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Discover the story of Auschwitz on a full-day trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex in Oświęcim from Krakow. On the site of the former German Nazi concentration and extermination camp, learn about Auschwitz’s history and visit significant buildings like the prisoner barracks and the unloading bay before you browse exhibits in the UNESCO-listed complex's museum. Avoid the hassle of self-driving with included transfers from central Krakow.

Experience a poignant piece of World War II history on a day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow. Led by a knowledgeable guide, explore the UNESCO-listed former Nazi concentration camp complex and preserve the memory of those who perished there. Pass through the crematoriums, old prison blocks, and moving memorials, and hear the stories of this dark time in history from your guide in a sensitive manner. Your tour concludes with transportation back to your original departure point in Krakow.

Immerse yourself in relaxation at the soothing thermal baths in Chochołów. Spend three hours unwinding in the warm, mineral-rich waters, enjoying quality time on the water slides, or simply soaking in the serene atmosphere while looking at the mountains. Travelers need to bring: * Bathing suits * Towels * Flip flops

Poland's Tatra Mountains offer a fresh breath of mountain air, and exposure to a unique regional mountain culture. Start in Krakow on your drive with an English-speaking driver. You can sample traditional foods on Krupowki Street, try salty oscypek cheese, visit a famous village with quaint wooden architecture, and enjoy local thermal baths. Reconnect with nature and experience delicious foods, beautiful architecture, and striking mountain scenery on this day trip to Zakopane.

Begin with a relaxing Vistula River cruise, then visit the former Plaszow Camp with an expert guide—where history, memory, and reflection meet. Highlights: • Take a comprehensive tour of the Plaszow Concentration Camp • Remember the victims of the Holocaust at the camp's memorials • Learn where the Schindler's List film was filmed • Route paced for reflection, not rush • Admire Krakow’s landmarks from a unique riverside perspective See Krakow from a new perspective as you cruise along the Vistula River. Relax on a modern, comfortable boat and enjoy panoramic views of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Then continue with guided tour, that offers more than knowledge. Unlike sites filled with preserved buildings, Plaszow offers open ground, silence, and space for thought. With few physical remains, it is a place of memory rather than spectacle—an intimate setting to confront history, honor the victims, and reflect.

Swap Krakow for a scenic day trip to the Polish countryside and Slovakia. This convenient trip includes hotel pickup, door-to-door transfers, and a cable car ride. Highlights include a treetop walk in Slovakia with the Tatra Mountains backdrop, a visit to Poland’s winter capital Zakopane, and time to relax in a thermal pool complex.

Swap Krakow’s sights for something completely different—a chance to ride into the Polish countryside and see the country’s “Winter Capital”—Zakopane. Surrounded by the Tatra Mountains, you can admire the beauty of this Polish resort town, then also have a chance to soak in the thermal waters of the Chocholow Thermal Baths complex.

Raft down the Dunajec River through the Pieniny Gorge and along the Polish-Slovak border, and experience one of the greatest tourist attractions in Poland. Following a hotel pick-up and transfer from Krakow, stop en route to Dunajec at Debno, and visit a unique and charming wooden church that dates back to the 16th century. Continue to the Dunajec River to enjoy a rafting expedition on traditional wooden rafts. Glide gently below the towering cliffs, and marvel at the limestone rock formations of the gorge, enhanced by the picturesque mountain scenery and surrounding national forest. Animated river guides will bring the pristine and wild enWhile aboard the raft, enjoy excellent views of the high summits of Trzy Korony and Mt. Sokolica for a truly unforgettable experience.vironment to life as you set off from the raft wharf at Sromowce Nizne. Cruise for approximately 15 kilometers to Szczawnica, enjoying about 2-3 hours on the boat, depending on the water level of the river.

Enjoy a peaceful Vistula River cruise, then discover the underground beauty of the Wieliczka Salt Mine — a perfect mix of relaxation, nature, and breathtaking history.Start your Krakow experience with a tranquil cruise along the Vistula River. Take in stunning views of Wawel Castle and the city’s landmarks as you unwind on board. Then head to the Wieliczka Salt Mine — a world of breathtaking chambers, sculptures, and chapels carved entirely from salt. It’s the perfect blend of calm and discovery. Highlights: • Cruise the Vistula River and admire Krakow from a unique perspective • Relax on board a modern boat with panoramic views and audio commentary • Visit the world-famous Wieliczka Salt Mine, a true underground wonder • See intricate salt sculptures, chapels, and crystal-clear saline lakes • Enjoy a seamless experience with transfers and all tickets included This tour combines the calm of a river journey with the wonder of underground exploration.

Explore the legacy of Poland’s royalty on a guided visit to Wawel Castle and Cathedral with skip-the-line entry. After discovering centuries of history, savor lunch at a local l bistro before unwinding on a peaceful Vistula River cruise past Krakow’s iconic landmarks. Highlights: • Step inside Poland’s royal residence with a licensed local guide • Admire Wawel Castle’s Renaissance beauty and the Gothic Cathedral of coronations • Touch the mighty Sigismund Bell for good luck in the cathedral tower • Enjoy a tasty break at a local bistro during your tour • Admire Krakow’s landmarks from a unique riverside perspective Begin your journey at Wawel Castle and Cathedral, where centuries of royal history come to life through art, legend, and faith. After exploring these magnificent landmarks, enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local bistro — a moment to pause and savor traditional Polish flavors. Then, see Krakow from a new perspective as you cruise along the Vistula River.

This tour combines a scenic river cruise and a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wieliczka Salt Mine on the same day. Instead of walking around the city, rest tired feet by going sightseeing from the water. During the cruise, ride past Wawel Royal Castle, the Church on the Rock, and Kazimierz. Then later, enjoy a salt mine tour to see an underground church, lakes, and salt statues.

Travel from Krakow to the Dunajec River Gorge and Tatra Mountains, the most picturesque tourist attractions in southern Poland, on a 12-hour excursion. Marvel at the beauty of the gorge, featured on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in Poland. Wooden raft trips have been offered since the early 19th century, when customers were guests of the nearby Niedzica and Czorsztyn castles. Your raft trip begins in the village of Sromowce Wyżne-Kąty and ends in the resort town of Szczawnica, 18 kilometers downstream. Enjoy a restaurant lunch to refuel after rafting. Continue on to Bachledova Valley in Slovakia to walk the 1234-meter-long Bachledka Treetop Trail, situated up to 24 meters above the ground and with a 32-meter high observation tower in the heart of majestic forests of the Pieniny National Park. Discover the unique nature of the Belianske Tatras to learn about many animals and plants that can be found only in a few places of the world.

An ideal choice for active travelers—this action-packed day trip from Krakow takes you to a perfect hiking location in Tatra National Park. Enjoy a hike to the idyllic Morskie Oko, and access great photo opportunities of the Tatra Mountains. The trip also visits Zakopane, and conveniently, transfers between sites are included, as well as admission to Morskie Oko, and Chocholowska Baths.

This tour is the perfect way to explore the natural outdoor beauty of Poland without having to go to the trouble of organizing car hire. Instead, set off with a private driver from Krakow to the Dunajec River Gorge—where you can go for a ride on a traditional wooden raft. The trip also visits Zakopane to see its highlander architecture, ski jumping hill, and its famous shopping street.

Mountain scenery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and traditional wooden highlander houses—these are all things to look forward to on this day trip from Krakow. Benefit from included transportation with hotel pickup. Visit the resort town of Zakopane–where you can see its ski jumping hill and views of the Tatra Mountains. Then later, enjoy a rafting trip on the Dunajec River.

Visit two of Poland’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed sites in a single day on this combo tour from Krakow. Pay tribute to victims and survivors of the Holocaust on a guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau former concentration camp, then descend deep underground to explore the fascinating chambers and tunnels of the dramatic Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau, the most notorious of all Nazi concentration camps, demands some preparation so choose from two tour options for your visit. Either explore the somber site at your own pace, with the help of an included ebook to prepare, or choose a tour and learn all about the camp's history from your guide. Either option includes transfers from Krakow.