| Auschwitz & Birkenau Tour |
For the majority of Jews and prisoners of war, during WWII, their
final destination was the premier Nazi death factory in southwestern
Poland, the most efficient cog in the wheel of the Nazi’s Endlosung.
The chilling final Solution, to the so-called Jewish question, was
the violent nightmare of Auschwitz. The town of Oswiecim, later
renamed by the Germans as Auschwitz is approximately an 1hr 30
minutes from Krakow and it was here that over 60 years ago, the
Nazi’s formed the most horrifying death camp, that was set to
eradicate the Polish intellects, prisoners of war and all Jews from
across Europe. Over the years it was expanded into three main camps:
Auschwitz I, Auschwitz II - Birkenau, Auschwitz III - Monowitz and
more than 40 smaller satellite camps were built. It is estimated
that about 1.5 million people died at the Auschwitz camp, 90% being
Jewish.
The Nazi soon developed another larger camp about a mile and a half
away from Auschwitz, in a nearby village called Brzezinka, later
named Birkenau. The new camp was to hold 100,000 prisoners and
people from all across from Europe were brought here and unloaded
from the train into the gas chambers. The architects who designed
Birkenau built suffering into the plans. Birkenau had no provision
for adequate water or waste disposal and putting so many people
together meant that the barracks were breeding grounds for disease.
It was at this sub camp, where the Nazi’s perfected their technology
to carry out industrial mass murder. Although a very disturbing
place to visit, the Birkenau - Auschwitz II tour often makes a
stronger impression than the original camp, probably due to its vast
size and the fact that a lot more of the original buildings are
still intact.
Auschwitz & Birkenau Tours run throughout the
whole year. Add this to your enquiry form.
Call the Poland tours experts. For the most professional run
Krakow tours contact us today.
Regular tours & tickets:
Price per person: £35.00pp
Duration: 7 hrs – by coach and foot. Morning pick up.
| Wieliczka Salt Mines tour |
Krakow has many city breaks delights to discover within its Old Town
compounds, but it doesn’t contain all the tourist highlights of the
southern parts of Poland. Located 8 miles southeast of the city,
lies another UNESCO World Heritage Site and is probably Poland’s
most treasured historical site. In the small town of Wieliczka, is
the world famous Salt mine, where thousands of holiday visitors each
year come to see the chapel of the Blessed Kinga, (a full scale
church found 200m deep underground, carved from entirely salt). The
Wieliczka Salt Mines without a doubt will be one of the most
astonishing experiences of your life, you’ll be captivated by the
subterranean world of underground lakes and chapels, everything
including the floors, walls and even the chandeliers are made from
salt. This vast magical underground kingdom occasionally has
classical and choir concerts in the larger salt chambers. The unique
acoustics of the Krakow salt mines make for an exceptional
experience, unlike anywhere in the world. Why not add a Wieliczka
Salt Mines excursion to your holiday itinerary! Vamos Travel can
organise private tours, salt mine tickets and buses to Wieliczka
throughout the whole year. All our guides speak fluent English and
are extremely knowledgeable & passionate and will add something
special to your Krakow holidays.
Wieliczka Salt Mine tours run throughout the whole year.
Add this to your enquiry form.
Regular tours & tickets:
Price per person: £35.00pp
Duration: 5 hrs – by coach and foot. Morning pick up.
The Iron Curtain may be over and done with, but many of Krakow's
most famous communist artifacts are alive and well. Visit Nowa Huta,
the district that still bears testament to the power of the Soviets.
Most notably, our guides will lead you on a fascinating & fun tour
of the place that was originally gifted to Krakow by Stalin himself.
Our guides are hand picked for their ability to communicate what it
was like to live in Krakow under Soviet occupation and the contrasts
of modern day life today. Our award winning guides take great pride
in tailoring the tours to suit the clients interest to make it a
deeply memorable and fun experience. ("Best Tour Guide" by KrakOUT
magazine in January 2004)
The tour is complete with transportation in a genuine Trabant or
Polski Fiat 125, cars manufactured by the Eastern Bloc specialists.
During this approx. 1.5 hour tour, our guides will lead you through
this one-of-a-kind city. As well as being a fun tour it will also
leave you with a great insight into Krakow's fascinating history.
Communist tours & guide:
Price per person: £40.00pp
Duration: 3-5 hrs – by Trabant and foot. Morning/afternoon pick up.
Optional Extra – price on request/size of party
At the end of the tour our guide will take you to a local
restaurant where the participants will have chance to try a
selection of Russian and Polish Vodka for themselves. Our Vodka
expert will be on hand to explain all about this world famous
alcohol and the associated custom's. So here's to a great day
Nastravia!
Time permitting; take a 20 minute holiday excursion north of Krakow
to the charming old village of Ojcow, situated in a breath taking
valley and national park. This area, known as the Jura Uplands, has
the most scenic landscapes, ranging from rolling hills and 50m high
limestone rocks to picturesque villages and accessible caves. The
jewel of the area and the highlight for most on their tour of Ojcow,
is a visit to the 14th century Pieskowa Skala castle. The castle,
often referred to as the ‘pearl of the Polish Renaissance’ is worth
the trip to Krakow alone, so ask Vamos Travel about potential day
excursions to this wonderfully preserved castle and beautiful
national park. The tours are relaxed, friendly and full of
interesting facts, guaranteeing another unforgettable day out in
Krakow.PRICE: on request.
|
|
|
