Krakow, Poland

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4 days

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Krakow

Duration: 4 days

Krakow is a tried and tested destination for students looking for the perfect weekend break. Centered around the Old town and Medieval square, the city offers delicious food options, intriguing museums and, if you fancy some more culture, Wawel castle is a delightful walk with some lovely views over the Vistula river. There are also two fantastic day trips to do from Krakow – the heart-wrenching yet essential Auschwitz, or the incredible and unique Wieliczka Salt Mines.

If you’d prefer simply to sit back and have a drink or two, you’d be spoilt for choice here. With the highest density of bars in the world, above and below ground, a pub crawl might take several months, and with the price of beer a lot cheaper than the UK there’s no wonder why Krakow is one of the most balanced and popular destinations for students.

Itinerary

Please note, this is a sample itinerary. No activities are included unless specified in the ‘What’s Included’ section.

  • You’ll meet with your UniLife Trip Leaders at your chosen pick-up destination and head to the airport to catch your flight!
  • Once landed in Poland, proceed through passport control and hop on your airport transfers to the accommodation.
  • Our Trip Leaders will get you checked in and settled so you can make the most of your first evening in Krakow. We have plenty of recommendations from our many trips here, which we’ll share on the group chat so you can start getting to know the city!

A day of free time to explore the city how you like! Here are some recommendations:

  • Visit Wawel Castle and explore its beautiful courtyards, cathedral, and royal chambers.
  • Lunch at a local Polish eatery or restaurant.
  • We recommend taking a guided tour of the historic Jewish Quarter, Kazimierz, and visit the Galicia Jewish Museum – the hostel should be able to suggest some tour companies to use.

In the evening meet your Trip Leaders for an Bar Crawl visiting Krakow’s hotspots!

Here are some things we recommend to do with your free time:

  • Explore the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. It’s advisable to book a guided tour to gain a deeper understanding of this historic site.
  • Visit the Schindler’s Factory Museum to learn about the city’s World War II history.
  • Take a leisurely walk around the historic Old Town of Krakow, known for its charming streets and medieval architecture.
  • Our Trip Leaders will be happy to take you round some of the many bars and beer cellars in the city, just ask!
  • We’ll check out of the hostel and put your bags in luggage storage.
  • You’ll have a final chance to explore and see any sights you might have missed!
  • After meeting back at the hostel, you’ll hop on your transfers back to the airport and board your flight back the UK.
  • Once back, we’ll proceed through to the arrivals area, making the end of the trip. Until next time!

What's included?

Return Flights from London Airport

Return Flights from London Airport

EU Airport Transfers

EU Airport Transfers

Highly-rated Hostel accommodation

Highly-rated Hostel accommodation

Trained UniLife Trip Leader

Trained UniLife Trip Leader

Bar Crawl

Bar Crawl

Booking fees included

Booking fees included

Not Included

Not Included

Breakfast or Other Meals
UK Airport Transfers
Large Cabin Bag
Any Ticket or Activity Not Specified Above

Optional Extras

Optional Extras

  • Wieliczka Salt Mine Entry
  • Museum of Illusions Entry
  • Axe Throwing
  • Folk Show dinner ticket

Trip highlights

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Wawel Castle

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Auschwitz Visit

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Old Town

Krakow

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