Krakow City Break

Day 1  Krakow
Fly to Krakow, a fascinating city fabled to have been founded in the 7th Century after the defeat of a dragon. Transfer to your hotel and absorb the vibrant atmosphere which permeates through the city’s picturesque streets.

Day 2  Krakow
Opt to take in Krakow’s historical highlights today with a visit to the spectacular Royal Castle before admiring the opulent interior of Wawel Cathedral. Later, maybe head to the Kazimierz District, the once thriving Jewish Quarter before being devastated during the Holocaust, now transformed into a bohemian neighbourhood with hip restaurants, enthralling museums and historic tributes. Spend the afternoon absorbing the city’s poignant past; make sure to discover Schindler’s Museum, home to innovative exhibitions that tell the moving story of the Second World War. This evening, why not sample traditional fare of pierogies, zapiekanka and oscypek at local hideaways as you explore Krakow’s bustling markets?

Day 3  Krakow
Today, on a guided tour learn about the harrowing truths about the largest Nazi concentration camp complex, Auschwitz-Birkenau. In the afternoon, explore the UNESCO World Heritage listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the world’s oldest working salt mines producing salt for over 700 years.

Day 4  Fly home