Kraków, Poland-4-day-itinerary

Day 1: Explore the Main Market Square and Wawel Hill

  • 9:00 AM: Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Café Camelot, a cozy café serving traditional Polish pastries.
  • 10:00 AM: Visit the Main Market Square (Rynek Główny), the largest medieval market square in Europe. Admire the stunning St. Mary’s Church, the Cloth Hall, and other historic buildings.
  • 12:00 PM: Grab lunch at Schindler’s Factory Museum Restaurant, a restaurant located in a former factory turned museum. Try their traditional Polish cuisine.
  • 1:30 PM: Visit Wawel Hill, the historic seat of Polish kings. Explore the Wawel Castle and Cathedral, and enjoy the stunning views of the city from the top.
  • 4:00 PM: Take a stroll along the Vistula River and enjoy the scenic views of the city.

Accommodation: Consider staying at Hotel Stary, a 3-star hotel located in the heart of the Main Market Square.

Transportation: The best way to get around Kraków is on foot or by using the public transportation system. You can buy a ticket for 1 zł (0.25 EUR) and use it on buses, trams, or the metro.

Tips:

  • Be prepared for crowds in the Main Market Square during peak season.
  • Try some traditional Polish cuisine, such as pierogi or bigos.
  • Don’t forget to try some local beers, like Tyskie or Żywiec.

Day 2: Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum

  • 8:00 AM: Start your day with a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. This is one of the most important historical sites in Poland.
  • 10:00 AM: Take a guided tour around the museum and learn about the history of the concentration camp during World War II.
  • 12:30 PM: Grab lunch at Café Mleczarnia, a cozy café serving traditional Polish cuisine.
  • 2:00 PM: Visit the Schindler’s Factory Museum, located in the former factory where Oskar Schindler produced enamel goods and employed many Jewish workers during World War II.

Accommodation: Consider staying at Hotel Mennica, a 3-star hotel located near the Main Market Square.

Transportation: Take a bus or tram to get to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. The journey takes around 1 hour.

Tips:

  • Be respectful of the site and its history.
  • Try some traditional Polish cuisine, such as pierogi or bigos.
  • Don’t forget to try some local beers, like Tyskie or Żywiec.

Day 3: Explore Kazimierz and Podgórze Districts

  • 9:00 AM: Start your day with a visit to the Kazimierz district, the former Jewish quarter of Kraków. Admire the historic buildings, synagogues, and streets.
  • 11:00 AM: Visit the Old Synagogue (Baal Shem Tov Synagogue), one of the oldest synagogues in Poland.
  • 12:30 PM: Grab lunch at Kebab House, a cozy kebab house serving traditional Polish cuisine.
  • 2:00 PM: Visit the Podgórze district, known for its historic villas and gardens. Take a stroll along the Vistula River and enjoy the scenic views of the city.

Accommodation: Consider staying at Hotel Europa, a 3-star hotel located near the Kazimierz district.

Transportation: The best way to get around Kraków is on foot or by using the public transportation system. You can buy a ticket for 1 zł (0.25 EUR) and use it on buses, trams, or the metro.

Tips:

  • Try some traditional Polish cuisine, such as pierogi or bigos.
  • Don’t forget to try some local beers, like Tyskie or Żywiec.
  • Be respectful of the site and its history in Kazimierz district.

Day 4: Visit the Nowa Huta District

  • 9:00 AM: Start your day with a visit to the Nowa Huta district, a socialist housing estate built during the communist era. Admire the unique architecture and take a stroll along the Vistula River.
  • 11:00 AM: Visit the Steel Works Museum, located in the former steel factory.
  • 12:30 PM: Grab lunch at Restaurant Podwawelski, a cozy restaurant serving traditional Polish cuisine.
  • 2:00 PM: Visit the Museum of the History of Nowa Huta, located in the former cinema.

Accommodation: Consider staying at Hotel Polonia, a 3-star hotel located near the Nowa Huta district.

Transportation: The best way to get around Kraków is on foot or by using the public transportation system. You can buy a ticket for 1 zł (0.25 EUR) and use it on buses, trams, or the metro.

Tips:

  • Try some traditional Polish cuisine, such as pierogi or bigos.
  • Don’t forget to try some local beers, like Tyskie or Żywiec.
  • Be respectful of the site and its history in Nowa Huta district.