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7 Days Sacred Poland Pilgrimage
1.
2. DAY 1
Arrival at Krakow airport
Transfer to the accommodation, very close to the
Divine Mercy Shrine.
After refreshing visiting the Old Town with the biggest
medieval Square in Europe (Rynek), the Sukiennice
Cloth Hall, St Florian’s (Florianska) Gate, St Mary's
(Mariacka) Basilica with the largest gothic alter in the
world, the university district with Collegium Maius the oldest building of the Jagiellonian University.
DINNER
Welcome dinner in ‘Morskie Oko’ Restaurant You will taste regional Polish cuisine with a traditional
wooden interior. All the service crew are wearing
traditional Polish costumes like in the Swiss Alps.
Guaranteeing an unforgettable Polish highland
experience.
DAY 2
BREAKFAST
Buffet breakfast. Leave at 9am for visit AuschwitzBirkenau Memorial Museum (UNESCO). In the years
from 1940-45 the Nazis killed about 1.5 million people
there, mainly Jews. We will see there also The Cell of
Father Maksymilian Kolbe, where he was murdered
by Nazis.
Auschwitz has become a symbol of terror, genocide,
and the Holocaust. It was established by the Nazis in
1940, in the suburbs of the city of Oswiecim which,
like other parts of Poland, was occupied by the
Germans during the Second World War. The name of
the city of Oswiecim was changed to Auschwitz, which
became the name of the camp as well.
3. Over the following years, the camp was expanded and
consisted of three main parts: Auschwitz I, Auschwitz
II-Birkenau, and Auschwitz III-Monowitz.
Later visit the house where John Paul II was born and
the basilica where he was baptized. He was born in
Wadowice in 1920 and lived there until 1938 when he
left for Krakow.
LUNCH - because of the concert in the evening, the
main meal of the day is lunch.
Lunch organized Medieval Mansion which is famous
for weddings.
On our way back to Krakow we’ll visit the Replica of
Golgotha in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska - beautiful
baroque pilgrimage site dear to Pope John Paul II.
There is a Bernardine monastery with 44 chapels
located on beautiful green hills there. We will
celebrate mass at 400 year old Basilica (UNESCO).
DAY 3
BREAKFAST
Buffet breakfast. Morning drive south to
Czestochowa.
Afternoon visit to the magnificent 14th century
Monastery of Our Lady of Czestochowa at Jasna
Gora, the biggest Marian Shrine of Poland, the home
of the Black Madonna icon. One of the most
important places of religious worship in the Christian
world, with tradition of pilgrimages that goes back to
the 14th century. Our Holy Father Jan Paul II has
frequently visited Jasna Gora Monastery. We
celebrate Mass at the Pauline Monastery and
venerate the priceless treasures contained within,
including the Miraculous Icon.
We celebrate Mass at the Pauline Monastery and
venerate the priceless treasures contained within,
including the Miraculous Icon.
Drive through the white rocky limestone trail adorned
with castles; We will see the Hercules Mace Rock as
well.
DINNER
A Unique Traditional Polish Dinner with a Polish
Family.
4. DAY 4
BREAKFAST
Buffet breakfast. After breakfast visiting the Wawel
Hill in the heart of Krakow.
Wawel Cathedral is overwhelmingly full of spectacular
chapels, medieval tombs and sarcophagi. The Royal
Cathedral was the coronation and burial site of all of
Poland's monarchs. In the cathedral there are relics of
the 11th century martyr, St. Stanislaw (patron of
Krakow) and Queen (Saint) Jadwiga.
Wawel Castle: This Renaissance-style Royal Castle
reconstructed between 1504 - 1535 with the historic
interior houses an astonishing collection of treasures
from the Polish monarchy.
Lunch at beautiful Grodzka Street.
Afternoon at leisure. Optional visit to the former
Jewish district. 5pm a visit to famous Baltic Amber
Gallery.
DINNER
Dinner organized in a floating restaurant on Vistula
River with the back drop of Krakow Castle and with an
elegant table setup.
DAY 5
BREAKFAST
Leave the hotel at 10 am for Divine Mercy Shrine,
taking part in Divine Mercy Chaplet in front of St
Faustina’s tomb. Celebrating Mass.
The Sanctuary houses the miraculous Image of
Merciful Jesus and the relics of Sister Faustina. John
Paul II, was said to be the driving force behind the
worship of the Lord's Mercy within its center, the
Lagiewniki sanctuary, by the worldwide Catholic
movement. Every year over two million pilgrims from
all over the world visit the shrine.
Leave at 16:30 for Wieliczka, the oldest Salt Mines in
Europe (UNESCO). A unique mine, were massive
Chapels, Crucifixes and halls are carved out of salt. In
1978 the Wieliczka Salt Mine was added to UNESCO´s
1st World List of Cultural and Natural Heritage.
5. The historic underground chambers, shafts and
caverns,decorated with sculptures and carvings, are
connected by 2 kilometres of passage. The chapel of
Blessed Kinga is the biggest underground chapel in the
world.
DINNER
Dinner organized inside the Salt Mine… a truly unique
experience!
DAY 6
BREAKFAST
Buffet breakfast. Morning drive to Zakopane, a
beautiful resort village nestled in the splendor of the
Tatra Mountains region. Originally a 17th Century
forestry settlement, Zakopane is now a sprawling
town, close to the Slovak border and on the edge of
the Tatra Mountains National Park. It has been a
center for Polish intellectuals for the past century.
The authentic folk culture of the Tatra Highlands'
mountaineers (górale) coexists with the sophisticated
repertoire of the "Witkacy" theatre or with frequent
concerts of Szymanowski's music.
Visit of Zakopane Old Town, funicular to Gubalowka
hill and Visit a local market famous for wood craft,
leather and other souvenir. Experience a joyful horse
carriage ride and later go for a cable car ride for
extraordinary breathtaking views.
DINNER
Farewell Dinner at HAWEŁKA restaurant where
culinary art became a legend. HAWEŁKA'S work was
appreciated by His Majesty the King of Greece, Her
Majesty The Queen of England, The President of the
USA, Austro-Hungarian Archdukes and so on...
6. DAY 7
BREAKFAST
After Breakfast transfer to Krakow Airport.
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What are your extra benefits:
• Forget about dining in pilgrimage houses or boring hotel buffet dinners!
• We believe that coming on a spiritual pilgrimage you can still...
...see amazing things, dine in amazing places, enjoy yourself and have a memorable holiday!
• Do you not want to follow the footsteps of Pope John Paul II spiritually...
...also enjoy yourself how he used to do in his home country?
• Do you want to stay in accommodations from where you have to walk only 5 minutes to come to the
Divine Mercy Shrine?
• People say we are different, not like other pilgrimage organizers and they have and they still
recommend us to their parishioners...
• Thermal Water Swimming Pool free - http://www.rabavalley.co.uk/Qd.htm
Szaflary Thermal Baths are situated near Zakopane-Poland. Thermal complex offers 5 pools and jacuzzi.
The thermal water in the swimming pools is mineralized and can be used for balneological purposes.
The healing properties of this thermal water can be used to work on muscles and joints, in cases of
neurosis, soothing different types of skin conditions and improve the sense of well-being.
7. • Classical Concert Ticket free
We would like to take you into a short journey through the magnificent world of the greatest classical
music of A.Vivaldi, W.A. Mozart, J.S. Bach. You may have an opportunity to listen to the most popular
works of the best composers live during the concert of The Orchestra of the City of Krakow.
See the dance of the light and shadow by the rhythms of calming vibrations penetrating deeply your
mind at St. Peter & Paul's Church (Kosciol Sw. Piotra I Pawla)). Admiring its vast spaces you'll find
inspiration and peace for your heart. To better understand wealth and splendor of those places, it is
necessary to establish an individual connection between heritage and a person itself, to which keys are
culture and art.
Why travel with us:
• Experience a unique friendly & personalized approach, as never before.
• Stay in the heart of Krakow, in a comfortable hotel.
• Enjoy a river cruise and see Krakow from the other side.
• Treat yourself to 3 course dinners with wine in famous restaurants of Krakow
• You are invited for a dinner to a Polish family.
• You can expect many small surprises.
One thing I will assure you is that it is Great Value for Money: Well, I leave it with you to decide if our
holidays are really value for money or not. You see and compare what we are, what are we including in
the price and the experiences you are getting.
And most importantly... unlike other tour operators we DO NOT co-operate with agents in Krakow,
Poland. We organize everything our self, negotiate directly with the hotels, transport and even
restaurants. We live here in Krakow and are able to managed to negotiate further with few more hotels
directly.
So there is no middle man and hence we create better value for money.
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