Krakow, Poland 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.
Trip Highlights
Auschwitz Visit
Old Town
Itinerary
Day1Day 1
Travel day
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!
Day2Day 2
Free day
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!
Day3Day 3
Guided tour
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!
Day4Day 4
Home
- 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?
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Not Included
- Breakfast or Other Meals
- UK Airport Transfers
- Large Cabin Bag
- Any Ticket or Activity Not Specified Above
Only what is listed as included is covered by your ticket and our health and safety policy.
Included in your ticket
Return Flights from London Airport
Return flights with the group. Your boarding passes land in your account the day before you fly.
Optional Extras
Add these at checkout or from your account later.
- Wieliczka Salt Mine Entry
- Museum of Illusions Entry
- Axe Throwing
- Folk Show dinner ticket
Where You'll Be
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Krakow
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What Students Thought of This Trip 5 reviews
★★★★★"EXETER BFS x Krakow What an incredible trip! It was well organised with great accommodation which fit the trip perfectly the pub crawl out on was great too."
James, January 2025
★★★★★"Just got back from a UniLife trip to Krakow supervised by Ben Hines. He was super helpful - making sure everyone was safe and happy by consistently checking up with everyone, and was a very knowledgeable about what to do around Krakow. Would highly recommend him to anyone."
Callum, February 2024
★★★★★"Uni of Sheffield History Society trip to Krakow was an absolute blast. James Glass and Ben Alliston were organised, composed and fun. They knew how to have a good time but at the same time, look after the group and make sure everyone was involved."
Dom, February 2026
★★★★★"Been on two trips with this company and had an amazing time both times, they organise it in a very safe way! Ben and James have been brilliant on our krakow trip"
Niamh, February 2026
★★★★★"I recently travelled to Krakow with the business and finance society at Exeter and I had the best holiday."
Rahul, January 2025
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