Flight to Poland.

WARSAW OLD TOWN - REBUILT WITH HEART, REMEMBERED WITH PRIDE

Warsaw’s Old Town stands as a powerful symbol of resilience. Destroyed during World War II, it was meticulously reconstructed in the years that followed, earning it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Market Square, with its colorful townhouses and historic charm, serves as the heart of the district. From here, cobbled streets lead to the Gothic St. John’s Cathedral, the red- brick Royal Castle, and the city’s original defensive walls. Though much of what visitors see is a careful recreation, the sense of history is very real – shaped by the city’s determination to preserve its identity. Today, the Old Town blends the atmosphere of centuries past with the energy of a modern capital, offering a reflective and rewarding experience. Dinner and overnight.

POLAND’S SPIRITUAL CAPITAL the Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa is one of the most revered religious sites in Poland. For centuries, pilgrims have journeyed here to venerate the icon of the Black Madonna – a painting believed to have miraculous powers and symbolic importance in Polish history. The fortified monastery complex includes the basilica, treasury, and defensive walls, bearing witness to both spiritual devotion and national endurance, especially during the Swedish Deluge. The monastery continues to unite faith and national spirit, standing as a living testament to hope and devotion. Dinner and overnight.

KRAKOW OLD TOWN - MEDIEVAL HEART WITH TIMELESS CHARM

After breakfast we will visit Old Town Krakow- the Main Market Square – the largest in Europe – surrounded by historic townhouses, St. Mary’s Basilica with its famous wooden altar by Veit Stoss, and the Renaissance Cloth Hall, now housing a gallery of Polish art.  We continue to the Wawel Castle a symbol of Poland’s national identity and former seat of royalty. Wawel Cathedral, where monarchs were crowned and buried. We continue to GOTHIC GEM OF KRAKOW’S SKYLINE One of the most famous of Poland's churches features two striking towers of different heights and surprisingly richly decorated interior. –Beneath the castle lies the Dragon’s Den, linking the site to Krakow’s oldest legends.  Just outside Krakow lies one of Poland’s most unique wonders – the Wieliczka Salt Mine. The most famous of them, the Chapel of St. Kinga, is a breathtaking underground cathedral adorned with chandeliers and intricate reliefs. The mine offers not only geological marvels but also a glimpse into centuries of human labor, faith, and ingenuity beneath the surface. Located in Lagiewniki district, the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy is a major site of pilgrimage, drawing millions from around the world. It is closely linked to Saint Faustina Kowalska, whose revelations inspired the global Divine Mercy devotion. At the heart of the sanctuary stands the modern basilica, consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 2002. SANCTUARY OF ST JOHN PAUL II combines modern architecture with deep spiritual meaning. At its heart stands the Church of the Divine Mercy, a place of prayer closely connected with the late Pope.  Dinner and overnight.

WADOWICE & POPE JOHN PAUL II MUSEUM A SAINT’S STORY TOLD AT HOME

After breakfast we will begin “Here it all began,” said Pope John Paul II when visiting Wadowice - his hometown and birthplace - in 2002. The Family Home Museum of John Paul II is located in the house where he was born in 1920 and where he spent his early years. Just steps away stands the church where Karol Wojtyła was baptized and served as an altar boy - the Basilica of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This place of worship was central to his spiritual development and remains a key stop for visitors. WADOWICE & KALWARIA ZEBRZYDOWSKA FOLLOWING THE FOOTSTEPS OF A SAINT The house where he was born, filled with souvenirs, is now a museum filled with personal mementos, offering a glimpse into his early life and legacy. Young Karol Wojtyla often walked to the nearby Kalwaria Zebrzydowska sanctuary - now a UNESCO-listed pilgrimage park with baroque architecture and a series of devotional paths modeled after Jerusalem AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU MEMORIAL & MUSEUM A PLACE

OF MEMORY, MOURNING, AND WARNING Located near the town of Oswiecim, the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex was the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp. Today, it stands as one of the most powerful memorials in the world. The preserved barracks, gas chambers, and railway tracks speak volumes of the atrocities committed during the Holocaust Dinner and overnight.

CAR CABLE TO GUBALOWKA VIEW OF THE ENTIRE POLISH TATRA MOUNTAINS AND ZAKOPANE

Gubałówka – an elongated hill at the foot of the Gubałówka mountain range. Its height varies from 1,120 m at the eastern end to 1,129 m at the western end. It is located in the north-western part of Zakopane. SANCTUARY OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA IN ZAKOPANE  FAITH AND REFLECTION IN THE HEART OF THE TATRAS, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima is one of Poland’s most meaningful pilgrimage sites. Built in gratitude for Pope John Paul II’s survival after the 1981 assassination attempt, it was blessed by him during his 1997 visit to Zakopane. Dinner and overnight.

FLIGHT BACK HOME.