Day 1 Depart for Poland
Check-in at Las Vegas Airport for overnight flight to Krakow, via Amsterdam.
Day 2 Arrival in Krakow
Arriving in the cultural heart of Poland, you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred by private coach to your
hotel. After check-in, your pilgrimage begins with the celebration of Holy Mass, followed by dinner and the
opportunity to take a gentle walk through the old town of Krakowa city full of history, faith, and quiet charm.
Day 3 Zakopane: In the Footsteps of a Saint
Today, journey into the Tatra Mountains to visit the remote village of Zakopane, a place deeply loved by Saint John
Paul II. Take a cable car up the mountain and gaze across the dramatic alpine viewsan awe-inspiring moment to
contemplate Gods majesty in creation. Visit the wooden chapel of Jaszczorowka, a sacred place where young Karol
Wojtyla often came to pray in solitude. Later, enjoy time on Krupowki Street with its traditional shops and local
markets before returning to Krakow for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 Krakow and Auschwitz: Light in Darkness
After breakfast, begin your day in Krakows magnificent Market Square where the towers of St. Marys Basilica rise
above centuries-old cobblestones. Visit Wawel Hill, site of the royal Cathedral and the tomb of St. Stanislaus, patron
of Poland. In the afternoon, travel to Auschwitza sobering place of martyrdom and human suffering. Here you will
pray in the cell of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, whose self-sacrificial love remains a profound witness to Christ. After this
moving day, return to Krakow for dinner and overnight.
Day 5 Divine Mercy Shrine and Salt Mines
This morning, visit the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Lagiewniki, home to the convent of St. Faustina. Here, celebrate
Mass before her tomb and pray before the image of the Merciful Jesus that she was instructed to have painted.
Afterwards, travel to the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, where centuries of miners carved chapels and
sculptures deep undergrounda unique fusion of faith and labour. Return to Krakow for a farewell dinner and final
overnight in this beloved city.
Day 6 Onward to Prague
Today, depart Poland and travel west through Central Europe to Prague, the Czech Republics capital city, rich with
Gothic spires and baroque charm. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy free time before dinner. Rest well as
you prepare for the days ahead in this historic city of saints and scholars.
Day 7 Prague: The Infant Jesus and Old Town
Begin your day with Mass at the Church of Our Lady Victorious, home of the revered statue of the Infant Jesus of
Prague. Afterwards, take a guided walking tour through the old city, passing through Prague Castle, St. Nicholas
Church, the Baroque beauty of St. Vitus Cathedral, and the ancient Loreto Shrine. Walk across Charles Bridge and
stand in the Old Town Square to witness the famous Astronomical Clock. Conclude the day at Wenceslas Square,
named for the beloved patron saint of Bohemia. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Proposed Itinerary
Poland, Prague & Budapest 2026
Day 8 Pilgrimage to Hungary
Depart Prague and begin your journey south through the scenic landscapes of Central Europe, crossing into Hungary.
Along the way, enjoy reflections, prayer, and moments of quiet rest as your pilgrimage continues toward its final
destination. In the evening, arrive in Budapest, the twin-city capital straddling the Danube River. Check into your
hotel and enjoy a relaxing dinner and evening at leisure in this radiant and historic city.
Day 9 Budapest: Faith and Culture on the Danube
Begin your final full day with Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew. Then, explore the highlights of Budapest
including the Citadel, Heroes Square, Parliament Building, and the Church of St. Stephen. Walk along the
Fishermans Bastion, with its seven towers representing the original Magyar tribes, and take in the panoramic view
across the Danube. In the afternoon, you may choose to visit one of the citys thermal baths, known for their healing
waters. Tonight, enjoy a special farewell dinner and reflect on the sacred memories of your journey.
Day 10 Return Home
Depart for Budapest Airport and begin your journey home. As you board your flight, carry with you the beauty of the
cities visited, the graces received, and the peace found in sacred places that touched your soul along the way.
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