Krakow City Breaks

Windmills, clogs, riverboats, bike rides through blooming gardens; Amsterdam conjures a few iconic images. So why not experience them for yourself? Take a leisurely canal cruise to admire the 17th-century architecture, charming houseboats, and scenic bridges. For a more intimate experience, rent a bike or join a guided tour to explore the narrow streets and hidden corners along the waterways. Head to the Bloemenmarkt, the world's only floating flower market to find a dazzling array of tulips, daffodils, and other blooms or take a day trip to Keukenhof Gardens and experience a kaleidoscope of colour and fragrance.

Wawel Castle is situated at the top of Wawel hill, which is perfect because it is visible from almost anywhere in the city. The walk is pretty easy to get to the top and it’s worth it to take in the culture of the Castle.

One of the most valuable and official national historic monuments is the Wieliczka Salt Mine. The mine lies within the Krakow metropolitan area, surrounded by greenery and is visited by more than one million tourists each year. It features many centuries of tradition and is the carefully curated work of tens of generations of miners. The attractions include multiple statues, four chapels carved out of the rock salt by the miners, as well as supplemental carvings made by contemporary artists. Deep in the mine, St. Kinga’s Chapel is a hidden gem. The enormous space highlights the grandeur of the mine, lit up by the lavish chandeliers draped throughout the chapel; it becomes hard to believe this space is known as a mine.

Krakow is a great place to enjoy the finest local craft beers from just £1.50! And although spirits are a little bit more costly, they definitely won’t break the bank. The typical cost of a three course meal is around £10 – so you can fill your boots with a lavish meal and have a handful of pints all for under £20, what a bargain! There are also a range of upmarket and casual restaurants to choose from. If you’re looking to taste the traditional cuisines of Poland, then look no further than restaurants Starka and Stylowa. Starka offers high class Polish cuisine for those who want to experience popular polish dishes such as sour rye soup and a collection of famous homemade flavoured vodkas. They also serve delicious desserts. Stylowa is located east of the Old Town and is known as one of the most authentic restaurants in Krakow. They serve popular delights such as veal escalopes in a mushroom sauce with buckwheat.