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1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer
Krakow,
Poland
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Overview
Duration
10h 30min
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Visit former Nazi concentration Camp in Auschwitz which was the largest camp of Nazi Germany. See one of the oldest Salt Mine in the world. Discover both of these places on our full day trip from Krakow. In Auschwitz you will join licensed guide who will bring you closer to the history of this place. The memorial tour in Auschwitz begin at the entrance gate by the ironic slogan - “Arbeit macht frei” Next you will see prisoners’ barracks and railroad track that transported people to gas chambers. Auschwitz tour takes around 2 hours and Birkenau tour around 1-1.5 hour. After that our driver will drive you to Salt Mine. Tour in Salt Mine takes around 2.5h and during the tour you will see St Kinga’s Chapel - 54 m long and 12 m high chapel resembles interiors of medieval wooden churches and is a real underground wonder with breathtaking chandeliers made of salt crystals, underground corridors and landscapes thatcannot be seen on the surface saline lakes and beautiful underground chambers.
What to remember
Important info
Specialized infant seats are available. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. 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. . 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
What's included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly. Transportation to Auschwitz and Wieliczka from Krakow and back,. Transport by air-conditioned minivan or minibus with Wifi access. Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance tickets. Documentary movie "Liberation of Auschwitz". Professional and licenced guide. Insurance. Old Town Evening Walking Tour
What's not included
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Krakow Tours by KrakowDirect
Meeting Point
Please await for the driver on the bus stop in front of the entrance to Raddison Blu hotel.
The hours you book are tentative and may change due to schedule at the Auschwitz Museum and traffic conditions.
Exact pick up time will be confirmed for a day before the departure.
Be sure to select correct product option to use hotel or meeting point pickup as the price is different.