Krakow
SCHOOLS NAME* TRIP TO KRAKOW Travel Dates DD/MM/YYYY – DD/MM/YYYY
What this presentation will cover • Visit overview • Accommodation and Meals • What is included • Next steps • About European Study Tours • Safety Management • European Study Tours Customer Charter
Sites and visits in Krakow Auschwitz-Birkenau Auschwitz concentration camp is a moving memorial to the over 1.5 million Jews who died there during WWII. Students see a short film about the liberation of the camp before visiting some of the surviving prison blocks, gas chamber and crematorium. One of the most horrific acts in human history is presented with a level of tact, poignancy and professionalism that has a profound impact.
Sites and visits in Krakow Guided sightseeing tour of Krakow Half day walking tour of the Old Town takes in some of Krakow’s major sights, including Kazimierz – the former Jewish quarter, Remuh and Isaac Synagogues, Wawel Cathedral, St Mary’s Church and Collegium Maius.
Sites and visits in Krakow Schindler Museum This modern museum, on the site of Oskar Schindler’s enamel factory, not only tells Schindler's story but is also dedicated to sharing the experiences of the city during 5 years of Nazi occupation during World War II.
Sites and visits in Krakow Kazimierz Kazimierz is Krakow's former Jewish quarter which was made world famous thanks to Steven Spielberg's famous film, Schindler's List. Pre World War II, Poland housed the largest Jewish community in Europe and Kazimierz is representative of this. it will enable students to retrace the history of Krakow's Jews, and see the remains of their culture here.
Sites and visits in Krakow Wawel Hill The Wawel Royal Castle and Cathedral on Wawel Hill was built at the time of Casimir III the Great, who reigned from 1333 to 1370. It is the most historically and culturally important site in Poland. The castle is a combination of Medieval Romanesque, Renaissance styles all brought by different rulers and houses extremely valuable museum collections.
Your accommodation and meals in Krakow Accommodation We will be staying in*‌
Meals Breakfast is/not* included. Evening restaurants include:
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Please inform us of any dietary requirements or allergies as soon as possible.
What Is Included:
What Is NOT Included:
• Transport – Flights/Trains/Coach* • Accommodation • Meals* • Visits and Excursions
• Spending money. • Insurance may or may not be* • Transfers* – from home to airport, and in destination if not booked through us. • Additional charges such as extra baggage, upgrades etc.
*Please speak to your tour planner if you would like us to arrange this for you and your group.
Next steps for Students (and Parents)*
If you require a travel visa please obtain this as soon as possible.
About European Study Tours European Study Tours was established in 1982 and since then have become one of the leading educational tour operators specialising in tailor-made travel and subject specific conferences. European Study Tours is an Assured Member of the School Travel Forum which ensures adherence to a rigorous Code of Practice which is fully audited annually by independent experts. European Study Tours are holders of the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge, the first nationally recognised accreditation for organisations who provide learning outside the classroom experiences which are safe and of high quality.
Financial Protection and Safety Management European Study Tours is fully bonded by the Association of British Travel Agents which means you have the benefit of ABTA’s assistance and Code of Conduct as well as offering financial protection for your money.
In line with DfES guidelines and after consulting with RoSPA (The Royal Society of Prevention of Accidents) European Study Tours have developed a Safety Management System, which helps ensure elements of your tour remain of a high standard.
The Safety Management System covers the following elements of your tour: • Accommodation • Transport • 24 Hour Emergency Cover
• Tour Operator Liability Insurance • Pre-Tour Inspection Visit • Pre-Tour Safety Information