A$3,000 | 10 days | from Sydney | Comfortable
Why you'll love it
Krakow is Poland's former royal capital, with one of Europe's best-preserved medieval old towns. It gets Triptakeo's top score for value, 9 out of 10 for culture, and 8 for food and safety, so it's an affordable, history-rich city break.
The best time to visit Krakow is May to June or September, with mild weather for walking. Winter is cold, with Christmas markets in the Main Square.
Start in the Main Market Square, with the Cloth Hall and St Mary's Basilica, then walk up to Wawel Castle and Cathedral. Kazimierz, the old Jewish quarter, is full of cafés and bars. Try pierogi and obwarzanek, the local bread ring. The Wieliczka Salt Mine and the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial are both visited on day trips, and the memorial needs timed entry booked ahead.
Krakow suits budget travellers, history lovers and groups of friends.
Your trip cost
For 10 days from Sydney