The well-preserved medieval city of Kraków – Poland’s ancient capital – provides the perfect setting for an authentic and traditional Christmas break.
Embark on an escape to elegant Royal Kraków, which has emerged unscathed through the centuries. A captivating, guided walking tour brings this city and its festive sights to life before Christmas Eve allows for exploration under your own steam, and a special Christmas Day dinner will be enjoyed at your hotel. Ample free time means you can meander the markets at your leisure, and an optional excursion to the spectacular Wieliczka Salt Mine will leave you in awe.
Highlights
Discover the intriguing medieval sights of Kraków
Embrace free time to explore Kraków’s Christmas markets
Join an optional excursion to see the spectacular Wieliczka Salt Mine
Enjoy celebratory Christmas Eve and Christmas Day meals
Inclusions
Four nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the five-star Radisson Blu Hotel, Kraków
Four breakfasts
A city tour of Kraków
A festive lunch at a local restaurant on Christmas Eve
A special Christmas Day dinner at the hotel’s restaurant
Return flights to Kraków
Coach travel and transfers throughout
One piece of hold luggage per person
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
Housed in a contemporary building, this sleek hotel is within walking distance from the medieval main square.
Further Information
Hotel transfer times
The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 40 minutes.
European closing times
Shops in Europe will generally close from early afternoon on Christmas Eve until 27th December. Included tours and excursions have been chosen for their scenic or historic value.
Combining hotel transfers
We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.
Special requirements
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
Disabled access
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Itinerary changes
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.
Changes to your hotels
Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in alternative hotels, of a similar standard, nearby. Full details of your hotels will be sent with your Final Travel Documents.
Foreign Office Travel Advice
Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.
Travelling to Europe
Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.
Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.
Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").
Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.
European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Commencing in late 2023 or 2024, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.
