Hello again,
I arrive in Krakow on Saturday evening, September 5, after a long journey from California and 3 flights. I depart Wednesday morning to my next destination. I'm going to dedicate 2 full days for Krakow and 1 day for Auschwitz. I've decided to do the 6-hour study group tour which starts at 9:30am. I'll be taking public transport to/from.
My main dilemma is if I should go on Monday or Tuesday to Auschwitz.
But Monday seems to not be a great day to explore Krakow since so many museums are closed, I plan to attend mass at St. Mary's Basilica on Sunday, and will return at a different time during visiting hours to climb the tower.
Among other things I plan to do: Wawel Castle probably spending majority of time on courtyard, maybe one room/exhibit, the firing dragon, and the cathedral. I also plan to join the free walking tour of Jewish quarter. And explore the Old Town, Floridian gate, Barbican.
What I enjoy the most during my trips is to just wander around. But I know I need to be strategic with museums and opening times.
Any advice on how to structure my itinerary during those 3 days? Keep Auschwitz on Tuesday and do museums on Sunday? Explore old town and Kazimierz walking tour on Monday?