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Elevate your Polish adventure with a day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow. Complete with lunch, this tour invites you to reflect deeply on the historical significance of these sites, promising a day of insightful and unforgettable experiences.
The entire activity lasts approximately 10 hours. Previous travelers have given this cultural tour an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 3,172 reviews.
Your excursion starts with an informative ride to the first location. During this journey, you'll watch a documentary film about the history of the Nazi concentration camps. At Auschwitz I, you'll participate in a 2-hour English-guided tour. It’s led by a museum guide, offering an in-depth look at this significant historical site. Following this, you'll be taken to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, about 2 km away, for another hour of guided exploration.
After your time at Auschwitz II-Birkenau, a break is scheduled where you can enjoy a prepared lunchbox. It includes chicken pasta salad, sandwiches, a dessert bar, fresh fruit, and water. Accommodations are available for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets.
In the afternoon, the journey continues to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, an ancient salt mine that has been in operation for over 700 years. You'll go on a 2.5-hour guided tour in English, which takes you about 140 meters underground. The tour covers a 2.5-km route through various chambers, showcasing impressive salt carvings and statues that highlight the artistic and historical significance of the mine.
Make your visit to Poland extraordinary by booking this day trip from Krakow, taking you to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine, with a thoughtfully prepared lunch included. Choose your travel dates and secure your spot today before it's fully booked!
Experience a powerful day discovering two of Poland’s most significant UNESCO World Heritage Sites with a guided tour from Krakow. Begin your morning with convenient hotel pickup before heading to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the former Nazi concentration and extermination camp, where you’ll join an expert guide for a moving exploration of its history.
Your visit to Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau includes in-depth commentary from a certified English-speaking guide, providing insight into the tragic events that unfolded here. Afterward, take a moment to reflect and recharge with a freshly prepared lunchbox, tailored to your dietary needs if requested in advance.
In the afternoon, journey to the remarkable Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the world’s oldest operating salt mines. Descend 140 meters underground to marvel at intricate salt carvings and impressive underground chambers as your guide leads you along a fascinating 2.5-kilometer route.
Throughout the tour, enjoy the comfort of door-to-door transportation within Krakow city limits, as well as a documentary film during the drive. After your underground adventure, you’ll be returned to your accommodation or a convenient city center location, making this a seamless, enriching day trip.
This full-day experience is ideal for travelers seeking to make the most of their time in Krakow, combining two essential sites in one memorable journey. Secure your spot now and ensure you don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of history and discovery.
