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During this full-day tour from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wadowice you will have an opportunity to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau- former Nazi concentration camp, which will give an insight into the tragedy of occupation at the time of the World War II. The first Pope which visited this place of remembrance was Saint John Paul II. During the second part of this tour you will have a chance to visit Museum of Family Home of John Paul II and the city of his birth- Wadowice.
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Duration: 9 to 10 hours
Starts: Krakow, Poland
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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During this full-day tour from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wadowice you will have an opportunity to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau- former Nazi concentration camp, which will give an insight into the tragedy of occupation at the time of the World War II. The first Pope which visited this place of remembrance was Saint John Paul II. During the second part of this tour you will have a chance to visit Museum of Family Home of John Paul II and the city of his birth- Wadowice.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Poland Active Travel Agency – Krakow sightseeing – Local Tours in Cracow, Mikołajska 5, 31-027 Kraków, Poland
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Stop At: Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau, ul. Wiezniow Oswiecimia 20 Entrance to the Museum is located at Stanisławy Leszczyńskiej Str. no. 11, Oswiecim 32-603 Poland
We will pick you up from your accommodation in Krakow, then travel by minivan to the site of Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oświęcim, a small Polish town, approximately 1,5 hour away from Krakow.
When you arrive at your destination, you will be met by your professional guide and enter the site at Auschwitz I. Walk through the famous gate to the camp, bearing the inscription, “Arbeit macht frei”, meaning “Work sets one free”, and take the same route as the prisoners that were brought here during the Nazi Holocaust.
After exploring the Auschwitz I complex, your driver will meet you again and take you by bus for the short journey to nearby Birkenau (Auschwitz II) where your tour will continue. Here you will see the original fences and crematoriums as well as the remains of the colossal gas chambers.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: John Paul II Square in Wadowice, Plac Jana Pawla II, Wadowice 34-100 Poland
Wadowice is less than 1 hour drive away from Oświęcim. It was this city where John Paul II was born and raised, and in the place of his former residence a Museum was opened in his memory. His timeless message sent to people around the world is an expression of incredible wisdom and understanding of contemporary problems, which makes this place a popular destination for many Catholics. Of course, you cannot miss the famous papal fondant. After the whole trip, which lasts about 9-10 hours you will be drop-off at your hotel or indicated address within the city center.
Duration: 2 hours
