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SHORT BREAK IN KRAKOW, POLAND
FROM € 569
WHEN:
Group 1: 9/09/2024 – 13/09/2024
Group 2: 16/09/2024 – 20/09/2024
VISITING
Krakow, Rynek Glowny, Ojcow Natural Park, Wadowice, Pope John Paul’s Museum, Wielczka Salt Mines
DAY 1 – MONDAY
We will meet at the airport at 6.15am for our Ryanair flight departing at 8.45am and arriving in Krakow airport at 11.20am. Transfer to our Matejko hotel. After hotel check-in, we join the tour leader and the guide for an optional city tour of Krakow around the old town. We will start by seeing the Bishop’s Palace, Wawel Hill, Wawel Castle and Cathedral. Will also enjoy the panorama of the city and river as well as the Royal Tombs and the Sigismond’s Bell. A walk up to Grodzka street leads us to the heart of Krakow, the Rynek Glowny or Main Market Square.
DAY 2 – TUESDAY
Today, we will have an optional full-day excursion taking us to Ojcow Natural Park, one of the most beautiful parks in Poland, part of the historic tourist route called Trail of the Eagle’s Nests, an ancient defensive line dotted with wonderful fortresses. We will walk through the beautiful Valley of the swift river called Prądnik and explore a huge cave. We will proceed to the Pieskowa Skala Castle, a 14th-century castle (located in this same park), where one may opt to enter and admire its interior architecture and exhibitions (extra). In the afternoon will have free time for personal sightseeing.
DAY 3 – WEDNESDAY
Today, we will go on our full-day optional excursion to the Pieniny National Park. We shall take a river raft (included) trip down the rapids of the river Dunajec, with its magnificent backdrop of mountain tops, 1,500ft high limestone cliffs, trees embedded in rock formations and meadows. After our eventful trip, we can take lunch (extra) in the area.
DAY 4 – THURSDAY
Today, we will have an optional half-day excursion taking us to Wadowice, where one can have lunch (extra) before visiting the Pope John Paul’s Museum (extra) in which John Paul was born and raised. The visit begins on the ground level and ascends by ramps to the top of the museum. The museum includes personal items that were meaningful in John Paul’s life, including the Vatican clock and the Polish bible, which was read to him by the sisters in his final moments. It is a modern, multimedia museum which immerses visitors in the great man’s life and accomplishments. In the afternoon will have free time for personal sightseeing.
DAY 5 -FRIDAY
After breakfast, we will check-out of the hotel, and go for an optional excursion that will take us to Wieliczka Salt Mines, an incredible place which was once described as being as remarkable as the Pyramids and more useful! Today, this famous attraction is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights of this tour include the stunning underground lake and the beautiful underground cathedral, St. Kinga’s Chapel. We will then proceed to the airport for our Ryanair flight departing at 9:05pm and arriving in Malta at 11:40pm
PRICE PER PERSON
*SPECIAL PRICE
€ 669/*€ 569 Adult in Triple
€ 699/*€ 599 Adult in Twin
€ 847/* €747 Adult in Single
€ 499/*€399 Child sharing with 2 adults
*Special Price applies when all excursions are taken.
**There are many restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel that offer a variety of tourist menus at very convenient prices.
EXCURSIONS
ADULT /CHILD
€ 35/€ 20Krakow City Tour
€ 40/€ 30 Ojcow Natural Park
€ 60/€ 35 Pieniny Raft Trip ***
€ 60€ 35 Wadowice
€ 45/€ 35 Wieliczka Salt Mines ***
*** Entrance included
PRICE INCLUDES
Ryanair flights to Krakow Airport including 20kg luggage
4 nights in 3*** Hotel Matejko or similar in Krakow
Rooms with private facilities & TV
Daily buffet breakfast
Return airport transfers
Services of tour leader
All taxes
Insolvency Fund
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Pope John Paul’s Museum €12 per person
