Winter Adventure in Krakow & Zakopane 

Day Three: Wieliczka Salt Mine

This morning, we transfer from Krakow to Wieliczka - the most beautiful and oldest operating salt mine in the world (UNESCO World Heritage Site). For over 700 years, it was a source of Polish fortune and a physical fundament of culture. Today, Wieliczka is the most visited Polish tourist site with magnificent chapels, charming underground lakes and original tools and equipment. During this tour, we see a number of excavated chambers on three levels, adorned with beautiful sculptures made of salt as well as a salt museum. We enjoy lunch in an underground restaurant, where we experience the true flavour of the mine. We transfer back to Krakow and enjoy rest of the day with free time at leisure.

• Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day Four: Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Visit

Today, we embark on a profoundly moving journey to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. After breakfast, we travel to the site, which stands as a powerful symbol of the Holocaust and human resilience. It was established by the Nazis in 1940, in the suburbs of the city of Oswiecim (Auschwitz in German) which, like other parts of Poland, was occupied by the Germans during the Second World War. A visit to concentration and extermination camp museum might help you to comprehend what incomprehensible.

Our guided tour offers a respectful and educational experience, providing insight into the history and personal stories of those who were imprisoned here.

After returning to Krakow, the evening is yours to unwind or explore the city at your own pace. 

• Breakfast Included

Day Five: Zakopane Walking Tour & Gubalowka Hill

We wake up to breakfast at the hotel before we transferring to Zakopane. Here, we join a guided walking tour (3 hr) of the charming village and winter scenery. Breathtaking mountain views, unique folklore, delicious regional cuisine, hospitable people all await us there. This picturesque town lies at the foot of the Tatras Mountains and the Tatra National Park (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve). We begin with a stroll along Krupowki Street – one of the best-known Polish promenades, attracting visitors from all over the world with dozens of shops and souvenir stalls, regional arts and crafts.

Day Six: Chocholow Thermal Baths

Today we visit the Chocholow Thermal Baths - one of the largest in Poland that uses the resources of thermal waters. There are 30 pools in the thermal baths with 3,000 square meters of water surface. There are outdoor recreational pools, a jacuzzi, a steam bath, as well as an indoor pool with designated swimming lanes. The Chocholow Thermal Baths also have a SPA zone with a wide range of treatments and the largest saunarium in Podhale. We can choose from a classic dry sauna, a bio sauna with juniper, a 'Goralska Chata' (the Highlander Hut), an infrared sauna and a glass Finnish sauna with a view of the High Tatras Mountains. There are steam baths, including one aromatic, and a salt cave and salt room with cascading water.

Day Seven: Winter Walk in Chocholowska Valley

Our final full day immerses us in the winter beauty of Chochołowska Valley. After breakfast, we set out on a scenic walk through the snow-covered landscape. Surrounded by frosted forests and towering peaks, the valley's serene beauty offers a magical winter experience. The trail to the Chochołowska Hut is gentle and suitable for all, making it a peaceful way to embrace the natural wonders of the Tatra Mountains.

Along the way, keep an eye out for wildlife tracks and enjoy the crisp mountain air. After descending to the village, the afternoon is yours to relax or explore Zakopane's charming streets.

In the evening, we come together for a farewell dinner in a restaurant - Karczma Sabala.. Enjoy regional specialties, a warm atmosphere, and a final toast to our unforgettable adventure. 

• Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day Eight: Departure Day

After breakfast, we’ll transfer to Krakow airport for our return flight home.

• Breakfast Included