School Religious Studies Trips to Krakow
A culturally-rich city with a hard-hitting history
On a religious studies trip to Krakow, you’ll gain an understanding of the city’s religious background, as well as how past events have shaped it to become the city it is today. Whilst it’s known for its dark history surrounding the Holocaust, Krakow boasts a vibrant and thriving Jewish Quarter.
From the majestic grandeur of St Mary’s Basilica to the ancient history of the Old Synagogue, Krakow is home to many important places of worship. Discover the religious context behind its historic social divisions, all the while experiencing first-hand how religion continues to thrive in this culturally-rich city.
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Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Flight to Krakow and transfer
Krakow walking tour
Miod i Wino Restaurant – Folklore Evening
Day 2
Auschwitz Birkenau
Galicia Jewish Museum and Jewish Quarter
Evening meal at hotel and Bowling Plac Nowy
Day 3
St Mary’s Basilica, Rynek Glowny and last minute sightseeing and souvenir shopping
Transfer
Flight home
Based on 3 day, 2 night tour for 36 members (+4 free places) travelling October 2023. Subject to availability.
- Return flights from UK to Krakow
- Return airport transfers in resort
- Half day coaching for your Auschwitz visit
- 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
- Wieliczka Salt Mines
- St Mary’s Basilica
- Rynek Glowny|
- Miod i Wino Restaurant – Folklore Evening
- Bowling Plac Nowy
- Galicia Jewish Museum
Optional Extras
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Excursions in Krakow
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
Auschwitz Birkenau
Galicia Jewish Museum
Kazimierz the Former J...
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
Accommodation
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
Additional Information
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Are seatbelts provided on foreign coaches?
This depends on the country where you are visiting and their local laws. However, we will always endeavour to use coach companies who use coaches fitted with seatbelts.
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Is insurance included with my trip?
Yes, insurance will be included in your trip quotation as standard unless it is requested not to be. Make sure you check the list of inclusions in your quotation and/or confirmation.
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Do you provide risk assessments for the visits you offer?
You can download our Generic Risk Management Handbook which will help you complete your risk assessment for your school or Local Authority. The aim of the handbook is to provide all tour leaders with supportive suggestions to help raise awareness to risk, suggest control measures to help mitigate the risk and manage risk pro-actively. For further assistance, please speak to a member of our team who will be happy to help.
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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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