Religious Studies trip to Krakow

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Many beautiful churches to explore

Krakow, listed by UNESCO as one of the world’s most historical sites, was miraculously spared from destruction during WWII. A trip to Krakow provides Religious Studies students with the opportunity to see for themselves a city which, like all Polish cities, embraces the Catholic faith; there are many beautiful churches to explore, including the magnificent St. Mary’s Basilica in the Main Square, which houses a huge Gothic altarpiece.

Most Religious Studies visits to Krakow will focus on the atrocities of the persecution of the Jews during WWII, where tours of Auschwitz/Birkenau death camps and Oscar Schindler’s Factory will bring this period to life. Meeting a Holocaust survivor will further enrich their understanding of these events.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

Take a morning flight and arrive in Krakow in the afternoon. Time to explore the local area.

Day 2

Morning guided walking tour of Kazimierz, the Jewish District. Afternoon visit to the Galicia Museum, with the opportunity to meet with a Holocaust survivor.

Day 3

Full day visit to Auscwitz-Birkenau concentration camps.

Day 4

Morning visit to the Main Square and St. Mary’s Basilica, and the Baroque church of St. Peter and St Paul. Afternoon walk to the castle and cathedral complex.

Day 5

Time in the morning for final sightseeing and shopping. Afternoon flight home.

Visits

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Auschwitz/Birkenau
Oscar Schindler’s Factory
Galicia Jewish Museum
St. Mary’s Basilica
Cathedral and castle complex

Situated in the unassuming town of Oświęcim the concentration camps, which lie close together, were the site of the mass killings of over 1.5 million Jews and ‘undesirables’ between 1940-45.

Schindler’s old factory has housed a highly emotive, interactive and visually stunning permanent exhibition on the Nazi occupation of Krakow since 2010.

Situated in the Jewish quarter of Kazimierz, this is a thought-provoking, truly excellent museum that celebrates Jewish life while also commemorating the victims of the Holocaust. An opportunity to meet with a Holocaust survivor can be arranged, ensuring a powerful and educational encounter for your students.

In a prominent position on the corner of the Main Square, this is a fine example of 14th century Catholic architecture and contains the famous altarpiece by Veit Stoss.

The city’s cathedral lies just outside the city centre, close to the river, in a magnificent complex alongside the castle. It is here that most of Poland’s past kings are buried. Archdiocese Museum: Pope John Paul II lived and worked in Krakow for many years; this museum is housed in his past residence when he was Archbishop of Krakow, including a display of gifts he received when Pope.

Where to stay

Popular places to stay.

Our groups stay in 3 star hotels on the edge of the city, just 10 minutes’ walk from the Main Square.

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Yes, there are many advantages to this. One is that greater numbers sign up which means a lower tour price per student. Another is that a diverse (two-subject) itinerary can broaden the horizons of both ‘groups’ though, of course, we can create separate agendas for each if preferred.

Yes. We include a comprehensive insurance package in every tour unless instructed otherwise. We can provide you with the details.

Once your student travel tour is booked, it is safely in our hands. We will only ask for you assistance in understanding your specific requirements and you will be responsible for ensuring that the dates on our checklist are adhered to. During the process, we will also ask you to provide accurate student and teacher name, passport and dietary requirement details where appropriate.