8 days in Krakow Itinerary

One of Poland's oldest cities, Krakow sits at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, its historical town center nestled on the left bank of the Vistula River.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wawel Cathedral. Get outdoors at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Pieniński Park Narodowy. Get out of town with these interesting Krakow side-trips: Rabsztyn Castle (in Rabsztyn), Ogrodzieniec Castle (in Ogrodzieniec) and Muzeum Zamkowe w Pszczynie (in Pszczyna). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Krakow Pinball Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square, step into the grandiose world of Wawel Royal Castle, and get engrossed in the history at Jewish Museum and Synagogue.

To see other places to visit and more tourist information, read Krakow online tour itinerary planner.

Birmingham, UK to Krakow is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also fly; or do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Birmingham to Krakow due to the time zone difference. In March, daily temperatures in Krakow can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. On the 24th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.