Krakow - the third largest city and cultural capital of Poland - is a colossus of art and architecture and an impressive backdrop for a Christmas market. Ideally located on Rynek Glowny, one of the largest medieval town squares in Europe, the Krakow Christmas market provides many colourful stalls selling food and hot wine, festive gifts and traditional decorations.
The square is dominated by the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice), which continues to house traditional arts and souvenir shops all year round and there are numerous bustling cafés and restaurants dotted around the square. But also on display during the advent period will be the dozens of colourful nativity scenes and cribs made by local artists and amateurs for the annual crib exhibition.
A thousand years old, Krakow is picturesquely perched on the Vistula river and is testament to the creativity of first the middle ages, and then the Renaissance and baroque periods. It is a city of Gothic churches, baroque palaces and beautiful tenement houses. Our visit begins with a guided information transfer to the market. |
1 day from £189
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Your Day Break Includes
- Specially Chartered, direct flights
- Hot meal on outbound and return flight
- An escort to guide you through the day
- Coach transfers to and from the airport
- All taxes and air duty
- A guided sightseeing tour or information transfer
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Wieliczka salt mine with Christmas lunch : Learn about the 5,000 year history of salt mining in Poland at the nearby salt-works museum in Wieliczka. The underground exhibition is 135m below ground. There are rock salt pieces on display and machinery items showing the development of mining technology. In the salt works castle the 13th century defensive walls can be seen as well as the 14th century defensive tower and salt mine kitchens. A traditional Christmas lunch, Polish style, will be served in the underground chamber.
Duration: approx 2.5 hours £39
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