A trip in the footsteps of John Paul II
John Paul II – one of the greatest and most important figures in the 20th century.
Wadowice tour
"In Wadowice everything started..." John Paul II
The tour begins with a visit to Wadowice, the hometown of Karol Wojtyła, later to become Pope John Paul II. He was born in Wadowice, where he also spent his school years.
The family home of Pope John Paul II
The museum is located in the Wadowice main market. In the former family house of Karol Wojtyła, the museum of John Paul II has been opened to the public since 9th April 2014.
The exhibition tells the story of a man who grew up in a small town in Poland. The museum commemorates Wojtyła's life and his work in Poland until he left Krakow for the Vatican in 1978.
The heart of the Museum is the flat rented by the future Pope's parents since 1919. Wojtyła's family rented two rooms with a kitchen on the first floor. Wojtyła was born in this apartment on 18 May 1920. Wojtyła lived in this house until 1938 when he moved with his father to Krakow and enrolled at Jagiellonian University.
The museum, annually visited by about 250 thousand people from all over the world.
The Virgin Mary's Offertory Minor Basilica
The first mention of an independent parish in Wadowice dates from 1470. After a fire in the 18th century, the church was expanded. At the end of the 19th century, the basilica received its present facade and towers. In 1992, by papal bull, the church was promoted to the rank of Minor Basilica. In this church, Karol Wojtyła received his First Communion and the sacrament of confirmation. In 1946, Father Karol Wojtyła celebrated his first mass here.
John Paul II Statue in front of the Minor Basilica
On 16 June 2006, on the sixth anniversary of John Paul II's last pilgrimage to Wadowice, a statue of the Pope was placed on the rock. The statue stands on a granite rock that was moved by prehistoric glaciers from the mountains of Scandinavia.
The Market Square - John Paul II Square
Between 2010-2013, the city revitalized the market square. A new granite pavement was put in. On the flagstones of the square, 161 tablets commemorating the pilgrimages of John Paul II were installed.
When visiting Wadowice, you can try the Papal cream cakes.
Monastery in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska
Only 35 km away from Krakow, over the hills and the green valleys, in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, stands a monastery of the Bernardines. It is one of the most important centers of pilgrimage in Poland. Kalwaria is part of one of Europe's most interesting landscapes and architectural projects. Already Karol Wojtyła came here as a little boy with his father. The Sanctuary of Kalwaria was a place of prayer for John Paul II - according to his wishes:
"(...) And do pray for me here, during my life and after my death. (...)" (Kalwaria, 7 VI 1979).
Sanctuary of the Passion and of the Madonna in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska is entered on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Krakow - Lagiewniki
The Sanctuary is situated in the buildings of the monastery of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Krakow. Very dynamic expansion of worship of the Divine Mercy was launched by the beatification of Sister Faustina (1993) and her canonization (2000), and also thanks to pilgrimages of John Paul II to Lagiewniki (1997 and 2002). It caused the extension of the Sanctuary and building of a new church, which was consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 2002. In this place, the Pope solemnly entrusted the world to the Divine Mercy. Adjacent to the basilica is a 76-meter viewing tower.
"Be Not Afraid" John Paul II Center in Krakow
The "Be Not Afraid" John Paul II Center was established by Cardinal Dziwisz on January 2, 2006, in response to the words of John Paul II:
"(...) Be not afraid! Open wide the doors for Christ! (...)" (22.10.1978)
BOCHNIA SALT MINE TOUR
The salt mine in Bochnia is the oldest, over 750 years old, continuously active plant in Poland as well as the oldest one in Europe. Rock salt was first found around 1248, and the industrial-scale excavation started in 1251. It was the first such discovery in the Polish territory.
The Salt Mine in Bochnia is an extraordinary journey through the most beautiful excavation passages in the mine.
In the Bochnia Salt Mine, you can visit the underground shafts. The tourist route includes the oldest shaft in the mine from the 13th century, the exhibition of old mining machines and devices, the Mysiur stable for horses that used to work in the salt mine.
The tour description:
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Pick up from your hotel, private transfer to Bochnia. From central Krakow to Bochnia is about 1 hour.
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Visiting the Salt Mine.
The tourist route was designated at levels August Level, the Sienkiewicz Level and Dobosz Inter-Level (176 m - 223 m below ground level).
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Transfer to Krakow.
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After the tour, we will drop you off at your hotel or wherever you wish to in Krakow.
We are at your disposal all the time during the tour.
Worth knowing about Bochnia Salt Mine:
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The temperature in the mine is between 14 and 16 °C, with the relative humidity of 70%;
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It is recommended for the visitors to bring warm clothes.
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Along the tourist route, you will have to go up or down about 700 stairs;
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During your stay under the ground, you will be accompanied by a guide.
OJCOW NATIONAL PARK
Ojcowski National Park was established in 1956. It takes its name from the village of Ojcow. It is Poland's smallest national park. The park is very famous for its numerous caves (approx 400). As the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Ojcow used to be a famous health and holiday resort. In Ojców NP you can visit: King Łokietek Cave, ruins of the medieval castle in Ojców, the Chapel on the water, Pieskowa Skała Castle.
Ojców National Park & Pieskowa Skała Castle
The tour description:
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Pick up from your hotel, private transfer to Ojców.
From Krakow to Ojców is about 40 minutes.
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In Ojców NP you can visit: King Łokietek Cave, ruins of the medieval castle in Ojców, the Chapel on the water, Pieskowa Skała Castle.
As the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Ojcow used to be a famous health and holiday resort.
Ojcowski National Park was established in 1956. It takes its name from the village of Ojcow. It is Poland's smallest national park. The park is very famous for its numerous caves (approx 400).
Ojców National Park is characterized by deep valleys, steep hillsides and a variety of rock formations.
The symbol of the Park is a bat in flight. Out of the 21 bat species living in Poland, 17 may be found in the Ojcow National Park.
In the park, you can find a lot of charming places located far from the bustle of city life.
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Transfer back to Krakow.
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Drop off at the hotel or anywhere else in the old town of Krakow.
ZAKOPANE
Visit the winter capital of Poland!
About Zakopane
Zakopane is located in the south of Poland, about 100 km south of Krakow.
Zakopane is a charming town situated at the foot of the majestic Tatra Mountains and is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Poland. In the interwar years, the development of ski tourism led to the town becoming the winter capital of Poland. During this period, the town twice hosted the FIS world skiing championship.
Zakopane is a place where you never get bored. In the winter the Tatra Mountains become the centre of winter sports activity in Poland. This is the place to go skiing and snowboarding.
It is also the capital of Polish Highland culture.
The mountain traditions cultivated here can be seen in the folk costumes and the unique wooden architecture of the houses.
The popularity of Zakopane flourished thanks to Stanisław Witkiewicz, a painter and architect who lived there from 1890. Fascinated with the architecture and decorative motifs of the highland people, he used them as the foundation upon which he created an innovative and unique style, now known as the Zakopane style.
In both summer and winter, the town offers a lot of opportunities for active leisure and relaxation.
The Zakopane tour description
Begin your tour with pick up from your selected Krakow hotel.
After we have picked you up, and you are comfortably seated, your driver/guide will introduce themselves and explain the plan for your day. Your driver will provide full commentary on our interesting route out of Krakow to the south;
Transfer to Zakopane;
We will make a short, but incredibly scenic comfort stop in Chochołów. Chocholow is a folk architecture complex- a village from the past.
Visit Zakopane. We would like to provide you with a tour according to your plans.
Transfer back to Krakow;
We are at your disposal all the time during the tour;
After the tour, we will drop you off at your hotel or wherever you wish in Krakow.
Tips for the Zakopane trip
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Zakopane is located about 100 km south of Krakow. It is reached by the Zakopianka (route E77), which is generally very busy on weekends and holidays because anyone who can get to Zakopane from Krakow (or other Polish cities) uses this road. Some parts of this road may cause problems. The journey may take more time because of construction.
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The temperatures in the mountains are lower than in other regions.
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We may alter the order of the day depending on traffic, weather, or special events in order to maximize your enjoyment of the day.
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DUNAJEC RIVER RAFTING
The Dunajec River Gorge is one of the greatest tourist attractions in Poland.
Dunajec Rafting Trip is a unique experience in Europe.
The gorges are characterized by very interesting geological, geomorphological structures and ecosystems. Nature is almost untouched by humans. Tourists raft in wooden canoes. The trail is about 18 km in length (it takes about 2.5 hrs) and provides amazing views of landscapes and monuments along the Dunajec River banks.
Rafting across the Dunajec Gorge through the Pieniny Mountains.
The Dunajec River Gorge is one of the greatest tourist attractions in Poland.
The tour description:
Pick up from your hotel, transfer to Szczawnica;
Rafting across the Dunajec Gorge through the Pieniny Mountains;
Dunajec Rafting Trip is a unique experience in Europe.
The gorges are characterized by very interesting geological, geomorphological structures and ecosystems. Nature is almost untouched by humans. Tourists raft in wooden canoes. The trail is about 18 km in length (it takes about 2.5 hrs) and provides amazing views of landscapes and monuments along the Dunajec River banks.
Transfer back to Krakow.
Drop off at your hotel or wherever you wish in Krakow.
On the way from Krakow to the Dunajec Gorge, you can visit:
St. Michael Archangel Church in Dębno, known as the Pearl of Podhale. The church is surrounded by a circle of old trees and dates back to the 15th century. The church has very precious furnishings and was made from wood without the use of nails. In 2003, the church was included on the UNESCO list.
For your day trip, don’t plan any other attractions as you will likely be tired after returning to Krakow.
You may also visit Niedzica-Dunajec Castle. Some chambers house a small museum, and visitors can access the viewing terraces of the middle and upper castle.
MAJDANEK CONCENTRATION CAMP TOUR WITH PRIVATE TRANSFER
The German concentration camp in Lublin (called Majdanek) was initiated by Heinrich Himmler’s decision in 1941 and was initially called Kriegsgefangenenlager der Waffen SS Lublin – a camp for prisoners of war. In February 1943 it was renamed Konzentrationslager Lublin – a concentration camp.
Majdanek is situated in the south-east suburbs of Lublin. Prisoners came from nearly 30 countries. Polish citizens dominated (mainly Poles and Jews)
The tragic history of the Lublin concentration camp came to an end on 23rd July 1944 after the Red Army entered the city.
On the partly preserved grounds of the former concentration camp, there are 70 historical buildings from the years 1941-1944.
The tour description:
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Pick up from your Hotel, transfer to Museum. From Krakow to Lublin is about 4hours and 30minutes.
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The visit to camp lasts around 2 hours.
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Time for lunch.
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After the tour, we will drop you off in Lublin/ Krakow or Warsaw.
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We are at your disposal all the time during the tour.
AUSCHWITZ - BIRKENAU PRIVATE TOUR
Poland was attacked by Nazi Germany on September 1, 1939.
Auschwitz was established by the Nazi Germans in 1940 as a camp for Polish political prisoners. The German expelled at least 8000 Poles from Oświęcim and nearby villages. Auschwitz was the first Nazi German concentration camp founded in German-occupied Poland. During WWII it was the largest concentration camp of Nazi Germany where around one and a half million people from 28 countries perished, mostly Jews, but also Poles, Roma, Russian and prisoners of other nationalities.
W offer you private tour from Krakow to Auschwitz (door-to-door service). You will be picked up directly from your hotel. Auschwitz tour includes English-speaking driver assistance. Tours at Auschwitz and Birkenau Museum can only be conducted by an official guide.
Tour description
Morning or afternoon pick up from your hotel.
Private transfer to Auschwitz Museum.
From central Krakow to Auschwitz (Oswiecim) is about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Visiting Museum (tour with or without a guide).
Visiting Birkenau Museum (tour with or without a guide).
Your tour covers both Auschwitz and Birkenau Camp. The visit to former Auschwitz Concentration Camp lasts around 1hour 30minutes. After a short break, our driver will take you to Birkenau. Auschwitz I and Birkenau are situated 3.5 km from each other. The visit to Birkenau lasts ca. 1 hour.
Your tour covers both Auschwitz and Birkenau Camp. The visit to former Auschwitz Concentration Camp lasts around 1hour 30minutes. After a short break, a Museum bus take you to Birkenau. Auschwitz I and Birkenau are situated 3.5 km from each other. The visit to Birkenau lasts ca. 1 hour.
Tours at Auschwitz and Birkenau Museum can only be conducted by an official guide.
After the guide has left, you'll have free time to reflect or visit the camp's book store.
Transfer. The 90-minute journey from Auschwitz to Krakow.
After the tour, we will drop you off at your hotel or wherever you wish to in Krakow.
We are at your disposal all the time during the tour.
WHAT IS INCLUDED PRIVATE AUSCHWITZ TOUR
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We offer door-to-door service.
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You will be picked up directly from your hotel/ apartment.
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Auschwitz tour includes English-speaking driver assistance.
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Tickets (with or without guide assist) in Auschwitz Museum is included to the tour — you won’t need to buy any tickets on your own.
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You can also order a lunch package (extra paid) which will be served on a break between Auschwitz and Birkenau Museum or on the way back.
WIELICZKA SALT MINE TOUR
The town Wieliczka is 14 km south-east of Krakow. Thanks to the salt mine, Wieliczka is known all over the world.
It is a world-class monument, featuring among twelve objects on the UNESCO's World Cultural and Natural Heritage List. The Tourist Route attract and enrapture over one million visitors travelling every year from different parts of the world.
The two-kilometre tourist route enables you to visit 22 chambers. The underground Wieliczka Salt Mine boasts kilometres of walkways and ramps, magnificent chambers, lakes and breathtaking salt statues.
SALT MINE IN WIELICZKA IS ONE OF THE LARGEST TOURIST ATTRACTION IN POLAND.
The tour description:
Pick up from your hotel, private transfer to Wieliczka.
Visiting the ancient mine-world class monument, featuring the twelfth the most important site on the UNESCO's World Cultural and Natural Heritage List.
Transfer to Krakow (2,5-3hours).
Drop off at the hotel or anywhere else in the old town of Krakow.
Worth knowing:
The “Wieliczka” Salt Mine is located 135 metres (ca. 443 feet) underground;
The trip can be done in normal shoes;
There are 20 chambers to visit- the Chapel of St. Kinga is the most brilliant one;
The visit in the mine is always conducted under the supervision of a guide;
Temperature underground ranges between 14° and 16 °C (57–61 Fahrenheit degrees);
The mine tour begins with walking down 800 stairs underground and ends with a lift ride;
You can bring a hand luggage item with maximum dimensions of 35 ˣ 20 ˣ 20 centimetres;
The tour lasts 2 hours, although this part of the Mine makes up for only 1% of the entire underground world.
The mine is open all year long, seven days a week except: January 1, November 1, December 24, 25.
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Poland was attacked by Nazi Germany on September 1, 1939.
Auschwitz was established by the Nazi Germans in 1940 as a camp for Polish political prisoners. Auschwitz was the first Nazi German concentration camp founded in German-occupied Poland. During WWII it was the largest concentration camp of Nazi Germany.
The German concentration camp in Lublin (called Majdanek) was initiated by Heinrich Himmler’s decision in 1941. Majdanek is situated in the south-east suburbs of Lublin. Prisoners came from nearly 30 countries. Polish citizens dominated (mainly Poles and Jews).
It is a world-class monument, featuring among twelve objects on the UNESCO's World Cultural and Natural Heritage List.
The salt mine in Bochnia is the oldest, over 750 years old, continuously active plant in Poland as well as the oldest one in Europe.
In the footsteps of John Paul II...
The Dunajec River Gorge is one of the greatest tourist attraction in Poland. Dunajec Rafting Trip is a unique experience in Europe.
Zakopane is a charming town situated at the foot of the majestic Tatra Mountains and is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Poland.
It is Poland's smallest national park. The park is very famous for its numerous caves (approx 400).
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