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Krakow, Auschwitz & Wieliczka Salt Mine - 4 Days

Any foreign place is best known if you have someone local to walk you through it - with Seweryn it feels like being guided by your best friend.

Krakow & Auschwitz

I felt like I was the only person involved in this "group" tour. When I booked this I was under the impression I would be with a group. I never met a consistent guide or any other consistent person on the same activities. It seemed like the accommodations and tours were arranged for me through TourRadar/Euroadventures. But quite honestly, I could have done that myself with better accommodations.

Krakow, Auschwitz, Enamel Factory & Wieliczka Salt Mine - 4 Days

Seweryn is very friendly and appropriately animated. His English and knowledge on the scenes are excellent. He never lacks information and suggestions on local food, transportation, and more. The tour plan gives plenty of free time to explore, which I like a lot.

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Highlights of Southern Poland

The Poland tour was excellent! The group leader Beata was awesome and all guidance, planning and itinerary was wonderful. Totally recommended!!

• Sightseeing

Pearls of Poland (for couples)

Kuba was extremely knowledgeable and contributed considerably to our understanding and enjoyment of the spots we saw. He was sensitive to my mother's special needs and programmed stops in the tour so she could rest. He also showed up on our final day with special Polish donuts for us to enjoy -- a thoughtful and very sweet gesture. We recommend Kuba highly!

6 days in Krakow and Szczawnica- private exclusive tour for 2 people

7 days in Krakow and Szczawnica- private exclusive tour for 5-8 people

Highlights of Poland (Classic, 10 Days)

KRAKOW: Everything was wonderful in Krakow; by far my favorite city on the tour. There was ample time to see things on our own and enjoy the group activities. ZAKOPANE: The afternoon tour was fine. One option you might want to mention is the spa services at the resort. I made reservations for a massage/facial. When I mentioned this to others on the trip, there were a few that also wanted to do that, but unfortunately, there were no available appointments. I wouldn't necessarily make it an option, but I think you should suggest the services at the spa and if interested in scheduling something, it would be the individual's responsibility to make those arrangements. Unfortunately, some people don't do the level of research in advance as I do. The evening meal was nice, but should be in a bigger venue, as the band was so loud that you couldn't carry on a conversation with those in your group. AUSCHWITZ: A must visit. WROCLAW: Lovely city; all activities were well planned. POZNAN: A few things I would change. The hotel in Poznan was not very nice; the original hotel was the Sheraton Poznan Hotel. I'm not sure why there was a change. I would look at changing to a nicer hotel, as the hotel we stayed (not the Sheraton) was dingy and dirty inside and out. Also, in Poznan, one of our activities was to view a comical twist to the making of a croissant. I think this could be eliminated, giving the group some needed free time to explore the city or rest. I would have much rather walked around the town, than to have gone to this presentation. Perhaps make it an option; it didn't add to my overall experience. TORUN: Beautiful city; enjoyed this stop. GDANSK: Loved every minute of this. WARSAW: Loved every minute of this.

Highlights of Poland

Well done to our tour guide Justyna and well done to Explore for putting this on in difficult times.

• 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Tailor-Made Private Trip to Southern Poland with Daily Departure

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Portrait of Poland

Our tour guide Kasia was smiling lady, friendly, well organized and caring person. She was very knowledgeable about her country Poland and made our trip very successful . The Driver Franco was smiling, helpful person and was driving very careful.

• Walking Adventure

Best of Poland (11 Days)

Everything was outstanding. Coach, Kate (tour guide), all other guides (except one), hotels, meals, itineraries, driver, sights, tours. Two issues. Our Auschwitz tour guide had a very, very pronounced accent and spoke very quickly making it difficult to understand him. Extremely knowledgeable but needs to slow down his speech. Loved that every tour guide throughout the country was a "local". The other issue was that the optional tours available were charged in Euros and not Polish money. Other than those "minor issues" the tour was truly outstanding, interesting, educational and fun!

• €100 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Best of the East

Such a fun and alternative trip to take! We went to Prague, Poland, Budapest, and Austria. Even though it was one of the coldest weeks, our tour guide made it beyond enjoyable. She had so many suggestions of places to go and all were great. My favorite stop was Krakow, Poland, what a beautiful city and so much fun. I had an absolute blast while on this trips, the tour guide were energetic, fun, and knowledgeable, the trip was well run and flexible which I enjoyed, the company had optional activities set up for us which was nice to not feel pressured to do them if you wanted to explore on your own. The accommodations were always comfy and clean and the buses we took for all the trips were enjoyable and filled with fun movies to watch. I would highly recommend traveling with Euroadventures, their attention to detail, responsible yet fun guides, and flexible, activities filled schedule are all beyond worth it.

Tailor-Made Private Poland Tour with Daily Departure

Highlights of Poland (Small Groups, 10 Days)

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Seweryn was a fantastic tour guide and very knowledgeable about Krakow's history. I enjoyed learning about the many historical and religious details we saw around Krakow. He also went above and beyond to help me when I had trouble purchasing train tickets, and when I got sick offered to reschedule one of the tour days. I really enjoyed his tour and would highly recommend it.

Did their Krakow, Poland trip in December during the Christmas markets. Really a great trip and experience. Everything was very organized, had really good hotel near the square/old town (I booked the 3-star hotel, private room option with my husband), guides were very good & knowledgeable and the excursions/tours were very good. We also received a lot of extra information and recommendations for things to do and places to go (food and drink too) in our free time which was really nice and helpful. I was a bit nervous reading a few of the reviews here on Yelp but our experience was fantastic and nothing like what some others wrote in their reviews. Krakow was an amazing city and one of the most beautiful in Europe. Definitely recommend this trip and company.

I had a great first time experience of Krakow through this tour. My tour guide Seweryn was very friendly, flexible, organised and helpful and made the whole process very smooth. The trips to the mine, factory and camps were well laid out and gave me plenty of time for independent sightseeing and fun. If you want to come to Krakow I would highly recommend you do a trip this way!

Plan your visit

In order to take in the grounds and exhibitions in a suitable way, visitors should set aside a minimum of about 90 minutes for the Auschwitz site and the same amount of time for Auschwitz II-Birkenau. It is essential to visit both parts of the camp, Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, in order to acquire a proper sense of the place that has become the symbol of the Holocaust as well as Nazi crimes againt Poles, Romas and other groups.

The grounds and most of the buildings at the sites of the Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau sites are open to visitors. Some buildings are not accessible to visitors (including the blocks reserved for the Museum administration and its departments). Please familiarize yourself with " the rules for visiting ".

Auschwitz I is where the Nazis opened the first Auschwitz camps for men and women, where they carried out the first experiments at using Zyklon B to put people to death, where they murdered the first mass transports of Jews, where they conducted the first criminal experiments on prisoners, where they carried out most of the executions by shooting, where the central jail for prisoners from all over the camp complex was located in Block No. 11, and where the camp commandant's office and most of the SS offices were located. From here, the camp administration directed the further expansion of the camp complex.

Birkenau is where the Nazis erected most of the machinery of mass extermination in which they murdered approximately one million European Jews. At the same time, Birkenau was the largest concentration camp (with nearly 300 primitive barracks, most of them wooden). Over a hundred thousand prisoners were here in 1944: Jews, Poles, Roma, and others. The nearly 200 hectares of grounds include the ruins of the gas chambers and crematoria and places filled with human ashes. There are primitive prisoner barracks and kilometers of fences and roads.

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Visiting Auschwitz – How to Plan the Auschwitz Tour

Visiting Auschwitz, albeit a very somber experience, is one of the must things to do in Poland. The largest Nazi Germany concentration and extermination camp during World War II, where over 1,3 million people lost their lives, needs no introduction. Conveniently located near Krakow , Auschwitz can be an easy addition to your Poland itinerary.

It took me almost 37 years to finally visit Auschwitz (although I’ve been to other Nazi Germany camps in Poland), and even if I knew very well what to expect, the place still overwhelmed me with its cruelty and tragedy. And I think everyone should plan a trip to Auschwitz to understand history better and see what people are capable of when the ideology brainwashes them. And, of course, to pay respect to all the unnecessary victims. It’s important to visit places like Auschwitz so we can do our best to prevent similar tragedies from happening in the future.

If you are visiting Poland (especially Krakow , Warsaw , Katowice , or Wroclaw ), I prepared this guide to help you plan your Auschwitz tour without too much hassle. There are different ways to visit Auschwitz, but no matter which one you choose, be prepared for one of the most difficult yet necessary travel experiences of your life.

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Where is Auschwitz

The former Nazi Germany Concentration Camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, is located in a town of around 37.000 inhabitants called Oświęcim in southern Poland. Krakow is less than 70 km away, and Katowice is 35 km away. Warsaw, the capital of Poland, is around 330 km away from Oświęcim.

A brief history of Auschwitz

Even if Auschwitz is known mainly as the extermination camp, it was established as a concentration camp in mid-1940. It was one of over 40 camps in Poland that were supposed to be a solution to the problem of overflowing prisons full of arrested locals. The first people were brought to Auschwitz on June 14th, 1940, from the prison in Tarnow.

Since 1942 Auschwitz has also been used as the extermination camp where Nazis implemented their plan to murder Jewish people from all over Europe. At the peak of its operation, in 1944, Auschwitz was divided into three parts: Auschwitz I (the oldest one, in the old Polish military barracks), Auschwitz II-Birkenau (the largest one, founded in 1941, the majority of victims were killed here), and Auschwitz III (this was a group of over 40 sub-camps created near industrial plants, made for work prisoners).

Numerous Polish villages were demolished, and locals were evicted to develop such a large institution. The camps were isolated from the outside world. The total area was around 40 square kilometers, including all three Auschwitz camps and the so-called “interest zone” used for the technical or supply background, offices, and barracks for Nazis.

Since Auschwitz had a strategic location on the front line, in August 1944, the camp’s liquidation began – the prisoners were taken to Germany, and the evidence of the crimes was covered up. The liberation of Auschwitz took place on January 27th, 1945, when around 7,5 thousand prisoners were still held there.

Altogether, in the almost four years of operation, over 1,3 million people lost their lives in Auschwitz; the majority were Jewish (around 1,1 million), but also Polish (about 150 hundred thousand), Roma people (23 thousand), and other nations.

In 1979 Auschwitz was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List – it is the only former Nazi concentration camp with that title in the world.

How to visit Auschwitz

You can visit Auschwitz two ways: with a tour from where you are staying in Poland (most likely Krakow, Katowice, Warsaw, or Wroclaw) or independently, reaching the site by car or using public transport. Both options are doable; however, the tour is a slightly better one as everything will be taken care of for you.

There is a wide selection of tours to choose from that depart from Krakow as well as other mentioned cities. Most of them cover more or less the same things: pick-up from your accommodation, transportation to/from Auschwitz and back, the entrance ticket to the concentration camp, and the guided tour on-site.

When I visited Auschwitz, I arrived by train from Warsaw, with the change in Katowice. I was at the museum almost an hour before my guided tour of the site was supposed to start, and despite the poor weather (it was raining on that day), there was no place to hide and wait for the tour. Visitors were not allowed to enter the museum until a few minutes before the tour was about to start. Me and a few other unlucky visitors just stood near the trees, hiding under the umbrella and waiting for our time to enter the site. I can’t say it was a comfortable situation (but at least the weather worked perfectly well for such a sad place to visit). Recently, a new visitors center was opened so hopefully the situation is better.

When using public transport, you need to rely on the schedule of trains/buses and, just in case, plan to be at the site with some extra time ahead; hence a tour is a better option. Still, visiting Auschwitz is doable independently – I did it, and once the tour of the site started, it was really good.

Visiting Auschwitz – practical information

Visiting Auschwitz memorial site is free of charge; however, I recommend joining the tour with the educator provided by the museum. They have a huge knowledge of the place and the tragedy that occurred here and can answer all the questions visitors always have. Tours are available in various languages: Polish, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Czech, and Slovak.

Even if you decide to visit the site independently, you still need to book the entry pass – those with free entrance start in the afternoon. You can buy/reserve your ticket online at the website of Auschwitz Museum here.

Currently, the price for the tour with the educator is 80 PLN for Polish and 90 PLN for other languages. When booking the ticket, you must state your full name and surname – this will be checked later.

Since tickets can sell out quickly, booking one at least a month in advance is recommended. If there are no tickets left for the day you want to visit Auschwitz, you can join the organized tour from Krakow or other cities, as tour operators usually have tickets booked in advance. Due to the sensitive nature of the place, children under 14 years old should not visit Auschwitz Museum.

Once you have your ticket, you need to arrive at the Auschwitz visitors center 30 minutes before your tour starts to go through the security check (it’s rather thorough, similar to the airport), have your ticket inspected (remember to have the ID or passport with you), get the headset for the tour and meet your group. You are allowed to have a bag or backpack with a maximum dimension of 30x20x10 cm; any larger luggage must be left in the paid lockers.

Auschwitz Museum is open every day except January 1st, December 25th, and Easter Sunday. Opening hours vary depending on the month and are as follows:

• 7:30-14:00 in December
• 7:30-15:00 in January and November
• 7:30-16:00 in February
• 7:30-17:00 in March and October
• 7:30-18:00 in April, May, and September
• 7:30-19:00 in June, July, and August

The closing time means the last entrance – after that, you are allowed to stay on-site for an hour and a half. However, if you want to see Auschwitz Museum properly, you need at least 3,5 hours for that – that’s also how long the standard tour with the educator lasts. It is usually divided equally between Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II- Birkenau. A free shuttle bus runs between the two sites every few minutes.

Taking pictures and making videos is allowed in Auschwitz, for individual use, except in two places: the hall with the hair of Victims (block nr 4) and the basements of Block 11. Your educator will remind you not to take pictures there.

Remember what sort of place you are visiting and behave there with respect. It might be obvious for most, but I can’t count how many times I’ve read news about inappropriate behavior in Auschwitz and other similar sites in Poland, so I think it’s worth reminding this is not your typical tourist attraction but a place of one of the greatest tragedy that ever happened in the world.

Getting to Auschwitz independently

If you decide to visit Auschwitz on your own, you must get to the visitors’ center, where your tour will start. The new visitors center, which opened just recently, is located at 55 Więźniów Oświęcimia Street in Oświęcim ( here is the exact location ). If you drive there, there is a large parking lot where you can leave your car before visiting the museum.

If you use public transport, there are both trains and buses you can take to reach Oświęcim. I recommend trains as they are slightly faster and more comfortable; however, some buses stop next to the museum, so that’s convenient. You can check all the connections on this website , where you can also find the location of the bus stop in Oświęcim (there can be three different ones).

The train station in Oświęcim is located at Powstańców Śląskich Street, some 20 minutes walking from the Auschwitz museum. It’s a straightforward way; you can check the map with the directions here . I recommend catching the train that gives you at least an hour between arriving at Oświęcim and when your tour starts.

Auschwitz tour from Krakow

Numerous Auschwitz tours depart from Krakow, so you will easily find the one that suits your itinerary and needs. Here are some recommended ones:

• Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow
• Auschwitz & Birkenau – Fully Guided Tour from Krakow
• Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Private Transport from Kraków
• Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour by Private Transport from Krakow

You can also combine visiting Auschwitz with Wieliczka Salt Mine , another UNESCO-listed site near Krakow and a must-visit place in Poland. Here are the tours that go to both places in one day:

• Day Trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow including Lunch
• Full-Day Tour of Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow
• Auschwitz-Birkenau and Salt Mine Tour with private transport from Krakow
• Combined: Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mine private chauffeur from Krakow

If you decide to go to Auschwitz from Krakow on your own, you can take the train from the main train station to Oświęcim. They are rather frequent, more or less every hour, and the journey takes a bit over an hour (depending on the connection, the longest one is 1h20min).

If you want to take the bus, they depart from the MDA bus station, next to the main train station. The price for trains and buses is similar, between 15 and 20 PLN, although trains tend to be cheaper and faster. You can check all the connections and buy a ticket here .

Auschwitz tour from Warsaw

Even if Warsaw, the capital of Poland, is located over 300 km away from Oświęcim, it is possible to go for a one-day Auschwitz tour. However, you can expect a long day, and a large part of it will be spent traveling. But if you are visiting Warsaw only, Auschwitz can be a good addition to your Poland itinerary, so you can better understand the country’s complex history.

Here are some of the recommended Auschwitz tours from Warsaw:

• From Warsaw Auschwitz and Krakow one day tour by train with pick up and drop off
• One day tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Warsaw with private transport

Going for the day trip from Warsaw to Auschwitz independently is also possible using trains. You can take the 6 am train to Katowice and then change for the train to Oświęcim, arriving in the town around 10:30. If you decide to do that, you can book your Auschwitz tour for 11:30 or 12:00. On the way back, you can catch the train after 16:00 from Oświęcim to Katowice, and after changing for the train to Warsaw, you will be in the capital after 20:00.

Auschwitz tour from Katowice

Since Katowice is less than 40 km from Auschwitz, it’s easy to go for a day trip. You need to take the local train to Oświęcim, it takes less than 50 minutes, and the connections are more or less every hour.

Or you can go for a tour, here are the Auschwitz tours from Katowice:

• Auschwitz – Birkenau from Katowice
• Auschwitz & Birkenau English guided tour by private transport from Katowice
• Auschwitz tour from Wroclaw

Wroclaw is another popular place to visit in Poland, and since it’s located around 230 km from Oświęcim, you can go for an Auschwitz tour from Wroclaw too. If you decide to do it independently, you can take the train to Katowice and then change for the local train to Oświęcim. A one-way trip should take you less than 4 hours.

Or you can go for a tour; here are the recommended ones from Wroclaw:

• Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Wrocław
• Private Full-Day Tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Wroclaw

Auschwitz Museum Tour

As for the museum itself, here is what you can expect.

You will start in the oldest part of the concentration camp – Auschwitz I, where the infamous gate with the sign “Arbeit macht frei” (meaning “Work Sets You Free”) is located. Here, you will visit numerous barracks where inmates were kept – now you can see different exhibitions there, showing the reality of Auschwitz and halls with personal belongings taken from arriving prisoners – luggage, shoes, glasses, etc., or hair of Victims. You will learn all about cruel practices here, including medical experiments or torture.

Visiting this part of Auschwitz museum is a very somber experience, and it’s really difficult to comprehend the tragedy that happened in this very place.

Besides the barracks in Auschwitz I, you will also see where the camp commander lived or the first crematorium where Nazis started their experiments with killing using gas. In this part of the Auschwitz tour, you can take pictures everywhere except the two places in Blocks 4 and 11 – they will be clearly marked, and your educator will remind you about this restriction.

The visit to Auschwitz I takes around 1,5 hours. Afterward, together with your group and educator, you will take the shuttle bus to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, located some 3 km away.

Auschwitz II-Birkenau is where around 90% of victims died. It is a huge area that worked kind of like the killing factory, with four gas chambers and crematoriums. This is also where most prisoners arrived – you most likely know the view of the railway tracks and brick gate – that’s Auschwitz II-Birkenau. This part of the visit is mostly outdoors.

You will walk around the area, see the remnants of the camp, visit some barracks inside, and learn all about the horrific tragedy that happened here. When Auschwitz I has a more intimate, even claustrophobic feeling, Auschwitz II-Birkenau can overwhelm you with its scale and enormity.

You will spend around 1,5 hours here, too; afterward, you can take the shuttle bus back to the visitors center when you started your tour.

Final thoughts on visiting Auschwitz

Even though I’ve lived in Poland almost my whole life, and Auschwitz has been a familiar topic since I remember, it took me nearly 37 years to finally visit the place. Before I was in different Nazi Germany sites in Poland, mostly in Majdanek in Lublin, so I didn’t feel the need to visit Auschwitz too. But I don’t regret the decision to go there eventually.

You can read and learn about the place, but nothing can prepare you for visiting Auschwitz. Some areas look familiar (after all, pictures of the “Arbeit macht frei” sign or Birkenau gate are present everywhere), but you will still be overwhelmed by the place and seeing it in real life. It’s hard to comprehend the cruelty and tragedy that happened here, and dealing with all the thoughts invading your mind afterward can take a while. It can be one of the most difficult-to-understand places you will ever visit.

Still, despite it all, I think everyone should go to Auschwitz to see where fanaticism and totalitarianism can lead and why we should avoid them at all costs.

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Auschwitz Package

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Save your money and time with the Auschwitz Package designed for those who want to see one of the most visited places in Poland with a comfortable two-way transportation, airport transfers, and a recommended minimum 2-night stay in a verified top-rated hotel at one low price.

You will be safely transported from and to the airport in a comfortable and modern car. Our seasoned expert guides will show you around Auschwitz Death Camp visited by over 2 mln people yearly. You won’t have to worry about the transportation to Auschwitz and back as it’s already included in the price. Additionally, Comfort Tour Option ensures extra 15 minutes of free time after the tour and a pickup from one of the central meeting points close to your hotel. Our package wouldn’t be complete without a choice of our carefully selected and personally verified hotels where you can unwind and regain your strength after the tour.

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Auschwitz Tour from Krakow

Nothing can prepare you for the influx of emotions that will run through your heart as you explore the camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau - the only death camp on the UNESCO World Heritage List where pure evil resided for 5 long years. Each exhibition in the museum adds another sting in your heart and makes you realise what atrocities humans are capable of in their thirst for power.

To help you understand what really happened in the most recognizable place of the Holocaust in the early 1940s, we created the tour that will allow you to see the barracks, crematoria, and gas chambers which Nazis used for the mass extermination of women, men, children, and elderly who weren’t able to do hard labour after an exhausting journey in cattle wagons. We won’t miss the exhibitions with personal belongings, objects of everyday use, and pictures of individual prisoners. Since the war ended and the museum was opened for the public, millions of people have come here to pay tribute and shed tears over the innocents who perished in Auschwitz and Birkenau. All of us, without exception, should brace up and pay a visit to this sobering place for the sake of future generations to make sure no one forgets what hatred and totalitarian regime result in.

Transfers included

Krakow Balice Airport to Krakow City (Shared)

• Pick up and drop off at your hotel

ON ARRIVAL: Our driver will be waiting for you at the arrival gate, holding a signboard with your name.

FLIGHT DELAY: You shouldn't worry about flight delays. Provide us with correct details and we will keep track of your flight status adjusting the pick up accordingly.

ABOUT TRANSFER: This will be tranfer from Krakow Balice Airport John Paul II to any given address within Krakow city borders. The transfer to the centre of Krakow will take approximately 30 minutes.

ABOUT AIRPORT: Balice Airport (KRK) is the main Krakow airport located about 10 miles away from the city. Most flights to Krakow arrive at this Airport.

Krakow City (Shared) to Krakow Balice Airport

Hotels included

Kazimierz Hotel

Accomodation

Hotel offers accommodation in 8 single rooms, 25 double rooms and 2 triple ones.

Cancellation Policy

Changes made 96 hours or more before your arrival date are subject to NO penalty. Cancellations made 96 hours or more before your arrival date are subject to NO penalty. Cancellations or changes made 96 hours or less before your arrival date are subject to a 1 Night Room penalty.

The Hotel has got own guarded parking, 5 min away by walk. the cost is: 40pln (about £9) per day

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Greg, aberdeen.

Used Escape2Poland for hotel, transfer and trip. Can't fault them, punctual, polite and professional. Drivers very knowledgeable. Trip ran like clockwork, no problems at all, would definitely recommend.

Miriam, Glasgow

Escape2poland provided exactly what they promised. Would recommend.

Brad, Warrington

hotel was ok for our needs, tour was well organised, swift airport transfers with professional drivers - I recommend

Charlie, Paisley

Perfect organisation, hotel very nice and located close to the old town pefectly timed pick up from the airport. Cannot fault anything

Jessica, Dublin

The hotel was in a great location. We were also close enough to the main square to walk to. Transport for the tour went smoothly, guide had great knowledge of Auschwitz history., couldn't be better.

Victoria, Edinburgh

We were satisfied, the driver was a few minutes late but we contacted emergency number and they provided information. Everything else went smooth.

Jonathan, Leeds

Headphones were a great idea, silvia our guide was fantastic and didnt mind answering any questions we had, dvd on the transfer bus was interesting. The Metropolitan Hotel was in an amazing location we could walk to almost everything. The staff was the best I have ever seen very helpful and nice. Over all I loved the hotel and staff and would stay there again. Very punctual, having the transfers included made our first city break very easy and enjoyable.

Claire, Liverpool

The tour run smoothly and the pick up was on time. The hotel was very clean and the location was excellent. We left very early in the morning to go back to the airport and they provided us with a packed breakfast.There was some noise from the road outside, but this was not really a problem.

Andreas, Manningtree

If you want to see Auschwitz & Birkenau, this is the company to use! Drivers - always on time, friendly & helpful. Apart from the tours the company also offers competitive airport transfers and comfortable, modern hotels. They totally take the stress out of visiting a foreign country, it was thoroughly enjoyable and I thank them for it! I highly recommend Escape2Poland!

Pat, Sheffield

We booked the Auschwitz trip, airport transfer and hotel through escape to Poland. Will book through them again! The Hotel we stayed in is fantastic value for money! All the staff were friendly and so helpful. Loved Krakow and will definitely go back and stay at the same hotel.

Karen, London

We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our trip! The hotel was amazing. The staff were friendly and helpful and the rooms were clean and comfortable. The trips to Auschwitz/Birkenau was well organised and the tour guide was very knowledgeable. Although obviously a sad visit I think everyone should witness the camps and it should never be forgotten. Thank you very much to Escape2poland for a memorable trip.

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Are flights included in the cost of the package.

No, Escape2Poland does not include airfare. Flights must be purchased separately. If you need our advice on the best flight options, please contact us.

Is two-way airport transfer included in the package?

Yes, the driver will be waiting for you in the arrival hall carrying a placard with your name on it. At the end of your stay, our driver will be waiting for you at your accommodation door at the pre-arranged time ready to transport you to the Krakow airport.

Are the airport transfers only private or shared?

The airport transfers included in the package are shared. If there isn’t anyone else travelling on the same flight, you will be the only one we pick up.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

Please call or text us on the emergency number (+48 535 64 54 54) as soon as possible.

When will I receive my vouchers with the information about the tour(s)?

Tour vouchers with all details will be emailed to you 3 days before your tour date.

How long does the tour last?

The journey from Warsaw to Oświęcim, Auschwitz Museum takes approx. 4,5 - 5 h each way however the tour with a guide lasts around 3,5 hours and includes Auschwitz I & Birkenau. In total the entire trip is up to 12 - 13 h.

Can I book more tours closer to my arrival?

Yes, you may book more tours by making a separate booking any time before your arrival. Ideally you should book at least 7 days before your arrival so there is enough time to make the arrangements without hassle.

Can I get an upgrade of my hotel room?

Yes, room upgrades are available at most of our hotels for an additional fee.

Do I need airport transfer vouchers?

No, the driver may ask you for your reference number and this will do.

Where is the meeting point for the tour?

The standard tour includes one meeting point is in front of the Radisson Blu Sobieski. We do always try to provide direct pickup service from your hotel in case of Premium & Private option. In case of any traffic restrictions near your accommodation, we will inform you and assigned the closest meeting point.

What time does the Auschwitz Tour start and end?

We organize the Auschwitz Tour daily in the mornings and afternoons depending on availability. The tour start time may vary. Its length remains the same and it is around 7h including transfer time.

Is there any lunch break during the tour?

Yes! There is a break between Auschwitz I visit and Birkenau when we give you about 10 - 15 min to yourself

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Explore world history in with a Krakow city trip. Incl. up to 5 nights in Krakow, choice of hotel, breakfast, flights & an Auschwitz excursion

Take a trip to the historic city of Krakow. Spend a few days getting to know the city before heading out to experience history with your own eyes on an included excursion to Auschwitz - the deadliest concentration camp of WW2. Stay in Krakow for up to 5 nights and contrast brutal history with an exploration of the beauty and culture of Poland's southern city. From the well-preserved Medieval architecture in the Market Square to the 14th Century St. Mary's Basilica, from the charming shopping streets to the trendiest neighbourhoods: Krakow is much more than Auschwitz. With breakfast, flights, an excursion and your choice of hotels - the hardest decision you'll have to make is how long to go!

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Historic Krakow

Poland’s renowned second city boasts a fascinating and turbulent past with historic treasures around every other corner. The Old Town is certainly one of the most beautiful in the world, with its cobbled streets and majestic buildings which house cosy cafes, restaurants and shops. In the main market square you can take your place on one the terraces and watch the world go by whilst enjoying a bite to eat. History buffs will be sure to want to explore Kazimierz, the city's Jewish quarter which was destroyed during World War II. Throughout the neighbourhood you will discover traces of its heartbreaking history and it is also possible to visit Oskar Schindler’s factory which now features an exhibition dedicated to Krakow during the Nazi occupation. What also makes Kazimierz such a special neighbourhood is that is has now become a bohemian hotspot, bursting with bars and cafes which are the perfect place to while away an evening.

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Auschwitz excursion.

During this included excursion on Day 2, you visit one of WW2's most notorious concentration camps: Auschwitz-Birkenau. More than 1 million people lost their lives in Auschwitz, and Auschwitz-Birkenau stands today as a powerful memorial to the camp's victims and to one of history's darkest chapters. Auschwitz was listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979.

During the excursion, you will visit Auschwitz I, which served as the administrative centre for the entire camp. Here you will embark on a 2-hour tour with an English speaking museum guide. The next visit is Auschwitz II - Birkenau, 2 kilometres away, and served as a concentration camp. Here you spend 1.5 hours, where you are once again shown around by an English speaking guide. You will arrive back at the hotel, around 16.30. The excursion takes place on day 2 of the trip, lasts a total of 8 hours and takes place in a group of up to 30 people.

Please note that this excursion is not recommended for children under 14 years. You will receive more information about the final pick-up time and location upon arrival at the hotel.

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Auschwitz-Birkenau All Inclusive Guided Tour From UK

• A packed lunch is provided as well as snacks
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• This tour is all-inclusive. Entrance fees, flights, hotels, snacks, etc.
• Entry/Admission - Państwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
• Entry/Admission - Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
• Stansted Airport, Bassingbourn Rd, Stansted CM24 1QW, UK All passengers meet at Stansted Airport in front of the Ryanair check-in desk
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not recommended for travellers with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travellers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Most travellers can participate
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travellers
• All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

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With beautiful Renaissance and Baroque architecture, and the largest medieval square in Europe among its stunning sights, there’s plenty to keep you entertained on a city break to Krakow. Poland’s former royal capital and second city escaped the ravages of World War II and does a fine job of reflecting on that dark chapter of its history. Elsewhere, museums devoted to cats and pinball help showcase the city’s quirky credentials, alongside a buzzing nightlife scene. It’s also one of the top cities to explore with toddlers in tow, thanks to its fun, interactive theme parks.

Pop into St Mary’s Basilica to gawp at the spectacular blue vaulted nave and the world’s largest Gothic sculpture – a 3-storey altarpiece carved by Veit Stoss – and listen for the hourly bugle call sounding from one of its two towers. Peek into Krakow’s regal past with a tour of the 14th Century Wawel Castle’s impressive state rooms and royal apartments, then delve into the crypts of nearby Wawel Cathedral. Browse the amber shops on Ulica Grodzka and stroll through the Planty gardens which encircle the Old Town. Take a riveting tour of Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory before calling into the 15th Century Old Synagogue in Kazimierz. Compelling side trips await beyond the city. The Wieliczka Salt Mine offers fascinating underground caverns, galleries and even a chapel, while Auschwitz-Birkenau provides a harrowing but important reminder of the full horrors of the Holocaust. Book your flights to Krakow today and start exploring.

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We have a great selection of quality hotels in Krakow to recommend. Located on the modern shopping street of Zwierzyniecka, within easy walking distance of Kazimierz, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow offers two restaurants and a bar with international cuisine. Or stay at the Sheraton Grand Krakow , located a short distance from Wawel Cathedral, Main Market Square and Kazimierz. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail from the Rooftop Terrace taking in castle and river views and dine in Italian restaurant Anima. For views of the meandering Vistula River, the Novotel Krakow Centrum won't disappoint. Here you'll find spacious rooms, a popular restaurant, bar, pool with Jacuzzi and a well-equipped gym.

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Kazimierz, Krakow’s old Jewish quarter, was destroyed in World War II, then rejuvenated in the 1990s, thanks largely to the interest generated by Steven Spielberg’s film Schindler’s List. It’s now a bustling bohemian area with atmospheric cafes, art galleries, synagogues, Jewish cemeteries and other historic landmarks. Take a sobering trip to the Galicia Jewish Museum, grab a gooey, pizza-like zapiekanka on Plac Nowy and sink a beer aboard a boat bar on the Vistula. Stay at the luxurious four-star Metropolitan Boutique Hotel with its attractive bar/lounge and fully equipped gym.

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• Head to the huge Galeria Krakowska mall, or barter for bargains at flea markets in Kazimierz. Source ceramics hand painted with beautiful regional patterns on Joseph Street, or stock up on delectable Polish foodie goodies at Krakowski Kredens on Grodzka Street. For quality handcrafted souvenirs call in at Kacper Ryx Historical Shop, whose owner is also an acclaimed author.
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• Enjoy a coffee by day and listen to funky sounds by night at the bohemian Singer Cafe or dive into the refreshingly diverse world of Polish vodka at the tiny Wodka Cafe Bar. Head to CK Browar where the beer is brewed on the premises and so good it’s considered a medicinal product by some, or indulge in a vintage libation at Mr Black Cocktail Bar.
• Visit one of the world’s oldest universities, the 15th Century Gothic gem that is Jagiellonian University’s Collegium Maius where the astronomer Copernicus studied. Be transported back to medieval Krakow at subterranean museum Rynek Underground. Don’t miss Leonardo da Vinci’s sublime Lady with an Ermine, considered his best painting, at the Czartoryski Museum, where Rembrandt’s Landscape with the Good Samaritan also hangs.

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Hi lovely people,

Or am I best off booking flights and hotels separately, and the tour of Auschwitz separately?

Escape2poland do packages.

Have a look at things to do and then activities, they get good reviews on TA.

http://www.escape2poland.co.uk/auschwitz_tour.html

Might find its cheaper to book it all desperate though.

*separate. predictive text again!!

There are loads of things to see/do in Krakow , depending on your interests, so do the research and see them yourself- a tour is not necessary (though some one day or half day trips are cool)

Remember, a tour company expects to make a profit on every single element in your "package"

Thanks for your reply guys. So basically, what I am getting is from that is that I'm probably best off booking things separately.

If anyone wants to suggest something to see nearby/on the way, please feel free to let me know. :)

Trivia - during the war, the Rynek Glowny in Krakow was called Adolf Hitler Platz

johnb has much to offer........take his advice.

The main camp is mentally draining. I like the timeframe as to when you are visiting (November) as you'll be able to visit on your own and pretty much set your own pace, if you so choose. Purchase the booklet, hit the coffee shop, and bone up before you start your visit.

most people are not aware that a third camp was in the planning stage.

At any rate, if you're a student of history, this is a totally chilling experience. Hope your visit goes well.

The Old Synagogue is home to the permanent exhibition on the culture and history of the Jews of Kraków. It’s at

24 ul Szeroka, 31-053 Kraków

Phone: (+48) 12 422 09 62, 12 431 05 45

Fax: (+48) 12 431 05 45

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Opening hours:

winter season (November – March)

Monday 10.00 am - 2.00 pm

Tuesday - Thursday, Saturday - Sunday 9.00 am - 4.00 pm

Friday 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

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Tuesday - Sunday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Admission is free on Mondays.

The Oscar Schindler Factory hosts the exhibition on Kraków under Nazi occupation 1939-1945 as well as a modest exhibit on the work of Schindler.

4 Lipowa Street, 30-702 Kraków

phone/fax (+48) 12 257-10-17, 12 257-00-95,

12 257 00 96

e-mail: [email protected]

Tuesday - Sunday 10.00 am - 6.00 pm

Monday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

every first Monday of the month - open to 2 pm

Tuesday - Sunday 10.00 am - 8.00 pm

The last admission to the exhibition is 90 minutes before the closing time.

Admission to the permanent exhibition is free on Mondays, however due to security issues the number of tickets is limited.

Tadeusz Pankiewicz’s Pharmacy in Kraków Ghetto, at The Eagle Pharmacy (pod Orlem), is located within the limits of the former ghetto area and commemorates the Holocaust of Kraków Jews and the personage of Tadeusz Pankiewicz, a Righteous among the Nations.

18 Bohaterów Getta (Ghetto Heroes Square), 30-547 Kraków

phone: (+48) 12 656-56-25

e-mail: [email protected]

Permanent exhibition tickets:

regular 10 PLN

concessionary 8 PLN

group, schools 7 PLN

family 20 PLN (2 adults and 2 children up to 16, or 1 adult and 3 children up to 16)

charge for an audio-guide 10 PLN

guide in English 85 PLN per group + ticket

Tickets can be purchased in the branch ticket office or in the Visitor Centre, Sukiennice, Rynek Główny 1.

People of Kraków in Times of Terror 1939-1945-1956

During the 2nd World War the Gestapo headquarters in Krakow was at 2, ul Pomorska. The exhibition People of Kraków in Times of Terror 1939-1945-1956, tells the complex history of the city, prepares the visitors to see the cells, where Polish people, fighting for Polish freedom and independence, were tortured and murdered.

2 ul Pomorska Street, 30-039 Kraków

Phone: +48 12 633-14-14, 631-10-01, 631-10-02

Fax: +48 12 631-10-02

e-mail: [email protected]

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9.00 am - 4.00 pm

Thursday 12.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Saturday - Sunday 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

Tuesday - Sunday 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

Admission is free on Tuesdays.

regular 6 PLN

concessionary 5 PLN

group ticket for schools 4,50 PLN

family 12 PLN (2 adults and 2 children up to 16, or 1 adult and 3 children up to 16)

guide 85 PLN per group + ticket

the cells of the previous Gestapo prison - free entrance

Sorry for spacing etc - it's a copy and paste from my file

Ghetto Square is where you leave the tram on your way to the Schindler Factory. I found the empty chairs there especially moving.

Wow thanks a lot johnb. I got excited just reading your post there about all the historical things to see there. I am really looking forward to going there now. :)

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