Treasures of Central Europe: From Ghent to Kraków
Fully Escorted!
Book NowDiscover the best of Central Europe on this unforgettable tour through charming cities and rich history. With five nights in Kraków, we’ll visit the historic Old Town, Oskar Schindler’s Factory, and Auschwitz. With expert guides, comfortable travel, and free time to explore, this trip offers a perfect blend of culture and adventure.
Day 1
Travel from home to Liège via channel crossing and Ghent, with time to explore and purchase lunch.
DDay 2
Journey through Belgium into Germany, arriving in Dresden area for overnight stay.
Day 3
Travel via Wroclaw to Kraków and check into our hotel.
B, DDay 4
Half-day guided tour of Kraków, including Oskar Schindler’s Factory and Jewish Quarter.
Day 5
Free day to explore Kraków at our own pace.
B, DDay 6
Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine followed by free time in Kraków.
B, DDay 7
Full-day guided visit to Auschwitz Memorial and Museum.
B, DDay 8
Return to Dresden for an overnight stay with suitable comfort stops.
B, DDay 9
Heading homeward we travel to our next overnight hotel.
B, DDay 10
Return home via Calais for our crossing back to the UK and home.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
Wyspianski Hotel, Kraków ***
The hotel features relaxed rooms, an airy restaurant, cozy bar and terrace seating in the garden.
Price Includes
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Return channel crossing
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Overnight half board accommodation on Days 1 & 9
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Bed & Breakfast accommodation on Days 2 & 8 (hotels to be confirmed)
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5 nights half board accommodation in Kraków
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Tea/coffee after dinner in Kraków
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Half-day sightseeing tour of Kraków
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Guided tour of Oskar Schindler’s Factory
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Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mines
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Guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau with English speaking guide
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Coach excursions as described
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Fully escorted by Karen Kirby
Passport required.
Passport Validity: For all travel to EU and Schengen countries, your UK passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the date of arrival, and be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned return date.
Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.
Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.
| Name | Address | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Barking | Station Parade, IG11 8TU | View |
| Barkingside | Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA | View |
| Basildon | Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon | View |
| Brentwood | Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman | View |
| Chalkwell Park | Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road | View |
| Chelmsford Victoria Road | Victoria Road CM1 1JR | View |
| Collier Row | White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ | View |
| Corringham Town Centre | Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY | View |
| Cranham | Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park | View |
| Dagenham | Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS | View |
| Depot | Depot, Princess Road, Rayleigh | View |
| Galloway Pickup | Pickup tba for Galloway | View |
| Hadleigh Church | Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby | View |
| Harold Wood | Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR | View |
| Hockley Spa | Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library | View |
| Holiday Inn, Brentwood | Holiday Inn Brentwood | View |
| Hornchurch. | Hornchurch Town Centre, outside Sutton Arms | View |
| Hutton | Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub | View |
| Ilford | Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA | View |
| Kavanaghs Rd | Kavanaghs Road/London Road, Brentwood | View |
| Palace Theatre | Palace Theatre Bus Stop | View |
| Pitsea | Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea | View |
| Queensway | Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema) | View |
| Rayleigh Stn | Rayleigh Railway Station | View |
| Romford | St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall | View |
| Sadlers Farm | Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road | View |
| Shenfield Stn | Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank | View |
| Shepherd & Dog Crays Hill | Shepherd & Dog, Crays Hill | View |
| Shotgate | Shotgate Post Office | View |
| South Green | Grange Parade Bus Stop, South Green, Billericay | View |
| Stanford Rookery Corner | Rookery Corner Stanford | View |
| Sun Corner | Sun Corner London Road - Billericay | View |
| Thames Drive | Thames Drive Bus Stop | View |
| The Elms | Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea | View |
| The Oak Grays | The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays | View |
| Thorpe Bay Stn | Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station) | View |
| Thurrock Services, | Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG | View |
| Upminster | Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ | View |
| Vic Hse Cnr, Rayleigh Rd | Vic House Corner, (Rayleigh Road) | View |
| Websters Way | Websters Way, Rayleigh (but High Street on return) | View |
| White Horse | White Horse,Southchurch Road, Southend | View |
| Whittinghams Grg | Whittinghams Garage, opp Rochford Railway Station | View |
| Wickford | Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford | View |
| Woodford Green | Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU | View |
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