Affordable Family Road Trip: Cracovia to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Prague, Rome

Day 1: Cultural Day Trip

Cracovia, Poland

7:30AM

Breakfast at Fika Cafe

Kickstart your day with a delicious breakfast at Fika Cafe, known for its hearty traditional Polish dishes like scrambled eggs, Polish sausage, and fresh bread.
Walk to the train station (about 10 minutes from the cafe).
PLN 50, 1 hour

9:00AM

Train to Auschwitz-Birkenau

Catch the train from Cracovia to Oswiecim and experience the poignant history of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Board the train at Cracovia Main Station; it takes approximately 1 hour to reach.
PLN 20, 2 hours

11:30AM

Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau

Join a guided tour of the museum and memorial to fully grasp the historical significance of the site.
Walk from the railway station to the museum (about 15 minutes).
PLN 40, 2 hours

1:30PM

Lunch at a Local Diner

Enjoy traditional Polish pierogi or soups at a nearby diner, providing a hearty meal after a morning of reflection.
Return to Oswiecim town center (15 minutes walk).
PLN 30, 1 hour

2:30PM

Travel to Prague

Make your way back to the train station for the next leg of your journey to Prague, immersing yourself in the scenic views of the Czech countryside.
Catch a bus or train from Oswiecim to Prague (approximately 3-4 hours).
CZK 350, 4 hours

6:30PM

Explore Prague's Old Town

Upon arrival, wander through the cobbled streets of Old Town, admiring the historic architecture and the stunning Astronomical Clock.
Walk from Prague Main Station to Old Town (approximately 15 minutes).
Free, 1.5 hours

8:00PM

Dinner at Lokal Dlouhaaa

Treat your family to Czech cuisine at Lokal, offering affordable, homemade meals alongside a local beer for the adults.
Stroll over to Lokal, only a 5-minute walk from Old Town.
CZK 500, 1.5 hours
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