Krakow (25 Jul - 27 Jul 23):
Prague (Czech Republic)
Krakow (Poland)
Oslo (Norway)
A brief history of Krakow:
Origins:
Krakow was founded around the 7th century and soon became an important trading center in Central Europe. Its location on the Vistula River fostered economic and cultural development.
Middle Ages:
In the 11th century, Krakow became the capital of Poland and a royal seat. During this period, Wawel Cathedral and Jagiellonian University, one of the oldest in Europe, were built.
19th Century:
Following the partitions of Poland, Krakow came under Austrian rule within the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It was a center of Polish culture and nationalism during the occupation.
Present:
Krakow is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its historic center and cultural legacy. Today it is a tourist and academic center, a symbol of Polish history and resilience.
The town is small, and from here it's one of the closest points to Auschwitz. From the moment you enter until you leave, you'll have a lump in your stomach and a lump in your throat. Although it's a very difficult experience, we believe it's essential to go. The Spanish-speaking guide makes you feel like you're experiencing it firsthand.
The salt mine is impressive, but you can't even see 1% of it because of its abysmal size underground; the guide was very funny.
Eat at: Kuchnia u Doroty (IT'S A GREAT DEAL). Excellent service from very young staff, very classic decor. Local food and very generous portions.
There's also the app TheFork which has many discounts. If you book with the code 7C1B79A3 When you are finishing the booking, you will get 1000 Yums = €10 discount at your next meal. In addition to other special offers they often have, or simply to accumulate points and use them for discounts on your next payments.
It operates in several countries, including Spain, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden, and Australia.
Hotel B&B Hotel Kraków Centrum: €132 for 2 or 3 nights. It wasn't very central, but you could walk there. There was a mini-market next door that was a lifesaver. Recommendation: you have to try the flavored beers.
The Auschwitz concentration camp leaves you completely speechless; it's unthinkable that it all really happened. We're very sensitive to these things, but we couldn't resist going. Their story needs to be heard and shared. They offer guided tours in all languages, and our guide made us feel like we were experiencing every moment. It's truly difficult, but as I said, we have to respect them, and it's a way to help them.
We took the excursion with Civitatis (Auschwitz + Salt Mines in one day – Tour in Spanish) for €99/person, today it is €126/person.
The salt mines are definitely worth visiting; it's a multi-level underground labyrinth built entirely of salt—it's truly amazing. You only see 1% of everything because it would take weeks to see it all, but that 1% is more than enough.
🎥 Three cities, one unforgettable trip 🌍:
Flight: €488 (for both of us!), we took a combined trip to 3 countries (Prague, Krakow and Oslo) via Destinia choosing multi-trip and bouncing to (Airhopping).
Don't look directly at this last one because it's usually more expensive. We fly with Ryanair, except for the one from Oslo to Madrid, which was with Norwegian.
Information obtained for Krakow from the web https://www.exteriores.gob.es
Passport/ID: Either one is valid.
European Health Insurance Card: It's necessary, it's very easy to order online and they send it to your home. Request.
Vaccines: There are no mandatory vaccinations for entry.
International driving permit: There's no need.
Payment card/currency exchange: we always go with Revolut definitely.
Roaming: Yeah.
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Krakow day 2: Auschwitz and Salt Mines.
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