Zakopane and Tatra Mountains, regular small group tour from Krakow

Name: Zakopane and Tatra Mountains, regular small group tour from Krakow
Brand: Poland Active - Day Tours
SKU: e9c9a19c-b2fa-4363-8efc-b11604293e17
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Summary

Your full-day mountain escape begins with morning pickup at your Krakow hotel and a scenic 2-hour drive to the foothills of the Tatra Mountains. Stop first in the lovely village of Chocholow, known for its well preserved cabins showcasing the region's traditional wooden architecture. Continue on for another 20 minutes to Krzeptowki, home to the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima that commemorates an assassination attempt of Pope John Paul II in the 1980s. After arriving in Zakopane, visit the historic Peksowy Brzyzek cemetery to pay tribute at the graves of local World War II resistance heroes and other notable residents. Then, enjoy some free time to shop, dine (own expense), and people watch on Krupowki Street, known throughout Poland for its vibrant atmosphere. After lunch, ride the funicular to the top of Gubalowka Hill for panoramic views of the Tatra Mountains. On the way back to Kraków, stop in the village of Jaszczurowka to see the celebrated Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, one of the region's finest examples of traditional Polish wooden architecture. The tour finishes with drop-off back at your hotel around 5 pm.

Tour info

Duration

8 hours - 9 hours

Why take this tour?

Discover the beauty of Poland's Tatra Mountains and the charms of Zakopane spa town on this 9-hour small-group trip from Cracow. See traditional wooden cabins in the village of Chocholow, the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Krzeptowki, and a timber church in Jaszczurowka. Explore Zakopane, from the Peksowy Brzyzek old cemetery to Krupowki Street, and ride the funicular up Gubalowka Hill. Important notice: This tour will be held only if in the group will be at least 2 participants.

What’s included?

Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
admission fees
Entry/Admission - Krupowki Street
Entry/Admission - Gubalowka
Food and drinks

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 8-9 hours
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Poland Active - Day Tours

About operator:

We provide English daily tours available all year in Krakow and it's surroundings (Auschwitz-Birkenau, Wieliczka Salt Mine, Zakopane Tatra Mountains, Dunajec rafting, etc.). There's also possible to organize private tours in other foreign languages. It's possible to book the tour on-line or in office opened every day from 9am to 8pm located in the city center. We're registered on Nr Z/34/2010 in the "Register of Tourism Organizers and Agents" conducted by the Malopolskie Province Marshal).