Legend has it that the salt mines in Wieliczka were part of the dowry of the Hungarian princess, Kinga, when she wed Boleslaw the Shy over seven hundred years ago, making the Wieliczka Salt Mine one of the oldest in Europe. Over the centuries, devout and superstitious, miners have carved fabulous figures, monuments, and altarpieces out of its salt walls. These amazing works of art, in addition to the mine's historical importance, have earned the Wieliczka Salt Mine a place on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. The route through the mine leads through galleries and chambers on three levels, from 64 to 135 meters below the ground, including the unique and richly ornamented Chapel of St. Kinga. The route is 2.5 km long, and the group has to walk down four hundred steps. The last stop in the mine is the souvenir shop and snack bar. From here, a lift carries the group back to the surface.
The date for this tour will not be reserved prior to departure.
Duration:
Approximately 4 hours including transfers
Meeting point:
The bus park at 7 Powisle Street, situated on the opposite side of the Sheraton Grand Hotel or pick-up from the following hotels: Andel’s Vienna House, Batory, Columbus, Ester, Galaxy, Golden Tulip City Center, Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn, Legend, Logos, Maksymilian, Mercure Old Town, Novotel Centrum, Novotel City West, Qubus, Radisson Blu, Sheraton Grand, Wawel Queen, Vienna House Easy-Chopin, Wyspianski.
Ending point:
Same as meeting point
Departures:
Confirmed at time of booking.
Included:
English-speaking tour guide assistance, expert Wieliczka Salt Mine guide, entrance ticket, leaving the mine in a lift after the tour, transportation.
Not Included:
Meals, beverages, gratuities
Additional Information:
Check-in is 15 minutes prior at the reception desk of the hotel or at the meeting point.
Tour guides are multi-lingual, and the tour may be conducted in other languages as well as in English.
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