Vistula River Minicruise and Guided Tour in the Former CC Plaszow
See the royal city from the river from the deck of a modern catamaran, embarking on a short panoramic cruise on the Vistula River. As you pass Wawel, churches and other monuments, enjoy beautiful views from the open platform in fine weather. After reaching your destination, meet your guide and and go with him to non-obvious places. Visit an authentic area where, in the suburbs of Krakow, not far from magnificent monuments, there was the Krakow-Płaszów concentration camp during the war. Learn its dark history and see the silent monuments dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Holocaust. A guided walk will help you understand the influence of Nazi rule in this area and illustrate how the deportation of Jews from the Krakow ghetto, which began in 1942, proceeded. See the different parts of the camp and learn about the intensive labor carried out at the quarry and military factories. Get an in-depth insight into what camp life was like and pay tribute to the victims.
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Vistula River Minicruise and Guided Tour in the Former CC Plaszow
What's included in Vistula River Minicruise and Guided Tour in the Former CC Plaszow
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Sailing on a catamaran on the Vistula River on a small one way cruise, you will get to know Krakow's monuments, visible from the side of the river. Admire all the most important places in Krakow from the Vistula River. See Krakow from a new perspective as you follow the flow of the queen of Polish rivers.
Kosciuszko's Mound (Kopiec Kosciuszki)
The Kościuszko Mound in Krakow, one of the five mounds located in Krakow, was erected in honor of Tadeusz Kościuszko - a great patriot and leader of the national uprising.
Monastery of the Norbertan Sisters
Fortified like a castle, this mighty monastery, founded in the 12th century, was destroyed and rebuilt several times. The most important Krakow traditions are also associated with it: here, on Monday after Easter, the annual Emmaus festival is celebrated. Hence, the Lajkonik procession - the most important symbol of Krakow - sets off every June.
Inclusions
- One way ride on the Vistula River on a catamaran (without a guide)
- Live guide (at the former CC Krakow-Plaszow)
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that this is a group tour (other people will participate) that starts at the specified time (please be on time at the meeting point).
- Note that part of the tour is walking and operated by a live guide. The rest of the tour with a boat captain /host.
- The tour ends at a location other than the starting point (return boat trip and other transport are not included).
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Let's meet at the Inflancki Boulevard at the bank of Vistula river, next to the water tram stop called "Paulinska” (in Polish: Przystanek tramwajowy „Paulińska"). Look for the person with a "Cracow Boat" sign, wait please for the boat with the name "Cracowboat".
End Points
- The tour ends at a location other than the starting point (return transport are not included).
