itinerary

APRIL,25 - Day 1: Departure from USA to Europe

Make your way to your local airport, where you will board your overnight flight(s). Your meals will be served on board.

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APRIL, 26 - Day 2: Arrive in Warsaw

Upon arrival in Warsaw airport you will find your luggage and exit the baggage claim into the Arrivals Hall where you will be greeted by our 81 tours guide. After a warm welcome to Warsaw, we begin our pilgrimage. Dinner and overnight at hotel

APRIL, 27 - Day 3: Warsaw

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast celebrate Mass at Zytnia 3/9 (subject to confirmation) where St. Faustina entered the convent Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy. Later we will explore the Old Town of Warsaw, walk through it's beautiful maze-like cobblestone streets and see Poland's rebuilding of ther city, following its destruction during World War II. Some of the sites which our panoramic tour will include are the Market Square in the center of the city, the Royal Castle, the official residence of the Polish monarchs, Lazienki Park with Chopin's Statue, and the Barbican - defense-like structures that have been rebuilt following World War II. Lunch on your own and some free time. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Warsaw.

APRIL, 28 - Day 4: Warsaw - Niepokalanow - Czestochowa

Breakfast at the hotel, free time for prayer, reflection, leisure. Transfer to Niepokalanow, lunch, visit the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and monastery founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe. Holy Mass. Transfer to Czestochowa, upon arrival check-in for overnight, and enjoy a delicious dinner.

APRIL, 29 - Day 5: Czestochowa - Zakopane

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Today is a day to enjoy the home of the 14th century great pilgrimage shrine of Poland. Visit the Jasna Gora Monastery, hill-top monastery is the home to the beloved icon of the Black Madonna. 

Tradition tells us that this icon was painted by Luke the Evangelist, discovered by St. Helen, and later enshrined. While here, you will have the opportunity to venerate not only the Holy Icon, but also many other priceless treasures that are contained within. Saint John Paul II is said to have made frequent visits to this monastery throughout his life. Our priests will Celebrate Mass in Czestochowa. Following your prayerful reflections, we will continue on to Zakopane. Enjoy dinner and overnight at our hotel in Zakopane.

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APRIL 30 - Day 6: Zakopane

Explore the mountain-loving Pope's paradise. After breakfast we will go up to Gubalowka Hill for an amazing view. Sightseeing/shopping on Krupowki promenade and lunch. Visit the Ursuline convent where Saint John Paul II stayed. Holy Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Sanctuary, dinner in traditional mountain restaurant with music.

MAY, 1 - Day 7: Zakopane - Wadowice - Kalwaria Zebrzydowska - Krakow

After breakfast we will go to Wadowice. Lunch at a restaurant in Wadowice. Visit the birth place of St. JPII and the church where he was baptized, followed by a tour of Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, the 3rd most famous sanctuary in Poland. The entire Marian complex (including the sanctuary and the park) is a World Heritage Site of UNESCO.

Dinner in Krakow, check in and overnight.

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MAY, 2 - Day 8: Krakow Old Town

Early breakfast, head to Krakow. Today we will tour the main Market Square, as the sound of the silver trumpet from St. Mary’s Tower fills the air. The captivating beauty of this square is largely due to the fact that it has remained unchanged for almost 700 years. It contains a number of buildings that hold important historic value: Wawel Hill with the castle, its beautiful courtyard and the Cathedral (sightseeing inside: entrance tickets included); Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture of the Old Town (Stare Miasto), the biggest medieval market square in Europe (Rynek Glowny); the Town Hall; Collegium Maius - an ancient building belonging to the Jagiellonian University, the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice); Saint Mary’s Church (Kosciol Mariacki – sightseeing inside: entrance tickets included) with the famous altar by Veit Stoss; antique walls of the Old Town with Florianska Gate and the Barbican; The Archbishop's Palace, where Karol Wojtyla lived as a cardinal and as Krakow's archbishop; the Franciscan Church, where he prayed. His favourite pew is located there. Sightsee Krakow's Old Town and the Jagiellonian University, where Karol Wojtyla studied from 1938 – 1939 before World War II. Fr. Karol Wojtyla worked with students at Saint Florian's Church school, situated at the Matejko Square. He travelled a lot with his students, who called him “Uncle”. In 1978 Krakow was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Holy Mass where St. John Paul II was ordained. Free day in old city. Lunch on your own. Dinner with live music and overnight.

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MAY, 3 - Day 9: RAKOWICE CEMETARY - NOWA HUTA - BIALE MORZA - LAGIEWNIKI - KRAKOW

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a visit to the cemetery where the parents of Saint John Paul II are buried, afterwards a visit to the Arc Church. Tour St. John Paul II Center followed by lunch. Guided tour of the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy followed by Chaplet of Divine Mercy before the image of Merciful Jesus. This day will be full of activity and prayers, we will end with dinner at a restaurant.

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MAY, 4 - Day 10: Krakow TO USA (Optional extension to Medjugorje)

Early breakfast. Depart from Krakow to Dulles or to Medjugorje.