Poland - Tatra Mountains - Krakow and Auschwitz
- Rysy Peak, Poland's highest mountain (2499m)
- Transition from the Western Tatras to the Eastern Tatras
- Challenging hike and dramatic mountain scenery
- The ancient Wieliczka Salt Mine, operated since the 13th century
- Auschwitz, the largest prisoner camp of Nazi Germany
- UNESCO World Heritage historic city of Krakow
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Custom tour
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Tour days
►Tour Departure Time and Place: 11:00 Warsaw F. Chopin Airport
►Tour Departure Time and Place: Our vehicles depart from Warsaw F. Chopin Airport at the time specified above. You must book your plane tickets according to the times above. (For this tour, your plane's landing time should be around 10:20 at the latest.)
Participants arriving after the departure time must make their own way to the city center.
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FLIGHT INFORMATION:
Suitable flights to Warsaw are as follows. Airlines may change flight times.
The tour departure time is scheduled according to flights marked with **. Participants preferring to arrive at Warsaw F. Chopin Airport with other flights must wait at Warsaw F. Chopin Airport until the departure time.
| TURKISH AIRLINES | ||
| Istanbul Airport ** | Warsaw F. Chopin Airport | Departure: 08:10 ** |
| LOT POLISH AIRLINES | ||
| Istanbul Airport | Warsaw F. Chopin Airport | Departure: 07:05 |
| Airlines may change the times above. Please check the updated schedules. | ||
After meeting at Warsaw Airport, we head to the city center and start our tour. The places we will see include the Royal Palace, the statue of King Sigismund III Vasa, Royal Square, the Bell Square, Barbican (the monumental entrance gate to the city), the Mermaid Sirena monument, and Madame Curie's house. After the city tour, we leave Warsaw and proceed to Zakopane, where we will stay for 5 nights. After a journey of about 5 hours, we arrive in Zakopane, near the Slovakian border, and settle into our hotel.
After breakfast in the morning, we explore Zakopane, which offers breathtaking views of the Tatra Mountains. After this short discovery, we reach Kiry, the entrance to Tatra National Park, with a 15-minute walk. Following approximately a 3-hour walk through the Koscieliska Valley, we return to Zakopane.
This morning we are preparing for the two most challenging days of the journey. Depending on the weather conditions and the state of the group, your guide will decide how we will reach the legendary Eagles Summit, the most difficult and spectacular spot in the Polish Tatras.
Our options are either the Zawrat Pass, where we will use fixed mountain chains to make walking easier, or the Krzyzne Pass, which can be walked without any technical requirements.
Both routes offer breathtaking views of the highest peaks in the Tatras, the Gasinicowa valleys, and the Valley of Lakes, which marks the starting and ending points of our hike.
One of the highlights of the day is Siklawa, Poland's highest (70 m) and the Tatras' most powerful waterfall.
Afterwards, we reach the Valley of Lakes, which is home to various mountain flowers and herbs. From here, we return to our hotel.
Today, we will climb to the summit of Rysy Mountain, the highest peak in Poland. After leaving the hotel, we will begin our ascent from the Polish side of the Poland/Slovakia border via Morskie Oko. The climb to the summit is steep and you might consider it a long and challenging hike. However, the view from the top will make you feel that the effort was worthwhile. From the summit, we will enjoy the scenery of more than 100 peaks and several lakes, including Morskie Oko. On the descent, your guide may decide to lead you down to Slovakia. This descent is along a trail that is easier and less steep compared to the Polish side.
After breakfast, we gather our belongings and leave Zakopane, heading to Krakow. Our first stop is the Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the oldest mines in the world. Operating continuously since the 13th century and listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, the mine consists of 300 km of tunnels at a depth of 327 meters, comprising 2,040 rooms and 200 corridors. Only 3.5 km—or 2% of the mine—is open to visitors. The giant chandeliers made from salt, three-dimensional wall carvings, underground lakes, salt-relief sculptures, and figurines create an extraordinary, mysterious, and romantic atmosphere. After leaving the mine, we head to Krakow and check into our hotel. Following some rest, we start our Krakow city tour. During the tour, we visit the magnificent Wawel Castle with its 700-year history, Poland’s most important historical landmark; the cobblestone streets and historic buildings; the vibrant Old Town district with its dozens of cafes and restaurants; St. Mary’s Church; street art, cafes, and restaurants; and one of Europe’s largest and oldest grand squares, all reflecting the colorful spirit of the city and making you feel as if you’ve stepped into the Middle Ages.
After visiting Rynek Glowny (the main square), the covered market known as Sukiennice—a must if you like shopping for souvenirs; the lively Florianska Street, famous for being one of the first cobblestone streets and now the city’s most popular shopping avenue; St. Florian’s Gate built as a defense against Ottoman attacks; the Barbakan watchtower; and the stunning Vistula Riverside, renowned for its natural beauty—we return to our hotel.
Kahvaltının ardından Krakow’un yaklaşık 70 kilometre batısındaki Oświęcim’e, Nazi Almanyası’nın 1940–1945 yılları arasında işlettiği en büyük toplama ve imha kampı Auschwitz-Birkenau’ya gidiyoruz. Bugün Auschwitz-Birkenau Devlet Müzesi olarak korunan ve UNESCO Dünya Mirası Listesi’nde yer alan bu yere tüm Avrupa’dan en az 1,3 milyon insan sürgün edildi; yaklaşık 1,1 milyonu burada öldürüldü, öldürülenlerin yaklaşık 1 milyonu Yahudiydi. Sürgün edilenlerin büyük çoğunluğu varıştan hemen sonra gaz odalarında öldürüldü; kampa kaydedilen tutsakların on binlercesi açlık, hastalık, ağır çalışma, infazlar ve tıbbi deneyler nedeniyle yaşamını yitirdi. Ziyaretimizi Müze’nin resmî rehberi eşliğinde, önceden alınmış isme özel giriş kartlarıyla yapıyoruz (rehberlik ücreti fiyata dahil değildir). Yaklaşık üç buçuk saat süren genel turda Auschwitz I’de tutsakların yaşam koşullarını, kişisel eşyalarını ve fotoğraflarını anlatan blokları, infaz duvarını ve gaz odasını; ardından yaklaşık 3 kilometre ötedeki Auschwitz II-Birkenau’da demiryolu rampasını, barakaları ve gaz odaları ile krematoryumların kalıntılarını görüyoruz. Ziyaretin ardından Varşova Chopin Havalimanı’na geçiyor, Türk Hava Yolları’nın akşam uçuşuyla tur liderimizle birlikte İstanbul’a dönüyoruz. Bir başka Bukla Tur gezisinde görüşmek üzere.
►Tour End: 17:45 Warsaw F. Chopin Airport
►Tour End: Indicates the time we will drop you off at Warsaw F. Chopin Airport on the last day of the tour.
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FLIGHT INFORMATION:
Suitable return flights from Warsaw are as follows. Airlines may change flight times.
The tour end time is set according to flights marked with **. Participants who prefer to return from Warsaw with other flights will have to wait at Warsaw F. Chopin Airport until the departure time of the planes.
| TURKISH AIRLINES | ||
| Warsaw F. Chopin Airport ** | Istanbul Airport | Departure: 19:50 ** |
| LOT POLISH AIRLINES | ||
| Warsaw F. Chopin Airport ** | Istanbul Airport | Departure: 19:50 ** |
| Airlines may change the times above. Please check updated schedules. | ||
Other information
- 5 nights accommodation
- 5 breakfasts
- Airport transfers
- All tours
- All interim transfers
- Tursab Mandatory Insurance
- VAT
- Istanbul - Warsaw - Istanbul plane tickets
- Lunch and dinner
- Entrance fees to Auschwitz Camp and Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Personal expenses
- International departure tax
- All services not specified in inclusions
Airway: Air travel is not included in our prices. All responsibility regarding tickets and flights belongs to the participant. Please purchase your tickets in refundable and changeable classes. For transportation details of the tour, please refer to the Departure Transportation and Return Transportation sections in the tour program.
Roadway: For our domestic and international tours, we use minibusses, which are the most suitable vehicles for terrain conditions. Our vehicles are air-conditioned and regularly maintained. If the number of participants is low, cars may be used. Our guides may drive the vehicles in some cases.
Extra Transfers: Transfers required when you cannot find a suitable flight or need to arrive at a different time than the group are subject to extra charges. These transfers may be done using vehicles we have agreements with or taxis. Any transfer outside the tour program is extra.
Note: Children aged 0-2 years who travel for free do not have seats in transfer vehicles. They travel on the parent's lap (if the tour is full and the vehicle is not available).
- Night 1: Zakopane
- Night 2: Zakopane
- Night 3: Zakopane
- Night 4: Zakopane
- Night 5: Krakow
- Insurance: Bukla Tur provides mandatory insurance against non-fulfillment of services under the law; other accident and travel insurances are available upon request for a fee.
- Free infant 0-2 years old: Infants up to 3 years old are free. However, please confirm whether our tours are suitable for infants. No bed is provided for infants.
- Child Discount 3-8 Years Old: A maximum of one child discount is applied per family. The discounted child must stay in the same room as the parent. Bed is provided.
- Tour Cancellation Terms: You can find all information regarding tour cancellation terms in the Package Tour Agreement. Everyone registered for the tour is considered to have accepted the package tour agreement.
- Airplane Tickets: In case our tours are canceled due to not reaching the required number for definite departure, all risks and responsibilities regarding the tickets purchased by the consumer and on behalf of the consumer lie with the consumer, and the relevant consumer(s) have no right to objection or compensation. Therefore, we recommend purchasing tickets from refundable classes. Our company may transfer the relevant tour registration to another tour with sufficient quota held on the same dates where the consumer can use the purchased airplane tickets, provided that the consumer accepts.
- Requests Outside the Package Tour Scope: Some guests have requests or are given promises outside the scope of the tour due to misunderstandings. Sometimes these requests appear even if it is not possible to fulfill them. We do not go beyond the package program except for any promises given in writing.
- Tour Combination & Change: If our tours do not reach sufficient numbers, they may be combined with another tour with a definite departure if you agree. It is your responsibility to review the new tour you will join and decide whether it suits you. By doing so, you accept the following conditions:
- The program and conditions of the new tour you join will apply.
- The places visited in the new tour may differ; the difficulty level may be easier or harder.
- Accommodation service and type may be different.
- Transport options and flight times may differ.
- The tour program may start in reverse order depending on hotel availability. The order of days may change.
- Conditions: Due to Bukla's dynamic tours, guides are authorized to make adjustments and changes to the tour program without disrupting the general flow and package content due to reasons such as weather conditions, injuries, illness, equipment failure, permits, and group structure. Participants may exercise the right to withdraw if there is a substantial change to the tour program. In such cases, the Tursab Kütahya Schedule rules apply.
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Domestic Tours; If the consumer terminates the contract at least 14 days before the start of the service, all fees paid, except for expenses arising from taxes, charges, and similar obligations, will be refunded. For cancellations made less than 14 days in advance, no refund will be made and the tour price will become due. In case of cancellations less than 14 days before the start of the tour, illness or death of the consumer or first-degree relatives not existing at the time of reservation and which prevents them from engaging in their usual occupation for 10 days, when proven by an official board report from a fully equipped Turkish State Hospital and submitted in writing before the start of the service, constitutes an exception. The consumer is insured for this situation and must submit their claim directly to the insurance company. Refund requests and evaluations are carried out by the insurance company. Bukla Tur has no involvement in this regard.
For International Tours and Special Products; For international tours or special products prepared or ordered for individuals, companies, schools, families, friends, etc. groups at the consumer's request; if canceled 90 days or more before the start date of the tour, all payments will be refunded except for deposit amount and expenses arising from taxes, charges, and similar obligations. If terminated 59-30 days before, the consumer agrees, declares, and undertakes to pay 50% of the service fee, and if less than 30 days, to pay the full amount to Bukla Tur. No changes or cancellations can be made for early reservation, promotion, official holiday, and festival period tours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Flight Tickets
Our tours are sold without flight tickets. Please do not buy flight tickets before the tour is confirmed or we have not confirmed it. If you want to buy flight tickets in advance, please buy them from the refundable and changeable class. We remind you that all responsibility for flight tickets belongs to you.
Single Difference
The difference you need to pay when you want to stay alone in the hotel room. This difference is not requested by Bukla Tour, but by the hotels, and generally the full cost of the second person's accommodation. All single room requests are adjusted according to the availability of the hotels, but are not guaranteed.
Special Tours
Other names are Closed Groups. These are tours prepared according to your requests and requests, or tours prepared by changing existing tours. We can prepare tours for you according to the number of people you want, at the date you want, at the place you want, and only for you.
Cash Installment
This is a payment method where the cash price of the tour is divided into 3 fixed installments. In this method, your information is taken with the mail order form, and when the day comes, you are expected to make the installment by bank transfer. If you do not pay the installment, the payment is made by adding the overdue fee to your credit card.
Bukla Güvencesi
Bukla, 26 yıllık tecrübesiyle Türkiye’nin en güvenilir butik tur operatörlerinden biridir. Bukla, tüm turlarını bölge uzmanı rehberlerle, güvenli rota planlamasıyla ve kurumsal operasyon standardıyla yürütür, konaklanacak otelleri özenle seçer. Küçük gruplar, yüksek kalite standartları, güvenli rota planlaması ve operasyonel uzmanlık Bukla’nın öncelikleridir. 26 yıllık deneyim, binlerce başarılı tur ve misafir memnuniyeti Bukla’nın temel güvencesidir.