Legacy of Pope John Paul II
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Sightseeing; Krakow; unesco; Poland; Martyrdom Museum; Auschwitz; Czestochowa; Kalwaria Zebrzydowska;
Enjoy a week in Pope John Paul’s Poland. Start in Warsaw with a welcome dinner and guided sightseeing featuring the Cathedral of St. John and the Warsaw Ghetto, followed by an excursion to Niepokalanow and its Franciscan Friary, founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe. In Czestochowa, visit the Shrine and the ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Czestochowa, Poland; Krakow, Poland; Warsaw, Poland
- Trip Length:
- 8 days
- Price Range:
- From $1000 to $1500 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- August, September, October
- Recommended for:
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Spiritual Journey
Detailed Trip Description
Enjoy a week in Pope John Paul’s Poland. Start in Warsaw with a welcome dinner and guided sightseeing featuring the Cathedral of St. John and the Warsaw Ghetto, followed by an excursion to Niepokalanow and its Franciscan Friary, founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe. In Czestochowa, visit the Shrine and the famous Black Madonna, an image and devotion Pope John Paul II held very close to his heart throughout his life. Visit the remains of the former concentration camp in Auschwitz as well as the Martyrdom Museum and St. Maximilian Kolbe’s cell. Next is Krakow, the city where Pope John Paul II served as archbishop. Guided sightseeing includes Wawel Castle, St. Mary’s Church, and the world-famous Shrine of Devine Mercy. Also enjoy an excursion to the Pope’s hometown of Wadowice. Visit his birthplace and boyhood home, as well as Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, one of Poland’s most famous shrines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Back in Krakow, enjoy a farewell dinner.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Commercial Flight
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2 - Warsaw
Arrival in Warsaw, Poland.
Hotel
Upon arrival in Warsaw, transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Stay at The Westin Warsaw (SF).
Food and Dining
At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director, then enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner with your traveling companions. (D).
Day 3 - Warsaw
Niepokalanow Excursion.
Sightseeing
Guided sightseeing of Warsaw includes the Cathedral of St. John, Lazienki Palace, and the Warsaw Ghetto.
Sightseeing
Also enjoy an excursion to Niepokalanow (City of the Immaculata), and visit the Franciscan Friary, founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe who was canonized a saint by Pope John Paul II. (BB).
Day 4 - Czestochowa
Warsaw–Czestochowa.
Sightseeing
Journey to Czestochowa, one of the world’s most famous Marian shrines. Afternoon at leisure to explore the Shrine and see the famous Black Madonna, an image and devotion Pope John Paul II held very close to his heart throughout his life. (BB,D).
Hotel
Stay at Mercure Patria (F).
Day 5 - Krakow
Czestochowa–Auschwitz–Krakow.
Sightseeing
Travel to Auschwitz and visit the remains of the former Concentration Camp as well as the Martyrdom Museum and St. Maximilian Kolbe’s Cell. Continue to Krakow.
Sightseeing
Guided sightseeing of the city where Pope John Paul II served as archbishop, including Wawel Royal Castle and St. Mary’s Church. Balance of the day is at leisure. (BB,D).
Hotel
Stay at Qubus (F).
Day 6 - Krakow
Sightseeing
This morning, enjoy guided sightseeing and visit the world-famous Shrine of Divine Mercy, home to the revelations by St. Faustina (Helen Kowalski), a Sister of Mercy nun who Jesus appeared to in 1931. Pope John Paul II both canonized St. Faustina and instituted the Feast Day of Divine Mercy (the Pope passed away the day before Divine Mercy Sunday). Afternoon is at leisure to explore Krakow on your own. (BB).
Day 7 - Krakow
Excursion to Wadowice and Kalwaria Zebrzydowska.
Sightseeing
Journey to the Pope’s hometown of Wadowice and visit his Birthplace and Boyhood Home. Also visit Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, one of Poland’s most famous shrines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and which played a pivotal role in the Pope’s spiritual life. The Calvary Sanctuary was established in the 1600s for pilgrims as a substitute Jerusalem. It has grown to be the biggest shrine grounds of its type in Europe with 42 churches and chapels of all shapes and sizes scattered on the slopes of the Zar Mountain. The central basilica and Franciscan monastery still welcome pilgrims from all over the world today.
Food and Dining
Enjoy this evening’s farewell dinner. (BB,D).
Day 8 - Krakow
Airport Transfer
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB).
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Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Meals : 6 buffet breakfasts (BB); 4 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Warsaw and a farewell dinner in Krakow. Accommodation for 7 nights in hotels mentioned in the itinerary. Transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
Budget Excludes:Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs and immigration; International Air Transportation Tax; any other taxes; security fee; airport taxes and fees; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips; tour host; driver; local city guides; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; mini bar; alcohol; beverages and food not on the regular table d'hôte menu; optional excursions; porterage at airports; travel protection; excess baggage fees; all other items of a personal nature.
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