Social Program

WHEN? 27.08 - 19:30 - 21:30

WHERE? Conference Venue

Let us all meet at the venue to officially start the ICAVS 2023 conference! 

Sponsor of the Welcome Cocktail

WHEN? 29.08 - 15:00-18:00

WHERE? Meeting place: Conference Venue

Tour 1 – Hop on Hop off plus short walking tour

The tour takes place on 29.08.23 (Tuesday) 15:00-18:00

The hop on hop off bus will show you old and new Krakow. You will see the most popular and characteristic places and sights of Cracow for e.g. old Podgórze, Zabłocie, Schindler's Factory. The tour also includes a walk along the Royal Route from the Florian Gate to the Main Square and a visit to the stunning St. Mary's Church with its breathtaking altar by Wit Stwosz.

160 PLN incl. tax

ALL TICKETS SOLD.

Tour 2 – Medieval Cracow

The tour takes place on 29.08.23 (Tuesday) 15:00-18:00

The trip is addressed to people who like discovering the secrets of the city on foot. It includes visiting the Wawel Hill with majestic Wawel Castle, the Old Town with the stunning St. Mary's Church on the Main Square and the old University quarter with Jagiellonian University Museum.

ALL TICKETS SOLD.

Tour 3 - UNESCO walking tour of Cracow

The tour takes place on 29.08.23 (Tuesday) 15:00 - 18:00

Walking tour around the Krakow. It includes visiting the old Jewish district of Kazimierz and the Old Town with the amazing St. Mary's Church (with the Wit Stwosz Altar) on the Main Square.

160 PLN incl. tax

ALL TICKETS SOLD.

WHEN? 29.08 - start at 19:00

WHERE? Stara Zajezdnia Kraków by DeSilva, Świętego Wawrzyńca 12, 31-060 Kraków

Get to know Krakow by night - visit one of Krakows' most popular places for hanging out. As part of the Beer Club, participants will receive a coupon to use at the venue for a drink. 

WHEN? 30.08 - more details soon.

WHERE? more details soon.

This tour is included in the Accompanying person fee.

A tour created for those who want to learn about the history of the Wawel Castle. During the tour, participants will have the opportunity to look into the chambers of the castle, learn many interesting stories related to them, but also take an unforgettable stroll through the Planty Park, with some non-obvious stops. Tour includes lunch.

WHEN? 31.08 - 17:30

WHERE? THE BUSES WILL PICK UP THE PARTICIPANTS IN TWO PLACES. MORE INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED SOON. 

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the oldest enterprises in Europe. It has supplied salt to the tables of almost the whole Europe.

Nowadays, it is one of the most frequently visited places in Poland, where intensive conservation works are carried out in order to protect historical sites. With its vast material culture heritage and wealth of inanimate nature, the Wieliczka underground mine is a unique monument on a global scale.

Today, the mine is still an active mining facility, with unique culture, art and traditions dating back many centuries.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is a monument with centuries of history and cultural heritage, whose rank is emphasised by its presence on the First UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List. The unique work of nature touched by the hand of man creates a harmonious whole and attracts like a magnet for tourists wishing to discover the mysteries hidden underground. The mine is also an original venue for banquets and concerts.

The underground banquet halls amaze with natural scenery not seen anywhere else. The salt walls shining in shades of grey and silver in the light of crystal chandeliers are very impressive. The conference dinner will take place more than 100 metres below ground. We assure you that you will be enchanted by this venue.

Price: 658 PLN incl. tax