• Krakow - The tour commences with transportation from Krakow, either from the specified hotel or a chosen meeting point. The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is situated in Oswiecim, roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes away (65 km). All drivers are certified for passenger transport within the EU. A friendly, English-speaking group leader will accompany you, offering assistance as needed. Upon reaching Oswiecim, there will be a short break to enjoy a coffee or explore the outdoor exhibits. Subsequently, you will meet your local, professional guide, officially licensed by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
• Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau - The tour begins by entering the gate of Auschwitz I, the initial camp, originally established as a concentration camp for Polish citizens detained after Germany’s annexation in 1939. You will pass beneath the notorious sign “Arbeit Macht Frei” (Work Makes You Free). This segment of the tour typically lasts two hours, during which a headset is provided for clear communication with your guide. The group size is capped at 30 people, in accordance with the Museum’s guidelines, ensuring a comfortable and accessible experience for everyone. Discover the original wooden barracks, fortified walls, barbed wire fences, gas chambers, and crematoria, which collectively leave a haunting impression and help visitors comprehend the vast scale of the Holocaust.
• Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau - After visiting the first camp, there will be a brief break of up to 15 minutes. Following this, the tour proceeds to Birkenau (Auschwitz II), located just 3 minutes away. Birkenau, the largest camp, was constructed and operated with the intent of making Europe “Judenrein” (free of Jews). Your guide will continue the compelling narrative at Birkenau, situated in the village of Brzezinka. Built in 1941 under the orders of SS commander Heinrich Himmler, the camp could accommodate approximately 90,000 prisoners. You will hear poignant accounts of the harsh living conditions, the cruel selection process, and the pseudo-scientific medical experiments conducted by Nazi doctors, including Josef Mengele. The tour concludes with the story of liberation when soldiers from the 60th Army of the First Ukrainian Front opened the gates of Auschwitz on January 27, 1945, leaving you with a profound understanding that such genocide should never have occurred—and must never happen again.
• Wieliczka - In the latter part of the day, you will be transferred to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the oldest operational salt mines in the world. Before the Salt Mine Experience, there will be about a 1-hour break for coffee, groceries, or simply to rest.
• Wieliczka Salt Mine - The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the oldest operational salt mines globally, having produced salt for over 700 years. You will join an English-guided tour at 4 pm or 5 pm (depending on road conditions). Your guide will lead you up to 140 meters underground for a 2.5-hour journey along a 2.5-km tourist route filled with chambers featuring stunning salt carvings and statues.
• Krakow - At the end of the tour, after another 40 minutes of travel, you will be returned to Krakow.

• Headsets to hear the guide clearly
• Documentary movie “Liberation of Auschwitz” (for the option with Auschwitz)
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan or minibus with Wifi access
• Transportation to Auschwitz and Wieliczka from Krakow and back (for the option with Auschwitz)
• Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance tickets
• Professional and licenced guide
• Insurance
• Transportation to Wieliczka from Krakow and back (for the Wieliczka only option)
• Entry/Admission - Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum (only for the Auschwitz option)

• Food and drinks

Embark on our full-day excursion from Krakow to experience two significant historical sites. Explore Auschwitz, the most extensive concentration camp from the Nazi era, and step into one of the world’s oldest Salt Mines. In Auschwitz, you’ll be accompanied by a professional guide to give you an intimate understanding of its history. Starting at the entrance gate bearing the infamous phrase “Arbeit macht frei”, the memorial tour will include views of the prisoners’ barracks and the railroad track used to bring people to the gas chambers. The Auschwitz tour is approximately 2 hours and Birkenau tour around 1-1.5 hours. Subsequently, our driver will transport you to the Salt Mine for a tour approximating 2.5 hours. Therein, you’ll experience the wonders of St Kinga’s Chapel, comparable in size to a medieval wooden church, and marvel at its unique underground chandeliers made from salt crystals. Discover the hidden salt-lined corridors, saline lakes, and enchanting underground spaces unseen on the surface.

• IMPORTANT: Option Guided Tour to Salt Mine Only includes: entrance only to Wieliczka Salt Mine, round transportation to Wieliczka, professional and licenced guide in Salt Mine, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, guaranteed skip-the-line entrance tickets only to Salt Mine.
• VISIT: While in the camps, visitors are required to behave appropriately and respectfully.
• VISIT: There are no restrictions regarding the age of children in Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial and Museum, but they should be either capable of walking unassisted or carried in baby slings or baby carriers. Baby pushchairs are not allowed underground (salt mine)
• VISIT: Visitors are generally allowed to take pictures with a few, clearly indicated exceptions.
• LUGGAGE: The maximum size of your carry-on can not exceed the following dimensions: 30 x 20 x 10 cm. You can leave your larger luggage in the car.
• CLOTHING: Temperatures in Wieliczka Salt Mine are around 59ºF (15ºC). Also, it should be taken into account that narrow paths may seem claustrophobic, and once underground there is no possibility to shorten your visit and turn back. At the entrance, visitors descent 400 steps down and the whole tourist route features over 800 stairs
• ENTRANCE: As it is mandatory in Auschwitz Birkenau museum to confirm your personal details, you are required to take with you passport or ID to be presented at the entrance to museum. Please do not forget it, otherwise you may be not allowed to enter museum.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.