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Krakow – WW2 & the Soviet Years

The historic architecture, cobbled streets and colourful market square of the Old Town provide a welcoming backdrop for this wonderful 6 day tour to the beautiful Krakow. Accompanied by a professional historian guide, join us as we take a trip into the past to discover life in the city during WW2 and the following Communist years. Visits in Krakow include the old Jewish Quarter, Oskar Schindler's Factory, the Polish Aircraft Museum and Nuwa Huta, built as an ideal Communist city by Stalin. Excursions further afield include Auschwitz, Wadowice and the impressive Wieliczka Salt Mines. A wonderful and informative trip not to be missed.

Tour Dates	Duration	Price	Highlights
22 - 27 April 2012	6 Days 4* Hotel	€775pps inc €103 taxes	Auschwitz, Old Jewish Quarter, Oskar Schindler Factory, Wartime Ghetto of Podgorze, Nuwa Huta, Wadowice (home of Pope John Paul II)

Your Tour Price Includes:

Return flights from Dublin to Krakow including taxes
Tour manager and professional historian guide assistance for the duration
Executive coach transfers throughout tour
5 nights accommodation in the 4* Qubus Hotel including buffet breakfast (www.qubushotel.com)
Guided sightseeing tour of Krakow including the Old Town and Wawel Hill
Tour of Oskar Schindler’s Museum
Visit to the Jewish Ghetto and the Old Synagogue
Tour of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
Visit to Nowa Huta, built in 1949 as the ideal communist city
Visit to Wadowice, home town of Pope John Paul II
Entrance & guided tour of the historic Wieliczka Salt Mines
Visit to the Polish Aircraft Museum
2 evening meals served in centrally located restaurants
Free time for sightseeing and shopping of your own choice.

Itinerary

Day 1
Depart from Dublin to Krakow. Meet your Tour Manager on arrival and transfer by executive coach to Krakow for a guided tour of this wonderful medieval city including the Old Town, Market Square and Wawel Hill.

Day 2
This morning visit the old Jewish region of Kazimierz, the wartime Ghetto of Podgorze and the famous Oskar Schindler Factory. In the afternoon visit the ‘ideal’ communist propaganda town of Nowa Huta, built in 1949 as a huge centre of heavy industry.

Day 3
A guided tour of the emotive Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial and Museum isfollowed by a visit to Wadowice, home of John Paul II, where you will visit Dom Rodzinny Museum and the baroque church, the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Day 4
This morning visit the wonderful Wieliczka Salt Mines, which continuously produced table salt from the 13th century until 2007. Continue on to the Polish aircraft museum, formed in 1964 to preserve and exhibit aircraft, engines and other items of importance to the world's aviation heritage.

Day 5
Visit to the Gallery of Polish Arms and Uniforms at the National Museum followed by free time to enjoy and explore this delightful city at leisure.

Day 6
Free time in morning in Krakow before returning by executive coach to Krakow Airport for your return flight to Dublin.

Booking Information:

Includes flight taxes and charges
Price is based on twin share. If you are travelling alone and are willing to share a twin room with another group member of the same sex, we will do our best to accommodate this request although it cannot be guaranteed.
A single room supplement of €200 per person per tour is applicable.
Price includes airport taxes and 1 standard piece of luggage per person.
Optional insurance is available for this tour: €22 per person (terms and conditions apply).
A non refundable / non transferable deposit of €250 per person is required at time of booking (by laser, credit card or cheque)
Final balance is due 8 weeks prior to departure.
A minimum number of 16 persons are required to book for tour to proceed or deposit refunded.

If you would like to book on this tour or require further information please contact us on (01) 843 4734 or click here to access our enquiry form.

If you would like to book on this tour or require further information please contact us on
(01) 843 4734 or click here to access our enquiry form.