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Krakow, Poland · 7 days itinerary

Krakow: One Week

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This week-long trip covers the Old Town, Wawel hill, Kazimierz and Podgórze. It includes full days at Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka salt mine. The sequence begins with the central square and castle before moving through the districts and out to the day trips, ending with the university quarter.

7 daysOld TownIncludes AuschwitzIncludes WieliczkaKazimierzBy 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
Day 6

Wieliczka

  1. 10:00WieliczkaDay trip
Day 7

The university quarter

  1. 10:00Old TownSight
  2. 12:30Old TownSight
  3. 16:00Kościuszko MoundZwierzyniecSight
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Krakow questions

Do I need to book Auschwitz tickets in advance?

Yes. Reserve English guided tour slots online at least two weeks ahead. The combined ticket with round-trip transport from Krakow costs 150 PLN.

How do I get to Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow?

Take the regional train from Kraków Główny to Wieliczka Rynek-Kopalnia (about 25 minutes), then walk a few minutes to the mine. Book a timed tour online in summer.

Is one week enough for Krakow and its day trips?

Yes. Five days cover the Old Town, Wawel, Kazimierz, Podgórze and the university quarter at a steady pace, with separate days for Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Do I need to book Wawel Castle tickets ahead?

Yes. Buy timed entry tickets online the week before to skip lines. State rooms cost 35 PLN and the cathedral another 20 PLN.

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