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Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest of the Nazi concentration camps, and then explore the stunning Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the world's oldest salt mines.

Highlights

• Visit the Nazis' largest concentration camp - 6-hour tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau
• Descend into the breathtaking Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Discover a unique underground city, as well as the enchanting St. Kinga's Chapel

Description

Discover the harrowing history of the Nazis' largest concentration camp before visiting one of the world's oldest salt mines, operating from the 13th century right up until 2007 You'll be transferred from your Krakow accommodation to Auschwitz-Birkenau, a complex of the former concentration and extermination camps that stands today as a monument to the horrors perpetrated by Adolf Hitler's Third Reich. Founded on 27th April 1940, the camp became the site of 1.1 million deaths before the end of World War II. The day's second tour is of Wieliczka Salt Mine, descending 380 steps to its first level 210 feet (64 meters) below ground. Hear the mysteries of the mine and the stories of the people who worked there, as well as the powers of nature that have ruled over it. Explore the mine's 20 chambers, including St. Kinga's Chapel – an enchanting, underground cathedral carved entirely from rock salt.

Includes

Hotel pick-up and drop-off Local guide English speaking driver, and host Professional art historian guide (if it available) Transport by air-conditioned minivan Lunch; Big sandwich, water, apple, chocolate bar Entry tickets for guided tours in English at both Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Salt Mine.

Important Information

• As per the requirements of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants are required to provide their full name and contact details as part of the booking
• Entrance may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering
• Owing to the requirements, all tickets to the museum are non-refundable. Please consider your purchase carefully • You are welcome to bring your own food on the tour On certain days, we reserve the right to replace the minivan with a larger car and to arrange a meeting point instead of a hotel pick-up. This is due to the high volume of bookings, the number of our cars is limited, at the same time we want to ensure that everyone can book.

Easy cancellation

This activity is non-refundable