Pilgrimage to Poland & Czech Republic
time 10 Days / 8 Nights

This pilgrimage offers a profound Catholic journey through Poland and the Czech Republic. Highlights include visits to Kraków's spiritual landmarks, such as Wawel Cathedral and the International Shrine of Spirituality. Day trips to Częstochowa honor the Black Madonna and Auschwitz pay homage to St. Maximilian Kolbe. In Kraków, the Divine Mercy Shrine and Wieliczka Salt Mines deepen our faith.

Crossing into the Czech Republic, stops in Wadowice and Velehrad, birthplace of Pope John Paul II and shrine of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, enrich the experience. In Prague, the Shrine of Loreto, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Svatá Hora offer moments of reflection before departure.

inclusion Inclusions

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • Round-trip air: USA » Kraków / Prague » USA
  • 8 nights hotel accommodation
  • Continental buffet breakfast daily; 8 dinners
  • Professional bilingual Catholic tour escort
  • Local guides for various destinations
  • Entrance fees for key attractions
  • City tax, whisper sets, porterage at hotels
  • Deluxe fully equipped motorcoach
  • USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program

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dates Itinerary
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Flight to Poland. Meals served on board.

Arrival in Kraków, meet local guide, transfer to hotel for registration. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Tour Kraków, including Wawel Cathedral and Castle, Archbishop’s Palace, St. Mary’s Church, Collegium Maius, and Old Town Market Square. Visit the International Shrine of Spirituality inaugurated by Pope John Paul II. Dinner at the hotel.

Excursion to Częstochowa, tour of Black Madonna Shrine, celebrate mass at the Chapel of the Black Madonna. Visit the Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz, remembering St. Maximilian Kolbe. Return to Kraków. Dinner at the hotel.

Visit Divine Mercy Shrine in Łagiewniki, celebrate mass at the Chapel of Relics. Drive to Wieliczka Salt Mines, tour chapels and chambers cut out of salt. Dinner at the hotel

Travel to Czech Republic, stop at Wadowice (birthplace of Pope John Paul II). Continue to Velehrad, visit shrine of Sts. Cyril and Methodius. Proceed to Brno, check into hotel. Dinner at the hotel.

Tour Brno, see Town Hall, Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, Motherhouse of Mercy Sisters of St. Francis. Depart for Prague, check-in at local hotel. Afternoon free for personal activities. Dinner at the hotel.

Full day tour of Prague, visit Shrine of Loreto, St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague Castle, Mala Strana, Church of St. Nicholas, Church of Our Lady Victorious. Mass, visit Old Town Square with astronomical clock. Dinner at the hotel.

Drive to Svatá Hora, oldest and most important Marian place of pilgrimage in Czech Republic. Visit shrine. Return to Prague, free afternoon. Dinner at the hotel.

 

Transfer to the airport for the return flight home.