We are doing the Poland in 10 days tour starting on July 8th through July 17th (this year). We are planning on staying in Krakow a few extra days after the tour ends, and wanted to see if anyone in our group planning the same? Maybe arranging some transportation. On the 17th we are scheduled for the 10:30am tour of Auschwitz, and on the 18th we have a 2pm tour scheduled for the Wieliczka Salt Mine that is near-by also. Maybe we can transport together these extra days?
One of the things I enjoyed the most in Krakow was the Communism Tour with Crazy Guides. A ton of fun. They will pick you up in a vintage Communist car. I recommend going for the deluxe tour and having lunch in a milk bar near Nowa Huta as part of the tour.
Also... you might post a link to this (or just delete this and re-post) in the Rick Steves Tours forum.
I sent you a pm. Nice to hear from a fellow tour passenger.