Krakow: Cruise On The Vistula River & Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour

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Relax on the Vistula River on a modern boat and admire many of Krakow's most beautiful attractions along the way. A heated deck and comfortable leather sofas will make you feel at home even on cold days. On warmer days, we invite you to the upper platform to enjoy the beautiful views while spending time outdoors. Looking at Krakow from the riverside, you will notice such monuments as: Defensive walls of Wawel with a panorama of the Royal Castle, the Cathedral, and the silhouette of a dragon The Skałka Church The Church of St. Catherine House of the Polish Pope John Paul II Norbertine Monastery Kościuszko Mound The Camaldolese Monastery in Bielany Kościuszko Stage of Water Krakow bridges and footbridges Then, change to the bus and drive to Wieliczka - a small town near Krakow, where one of the largest ancient salt mines in Europe (700 years) is located. The depth of the mine is 340 meters, and the total length of the corridors and tunnels is over 245 kilometers. The tourist route is over 3 km long and includes over 20 halls, underground lakes, a multitude of corridors, and buildings, including the largest and one-of-a-kind Church of St. Kinga - the patron saint of miners. The underground church is richly decorated with chandeliers, carvings, and statues of saints carved out of salt. There is a specific healing microclimate in the mine, and there is a sanatorium at a depth of 135 m. The Salt Mine in Wieliczka is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.