8 Kolobrzeska, Bydgoszcz, Poland
Kraków is not only a Mecca for tourists from all around the world craving to explore historical and cultural sights, a visit here perfectly depicts Polish religious life which is still very lively and famous among European nations. Kraków area is especially famous for 3 modern saints: Maksymilian Kolbe, Faustina Kowalska and Pope John Paul II. Discover Poland following their footsteps.
5 days / 4 nights
FB (4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners)
All year
5 cities / towns
10-50
Calm
Up to 30 days*
Arrival to Kraków. Exploring the Old Town: St. Mary's Basilica, Wawel Cathedral, St. Franciscan Church and the Papal Window. Dinner.
St. Mary's Basilica is one of the most famous monuments in Krakow and Poland. It is one of the largest and most important, after the Wawel Cathedral, church in Krakow. It is located at the north-eastern corner of the Main Square, on St. Mary's Square. Dating from the end of the 14th century, the basilica is preserved in the Gothic style. In the 15th century, chapels were added to the aisles. The greatest gem of this monument in Krakow is the altar of Veit Stoss from the end of the 15th century. It is the largest Goth...
The Wawel Cathedral is undoubtedly one of the most important monuments in the country. The full name of the church is the Cathedral Basilica of St. Stanislaus and St. Wenceslas in Krakow. It is here that the most important events in the history of Poland took place. Coronations, royal weddings and funerals. Inside, the central place is occupied by the 17th-century confession, i.e. the canopy altar of St. Stanisław, the bishop and patron of Poland, who died in the 11th century as a result of a conflict with King Boles...
St. Francis of Assisi Church is situated in the very heart of Kraków’s Old Town at 2 Franciszkańska Street just by the famous Pope’s Window. The church, currently Minor Basilica, was consecrated in 1296. It has been enlarged many times. In 1462, 1476, 1655 and 1855 the building burnt. Nowadays, it has a brick construction with a presbytery, transept, aisle and 3 chapels. Tourists usually want to see here stained glass windows made by famous Polish artist Stanisław Wyspiański and very original polychromy of the same a...
Kraków is one of the oldest Polish cities. The city attracts a lot of tourists from around the world. We will start sightseeing from the Old Town. Kraków Main Square is Europe’s largest medieval market square. You will see most of the attractions simply by walking. Spectacular Cloth Hall surrounded by historic tenement houses, the most famous Krakow artistic cellar - Piwnica pod Baranami, as also as St. Mary's church. We will continue our trip along Florianska Street. You will see a lot of small shops in colorful, hi...
Breakfast. Transfer to Częstochowa Monastery the heart of religious life of Poland. Monastery sightseeing with a guide. Lunch Free time for souvenir shopping at St. Barbara Street. Return to Kraków. Dinner.
Czestochowa is a city laying about 125 km from Cracow which is the spiritual capital of Poland. Every year the sanctuary is also visited by a few million pilgrims from all over the world. It is the most important pilgrimage site connected to Marian devotion of the famous painting of Black Madonna. The sanctuary has been run by the Order of Saint Paul the First Hermit since 1382. The painting has been famous through the ages for miracles and healings therefore, tourists can observe here many thanksgiving offerings. Th...
Breakfast. Transfer to UNESCO Zebrzydowska Calvary, sightseeing. Transfer to Wadowice and lunch on the way. Wadowice is a birthplace of Pope John Paul II. Sightseeing Wadowice Basilica and the Family Home of John Paul II Museum. Return to Kraków. Dinner.
It is a pilgrimage destination situated about 32 km from Cracow. The Passion-Marian Sanctuary of St.Bernards convent was put down to World Heritage List UNESCO in 1999, being the only Calvary in the list. The beginnings of the construction of the Calvary date back to the year 1600. Right now the complex consists of basilica and monastery at the top of Żar mountain, 42 chapels and path churches. The monument was built in the architectural style of the late Baroque. Please note that ITS-Poland works with groups only (...
It is a small town about 50 km from Cracow. The main touristic magnet of Wadowice is the fact that pope John Paul II, the greatest of Poles, was born here. Pilgrims usually visit the Family Home of John Paul II’s Museum. The museum was opened in 2010 and after a complete modernization of the historic tenement it was reopened in 2014. The exhibition is fully modern and multimedia. Near the house of John Paul II, pilgrims usually visit Basilica of Offertory of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Wadowice main square. Please no...
Family Home of John Paul II in Wadowice town is about 53 km from Kraków (1:15 h drive). It is situated at main market square just by a church where we will find the original baptismal font of the Saint and holy relics of his blood. The museum can be visited with a guide and it takes about 1 h. The exhibition covers 3 floors of original building and about 1000 m2. Apart from the Wojtyła’s family flat the exhibition demonstrates John Paul II life starting from his family and hometown through youth, World War II period,...
Breakfast. Transfer to Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi-German Concentration Camp Museum and a visit in the cell of St. Maksymilian Kolbe. 3.5-4 h sightseeing. Lunch. Transfer to Tyniec Monastery. Sightseeing of the Monastery. Return to hotel. Dinner.
The Auschwitz concentration camp (Konzentrationslager Auschwitz) was a complex of over 40 camps and sub-camps, built and controlled by Nazi Germany in occupied Poland during World War II. It was established by Nazi Germany in mid-1940 in the suburbs of Oświęcim, which was then on the territory incorporated into the Third Reich. At the peak of the operation of the extermination camp in Auschwitz (1944), it was divided into Auschwitz I (established in 1940, in the buildings of pre-war barracks), Auschwitz II-Birkenau (...
Formerly a village near Cracow, since 1973 has become one of Cracow’s districts. Tyniec is especially famous for the Benedictine Abbey established in this place as early as 1044, on the picturesque limestone hill by Vistula river. Currently tourists can see the abbey and museum which is placed there. Pilgrims also visit the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul which was constructed in Ghotic and Baroque style. Please note that ITS-Poland works with groups only (10 participants and more).
Breakfast. Short transfer to Łagiewniki district of Kraków. Discovering St. Faustyna Kowalska figure and Cult of Divine Mercy in Lagiewniki, sightseeing with one of the nuns. Walk to John Paul II Centre. Airport transfer. Departure.
The sanctuary in located in Łagiewniki, one of Cracow’s districts. The cult of Divine Mercy is connected to Faustina Kowalska and her revelations. The sanctuary became a popular place for pilgrimages, especially after pope John Paul II beatified and canonized Faustina Kowalska, causing the spread of Divine Mercy devotion. Modern basilica of Divine Mercy, built between 1999 and 2002, is a two-storey building which can accommodate up to 5,000 pilgrims. Please note that ITS-Poland works with groups only (10 participant...
John Paul II sanctuary is located only 750 m walk from the Divine Mercy Sanctuary. Believers will find here relics of the saint and religious centre connected with the famous Polish saint. Tourists can visit John Paul II Museum here and the church. Please note that ITS-Poland works with groups only (10 participants and more).
Local guide for sightseeing and airport assistance
St. Mary's Basilica, Częstochowa Monastery sightseeing, Family Home of John Paul II, Auschwitz Birkenau Museum, Tyniec Monastery
Private coach transportation
Airport and hotel for sightseeing trips
Hotel, airport for departure
English, German, Norwegian, French, Spanish, Italian and others on request
Bus tour
- Smoking is prohibited in all our vehicles.
- Eating is prohibited in all our vehicles.
- Tips are not mandatory but of course welcome in restaurants.
- During church visits bathing suits and very short miniskirts are not permitted.
Yes, we can arrange that on group request.
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