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School trip to Kraków

A royal city, Jewish heritage in Kazimierz and the story of the occupation at Schindler's Factory: Kraków brings European history powerfully to life for your students.

Destination
Kraków, Poland
Type of trip
Study trip
Target group
Upper secondary and vocational schools
Duration
6 to 7 days
Price
Price on request

About this school trip

Kraków is one of the most beautiful historic cities in Europe, with its Main Market Square, the Cloth Hall and Wawel Castle. It is also a place where your students come to understand the darker side of the twentieth century. That makes the city well suited to a study trip on European history, Jewish culture and remembrance for upper secondary and vocational students.

In the Kazimierz district you discover centuries of Jewish life, with synagogues and cemeteries. In Oskar Schindler's former factory on Lipowa Street, the exhibition 'Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939-1945' tells how the city lived through the occupation; tickets are limited, so it is wise to book in good time. A visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial is possible, but only with careful preparation in class, a guide on site and time afterwards to talk it through together.

We would be delighted to take care of transport for you and your students to Kraków. It is a long journey, so we plan an overnight stop on the way in Germany or spread the drive with plenty of rest breaks. In our comfortable coach with an experienced driver you travel safely, including to excursions outside the city.

Highlights

  • Jewish heritage in Kazimierz
  • Schindler's Factory and the occupation
  • Main Market Square and Wawel

Included

  • Return coach travel
  • Experienced driver

Not included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Entrance tickets and excursions

Day programme

  1. Day 1: Departure and first leg of the outward journey

    An early departure from your school. With two drivers and regular breaks we cover the first part of the route, with an overnight stop on the way.

  2. Day 2: Outward journey with a stopover

    Another early start. The drive is spread over the day with rest breaks and a planned overnight stop on the way in Germany.

  3. Day 3: Arrival and historic Kraków

    On to Kraków, arriving in the afternoon. A walk across the Main Market Square and up to Wawel gives a first impression of the city.

  4. Day 4: Kazimierz and Schindler's Factory

    In the morning you explore the Jewish district of Kazimierz, and in the afternoon the group visits the exhibition at Schindler's Factory. With good preparation, a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau can be an alternative programme.

  5. Day 5: Return journey

    After breakfast the return journey begins. The drive is spread over the day with plenty of rest breaks; for a longer programme we plan a stopover.

  6. Day 6: Final leg of the return journey

    After breakfast we drive the final part of the route, arriving back at school at the end of the day.

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