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The Spirit of Kraków
Wawel Castle
Savour the preserved medieval glories of Poland’s former Royal capital, and pay a moving visit to poignant Auschwitz.
Tour Highlights & Inclusions
• Enjoy a guided tour of Poland’s stunning former Royal Capital • Discover the great square of Rynek
Glówny, medieval Europe’s largest old town square • Wander the market stalls and galleries of the vast Sukkennice Cloth Hall • Don’t miss the stunning Mariacki church • Take in Wawel Castle and its views • Visit the Kazimierz district, the former centre of Jewish culture • Enjoy Kraków’s vibrant café culture • Visit sobering Auschwitz-Birkenau • Four nights’ carefully chosen three-star bed and breakfast accommodation at the
Hotel Wyspiański, Kraków* (upgrade hotel available for a supplement) • Return flights to Kraków, with coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
Discover Kraków, one of a handful of major Central European cities to have survived the centuries unscathed. Enjoy a walking tour in the company of your knowledgeable guide, discovering and exploring a vibrant, bustling city centred on Stare Miasto, Kraków’s mesmerising medieval heart.
Here, the great square of Rynek Glówny, medieval Europe’s largest such space, is surrounded by buildings of breathtaking beauty, churches with towers and intricate spires, and crowned by the vast Sukiennice or Cloth Hall. This special break also includes a respectful visit to the preserved remains of infamous AuschwitzBirkenau, a thought-provoking pilgrimage that will provide a very real insight into the events of recent history, and the chance, on an optional excursion, to visit the astonishing, UNESCO-listed salt mine at Wieliczka, where attractions include a life-size chapel carved entirely out of salt.
Available Mar to Nov 2022 Fly direct from these airports. Prices from
• Birmingham £629 • Bournemouth £599 • Bristol £585 • East Midlands £595 • Edinburgh £629 • Gatwick £519 • Leeds/Bradford £699 • Liverpool £579 • Luton £575 • Manchester £635 • Newcastle £705 • Stansted £569 Personalise your holiday
• Folklore Evening – from £45 • Wieliczka Salt Mine (half day) – from £39 Room for Sole Use from £180
Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes. *In the event of higher than anticipated demand, we reserve the right to use alternative hotels of a similar standard and location.
Your Hotel Choices
Auschwitz
INX Design Hotel
With a central location, just 500m from Kraków’s Market Square, this modern, comfortable hotel features a sleek restaurant serving Polish and international dishes, a bar, and a terrace, overlooking a garden. A gift shop is an additional amenity, and contemporary rooms have TVs, desks, and free Wi-Fi. INX Design Hotel, Kraków HHHH Bed & Breakfast from £599
An Art Deco style enhances the feel of this uniquely vibrant hotel, set in the heart of Kraków. Rooms are colourful with bold patterns and include mini-bars, TVs, and free Wi-Fi. There’s a laid-back bar, a chic restaurant presenting an international menu, a lobby lounge, and a gym with a Finnish sauna.
