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Vistula River - 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.
- Wawel Royal Castle - The limestone hill rising above the Vistula River is the former center of power, the legendary (associated with the mythical founder of Krakow and his descendants) and historical: princely, episcopal and royal. Wawel is a complex of castle and sacred buildings - a symbol of the city, but most of all a museum presenting the most valuable monuments of Polish material culture. Take a good look and you will also notice the silhouette of the famous Wawel dragon breathing fire towards onlookers.
- Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology - The original, modern form of the building housing the museum of art and technology is perfectly seen from the river level. The wavy line of its roof is to refer directly to the waves of the Vistula River.
- Church on the Rock (Kosciol na Skalce) - The baroque church of Saint Michael the Archangel and Saint Stanislaus on Skałka rises above the boulevards, right on the Vistula River, on a small hill made of white Jurassic limestones. The basilica is also a national pantheon (many distinguished painters, musicians and poets are buried here) and a library with priceless documents, books and incunabula.
- Muzeum Krakowa, oddzial Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera - During the tour and thanks to it:
- You will learn facts from the history of World War II through their impact on the everyday life of ordinary people in multicultural Krakow.
- You will see the real headquarters of Deutsche Emailwarenfabrik and hear about its owner, Oskar Schindler - an entrepreneur, known from the Oscar-winning Spielberg film, who saved many of his employees from inevitable death.
- The heroic deed of Oskar Schindler resembles his office, happily preserved in the factory administration building, which houses a symbolic “ark of survivors” made of thousands of pots, like those made by his employees during the war.
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Thanks to the modern multimedia installation, you will walk along the cobbled streets of the city, enter the photographer’s atelier, look at the hairdresser, get on the tram, as well as see a typical apartment in the Jewish ghetto, and then find yourself with its inhabitants in the Płaszów camp…
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- Entrance ticket to the Schindler’s Factory Museum
- Live guide at the museum
- One-way sightseeing cruise on a catamaran with audio guide
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
Experience a glimpse of the royal city from the comfort of a contemporary catamaran, initiating a brief scenic one-way stroll alongside the Vistula River. As you drift by Wawel, revered churches and other landmarks, utilize the onboard advanced sound system for informative commentary and appreciate exquisite vistas from the accessible terrace during favorable weather conditions. Even during chilly days, the heated patio and plush leather couches ensure a cozy atmosphere.
Schindler’s Factory Museum holds the position of being one of the most visited tourist attractions in Krakow. It is associated with a German businessman named Schindler who preserved numerous Jewish lives by providing them employment in his enamelware factory. However, the main focus of the museum is to depict the history of Krakow and its residents during the Nazi invasion. This remarkable interactive exhibit, guaranteed to evoke emotions, is toured with a proficient guide to offer detailed explanations of all significant aspects.
- This tour ends with visiting the museum (we do not provide transport from the museum to the hotel or other place)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
