School History Trips to Krakow
A reflective exploration of Jewish history
A beautiful city with a haunting history, Krakow is most valuable in helping students to understand the full inhumanity and damage of the Holocaust.
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Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Flight to Krakow
Krakow walking tour
Enjoy a folklore evening at Miod i Wino Restaurant
Day 2
Visit Auschwitz Birkenau
Visit Wieliczka Salt Mines
Evening of bowling at Bowling Plac Nowy
Day 3
Visit the Galicia Jewish Museum
Airport transfer
Flight home
Based on 3 day, 2 night tour for 36 passengers (+4 free places) travelling October 2023. Subject to availability.
- Return flights from UK to Krakow
- Return airport transfers in resort
- Coaching included for your excursions (Auschwitz & Salt Mines only )
- Half board accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made itinerary
- Excursions:
- Krakow Walking Tour
- Auschwitz Birkenau
- Galicia Jewish Museum
- Wieliczka Salt Mines
- Miod i Wino Restaurant – Folklore Evening
- Bowling Plac Nowy
Optional Extras
- History Tour Guide
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Excursions in Krakow
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
Auschwitz Birkenau
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Wieliczka Salt Mine
Stara Synagogue
Wawel Castle
Krakow Walking Tour
Polish Aviation Museum
Zakopane
Miod i Wino Restaurant
Jewish Restaurant Ariel
Crazy Guides
Bowling Plac Nowy
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Popular places to stay in Krakow
- Central location
- 5 minute walk from the Main Market Square
- Triple, twin and single bed rooms
- En-suite rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Fitness centre
- Gift shop
- Restaurant and bar
- Luggage storage
- Wi-Fi
- Grab a bite to eat in the restaurant
- Enjoy a drink in the bar
- Work up a sweat in the fitness centre
- Pick up a souvenir in the gift shop
- Walk to the Main Market Square for sightseeing and shopping
- Located near the bend of the Vistula River
- Quad, triple, twin and single bed rooms
- On-site bowling alley
- En-suite rooms
- Wi-Fi
- On-site bowling alley
- Games room with pool table and table football
- Outdoor terrace
- Restaurant and bar
- Gift shop
- Wi-Fi
- Challenge your group to a game of bowling at the on-site bowling alley
- Play a game of pool or table football
- Relax on the outdoor terrace
- Pick up a souvenir in the gift shop
- Grab a bite to eat or a drink in the restaurant and bar
- Located in the Kazimierz, the former Jewish district
- Fitness centre, sauna and beauty treatments
- Triple, twin and single bed rooms
- En-suite rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Fitness centre, sauna and beauty treatments
- Restaurant and bar
- Luggage storage
- Wi-Fi
- Work up a sweat in the fitness centre or sauna
- Treat yourself to a beauty treatment
- Grab a bite to eat in the restaurant
- Relax with a drink in the bar
- Explore Krakow Old Town by foot
Curriculum Information
Perfect for KS4 and KS5 (or equivalent)
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Curricular Links
- Modern European history
- The Early 20th century
- The Second World War
- The Holocaust
- Europe in the 19th and 20th centuries
Additional Information
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FAQs about this tour
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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Are you taking bookings right now and how far ahead should we plan?
Yes, we are absolutely taking bookings! Due to the bespoke nature of our trips, we always recommend you try planning at least a year ahead. We have already taken many bookings for next year and a good amount of groups are choosing to plan even further ahead for 2023, giving them plenty of time to launch the trips to parents and students. Ultimately, the further you can plan ahead, the better.
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What is the FCO advice in regards to safe air travel?
The FCO have provided guidelines on how you can travel safely in airports and on aircrafts during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. Airports and airlines are committed to making your journey as safe as possible. You can read their guidance here.
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Can I talk to Rayburn Tours whilst out on tour?
Yes, a 24-hour emergency phone number will be provided in your final documents pack and one of our experienced members of staff will be happy to help with any problems you have whilst out on tour.
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