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Travelling in February 2013

Our most popular visits in Krakow for Psychology & Sociology school trips

Here are some of our most popular visits in Krakow for Psychology & Sociology groups. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.

Key Visits 

Auschwitz-Birkenau

Following the Nazi invasion of Poland in September 1939, Oświęcim was incorporated into the domains of the Third Reich. The town’s name was changed to Auschwitz and it became the largest concentration and death camp. Today, as a museum, Auschwitz serves as a poignant reminder of the horrors of Hitler’s tyranny and a guided visit will give students a fuller view of the terrible events and conditions.

Kazimierz (Former Jewish District)

Visit the old synagogues and the cemetery as well as iconic Jewish sites and museums. This historic Jewish district was left deserted as residents were forced by Nazis to move to the Podgorze ghetto.

Podgorze (The Wartime Ghetto)

In March 1941, the entire Jewish population of Krakow were crammed into this tiny ghetto as Nazi prejudice took hold. Also the location of Schindler’s Factory, students can explore the ghetto and consider the anti-Semitic events which took place here before large numbers of Jews were sent to labour and death camps.

Krakow Old Town

Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the old town was entered by German forces in 1939. Museums, schools and theatres closed, arrests were made and synagogues were destroyed. The tyrannies continued until 1945 when the German army was forced to withdraw.

Around the Old Town Square

The largest medieval town square in Europe is now a lively tourist spot and includes St Mary’s Church, the town hall tower and the Sukiennice (Cloth Hall).

Galicia Museum

Presenting Jewish history from a new perspective, this private museum celebrates the Jewish culture of Galicia and commemorates the victims of the Holocaust. Through exhibitions, education programmes and cultural events, students have the opportunity to contextualise their understanding and experience of the Jewish past in Poland.

Meet with a Holocaust Survivor or a Member of the Righteous Among the Nations - Groups have the invaluable opportunity to meet and speak with Holocaust survivors or with recipients of the Righteous Among the Nations award at the Galicia Museum. This is an incredible, poignant chance to hear moving eye-witness testimony and gain first-hand insight into life under Nazi rule. Common themes covered often include conflict, prejudice and the values of tolerance and understanding.

Wawel Hill

In a fortified position overlooking the river and city are the Castle and Cathedral.

The Schindler Museum

This newly opened museum not only tells Schindler’s story, but it covers every aspect of the Polish and Polish-Jewish experience of occupation in a way that is hugely relevant to British students. We thoroughly recommend this excellent visit, made famous by Speilberg’s film, Schindler’s List.

Below, you'll find some of our most popular accommodation options for school groups.

This is just a sample of our full range, so for full details of all properties available, please call 0845 688 8988 to speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors today.

Hotel Wyspianski

A medium-sized, 5-storey hotel that was built in 1963. The hotel continues to be improved and upgraded on an ongoing basis.

Hotel Wyspianski

This hotel offers comfortable accommodation and is situated in a fantastic central location.

Address 15 Westerplatte St. 31–33 Krakow Poland View map of location	Local Rating 3 star hotel
	Capacity 516 guests in 231 rooms

Location Information

An enviably central location just across from the ‘Planty’, Krakow’s renowned tree-lined walk around the city centre. The Wyspianski is just 200 metres from the Old Town Market Square (a 5-10 minute walk) and 500 metres from Wawel Hill.

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Accommodation Facilities

• Reception
• Restaurant
• 5 meeting rooms
• Bar
• Souvenir shop
• Luggage room
• 3 lifts
• Guarded coach parking
• Disabled facilities: All communal areas of the hotel are wheelchair accessible and 3 rooms have been adapted for disabled use with grab bars fitted in the bathroom. Refrigeration can be made available for storing medicines.

 Student Rooms

• 2-3 bedded rooms
• En-suite facilities
• Hairdryer
• TV
• Telephone
• Radio alarm

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities
• Hairdryer
• TV
• Telephone
• Radio alarm

 Safety Guidance

The hotel conforms to all local standards, which does not require plate glass windows/patio doors to have anti-collision motifs to ensure that people are aware glass is present.  Group leaders are advised to consider this in their risk assessments/group management plan and ensure appropriate control measures are put in place.

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Galicya Hotel

The Hotel Galicya is a modern hotel and opened in 1999.

Galicya Hotel

The Hotel Galicya is a modern hotel with friendly staff, offering a good standard of accommodation in Kraków.

Address Ul. Rzemiesnicza 4 Pl 30-403 Kraków View map of location	Local Rating 3 star hotel
	Capacity 161 beds in 63 rooms over 3 floors in one wing and 2 floors in the other wing.

Location Information

The Hotel Galicya is located in a commercial area on the Kraków-Zakopane road and is 3 kilometres away from the city centre. There is a tram service to the city centre (Royal Station – Tram No.10 and Wavel Castle – Tram No. 8) between 5am and 11pm, the journey to the centre is about 10 minutes and the tram stop is located right across from the hotel.

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Accommodation Facilities

• 24-hour reception
• Dining room
• Meeting room
• Bar
• Outdoor seating area
• Luggage room
• Lift
• Disabled facilities: There is 1 room on the ground floor specially adapted for disabled guests.

 Student Rooms

• 2-4 bedded rooms (the third and fourth beds are fold away beds).
• En-suite facilities
• Radio
• Satellite TV
• Telephone

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities
• Radio
• Satellite TV
• Telephone

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NST Guide Lecturers

Why not add an NST Guide Lecturer to your tour package. Your guide will:

Deliver detailed background information on all key visits, putting them into context to allow consideration of Psychology and Sociology study themes

• Have an understanding of the needs of students and information delivery
• Understand the pressures and requirements of Group Leaders
• Be selected from a specialist team to meet your exact visit requirements
• Be a highly experienced and knowledgeable educationalist
• Have a proven track record of delivering excellent results

Benefits of NST Guide Lecturers

A Strong Teaching Background

All of our guides are ex-teachers with specific expertise. Their educational background and knowledge of current study themes will help them meet your specific needs. As former teachers they also understand the demands and requirements of organising educational visits.

Helping You to Prepare Your Ideal Itinerary

Our guides will contact you before your tour to discuss your learning objectives. They will then advise on the appropriate visits to build an itinerary that matches your specified objectives and enables your group to get the most out of every day.

More Time for One-to-One Teaching

With an NST Guide Lecturer leading the group, you gain the opportunity to provide individual tuition and enjoy the visits with your students.

First Evening Talk

Your Guide Lecturer will provide an informal discussion on your first evening, setting the scene for the next few days. Helping students focus on the days to come and covering many general questions up front, this talk will allow more time for specific questions at each site.