW. This article will help you prepare your visit.
Auschwitz- Birkenau Museum- Plan your visit.
A trip in the footsteps of John Paul II
Traces of John Paul II can be found in his hometown of Wadowice, where the previous flat of the Wojtyła family is situated near the market square- today, it houses a museum
Krakow airport transfer
Let us pick up from the airport and take you straight to your destination.
Wieliczka, Salt Mine tour
It is a world class monument, featuring among twelve objects on the UNESCO's World Cultural and Natural Heritage List.
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Auschwitz- Birkenau & Wadowice tour in one day
Pick up from your hotel, transfer to Auschwitz (Oswiecim).
Visiting the Auschwitz I and Birkenau (3.5 hours).
Transfer to Wadowice.
Visiting the Family Home Museum of John Paul II (1.5 hours).
Visiting the Minor Basilica.
Transfer to Krakow.
Drop off at the hotel or anywhere else in the Old Town of Krakow- following you wish.
What's included:
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hotel pick up;
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transfers by a comfortable car just for yourselves to/from Auschwitz Museum;
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transfer between the two parts of the Museum (Auschwitz I and Birkenau);
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transfer to Wadowice;
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English speaking driver/ tour leader assistance during the whole trip;
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in car WiFi internet access;
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DVD documentary film about the liberation of Auschwitz played on the way to the memorial;
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drop off at the hotel or anywhere else in the old town of Krakow.
Auschwitz Museum
Visit the most well-known former concentration camp and place of genocide in the World. The Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum.
Auschwitz- Birkenau & Schindler Factory tour in one day
The tour description:
Pick up from your hotel, transfer to Auschwitz (Oswiecim).
Visiting the Auschwitz I and Birkenau (3.5 hours).
Transfer to Schindler Museum.
Visiting the Schindler Museum (2 hours).
Drop off at the hotel or anywhere else in the Old Town of Krakow- following you wish.
What's included:
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hotel pick up;
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transfers by a comfortable car just for yourselves to/from Auschwitz Museum;
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transfer between the two parts of the Museum (Auschwitz I and Birkenau);
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transfer to/ from Schindler Museum
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English speaking driver/ tour leader assistance during the whole trip;
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in car WiFi internet access;
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DVD documentary film about the liberation of Auschwitz played on the way to the memorial;
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drop off at the hotel or anywhere else in the old town of Krakow.
Auschwitz- Birkenau & Salt Mine, Wieliczka tour in one day
The tour description:
Pick up from your hotel, transfer to Auschwitz (Oswiecim).
Visiting the Auschwitz I and Birkenau.
Transfer to Salt Mine in Wieliczka.
Time for lunch ( You pay for your meals separately).
Visiting the Salt Mine.
Transfer to Krakow.
After the tour, we will drop you off at your hotel in Krakow or wherever you wish to in the City Center.
What's included:
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hotel pick up;
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transfers by a comfortable car just for yourselves to/from Auschwitz Museum;
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transfer between the two parts of the Museum (Auschwitz I and Birkenau);
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transfer to Salt Mine in Wieliczka;
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English speaking driver/ tour leader assistance during the whole trip;
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in car WiFi internet access;
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DVD documentary film about the liberation of Auschwitz played on the way to the memorial;
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drop off at the hotel or anywhere else in the old town of Krakow.
Auschwitz Museum
Auschwitz has become a primary symbol of the Holocaust. It was a network of concentration and extermination camps built and operated by the Third Reich in Polish areas annexed by Nazi Germany during World War II. It is proof of cruel terror and unimaginable genocide.
The museum was founded in 1947 and comprises approximately 150 buildings and 300 ruins. The original roads, fences, watchtowers and railway ramps have been preserved.
Salt Mine Wieliczka
The Wieliczka Salt Mine was one of the first among 12 sites from all around the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the most frequently visited tourist sites in the world. The tourist route starts 64 m deep and ends 135 m below the earth surface, where the world’s biggest museum of mining is located with the unique centuries-old equipment among its exhibits.
Auschwitz- Birkenau tour with pick up from Krakow Airport
The tour description:
You can take an Auschwitz- Birkenau private tour
straight after arriving at Krakow Balice Airport.
We will be waiting for you at the airport holding a card with your name.
Then we will pick you up from the airport and drive you to
Oswiecim (1 hour).
Visiting the Auschwitz I and Birkenau.
After the tour, we will drop you off at your hotel in Krakow or wherever you wish to in the City Centre.
What's included:
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pick up from Krakow airport;
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transfers by a comfortable car just for yourselves to/from Auschwitz Museum;
-
transfer between the two parts of the Museum (Auschwitz I and Birkenau);
-
English speaking driver/ tour leader assistance during the whole trip;
-
in car WiFi internet access;
-
DVD documentary film about the liberation of Auschwitz played on the way to the memorial;
-
drop off at the hotel or anywhere else in the old town of Krakow.
Auschwitz Museum
Auschwitz-Birkenau was the largest of the German Nazi concentration and extermination camps. Auschwitz has become a primary symbol of the Holocaust.
Located in German-occupied southern Poland, it took its name from the nearby town of Oświęcim (Auschwitz in German), situated about 50 kilometres west of Krakow.
There were also around 40 satellite camps, with prisoner populations ranging from several dozens to several thousand.
Auschwitz tours from Krakow
Auschwitz tour packages
Do you want to see as much as possible in one day?
Save your money and time with the Auschwitz Package designed for those who want to see more. If you are not staying in Krakow long enough this offer is for you!
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