2 Days in Krakow: Auschwitz, Wawel & Wieliczka Tour

Experience the essence of Polish history and culture in one well-balanced 2-day tour. Explore the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial with an official museum guide, then uncover Krakow’s royal heritage at Wawel Castle and the breathtaking underground world of Wieliczka. With included transport, entry tickets, and a traditional lunch, everything is arranged for you.

Highlights:

• Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau with an official museum guide

• Step inside Wawel Castle and Cathedral with a licensed local guide

• Descend into the Wieliczka Salt Mine with an in-house expert

• Enjoy a traditional Polish lunch between sightseeing stops

• Learn, reflect, and explore without planning or stress

• Group transport to Auschwitz and Wieliczka included

This 2-day journey combines powerful reflection with cultural discovery. From the tragedy of Auschwitz to the majesty of Wawel and the beauty hidden beneath Wieliczka, you’ll uncover Poland’s most significant landmarks with expert guidance and smooth organization — no planning, no rush, just unforgettable experiences.      

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum

Transfer Krakow – Oświęcim / 1h30min
Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle from Krakow to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. During the journey, your tour leader will introduce the historical background of this UNESCO-listed site.

Auschwitz I – Main Camp / 1h45min / Admission Ticket Included
Begin your guided visit at Auschwitz I, where the museum exhibitions are located in original brick barracks. With an official museum guide, learn about the everyday life of prisoners and the tragic history of the Holocaust. See the “Arbeit Macht Frei” gate, preserved gas chamber, crematorium, and the haunting collections that commemorate the victims.

Short Break / 15 minutes / Included
Take a short pause between visits to reflect and prepare for the next part of the tour.

Auschwitz II – Birkenau / 1h30min / Admission Ticket Included
Continue your visit to Birkenau, the largest section of the camp complex. Walk along the railway tracks leading to the ruins of crematoria, barracks, and watchtowers. Your guide will share stories of courage, loss, and remembrance that shaped this place forever.

Transfer Back to Krakow / 1h30min
Return journey to Krakow. Reflect on the experience and the memories of those who suffered here.  

Day 2 – Wawel & Lunch & Wieliczka Tour

Wawel Castle and Cathedral – Guided Tour / 2h / Admission Ticket Included
The next day begins at Wawel Hill — the royal heart of Poland. Visit grand castle interiors, the coronation cathedral, and royal tombs with a licensed local guide who brings centuries of history to life.

Lunch Break / 1h 30min
Take a relaxing break to enjoy a traditional Polish lunch in a nearby bistro before continuing your afternoon adventure.

Transfer Krakow – Wieliczka / 30min / Included
Board your group vehicle for a comfortable, air-conditioned ride from Krakow to the town of Wieliczka.

Wieliczka Salt Mine – Guided Tour / 2h 30min / Admission Ticket Included
Descend deep underground into the Wieliczka Salt Mine — a world of tunnels, chapels, sculptures, and saline lakes carved entirely from salt. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage site with a licensed in-house guide.

Transfer Wieliczka – Krakow / 30min / Included
Relax on the return transfer to Krakow after a day filled with culture, reflection, and awe-inspiring sights.

Meeting point (on the first day): ul. Wielopole 2. Please wait at the Kiss&Ride touristic bus stop (click to go to the Google maps)
Endpoint (on the last day): ul. Wielopole 2, Krakow.     

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