Poland’s Glorious Sites – Pilgrimage

Postponed to 2027

$5790 per person double occupancy

Day1 – Departure Tuesday, Sep 08, 2026 (any major USA airport).

Day 2 – Warsaw. Wednesday, Sep 09, 2026, Arrival Day Arrival to Warsaw.

Upon arrival at your hotel, you check in and have the rest of the day free.

Day 3 – Warsaw. Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, Warsaw City Tour & Pilgrimage Sites

Today we start our tour with a visit to the Church of St. Stanisław Kostka, site of the grave of Blessed Fr Jerzy Popiełuszko, a priest involved in the resistance movement against the Communist dictatorship who was murdered by the political police in 1984. His grave is now the foremost destination of pilgrimage in Warsaw. Visit the Museum of Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko in the basement for a moving insight into faith under oppression. We will also tour the Old Town, rebuilt from the ruins in which it was left at the end of World War II. Sites on our route will include the reconstructed Royal Castle, the Sigismund Column, St John’s Metropolitan Cathedral, the Old Town Square, and the Barbican, and we will take a walk along the imposing Krakowskie Przedmieście Street. Mass or Adoration at St. Anne’s Church (near the Royal Castle). Known for its vibrant young Catholic community and Eucharistic Adoration chapel. The church survived WWII almost intact — a rare witness of continuity.

Day 4 – Warsaw. Friday, Sep 11, 2026, Pilgrimage Sites of Warsaw & Niepokalanów Monastery.

Today we continue touring Warsaw. We start the day with a visit to St. John’s Arch cathedral – one of Poland’s oldest cathedrals; the spiritual heart of Warsaw. Rebuilt after WWII destruction, it symbolizes resurrection of faith and nation. Next – Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. One of Warsaw’s oldest churches (1409) offers peaceful reflection time by the river, with views symbolizing Warsaw’s endurance through the centuries. We then head to the Holy Cross Church. Famous for housing Chopin’s heart, but more importantly, a key site of faith during WWII. The inscription “Sursum Corda” (“Lift up your hearts”) on the façade became a spiritual rallying cry for Poles. Beautiful Baroque interior and side altars for Marian devotion. In the second part of the day, we head outside Warsaw to Niepokalanów. Monastery founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe, one of Poland’s greatest modern saints. Visit the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, museum, and Kolbe’s cell — a serene and powerful pilgrimage extension.

Day 5 – Warsaw. Saturday, Sep 12, 2026, Train to Wroclaw

After breakfast you check out and depart from Warsaw. Train from Warsaw to Wroclaw. Arrival in Wroclaw. Upon arrival, you check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.

Day 6 – Wroclaw. Sunday, Sep 13, 2026, Wroclaw – The City of 100 Bridges and 100 Churches

Today we set-off for the city tour around the most important sights of Wroclaw, the city which bears the stamp of different cultures. Beautiful historic churches, accessible location, strong Catholic heritage, and architecture-filled pilgrimage atmosphere. Its faith history connects medieval, Habsburg, and modern Polish Catholic traditions. We start with a visit to the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist – a stunning Gothic cathedral on Cathedral Island (Ostrów Tumski). It houses a revered icon of the Virgin Mary of Sobieski. Next – Church of St. Elizabeth – offers one of the best views of the Old Town and is symbolic of Wrocław’s resilience through wars and floods. We also visit Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn (Ołbin) – dedicated to the same Virgin Mary as the one in Vilnius, important for Marian devotees. Finally – Shrine of the Blessed Czesław – local Dominican saint who defended the city with prayer during Mongol invasions (13th century). You also visit the oldest part of the city – Ostrow Tumski. This is a good place to learn about the long and complex history of Wroclaw, which goes back thousands of years.

Day 7 – Wroclaw. Monday, Sep 14, 2026, Travel to Krakow via Czestochowa (the Black Madonna)

Today you check out and depart from Wroclaw to Krakow. On the way we visit Częstochowa. The Pauline Monastery at Jasna Gora in Częstochowa, with the miraculous image of Our Lady of Częstochowa (the Black Madonna), is one of the foremost Marian sanctuaries in the world, and the Poles’ national sanctuary. Tour of the monastery, prayer before the icon, and Mass in the basilica, the main monastery church.

Following the visit we continue to Krakow. Arrival in Krakow.  Upon arrival, you check in to your neat downtown hotel.

Day 8 – Krakow. Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026, Krakow – the City of Saint John Paul II

Today after breakfast your guide takes you a guided tour around majestic Krakow – the city of Saint John Paul II. Having escaped destruction during World War II, the city retains its charming medieval shape.

We tour Poland’s historic capital with Wawel Royal Castle and Cathedral – venue of the coronations and burials of the Polish kings, and site of the relics of St Stanislaus the bishop, patron saint of Poland, the Old Town, with Europe’s largest market square. Opposite the Cloth Hall is the St. Mary’s Cathedral, world famous for its altar carved by Wit Stwosz. You enter the cathedral to explore its interiors.

Then you walk along Kanonicza and Grodzka Streets, see the Collegium Maius, Jewish District of Kazimierz and magnificent Wawel Hill with a splendid 14th-century cathedral. After the tour the rest of the day is free.

Day 9 – Krakow. Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026, Tour to Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Following breakfast your private English-speaking driver meets you in hotel lobby and takes you to the Wieliczka Salt Mine located about a 40-minute drive away. The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Poland and a UNESCO-listed Heritage Site. The mine was opened in the 13th century and produced table salt until 2007; thus, it is one of the world’s oldest-operating salt mines. Several kilometers walk through the chambers and chapels hollowed out from the rock salt, foremost among them in terms of its ornate beauty and size is the world-famous St. Kinga’s Chapel. From here we go on to the church known as the “Ark of the Lord” in the working-class district of Nowa Huta – a church wrung out of the Communist authorities by the residents of Nowa Huta in a bloody struggle, a testimony to the resistance of the people of Krakow to the forced atheization of the period of Communist dictatorship. The route for visitors covers a 3.5 km (2.2 ft) section located at a depth of 64 m to 135 m (210 ft to 443 ft). Upon arrival at the mine, you have a group guided tour. After you return to your Krakow hotel. The rest of the day is free.

Day 10 – Krakow. Thursday, Sep 17, 2026, Day trip to Łagiewniki and Wadowice

Today we set-off for yet another sightseeing day trip from Krakow. First, we head to Łagiewniki for a visit to the Divine Mercy Sanctuary. We also visit the John Paul II Sanctuary. We then visit Wadowice, John Paul II’s birthplace and a small, peaceful town with strong spiritual significance. Before returning to Krakow, we head to Kalwaria Zebrzydowska. A UNESCO World Heritage Site — known as the “Polish Jerusalem.” Its 17th-century Bernardine monastery and network of chapels and paths represent the Passion of Christ and the life of Mary. A major pilgrimage destination, often visited in connection with Kraków and Wadowice.

Day 11 – Krakow. Friday, Sep 18, 2026, Departure Home.

After breakfast you check out and depart from Krakow.

Included:

• Accommodation at 4-star hotels.
• Breakfasts and dinners.
• Airport transfers and all transportation according to the itinerary.
• Breathtaking sightseeing tours according to the itinerary with professional bilingual guides.
• Support line during the trip.
• International flight

Not included: Multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, tips for bus drivers and guides, local city taxes and all personal expenses.

Please note:

1. Hotels availability is subject to change. In case current hotels are booked out we will provide alternative hotels of an equal value for you.
2. Price is per person double occupancy. Private single room add $550.
3. We include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.
4. Сity taxes are not included in the price. This is a small tax (1-5 EUR per person per night) collected by many cities. You will need to pay it at the hotel on checkout.
5. As a standard, our travel packages include one checked-in bag, one carry-on, and one handbag per person. Please let us know if you require additional luggage beyond our standard allowance. Please note that there may be an additional charge for extra luggage. The charge will depend on the amount and size of the luggage you wish to bring.

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