Sample of itinerary

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Day 1: FRIDAY JULY 18, 2025 - DEPARTURE FROM USA TO EUROPE

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

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Day 2: SATURDAY JULY 19, 2025 - KRAKOW

Welcome to Krakow, Poland! Upon arrival, check in and refresh. Holy Mass in one of Krakow’s churches. Enjoy a delicious dinner in a restaurant. Overnight at the hotel in Krakow.

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Day 3: SUNDAY JULY 20, 2025 - KRAKOW- LAGIEWNIKI -KRAKOW

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a day at the Divine Mercy Shrine: Holy Mass, talk by Sister Faustia, guided tour, Chaplet of Divine Mercy before the image of the Merciful Jesus. Second part of the day will include a tour and visit to the St. John Paul II Shrine. This day will be full of activities, prayer and personal time.

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Day 4: MONDAY JULY 21, 2025 - 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, 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, Cloth Hall (Sukiennice), Saint Mary’s Church (Kosciol Mariacki – sightseeing inside: entrance tickets included) with the famous altar by Veit Stoss. A walk to the 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 favorite pew is located there. Sightseeing Krakow's Old Town and the Jagiellonian University, where Karol Wojtyla studied in 1938 – 1939 before World War II. Fr. Karol Wojtyla worked with students at Saint Florian's Church school, situated at Matejko Square. He traveled a lot with his students, who called him “Uncle”. In 1978 Krakow was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Holy Mass in one of Krakow's churches. Dinner at a restaurant with a glass of wine/beer, singers and musicians included. Overnight at the hotel in Krakow.

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Day 5: TUESDAY JULY 22, 2025 - KRAKOW - WADOWICE - KALWARIA ZEBRZYDOWSKA - KRAKOW

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Travel to Wadowice beginning with Holy Mass in the church where St. John Paul II was baptized and served as altar server. Next, we will tour the home turned museum where he was born followed by an especially savory lunch at a restaurant in Wadowice not to miss the “Pope’s cake” for dessert. Next, we will drive to Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, the 3rd most famous shrine in Poland. We will tour this Marian complex which is a World Heritage Site of UNESCO and have time to pray before the image of Our Lady of Kalwaria. Return to Krakow, dinner on your own.

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Day 6: WEDNESDAY JULY 23, 2025 - KRAKOW

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Holy Mass at St. Florian’s church. Visit the church where Fr. Karol Wojtyla served as vicar teaching catechism classes to secondary school students and provided pastoral care to university students. Learn why St. Florian is a beloved patron saint of Krakow. Next, tour Rakowice cemetery where St. John Paul II’s parents are buried. After this we will tour and pray at the Ark of the Lord Church in Nowa Huta-a symbol of struggle against the communist regime. We will end with a tour of Wawel Castle, its beautiful courtyard and the Cathedral (sightseeing inside: entrance tickets included). Free time to wander the square. Final night in Krakow with dinner at a restaurant offering traditional Polish cuisine.

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Day 7: THURSDAY JULY 24, 2025 - KRAKOW - CZESTOCHOWA

Following breakfast, depart for Czestochowa, home of the most important pilgrimage site in Poland. Guided tour of Jasna Gora Monastery with the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary called the Black Madonna. Holy Mass in the main chapel. Hotel check in, dinner and overnight.

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Day 8: FRIDAY JULY 25, 2025 - CZESTOCHOWA

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Holy Mass in one of the chapels. Visit the convent of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy. This will be a day filled with prayer, reflection, time for adoration. You may wander the grounds, walk the stations of the cross on the embankments of Jasna Gora monastery, participate in the evening appeal. Pilgrims from around the world visit to seek spiritual solace, engage in prayer, and participate in various religious ceremonies. Dinner in the hotel and last night in Czestochowa and Poland!

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Day 9: SATURDAY, July 26, 2025 - KRAKOW - MEDJUGORJE

Check out from hotel in Czestochowa and proceed to the airport. Flight from Krakow to Zadar or Split.

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Day 10: SUNDAY, July 27, 2025 - MEDJUGORJE

After breakfast at Pension Elez, Holy Mass in St. James Church. Following the Mass, we will embark on an orientation tour around the shrine, where we will learn about its rich history and visit significant places of prayer.

Return to Pension Elez for lunch. A highlight of the Medjugorje pilgrimage is the evening prayer program. This special time is dedicated to personal reflection and deepening your connection with our Mother, Mary. It provides a peaceful atmosphere for contemplation, prayer, and spiritual renewal, allowing participants to embrace the serenity of the shrine.

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Day 11: MONDAY, July 28, 2025 - MEDJUGORJE

After enjoying a breakfast at Pension Elez, we will attend Holy Mass at St. James Church. Following the Mass, we will take a leisurely walk through the scenic fields and ascend Apparition Hill, a significant site for pilgrims. During our day, we will also stop to pray at the Blue Cross, another important location for reflection and devotion. After this enriching morning, we will return to Pension Elez for a delicious lunch. In the evening, at 6:00 p.m., we will gather for the evening prayer program, an essential part of our pilgrimage experience.

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Day 12: TUESDAY, July 29, 2025 - MEDJUGORJE

Before sunrise, we will embark on a climb up Cross Mountain. During our ascent, we will pray the Stations of the Cross, taking time to meditate on the Passion of Jesus. This spiritual journey will provide a profound opportunity for reflection and connection with Christ. After reaching the summit, we will either have breakfast on the hill, surrounded by stunning views, or return to Pension Elez for breakfast. Free time during the day for private prayer, reflection and much more. In the evening, at 6:00 p.m., the evening prayer program continues. Final night in Medjugorje.

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Day 13: WEDNESDAY, July 30, 2025 - MEDJUGORJE - USA

Departure from Medjugorje to your airport for flight to USA.