Krakow: Cruise on the Vistula River and Wieliczka Salt Mine Group Tour
Relax on the Vistula River on a modern boat and admire many of Krakow's most beautiful attractions along the way. A heated deck and comfortable leather sofas will make you feel at home even on cold days. On warmer days, we invite you to the upper platform to enjoy the beautiful views while spending time outdoors. Then, change to the bus and drive to Wieliczka - a small town near Krakow, where one of the largest ancient salt mines in Europe (700 years) is located. The depth of the mine is 340 meters, the total length of the corridors and tunnels is over 245 kilometers. The tourist route is over 3 km long and includes over 20 halls, underground lakes, a multitude of corridors and buildings, including the largest and one of a kind Church of St. Kinga - the patron saint of miners. The underground church is richly decorated with chandeliers, carvings and statues of saints carved out of salt. There is a specific healing microclimate in the mine, and there is a sanatorium at a depth of 135 m.
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Krakow: Cruise on the Vistula River and Wieliczka Salt Mine Group Tour
What's included in Krakow: Cruise on the Vistula River and Wieliczka Salt Mine Group Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Sailing on a catamaran on the Vistula River on a small two-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)Pass-by Only
The Kościuszko Mound in Krakow is one of the five mounds located in Krakow. It was erected in honor of Tadeusz Kościuszko - a great patriot and leader of the national uprising
Monastery of the Norbertan SistersPass-by Only
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
- Transfer Krakow-Wieliczka-Krakow
- Group tour of the mine with a guide
- Sightseeing cruise on the Vistula River (~1h)
- Admission ticket to the mine
- Fee for taking pictures inside the Salt Mine
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that part of the tour is walking and operated by a live guide. The rest of the tour includes the care of the driver (cruise, transfer), without a guide
- Please remember that it is quite cool in the mine (between 14° C and 16° C). Make sure to take warmer clothing even in summer and wear comfortable shoes, as well.
- The regular Salt Mine tour requires lots of walking and climbing stairs.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Let's meet at the Inflancki Boulevard 3, 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".
