Excursion to Krakow, including Auschwitz

Excursion to Krakow, including Auschwitz

A short train journey from Warsaw takes you to Poland's cultural hub, Krakow. A tour of the country's former political capital reveals a wealth of history, art, and culture. In the afternoon, confront the chilling history of World War II with a tour of the Auschwitz Birkenau Museum.

Upon arrival at Krakow Station, your guide will greet you on the platform and escort you on a sightseeing tour of Krakow. Along the way, your guide relates the city's history and highlights notable pieces of architecture. Pass Jagiellonian University, the Royal Castle, Wawel Cathedral, and Europe's largest town square.

In the afternoon, visit Auschwitz and come to understand its infamous history at the Auschwitz Birkenau Museum. Auschwitz was the largest of the Nazi's World War II concentration camps and stands as a silent witness to the 1.5 million Jewish, Polish and Romany victims who perished there.

Inclusions :

• Full-day visit to Krakow and Auschwitz
• Roundtrip transportation via second class train
• Delivery of your train tickets to your hotel
• Guided tours of Krakow and Auschwitz
• Minibus transportation around Krakow and the grounds of Auschwitz
• Admission to the Royal Cathedral and St. Mary's Church in Krakow
• Admission and guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum

Available:
Daily

Duration:
Approx. 14 hours

Departure time and location:
7 AM; Warsaw Central Railway Station (Warszawa Centralna)

Return time and location:
Approx. 8:40 PM; Warsaw Central Railway Station

Note:
The train journey between Warsaw and Krakow is independent; your guide will meet you at Krakow Station. Your train departs from Warsaw at 7:05 AM and arrives in Krakow at 9:50 AM. Departure from Krakow is at 6 PM, arriving into Warsaw at 8:40 AM. You must contact Mazurkas Travel upon arrival into Warsaw so they can deliver your train tickets to your hotel. The train network may experience delays or cancellations; please contact Mazurkas Travel for up-to-date information. Listed rate does not include lunch. Transportation to/from Warsaw Central Railway Station is not provided.

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