Prague & Kraków with your class
Prague and Kraków are two of the best-preserved historic cities in Europe, both escaped the worst of WWII bombing, and both carry centuries of layered history in their streets. The programme includes a guided walking tour of Prague's Old Town, an evening Black Light Theatre performance, Petřín Hill, the Museum of Communism, Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral, a Vltava dinner cruise, and a ghost tour. The group then transfers to Kraków, stopping at Auschwitz-Birkenau, before a bike tour through the Old Town and Kazimierz, a descent into the Wieliczka Salt Mine, and a visit to Oskar Schindler's factory.
Trip highlights
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a guided visit to the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp, essential historical context for any group studying WWII or human rights
Kraków by bike, a 2.5-hour guided cycling tour through the Old Town and the Jewish quarter of Kazimierz
Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that descends underground with carved chapels, salt sculptures, and subterranean lakes
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Practical information
- Meals: breakfast throughout; group dinners most evenings; some meals at group's own expense
- Local currency: Czech Koruna (CZK) in Prague; Polish Złoty (PLN) in Kraków, spending money in both recommended
- The Auschwitz-Birkenau visit requires careful preparation; only small bags are permitted on site
- Students must carry valid ID throughout
- On the Move is the officially accredited school trips provider for the European Schools in Belgium; every trip has a dedicated project manager with 24/7 emergency support.
A day by day
✏️ This is an example timetable — we can adapt the destination, programme, duration and budget to suit your group.
Students come home with…
- a profound understanding of Central European history, from the grandeur of imperial Prague to the horror of Auschwitz and the resilience of Kraków's Jewish community, alongside vivid memories of two extraordinarily beautiful cities.
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Cultural Stays - your questions
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Yes. We arrange expert local guides for museums, monuments and walking tours, in English or French as you prefer.
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Return travel, central accommodation, all entries and guided visits, supervision, insurance and your On the Move coordinator.