Krakow, Poland

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Kraków is Poland's second-largest city and one of Central Europe's best-preserved medieval cities, sitting on the Vistula River in the south of the country. Its UNESCO-listed Old Town is home to the vast Rynek Główny market square, the royal Wawel Castle, and a wealth of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. The city is also the gateway to Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, making it a significant destination for history and culture. A thriving university city, Kraków draws travellers for its vibrant nightlife, buzzing café scene, and some of the most affordable city-break experiences in Europe.

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Krakow, Poland · 4 days

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Krakow & Auschwitz Self-Launched City Break

A self-launched version of Euroadventures' 4-day Krakow package — same city, same Auschwitz-Birkenau day trip and the same Old Town and Kazimierz neighbourhoods, but booked independently. You'll stay in a well-located Old Town hostel or budget guesthouse, join the excellent free walking tours (tip-based) that the operator was charging for, and book the official Auschwitz-Birkenau guided study tour directly or via GetYourGuide. Everything in Krakow's compact Old Town is walkable, the airport is 17 minutes away by train, and food and drink are among the cheapest in Europe. Costs are approximate backpacker/budget rates in GBP and exclude flights.

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