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The Saints of Divine Mercy
A pilgrimage to Poland and Prague is a step into rich Catholic history and tradition. Ponder the remarkable story of Divine Mercy and St. Faustina’s mystical life while following in the footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II throughout his birthplace and hometown. Experience the faith-filled life of St. Maximilian Kolbe and visit Auschwitz, the place of his final act of selflessness.
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Sample Itinerary
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Across the Atlantic ~ Arrival in WarsawDepart the USA today on board your overnight transatlantic jet flight to Warsaw, arriving the following day. Enjoy a full meal service as well as in-flight entertainment such as movies, music, etc.
Upon your arrival in Warsaw, you will meet your pilgrimage director and local tour guide at the airport exit where they will escort you to your deluxe, air-conditioned motor coach, fully stocked with bottled water. We will then transfer to our hotel to check in and freshen up before starting our day.
We will start our activities with a guided orientation tour of the Old Quarter of Warsaw. Enjoy the ambience of the market square with its scenic narrow and winding streets, and make a stop at the 14th century Archcathedral of St. John. Walk past the Royal Castle, a magnificent example of baroque architecture, built on this site originally for the Mazovian Dukes and now, a museum housing furniture, and various objects of art. We will celebrate Mass this day at local church. We will end the night with dinner and an overnight in Warsaw.
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Warsaw ~ Niepokalanow ~ Swinice Warckie ~ Glogowiec ~ Plock
After breakfast and hotel check out, we will board our coach and drive to Niepokalanow (City of the Immaculate Mother of God) and visit the Franciscan Monastery connected with Saint Maximilian Kolbe. We continue our day with a stop in Swinice Warckie to visit the church of St. Casimir, the site of baptism for Saint Faustina. We then transfer to Glogowiec to visit the family home of Saint Faustina.
After lunch, we will continue onto Plock and visit the convent where Saint Faustina lived in 1931. It is here that Jesus appeared to her bringing the wonderful message of Divine Mercy for all of mankind and asking her to “paint a picture according to the image that you see.” Faustina arranged to have the vision painted into the picture with the inscription “Jesus, I trust in You!” We will have the immense privilege to Celebrate Mass at the Convent’s Chapel. After Mass, we will have dinner and an overnight in Plock.
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Plock ~ Lodz ~ CzestochowaAfter breakfast and hotel check-out, we will board our coach and start driving towards Czestchowa. On the way, we will stop in Lodz, a city dedicated to Saint
Faustina. We will then take time to visit Venice Park, where Saint Faustina had an encounter with Jesus:"How long shall I put up with you and how long will you keep putting me off?" We will then visit the Cathedral of Saint Stanislaus, the very place where Saint Faustina heard her Call: "Go at once to Warsaw; you will enter a convent there."
After lunch, we will continue onto our final destination of Czestachowa. We will make our way to the Jasna Gora Monastery where we will celebrate Mass in one of the many chapels. After Mass, we will first participate in a guided tour of the Monastery where we will see the Treasury, the Knight's Hall, the Refectory, the Basilica of the Holy Cross and the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. The highlight of our visit will be a viewing of the famous icon of the Black Madonna to which many miracles are attributed. We will close the day with dinner and an overnight in Czestochowa.
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Czestochowa ~ Auschwitz ~ KrakowWe will start the day with breakfast and after we check out of our hotel, will make our way back to the Jasna Gora
Monastery for Mass. After Mass, we will start our journey to Krakow. On the way, we will stop in Auschwitz to visit the Nazi concentration Camp of Auschwitz where Saint Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein) faced martyrdom and Saint Maximilian Kolbe died in the Death Block from starvation after volunteering his life for that of a fellow prisoner.
After an emotionally chilling visit to Auschwitz, we will continue to our final destination of Krakow. We will conclude the day with dinner and overnight in Krakow.
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Krakow ~ WieliczkaWe will begin the morning with breakfast and Mass at a local church in Krakow. After Mass, enjoy a private guided tour of Krakow. Start with Wawel Hill and Wawel Cathedral, one of the most beautiful Renaissance residences in Central Europe. Continue to Market Square via Kanonicza Street and pass by the Papal Window of the Bishop's Palace from which
Pope Saint John Paul II used to address his followers. We will see the patio of Collegium Maius where the Pope was a student. We conclude the morning tour with a visit to St. Mary’s Church, famous for its Wit Stwosz’s wooden altar.
After lunch, we will depart for our excursion to Wieliczka. There, we will visit Europe's oldest salt mine which has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. After the Salt Mine, we will return to Krakow for dinner and another overnight in the great city!
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Krakow ~ Divine Mercy Sanctuary ~ Have No Fear Center
After breakfast, we will visit the Divine Mercy Sanctuary. See images of the Merciful Jesus, venerate relics of Saint Faustina, and make a visit to the Saint's convent chapel and her Tomb. We will celebrate Mass at the Shrine and afterwards, enjoy a talk given by one of the nuns.
We will then make our way to the "Have No Fear" Center dedicated to Saint John Paul II where we will have time to pray and venerate his relics. After some scheduled free time to shop and explore, we will make our way back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight in Krakow.
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Krakow ~ Zakopane
After breakfast in Krakow, we will take a daytrip to Zakopane, Poland's winter capital nestled in the Tatra Mountains. Enjoy lunch on your own, followed by a visit to some of Zakopane's best sites, Visit Jaszczurowka Chapel, stroll through the local bazars on Krupowki Street, and take a funicular to the Gubalowka mountaintop for extraordinary views of the beautiful Tatras Mountains. After a breathtaking retreat in Zakopane, we will return to Krakow for dinner and our final overnight in the city.
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Krakow ~ Wadowice ~ Prague
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we will leave Poland for Prague. On the way, we will stop in Wadowice to visit the birthplace of Pope Saint John Paul II and his childhood home which is now a museum and the Church of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary where the Saint was baptized.
We continue on our journey to Prague, stopping for lunch en route. Upon our arrival, we will check into our hotel, have dinner, and have a free evening to explore the beautiful city. Overnight in Prague
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Day in Prague ~ The Journey HomeWaking up to the beauty of Prague, we will start our day with breakfast at the hotel. Following breakfast, we will enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Prague focusing on Hradcany Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Castle, St. George’s Basilica and the Church of Our Lady Victorious where you see the Statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague.
After lunch, we will cross the Charles Bridge visiting the Old
Town, the Market Square, “Astronomical Clock”, Wenceslas Square and Josefov, and the Jewish quarter. The rest of the day is scheduled free time to explore and shop. We will join back together for a special farewell dinner at local restaurant in Prague with a folklore show. Our final overnight in Prague
The next morning, with vivid memories of Poland and Prague, we transfer to the airport and board the return flight back to the USA, arriving the same day.
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