Embark on a profound spiritual journey through the heart of Central Europe, where faith, history, and culture come together in a truly unforgettable pilgrimage. This 11-day experience through Warsaw, Krakow, Prague, and beyond invites you to walk in the footsteps of saints, martyrs, and great Catholic traditions.

Discover the powerful legacy of St. John Paul II as you visit his homeland, pray at sacred shrines, and celebrate daily Mass in some of Europe’s most historic churches. Experience the moving grounds of Auschwitz-Birkenau, reflecting on history with prayer and reverence.

In Poland, explore the Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Lagiewniki, home of St. Faustina Kowalska, and visit the beloved Marian shrine of Jasna Góra Monastery, where the Black Madonna continues to draw pilgrims from around the world.

Continue your journey into the Czech Republic, where the beauty of Prague unfolds before you. Walk across the iconic Charles Bridge, visit the majestic Prague Castle, and celebrate Mass in historic churches that have stood as witnesses to centuries of faith.

Throughout the pilgrimage, enjoy:

• Centrally located 4-star hotels

• Daily breakfast and dinner

• Daily Catholic Mass

• Professional Catholic tour guide

• Comfortable transportation throughout

• Deeply spiritual and enriching experiences

This pilgrimage is more than travel—it is a journey of faith, reflection, and renewal. Join us and experience the spiritual treasures of Poland and the Czech Republic like never before.

Fly from Austin to Warsaw 

Breakfast in the hotel.

8.30                 Departure for Saint Stanislaw Kostka Church.

9.00                 Holy mass in Saint Stanislaw Kostka Church – parish of blessed Jerzy Popieluszko, where he is buried. Jerzy Aleksander Popiełuszko born Alfons Popiełuszko;  was a Polish Roman Catholic priest who became associated with the opposition Solidarity trade union in communist Poland. He was murdered in 1984 by three agents of the Security Service, who were shortly thereafter tried and convicted of the murder. Father Jerzy has been recognized as a martyr by the Roman Catholic Church and was beatified on 6 June 2010 by Cardinal Angelo Amato on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI. An alleged miracle attributed to his intercession, which could lead to his canonization, is now under investigation.Alfons was born on 14 September 1947 in Okopy, near Suchowola. After finishing school, he attended the priests' seminary at Warsaw. In 1966–1968, he served his army duties in a special force in Bartoszyce, aimed at keeping young men from becoming priests. This treatment had no effect on Alfons's beliefs, as, after finishing his army service, he continued his studies; however, the repeated punishments for his resistance affected his health for the rest of his life.Alfons, with seminary superiors' permission, changed his name from Alfons to Jerzy.

                        Father Jerzy was ordained a priest by Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński in May 1972.As a young priest he first served in Ząbki near Warsaw in 1972–1975.Afterwards, he served in parishes in Warsaw, which consisted of the common people as well as students.In 1981, Father Jerzy joined the workers, taking part with strikers in the Warsaw Steelworks. Thereafter he was associated with workers and trade unionists from the Solidarity movement who opposed the communist regime in Poland. He was a staunch opponent of the communist regime and, in his sermons, interwove spiritual exhortations with political messages, criticizing the government, expressing solidarity with the interned and motivating people to protest. During the period of martial law, the Catholic Church was the only force that could voice protest comparatively openly, with the regular celebration of Mass presenting opportunities for public gatherings in churches.

10.00               Meeting with the guide and visit of Warsaw: in 18th  and 19th century Warsaw was know as „Paris of the North”, but architecture changed a lot after Second World War. First of all the communist built many tipical to this period buildings: Palace of Sience and Culture – socrealist skycraper located in the city centre, now next to this building you can find modern economic and trade centre of Warsaw and MDM (Marszalkowska Dzielnica Mieszkaniowa – Marszalkowska Housing District) – one of tipical district built by communists in this period. From the historical point of view more important are other parts of the city: the Old City (Stare Miasto) with Royal Castle and situated just next to it the New City (Nowe Miasto) with his oldest building the Barbican. The 'must see' is as well Lazienki Park (Park Lazienkowski) with Palace on water (Palac na wodzie) and Polish famous composer Fryderyk Chopin monument, Nowy Swiat street, Krakowskie Przedmiescie street, St. Anna's church, University of Warsaw, birthplace of Madam Curie, Martyrdom Shrine and Holy Cross Church.

14.00               Free time. 

20.00               Dinner in the hotel or in the restaurant.

8.00                 Breakfast in the hotel. Check-out.

8.00                 Departure for Czestochowa.

11.00               Visit of Częstochowa shrine, one of the most important places of Catholic cult in Poland. Each year over four millions of pilgrims are visiting this place. In Jasna Gora monastery (lat. Mons Clara, eng. Luminous Mount) we can find the Black Madonna image which was so precious for Poles as they gave her the title of Queen of Poland.

12.30               Holy mass in Czestochowa.

13.30               Time for lunch.

14.30               Check-in hotel. Free time.

20.00               Dinner in the hotel.

8.00                 Breakfast in the hotel. Check-out.

8.00                 Departure for Czestochowa.

11.00               Visit of Częstochowa shrine, one of the most important places of Catholic cult in Poland. Each year over four millions of pilgrims are visiting this place. In Jasna Gora monastery (lat. Mons Clara, eng. Luminous Mount) we can find the Black Madonna image which was so precious for Poles as they gave her the title of Queen of Poland.

12.30               Holy mass in Czestochowa.

13.30               Time for lunch.

14.30               Check-in hotel. Free time.

20.00               Dinner in the hotel.

6.00                 The Black Madonna unveiling.

7.00                 Breakfast in the hotel.

8.00                 Departure for Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.

10.30               Visit of former concentration camp Auschiwitz – Birkeanu. The Auschwitz concentration camp was one of tree camps which was part of whole complex based near Auschwitz (in Polish Oswiecim). The second part of complex was extermination camp based in Birkenau (in Polish Brzezinka). The third part of the camp was the labor camp Monowitz (in Polish Monowice). From year 1979 whole camp is on the UNESCO list of World Hertige Sites.

14.00               Time for lunch.

15.00               Departure for Lagiewniki (district of Cracow)

16.30               Visit of Lagiewniki: The Sanctuary is situated in buildings of monastery of the  Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, which was founded in 1891 as A. Lubomirski's Foundation for girls and women in need of moral renewal.
In period between world wars in this Monastery lived and died Saint M. Faustina Kowalska (1905-1938), through Saint Faustina Lord Christ gave the message of the Divine Mercy to the Church and to the whole world. It sheds light on the mystery of the Divine Mercy, calls to put trust in God and have merciful attitude towards neighbors and also to proclaim and pray for Divine Mercy for whole world through practicing new forms of worship of the Divine Mercy (the Divine Mercy Image, the Divine Mercy Sunday, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Hour of Mercy). In 1943 Father J. Andrasz SI the Cracow confessor of Faustina blessed the first Divine Mercy Image painted by A. Hyła, offered as ex-voto, thanksgiving to God for saving his family during war, and initiated solemn masses honoring the Divine Mercy. The image quickly became well-know for many graces, the number of pilgrims has grown            each year, considering also the pilgrims visiting the Sister Faustina's tomb. Very dynamic expansion of worship of the Divine Mercy was launched by the beatification of Sister's Faustina (18th of April 1993) and her canonisation (30th of April 2000), and also thanks to pilgrimages of John Paul II to Łagiewniki (1997 and 2002). It caused the extension of the Sanctuary i.a. building a new church – basilica, that was consecrated on 17th of August 2002 by Pope John Paul II in 2002. In this place Pope solemnly entrusted the world to the Divine Mercy.

17.30               Visit of John Paul II shrine in Łagiewniki.

18.30               Saint mass in Lagiewniki.

19.30               Departure for the hotel.

20.00               Arrival to the hotel.

20.30               Dinner in the hotel

8.00                 Breakfast in the hotel.

9.00                 Visit of Cracow' City centre: , Royal Castle Wawel   (the visit of the cathedral and courtyard), Kanonicza Street, the Market Place, The Clothmarket, Saint Mary's church, Jagiellonian University, Florian's Gate and       Barbican.

13.00               Saint mass in one of the churches in Cracow.

14.00               Time for lunch.

15.00               Departure for Wieliczka.

16.00               Guided visit of salt mine: the Wieliczka Salt Mine located about 13 km from Cracow's city centre, was built in 13th century was one of the oldest salt mines in the world (the table salt was produced until 2007). The main attractions of the mine includes: the cathedral carved by local miners, three chapels and dozens of statues. In 1978 it was placed on UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. Wieliczka is one of the most visited attractions in Poland, every year over 1 million is visiting this place.

18.30               Departure for Cracow.

19.00               Arrival to the hotel.

20.00               Dinner in the hotel or in the restaurant

8.00                 Breakfast in the hotel.

9.00                 Departure for Zakopane.

11.00               Visit of Zakopane – capital of Polish mountains. Tour includes Our Lady of Fatima in Krzeptowki in Zakopane, wooden architecture of this beautifil town and short trip to Gubalowka mount.

14.00               Free time in Zakopane.

17.30               Departure for Cracow.

20.00               Arrival to Cracow.

20.30               Dinner.

7.00                 Breakfast in the hotel. Check – out.

7.30                 Departure for Kalwaria Zebrzydowska.

8.30                 The famous UNESCO-listed sanctuary is a placewhere pilgrims worship the Passion of Christ as well as pray to his mother. Mary. In the baroque basilica of Saint Mary of Angels, administered by the Bernardines living in the nearby monastery, one can see the miraculous image of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Kalwaria. Kalwaria was established in 1600 after the         example of the Way of the Cross in         Jerusalem. The painting of the Madonna was donated to the sanctuary in 1641. Around that time, a great number of Calvarian chapels were spread around the picturesque landscape of the Beskids.

9.30                 Saint mass in the shrine.

10.30               Departure for Wadowice.

11.00               Visit of Wadowice: Museum of John Paul the II and his parish.

13.00               Departure for Prague.

20.00               Arrival to Prague.

20.30               Dinner in the hotel.

8.00                 Breakfast in the hotel.

9.00                 Meeting with the guide at the reception and visit of Prague: Prague Castle with with St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George‘s Basilica, Golden Lane), the Charles Bridge,, Loreto Shrine, the Church of Our Lady of Victory and the statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague. Visit (from the outside) of many theaters and opera houses.

13.00               Time for lunch.

14.00               Second part of the visit as per programme above.

16.30               Holy mass in one of the churches in Prague.

17.30               Free time in Prague.

20.00               Dinner in the hotel or in the restaurant.

8.00                 Breakfast. Free time in Prague.

9.00                 Saint mass in one of the churches in Prague.             

10.00               Free time.

20.00               Dinner

Departure from Prague.

morning           Breakfast in the hotel. Check-out. Transfer to the airport.