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Jewish Heritage Tours in Poland

Krakow

Some Ideas for Sightseeing in Krakow and Surroundings

JEWISH QUARTER TOUR

No visit to Krakow would be complete without Jewish Quarter Tour. Duration 3 hrs

Itinerary: Walk along narrow streets of the former Jewish district. Visit to Remuh Synagogue the only regularly functioning synagogue in the city with its one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries of Europe and Galicja Museum which offers exhibitions celebrating the Jewish culture. Short break for coffee or local delicacy. After you will see former ghetto in Podgorze District, building of Oskar Schindler’s Factory and former Labour Camp in Plaszow.

KRAKOW SIGHTSEEING

See why Krakow is one of the most amazing cities in the world! Duration 3 hrs

Itinerary: The most dazzling sites of the Historical Center such the largest square in medieval Europe, the world's oldest shopping hall, 500-year-old unmatched masterpiece of medieval military engineering, world’s greatest medieval sculpture, one of the most beautiful ancient streets of Europe, the only regularly functioning synagogue in the city with its one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries of Europe. Moreover entrance to Royal Residence and to the best know Krakow’s church. – St. Mary's Church.

TOUR TO AUSCHWITZ – BIRKENAU

This is a place which you must see if you are in Poland! Duration approx 5.5-6hrs

Itinerary with approximate timing: 2,5 hrs. round trip, on arrival 3,5 hrs. visiting camp Auschwitz I with 15 min, Documentary movie about, 15 minutes break, ca. 30 min. Camp Auschwitz II Birkanau 2,5 hrs. round trip, 3,5 hrs  general tour: the permanent exhibition at Auschwitz I Main Camp and the site of the Main Camp, 15 min. film presenting the first moments after liberation, 15 min. break, the most important remaining camp objects at Birkenau the site of the camp, residential barracks, the unloading ramp, the ruins of gas chambers and crematoria II and III Includes: guide escort in chosen language, service of local museum guide on your disposal, documentary film, transportation by car.

TOUR TO WIELICZKA SALT MINE

Definitely recommended, truly unique experience! Duration: 3 hrs.

Itinerary: 1 hrs. round trip, 1,5 subterranean walk along the tourist route, consisting of 20 monumental chambers, underground lakes, original tools and equipment. After sightseeing short break in the chamber complex 125 meters underground where they can find souvenir shops, a restaurant, and a post office.

TOUR TO NATIONAL PARK IN OJCOW & PIESKOWA SKALA CASTLE

Unique landscape and silence offer the best possibilities to relax! Duration 5 hrs

Itinerary: visiting two castles: Pieskowa Skala (known as the one of pearls of Polish renaissance architecture) and Ojcow, walking through Ojcowski National Park with views of the Jurassic landscape such as the "Cracovian Gate" and the "Club of Hercules."
Important: on MONDAY Castle in Pieskowa Skala is closed

TOUR TO ZAKOPANE

Discover one of the most picturesque mountain cities in Poland! Duration: ca. 9 hrs.

Itinerary: visiting Krupówki - famous center of Zakopane, walk among old wooden houses and visit to Museum of Zakopane Style at " Koliba", ride up the Gubalowka Mountain, short break for Highlanders tea.

TOUR TO CZESTOCHOWA

Absorb the atmosphere of one of the most important places in the Christian world!  Duration: ca. 6 hrs.

Itinerary: visiting Jasna Gora Sanctuary with miraculous picture of Our Lady of Czestochowa

LAGIEWNIKI & KRAKOW & WADOWICE & KALWARIA. Feel the unique spirit of holy places!

Duration: 4,5 hrs.

Itinerary: short visit in front of Bishop Palace with “Papal window” in Krakow, next visit in Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Lagiewniki, after it visit to Pope John Paul's II home town of Wadowice including the Pope's family house and parish church where he was baptized. (order of visiting depends on place of accommodation).

Important: on MONDAY tours are not recommended due to Papal house is closed.

DUNAJEC RIVER GORGE TOUR

Amazing landscape that will leave everyone with unforgettable experiences!!

Availability: every day from 01 April – 31 October Duration: ca. 9 hrs.

Itinerary: breathtaking rafting through the Dunajec River Gorge- sail down the river in a wooden boat, through the most beautiful regions in southern Poland Pieniny Mountains, visiting Debno Podhalanskie with beautiful Archangel Michael's Church - one of the oldest wooden church in Europe, registered as a UNESCO heritage site.

 

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