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KrakowCity BreaksRegent recommendsCombine the past with today on a visitto the Museum of Contemporary Art– a vast exhibition space housed insidethe factory where Oskar Schindlerprotected his Jewish workers fromdeportation to the Nazi camps duringWorld War II.62Getting thereFlights: Easyjet direct fromLondon GatwickDepartures: DailyFlight duration: 2 hours 25 minutesRegional departures: Easyjet also flyfrom Bristol, Edinburgh, Liverpool JohnLennon Airport and LutonBusiness Class Supplement:Please contact us for prices.Transfer: John Paul II BaliceInternational Airport to city centre –15 kilometres. Journey time is around20 minutesPrivate transfer price:£33 per car one-way (1-2 persons)£45 per mini-bus (3-4 persons)VISA: Not required for EU passportholdersPricesPrices are per person and include 3 nightsaccommodation with breakfast, returnflights in economy class with Easyjet andall airport taxes.Please note Easyjet is a low cost carrier.When to goKrakow is the de facto cultural capitalof Poland and hardly a month passes bywithout the city’s streets or arts venuesmarking some kind of special occasionwith an exciting show, festival or parade.For something unusual but strangelyentertaining, the Festival of Sailors’ Songsin February regales thousands of peopleeach year with rousing performances ofboth modern and traditional sea shanties.In July, the International Festival of StreetPerformers sees a colourful assortment ofjugglers, stilt walkers, tightrope walkersand comedy acts bring the streets to life.Hotel AlexanderPrices from £299pp twin-shareYou can’t get better value than by staying atthis simple 3-star hotel which is handily locatedon the edge of the Old Town and just 200metres from Market Square which you will bedrawn to, day and night, by the shops, bars andrestaurants. The friendly staff are always onhand to help you.Hotel AmadeusPrices from £410pp twin-shareThis boutique hotel is a real find in Krakow.Located in an historic 16th-century townhousein a quiet street just a few steps from bustlingMarket Square, the hotel is decorated in anelegant Baroque style. An ideal retreat after abusy day exploring the sights of Krakow.Senaki HotelPrices from £395pp twin-shareA recently-renovated and charming hotel in anexcellent central location, Hotel Senacki offersa good range of pleasantly-furnished rooms.The windows overlooking Grodzka Street offera wonderful view of the 17th century Church ofSS Peter and Paul built in Baroque style and the11th century St. Andrew’s Church.Radisson Blu KrakowPrices from £399pp twin-shareJust a short walk from both Market Squareand Wawel Castle, this international hotel hasbright, modern rooms, many with lovely viewsacross the city. With all the facilities expected ofa Radisson SAS hotel, the standards of servicemake this an excellent choice for your time inKrakow.Call 020 7666 1244 | www.regentholidays.co.uk | visit your local travel agent