Castles Tour by The Eagles' Nests Trail, day tour from Krakow
Description
Join our trip to some selected sites located in the Eagles’ Nests Landscape Park. During our one-day trip you will have a chance to see some amazing mediaeval buildings as well as some picturesque landscapes of the Krakow-Czestochowa Upland. The Trail of the Eagles’ Nests is a tourist route running through the Małopolskie and Śląskie Voivodeships. It starts in Krakow and terminates in Częstochowa and has a span of 164 kilometers. The route’s name comes from the ruins of the castles and strongholds lying along it. They are called “Eagles’ Nests” due to their location on rocks, some of which are 30-meters high.
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Our route of the trip runs through closer surroundings of Krakow. Here we will see, among others castle in Korzkiew and we will also pass through a fragment of the picturesque Ojców National Park.
The castle in Pieskowa Skała and Hercules Club rising nearby will provide unforgettable experiences. In the castle itself we will visit the courtyard and the observation tower.
The next visited objects are the ruins of the castles in Rabsztyn and Ogrodzieniec. In both cases, the ruins were adapted to tourist traffic. The monumentality of the buildings and views from the towers provide extraordinary impressions.
The huge ruins of the castle in Ogrodzieniec has recently gained popularity thanks to the series "The Witcher".
On the way to the magnificent castle in Ogrodzieniec an undoubted attraction will be a stop at the viewpoint next to the only desert in Europe - the Błędowska Desert.
The last two objects are located next to each other. There are castles in Mirów and Bobolice.
The castle has been rebuilt in recent years and made available to the public.
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Your accommodation (hotel, hostel, apartment) in Krakow. Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Adult pricing applies to all travellers
Reviews(64)
An amazing trip and absolute must if you visit Krakow and want to see more medieval history! Our guide Maciej was outstanding and brought the trip to life. He let us wander at the right moments and shared his great enthusiasm for Poland, its culture, people and history. Prep for the weather, lots of walking and steps - 6 castles and a desert over 10+ hours
Matthew communicated very well with my husband and I prior to our booking. We were able to see and explore a number of the Eagles Nest castles both ruins and those that have been renovated. He was very knowledgeable about Polish history and the history of this region. We were able to stop for an excellent lunch. I would describe this as a very active tour but Matthew always stopped to make sure we were comfortable with any hiking or moving through the historic sites. We would definitely recommend this tour and would be happy to book another tour with him.
You could truly feel his passion for the historic sites, and the hospitality was exceptional. Even though the tour ran longer than planned after we changed the order of the castles we visited, it worked out wonderfully for us. Matthew never made us feel rushed and ensured we had a great experience at every stop. The sites were all beautiful, and we highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a genuine adventure off the typical tourist path. Matthew also took the time to show us the best spots for photos. A big thank you to Matthew — we especially loved hearing his funny stories about his son’s vacuum cleaner obsession!
Wonderful itinerary and a professional guide/ driver in Maciej makes this tour something not to be missed. While a long day trip, it covers quite a few castles and history of that area of Poland. Highly recommended
We had the most epic day with Maciej as our guide! He is helpful, friendly, and so knowledgeable about the history of area and the castles. He took time to get to know members of our group, accommodated for bad knees, and went out of his way to create multiple special memories for us. He is truly passionate about providing a fabulous experience. The Eagle’s Nest Tour created lifetime memories, and the day was made special by Maciej!
Our tour guide Maciej was absolutely incredible. He made it the best day ever. He made sure we stayed on schedule and planned everything so well so that we could miss the crowds and see everything in the best order and not miss anything. He made sure everyone was comfortable the whole time and was knowledgeable about every castle and the history and of krakow and Poland. He was the most accommodating person and went out of his way to help each one of us in specific ways that was above and beyond our expectations. Some of us have trouble with stairs and he made sure to find a way around some of the stairs and let those who wanted to explore more to have that opportunity. For those of us who are claustrophobic and can’t be in an elevator, he guided me personally up the stairs instead. He ran ahead of us the entire time to make sure to pull the car around and get the tickets by the time we got to each place. He pulled out a stool each of the hundred times we got in and out of the van to accommodate those who have more mobility issues. Someone in our group desperately wanted to buy a souvenir magnet and it was cash only and Maciej ended up buying it for him which was just so kind. I would recommend bringing cash with you!! The tour ended up being 12.5 hours. It was my birthday and it was the best day ever. With a different tour guide it would have been a much different experience. The small group of the four of us (plus Maciej) was such a great way to experience the trip. Every one of the six castles was unique and special in its own way and worth seeing. I would absolutely recommend this trip and especially our tour guide!
Maciej Is a great guide and has so much information to share. His love of Poland and his depth of knowledge about its history was on display the whole day. My wife and I were happy to spend our last full day of vacation visiting the amazing castles and the Polish countryside near Krakow.
Very good experience with guide - Matthew. He also share additional travel advice. Very patient and ambitious.
Thanks Matthew. He is very patient and approachable tour guide. Hope to join his tour again in future.
You could truly feel his passion for the historic sites, and the hospitality was exceptional. Even though the tour ran longer than planned after we changed the order of the castles we visited, it worked out wonderfully for us. Matthew never made us feel rushed and ensured we had a great experience at every stop. The sites were all beautiful, and we highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a genuine adventure off the typical tourist path. Matthew also took the time to show us the best spots for photos. A big thank you to Matthew — we especially loved hearing his funny stories about his son’s vacuum cleaner obsession!
