Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Trip Meeting Point
ID: GYG413833-750573
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Experience a poignant piece of World War II history on a day tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow. On your way, visit the famous salt mine in Wieliczka, one of the world's oldest salt mines.
Take a sobering tour of the World War II Auschwitz-Birkenau complex on a 7-hour trip from Krakow. Travel by coach to the UNESCO World Heritage compound and explore the twin concentration camp with a guide as you learn about the Nazi Holocaust and how the camps functioned. Explore the poignant exhibition halls, and see the barracks, gas chambers and other buildings at Auschwitz I. Then, view the watchtowers, crumbled buildings and memorials at Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Your guide will explain everything you see with care and sensitivity.
Wieliczka Salt Mine was opened in the 13th century as one of the world oldest salt mines. It reaches almost 327 meters below the ground and has over 287 kilometres. You will walk through 20 chambers taking increadible journey for over 2 hours.
Besides admiring magnificent timber construction, lakes, chambers and majestic corridors, your visit will also have a positive effect on your health. Get ready for an amazing trip to Wieliczka Salt Mine!
Highlights
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage compound and explore the twin concentration camp with a guide as you learn about the Nazi Holocaust
- Explore the poignant exhibition halls, and see the barracks, gas chambers and other buildings at Auschwitz I
- Wieliczka Salt Mine was opened in the 13th century as one of the world oldest salt mines
- It reaches almost 327 meters below the ground and has over 287 kilometres.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
The meeting point in this option is Hotel Sheraton, Powiśle 7 street. Look for the person with "excursions.city" sign
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
