ST. BENEDICT TOURS: June 14-25, 2019
KRAKOW, POLAND
KRAKOW, POLAND
Land + Air Price: $3,195USD
Land Only Price: $2,150 USD
Reservations+Tickets
INCLUDES
- Daily Mass and spiritual activities
- Reflections and retreat conference with Fr. Maruisz Koch, CFR
- Confirmed roundtrip economy class airfare on Lufthansa Airlines from Newark International Airport
- All airport taxes and fuel charges
- One checked luggage up to 50lbs.
- Arrival and departure transfers by air-conditioned private motor coach to and from the airport to Krakow
- A local English speaking tour guide throughout the entire pilgrimage
- Seven nights accommodations at Radisson Blu Hotel , located within walking distance to Rynek Glowy
- Porterage at Radisson Blu
- Two nights at The Retreat House of Bishops in Zakopane
- One night at Benedictine Abbey of Tyniec
- Full breakfast and dinner included daily
- Plus, some lunches included
- Coat of all tours including entrance fees
- Private, air-conditioned coach to all Tours
Not Included:
- Lunches and beverages
- Porterage outside Radisson Blu
- Gratuities to guide and driver
- Extras at hotels, any expenses of personal nature
- Any items not specifically mentioned in the inclusions above
- Optional travel insurance
KRAKOW, POLAND
Highlights of Pilgrimage/Retreat
John Paul II Route Tour
Visit the birthplace of Pope Paul II, Wadowice
Born in 1920, Karol Wojtyla, the future pontiff lived in Wadowice until 1938. In the home and birthplace of Pope John Paul II we will see the family possessions as well as the personal belongings of Father Karol Wojtyla.
Visit to Gora Monastery
Pray before our Lady of Czestochowa icon, also known as the Black Madonna of Poland. The tradition is that this original icon was written by St. Luke on a table top from the house of the Holy Family. The icon was hidden in Jerusalem until it was found by St. Helena in 70 AD. The icon remained in Constantinople for about 500 years; then it was moved to the Ukraine. During a Moslem attack, the Christians decided to move the icon further West. Tradition has it that the horses refused to move when they reached Czestochowa in 1382. It was taken as a sign that icon should remain there in Czestochowa. Private tour of the Josna Gora Monastery and Mass.
Divine Mercy Sanctuary
We will visit the Divine Mercy Sanctuary where St. Faustina Kowalski lived and received the Message of Divine Mercy. We will have time to spend in prayer, visit the tomb of St. Faustina and celebrate private Mass at the Sanctuary.
Zakopane and Tatra Mountains
Zakopane, a town located at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, is known for its chalets made of natural wood without nails or screws. A ski resort town, it is also known for its local crafts, street musicians, horse-drawn carriages and local Polish cheese and foods. Experience two nights stay in Ksiezowka, where Pope John Paul II frequently stayed. There will be one free day to enjoy Zakopane and Tatra Mountains.
Benedictine Abbey of Tyniec
Stay overnight in the historic Benedictine Abbey of Tyniec, founded 1044. An active Benedictine Community, we will be able to hear the monks pray the Divine Office and celebrate private Mass in this most beautiful and peaceful monastery.