Krakow

Day 1      Arrival. Transfer to the hotel.

Day 2      Morning: Old Town walk (3 h) • Following Oscar Schindler (3 h)

Strolling through the Old Town of Krakow we discover its treasures: Wawel Hill with the renaissance Royal Castle and Cathedral – the site of coronations and burials of kings,  the Main Market Square – the largest medieval square in Europe – and the Cloth Hall market stalls from the fourteenth century (good place for souvenir hunters!). We also see St. Mary’s Church, a treasure trove of precious works of art and home to the largest medieval altar in Europe (the work of sculptor Veit Stoss) and the bugle call, which is played every hour from the tower of the church.

Afternoon: Following Oscar Schindler (3 h)

Before the Second World War Poland was home to the largest Jewish community in Europe. During the tour you discover traces of the more than 800-year history and culture of Jews in Poland. We explore Kazimierz, the former Jewish district with its synagogues from the 15ht-17th centuries, old schools and houses of prayer. It is the place where the film “The Schindler’s List” was made by Spielberg in 1993. We see locations associated with Spielberg’s film, the site of the former Jewish ghetto from WWII and the Museum in the former Oscar Schindler’s factory.

Day 3   Morning: Wieliczka Salt Mine (4h) • afternoon at leisure

Wieliczka Salt Mine is located only 15 km (20 min by car) from the city centre of Krakow. Here you will find one of the largest and oldest mines in Europe and an absolutely unique and surprising place. These historic workings are an excellent example of the development of salt mining and extraction techniques from the 13th until the 20th  centuries. During our visit we will discover the treasures of the underground mine: huge underground caves, tunnels, chapels, including the most spectacular Holy Chapel of Saint Kinga, with decorations and statues carved out of the salt.

Afternoon: At leisure  Optional tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum 

Day 4   Transfer to the airport. Departure.