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Krakow, Poland · 5 days itinerary

Krakow in 5 Days

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This five-day trip covers Krakow's Old Town, Wawel, Kazimierz and Podgórze before ending at Auschwitz-Birkenau. The sequence starts in the historic center to cover key monuments in sequence. It then moves through adjacent districts and reserves the out-of-town site for the last day.

5 daysOld TownWawelKazimierzAuschwitzBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

The Main Square

  1. 9:30Main Square, KrakówOld TownSight
  2. 10:30Old TownSight
  3. 12:00Old TownSight
  4. 14:30Old TownSight
Day 2

Wawel

  1. 9:30WawelSight
  2. 12:00WawelSight
  3. 14:00WawelSight
  4. 15:30Old TownWalk
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Day 3

Kazimierz

  1. 10:00KazimierzSight
  2. 11:30KazimierzSight
  3. 13:00KazimierzSight
  4. 15:00KazimierzSight
Day 4

Podgórze

  1. 10:00Oskar Schindler's Enamel FactoryPodgórzeSight
  2. 13:00PodgórzeSight
  3. 14:00PodgórzeSight
  4. 16:30PodgórzeWalk
Day 5

Auschwitz-Birkenau

  1. 8:30OświęcimDay trip
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Krakow questions

Is 5 days enough for Krakow?

Five days covers the Old Town, Wawel, Kazimierz and Auschwitz without rushing. Reserve Auschwitz tickets online at least two weeks ahead.

Do I need to book Auschwitz ahead?

Book Auschwitz tickets online two to four weeks in advance. Same-day slots are rarely available.

How do I get from Krakow to Auschwitz?

Catch a direct bus from Krakow MDA station to the museum gate. The trip takes 90 minutes and costs 15-20 PLN each way.

Do I need tickets for Wawel Castle?

Buy timed tickets for Wawel Cathedral and Dragon's Den in advance during summer. Each costs 20-30 PLN and entry lines move slowly without them.

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