The Journey of Pope John Paul II - Poland
Journey through the country of Pope John Paul II's birth, meet with the people, visit and experience the places, historical events and politics that shaped his life. Come to know, in a deeply personal way, the man behind the miter, whose charisma, influence and abiding strength is the recognized by people the world over.Air Transportation in Economy Class
- trip flights from New York area airport with airport transfers Accommodations:
7 nights in superior tourist class hotels: 3 nights in Krakow; 2 nights in Zakopane and 2 nights in Warsaw Meals:
Breakfast and dinner daily Krakow Including: Sister Faustina Kowalska's Divine Mercy Convent in Lagiewniki Wadowice - Pope's birthplace including his home Also Includes
Professional tour escort; daily Mass; porterage Auschwitz-Birkenau - former Nazi concentration camp Zakopane - including Pope's hiking trails in Tatra Mountains Czestochowa - Monastery of Black Madonna Warsaw including:
Church of Holy Cross, Royal Castle, Museum and tomb of Fr. Jerzy Popieluszko Rome Extension
Optional upon request Transportation by deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach Admissions to visited sites Luggage handling of 1 piece per person
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
- trip flights from New York area airport with airport transfers
7 nights in superior tourist class hotels: 3 nights in Krakow; 2 nights in Zakopane and 2 nights in Warsaw
Breakfast and dinner daily
Professional tour escort; daily Mass; porterage
Church of Holy Cross, Royal Castle, Museum and tomb of Fr. Jerzy Popieluszko
Optional upon request
Call (800) 388-1207 for more information or to book today! Mention code 5516635
- Tour Operator
- Regina Tours
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | New York | New York : We depart for Krakow and enjoy breakfast and dinner on board our overnight flight. |
| Day 2 | Krakow | Krakow : Our escort greets and guides us to our hotel to freshen up and rest. In the evening, we gather for an introductory biography of Pope John Paul II's life in Poland to lay a foundation for the many sites we visit during our stay. We celebrate Mass at the Franciscan Church, where Karol Wojtyla had "his own" bench and came to pray as a student. (D) |
| Day 3 | Krakow | Krakow : Our escort greets and guides us to our hotel to freshen up and rest. In the evening, we gather for an introductory biography of Pope John Paul II's life in Poland to lay a foundation for the many sites we visit during our stay. We celebrate Mass at the Franciscan Church, where Karol Wojtyla had "his own" bench and came to pray as a student. (D) |
| Day 4 | Krakow | Krakow : We celebrate Mass in the chapel at St. Faustina's Shrine of Divine Mercy. Our Krakow tour begins with the Barbican - a medieval fortress, Market Square - Europe's largest medieval square, Cloth Hall, the twin towers of Gothic St. Mary's Basilica, Royal Castle and Cathedral on Wawel Hill. This afternoon we tour St. Florians, where the Pope was assistant pastor and served as students' chaplain. Then to the Cathedral of Wawel, site of his ordination as Bishop on September 28, 1958. (B, D) |
| Day 5 | Zakopane | Zakopane : En route to Zakopane, we visit the Peace and Dialogue Center in Auschwitz. Here we explore the Pope's experiences during WWII, his ecumenism toward the Jewish people, his strong stand on social justice and determination to canonize Edith Stein, a convert from Judaism, who died in Auschwitz. Our daily mass follows the lecture at the International Dialogue Center. This evening we enjoy a local folklore show and dinner in Zakopane. (B, D) |
| Day 6 | Zakopane | Zakopane : We climb aboard cable cars to the nearby mountaintop of Gubalowka for a thrilling panoramic view of Zakopane. The Pope hiked the many wooded trails in the Tatras, some of which we experience as we learn first-hand about his love of the outdoors, excellent athletic ability and love of theater and poetry. Our Mass follows the lecture at Antalowka Church. (B, D) |
| Day 7 | Warsaw | Warsaw : Warsaw Returning to Warsaw, we stop in Czestochowa - situated at the foot of Jasna Gora Monastery, the spiritual capital of Poland. The city's blend of religious, spiritual and artistic traditions creates its unique atmosphere. Pilgrims have come to Jasna Gora Pauline Monastery to find consolation and express their gratitude to God since 1382 when Prince Ladislaus II of Opole invited Pauline monks from Hungary to Poland. The Monastery's miraculous picture of Our Lady was crowned with papal diadems in 1717 and in the 20th-century was called the "Black Madonna" due to its discoloration from candles lit in supplication. More than five million pilgrims visit annually. (Only Fatima hosts more visitors.) We explore the treasures of Jasna Gora led by one of the Pauline monks and celebrate Mass in the Monastery. (B, D) |
| Day 8 | Warsaw | Warsaw : We celebrate Mass at the Church of Holy Cross, where the heart of Frederic Chopin is buried. Our Warsaw tour features Old Town, Market Square, the massive Ghetto monument, Chopin statue and Royal Castle. We visit the tomb of Fr. Jerzy Popieluszko whose murder during the reign of Communism could not defeat the faith of the Polish people, as he was later beatified by the Pope for his service to the church. We enjoy our final dinner together. (B, D) |
| Day 9 | New York | New York : We say farewell to Poland as we board our flight home. (B) |
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