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• ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto
• Hotels.com itinerary: 72079269751507
• ul Pawia 11, Kraków, 31154 Poland
• GSP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vohLg8664RzmRkmg9
• breakfast
• 1.00 USD = 3.84315956 PLN

• http://www.krakowairport.pl
• train 2/hour 18 minutes

• City Walk
• Wavel Cathedral - http://www.katedra-wawelska.pl

Morning: Old Town & Main Square

09:00 – Main Market Square (Rynek Główny)
Start in one of Europe’s largest medieval squares.

    Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) – Renaissance market building
    St. Mary’s Basilica – Listen for the hourly trumpet call (hejnał) from the tower
    Admire the colorful townhouses and atmosphere

10:00 – Walk the Royal Route
Stroll south along Grodzka and Kanonicza streets toward Wawel Hill (beautiful historic streets).
Late Morning: Wawel Hill

10:45 – Wawel Castle & Cathedral

    Explore the castle courtyards (free)
    Visit Wawel Cathedral (tombs of Polish kings)
    Optional: Royal Apartments or State Rooms (book tickets in advance if you want to go inside)
    See the famous Wawel Dragon statue by the river

Midday

12:30 – Lunch
Eat in the Old Town or near Wawel. Try classic Polish dishes: pierogi, żurek, or bigos.
Afternoon: Kazimierz (Jewish Quarter)

14:00 – Kazimierz
Walk or take a short tram to the historic Jewish district.

    Wander the atmospheric streets
    Visit Old Synagogue or Remuh Synagogue
    Plac Nowy – Try a famous zapiekanka (open-faced pizza/sandwich) from the central food stalls
    Enjoy the lively cafés, street art, and independent vibe

Late Afternoon / Evening

    Optional short walk along the Vistula River boulevards for views of Wawel
    Return to the Old Town for dinner
    Evening atmosphere in the illuminated Main Square or Kazimierz bars

Practical Tips

    Walking: Almost everything is within walking distance (comfortable shoes recommended for cobblestones).
    Tickets: Book Wawel interiors and St. Mary’s Basilica in advance during peak season.
    Pace: This covers the essentials well. If you prefer more time at Wawel, shorten Kazimierz slightly.
    Food tip: Don’t miss obwarzanek (Krakow pretzel) in the morning and zapiekanka in Kazimierz.

• Praha Hlavni Nadrazi (Czech Republic) - Krakow Glowny (Poland)
• Wednesday 21 October 2026, 10:08, 2nd class
• Ticket number: ZTA4106W
• Arrive 16:00