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PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND


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1th Day ARRIVAL TO WARSAW :
Welcome to Warsaw, Poland! Upon arrival make your way to the baggage claim area and collect your luggage. Proceed to the arrival's hall, where you will be greeted by your tour guide. Transfer in coach to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

 

2nd Day WARSAW :
Breakfast in the hotel. Meeting in the Hotel with a local guide. Holy Mass at St. James Church, iconic for its tower and square base. This church is where Helena Kowalska prayed extensively upon entering Warsaw. Also, it is where she confessed all that burdened her soul, and asked for the advice of Rev. James Dabrowski which eventually resulted in the Saint entering the convent. Following this prayerful morning, your day of sightseeing begins. Your group will explore the Old Town, comprised of beautiful maze-like cobblestone streets and picturesque architecture that are symbols of Poland's successful rebuild following its destruction during World War II. Some of the sites will include the Market Square (the center of the city filled with restaurants, cafes and shops), the Barbican, defense-like structures that have been rebuilt following World War II, and the Warsaw Ghetto monument that commemorates the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943 during World War II. You will also take in the Lazienski Park, a beautifully landscaped park, the Chopin Statue (a large bronze statue of musician, Frederic Chopin), and the Royal Castle (the official residence of the Polish monarchs). In the afternoon, visit the Stanislaw Kostka Church and view a special exhibit dedicated to Fr. Jerzy Popieluszko. This priest was a great personality of the Catholic Church, and killed by communists in 1984. In 1987, Saint John Paul II visited here to pray in front of Fr. Popieluzko's tomb. Your tour of Warsaw will conclude by returning to the hotel for a delicious dinner followed by an overnight at your hotel.

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3rd Day WARSAW / NIEPOKALANOW / SWINICE WARCKIE / CZESTOCHOWA :
Breakfast in the hotel. Drive to Niepokalanow. This Franciscan Monastery is in the community of Teresin, and was founded by martyr, St. Maximilian Kolbe. This remarkable saint was arrested by the Nazis and died in Auschwitz, giving his life for the life of another prisoner. Holy Mass celebrate in the St.Maximilian Chapel, then visit of Monastery and transfer to the village of Swinice Warckie. In Swinice Warckie, visit the church of St. Casimir. This historically rich parish is the site of baptism for St. Faustina (formally known as, Helena Kowalska). Little Helena received her first confession, and First Holy Communion, at this parish. Additionally, she and her family attended Sunday Mass and other services at this church. After visiting this simple, yet elegant church, we will continue to Czestochowa. Upon arrival in Czestochowa, you will check-in to your hotel and enjoy a dinner, and a restful overnight.

 

4th Day CZESTOCHOWA / WADOWICE / KRAKOW :
Today, you will awake in the home of the grandest pilgrimage shrine of Poland since the 14th century! You will begin your day with breakfast and Mass at Jasna Gora Monastery. Then the visit with a local guide. This hill-top monastery is home to the beloved icon of the Black Madonna. Additionally, Saint John Paul II is said to have made frequent visits to this monastery throughout his life. 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. Following your prayerful visit to the Chapel of the Black Madonna, you will continue on to Wadowice, the birthplace of Karol Wojtyla (Saint John Paul II). While in the small city of Wadowice, you will have the opportunity to visit Museum Family Home of John Paul II and the church of where this beloved Saint was baptized, and attended Mass as a child. Following this historically captivating experience, continue onto Krakow. Upon arrival, you will check-in to your and enjoy a dinner, and a restful overnight.

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5th Day KRAKOW / WIELICZKA / KRAKOW :
After breakfast, with your guide and you will explore Krakow's 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 such as, the Town Hall Tower, the Cloth Hall, and the Burgher's houses. Following your time in this longstanding square, you will make your way to Wawel Hill, where you will visit the beautiful Cathedral, and Coronation Chapel. These are among the most important sites in Poland as the Cathedral has been the coronation site of the Polish monarchs and has held numerous pieces of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Classicist and Modern art. Also at this site, you will have the opportunity to pray at the tomb of the patron saint of Poland, St. Stanislaus. Continue to Wieliczka to visit Europe's oldest salt mine which has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The tour with a local guide will start at 4.10 pm and will include The Pilgrim`s Route. You will see sacral sculptures carved in salt, unique views, beautiful chambers, and among them the most magnificent – St Kinga’s Chapel. On the end of tour Holy Mass in the St.John Paul II Chapel of Wieliczka Salt Mines.Transfer to the local tipical restaurant, when you will enjoy a delicios dinner with a folclor. Return to your hotel in Krakow and restful overnight.

 

6th Day KRAKOW / ZAKOPANE / KRAKOW :
After breakfast we will drive through the mountains to breathtaking, yet small and remote village of Zakopane. We will head to the Jaszczorowka Chapel when will be celebrated a Holly Mass. This architecturally distinct chapel was visited many times by the young, Karol Wojtyla (Saint John Paul II). As a young boy, Karol Wojtyla often used the walking paths surrounding the Jaszczorowka Chapel for much prayer and reflection. After you experience this beautiful site that assisted in Saint John Paul II's , you will continue your tour to the colorful, Krupowki Street. While on this street, you will have the opportunity to do some shopping at the local bazaar. Take a cable car ride to the nearby mountaintop. At the top, you will truly experience God's magnificent Glory when you look out at the magnificent panoramic view. Following the many photos captured a top the mountain returning to Krakow. Enjoy dinner and and overnight in hotel.

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7th Day KRAKOW / AUSCHWITZ – BIRKENAU / DIVE MERCY LAGIEWNIKI :
After breakfast in hotel, short drive to Auschwitz, notoriously known as a Nazi concentration camp during the Second World War. The visit with a local guide. In the former camp Auschiwtz I , you can feel the darkness and sorrow that overtakes the atmosphere as there were numerous unspeakable atrocities that occurred at this site. Additionally, while on this visit, you will have the opportunity to view the cell that imprisoned the Christ-like, St. Maximilian Kolbe. Then,the second part of the visit will take place in the Birkanau ex` Extermination Camp. Afternoon, we will head to Lagiewniki, the capital of the Divine Mercy. Through the mediation of St. Faustina, Christ passed on the message of Divine Mercy at Lagiewniki. While here, you will have the opportunity to visit the Shrine of Divine Mercy that contains images of the Merciful Jesus, relics of St. Faustina, as well as, the Saint's convent chapel and her Tomb. Then, your visit will be continued in the Sanctuary of Saint John Paul II the Great, where will be celebrated Holy Mass - ending the pilgrimage in Poland in the Priest Chapel with the reliquary of the blood of the Polish Pope placed on the slab from the tomb of the Holy Father from the Vatican Grottoes of St. Peter Basilica in Rome. Return to your hotel in Krakow and restful overnight.

 

8th Day KRAKOW / DEPARTURE:
Brekfast in the hotel , trasfer to the Krakow airport for your flight. End of Service

This program is subject to changes depending on flight schedules. It is possible to start from Krakow and end in Warsaw.

 

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