Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mine 1 Day Tour FREE ebook

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Krakow, Poland

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Ideal for time-tight travelers, this comprehensive day trip ticks off two key sights in a day—Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, and Wieliczka Salt Mine. Avoid the hassle of organizing car rental, and instead, benefit from having round-trip transfers from Krakow included. First, visit a memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives in Nazi-occupied Poland, then see the salt sculptures, lakes, and chapels of Wieliczka Salt Mine.

• Save time and visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a day
• Travel with ease from Krakow: Round-trip transfers are included
• Learn about Poland’s history and the events of World War II
• Explore underground salt chambers with a guide so you don’t get lost
• Get the preparation eBook "The Stories of Auschwitz"

What's Included

  • E-book in English for each participant ("The Stories of Auschwitz")
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up (if option selected)
  • Food and drinks (optional Lunchbox)
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Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau

• Start your tour by visiting the museum at Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial • Visit the three concentration camps housed in the complex with a guide • Guided tour of the Wieliczka salt mines • Return to Krakow on the same day Spread over 191 hectares of land, the museum is symbolic of the atrocities suffered by the victims living in the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps. With ruins of gas chambers and the crematoria being a part of the museum grounds, your visit can help you imagine the carnage that took place on the same grounds less than a century ago.The rest of the complex offers equally poignant experiences and deep insight into the unfathomable pain and horrors of the 1.2 million people who led their fateful lives in these concentration camps. During the course of this guided tour, an experienced English-speaking guide will accompany you through the complex sharing important information about various parts of the camps and helping you better understand the significance of these camp relics.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Wieliczka Salt Mine

Located not very far from the Krakow, the Wieliczka Salt Mines were excavated since the 13th century for its rock salt and had been used by the Nazis as an armament factory. The tour covers a 3km stretch of the mines where you will come across chapels, shafts, lakes, sculptures carved in rock salt and mining technology used centuries ago. The salt mines require visitors to take a staircase consisting of 700 steps which takes you down to the level of mines. An elevator ride will bring you back to the ground level once the tour ends.Tour duration – 10 - 12 hours • Auschwitz I – 2 hours • Auschwitz II – Birkenau – 1 hour • Salt mines – 3 hoursAll above times are approximate, time may vary slightly.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour starts between 5:30 am - 10:00 am, about the exact time you will be informed by supplier
  • A uniquely personalized English ebook is valid for each participant of the tour.
  • To make sure, that you'll be picked up from the nearest meeting point, make sure to sound your accommodation details to the supplier no later than 24 hours prior to the tour.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-102367P9

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