Peregrinacion a Europa con Padre Adolfo Martinez Escobar
Peregrinación a Europa
Trece días por Praga, Salzburgo, Viena, Budapest, Zakopane y Cracovia, con la Santa Misa en Praga, Budapest, el Santuario de la Divina Misericordia y Wadowice.
Su director espiritual
Padre Adolfo Martínez Escobar
El Padre Adolfo Martínez Escobar nos acompaña durante toda la peregrinación, celebrando la Santa Misa y ofreciendo la confesión y los sacramentos.
“¡Abrid, más todavía, abrid de par en par las puertas a Cristo!”
San Juan Pablo II, homilía al comienzo de su pontificado, 22 de octubre de 1978
Las palabras con que San Juan Pablo II comenzó su pontificado. En Polonia visitamos Wadowice, su ciudad natal, y la iglesia donde fue bautizado, y recorremos la colina de Wawel en Cracovia.
El Castillo y la Catedral de Wawel · Cracovia
Europa Central, 31 de mayo al 12 de junio de 2027
Trece días y once noches en Praga, Salzburgo, Viena, Budapest, Zakopane y Cracovia, con el Santuario de la Divina Misericordia, Auschwitz y Wadowice en el camino.
Salida de EE. UU. hacia República Checa
Encuentro con el grupo en el aeropuerto, formalidades de embarque y viaje hasta Praga, capital de la República Checa.
Llegada a Praga
Llegaremos a Praga y traslado al hotel para cena y noche.
Praga
Día de visita en Praga: subida en autobús a la Colina del Castillo, visita al patio del monasterio de Strahov de la orden de los premonstratenses, fundada en 1140 por el rey Vladislao II. Visitaremos la plaza de Loreto con Loreto de Praga, que es copia de la Casa Santa. Siguiendo para la Catedral de San Vito, Venceslao y Adalberto, sede del arzobispo (interior). Llegamos a la Plaza de San Jorge con la iglesia y el monasterio de San Jorge y la Iglesia de Santa María de la Victoria (Niño Jesús de Praga). Santa Misa. Seguiremos nuestra visita hasta el centro de la ciudad donde se encuentra la plaza Mayor con su predominante Ayuntamiento con la Iglesia de Týn. Tiempo libre.
Salzburgo
Antes de salir a Salzburgo visitaremos la Iglesia de San Cirilo y San Metodio, que es parte de la historia de los héroes de la resistencia checa durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, entrada en la cripta y museo incluida. Tiempo libre antes de salir hacia Salzburgo, en Austria, para conocer la ciudad de Mozart y de los Festivales.
Viena
Hoy haremos un paseo por el barrio histórico y visitaremos la casa museo de Mozart. Subiremos a la colina de Festungsberg para disfrutar de espectaculares vistas de Salzburgo, del río Salzach y de los Alpes. Por la tarde seguiremos hacia Viena, capital de Austria. A la llegada iremos al hotel para check-in y cena.
Viena
Por la mañana visitaremos en autobús la ciudad de Viena recorriendo la “Ringstrasse” con sus suntuosos monumentos como la Ópera, los Museos de Bellas Artes y de Ciencias Naturales, el monumento de María Teresa, el Parlamento, el Ayuntamiento, el Teatro Nacional y el Palacio Imperial de Hofburg (exteriores). Por la tarde visitaremos uno de los palacios más importantes del imperio de los Habsburgo, el Palacio de Schönbrunn, con las fastuosas salas habitadas por la Archiduquesa María Teresa de Austria (interior). Tiempo libre en la ciudad.
Budapest
Salida a Budapest, capital de Hungría, país con influencia de varias culturas: alemana, turca y eslava. Haremos un paseo panorámico para conocer los lugares más importantes de la ciudad. Visitaremos en la parte Buda el bastión de los pescadores, considerado el centro de Buda, y seguiremos hasta el puente Isabel, que separa la parte Buda de Peste.
Budapest
Hoy visitaremos el lado Pest de la ciudad, el Bosque hasta la plaza de los Héroes, Parque Municipal, avenida de Andrassy, Columna central del monumento Milenario. Visitaremos la Basílica de San Esteban. Santa Misa. Tiempo libre durante la tarde. Por la noche crucero con cena incluida en el río Danubio.
Zakopane
Viajaremos en autobús hasta la ciudad de Zakopane y Montes Tatras, una de las zonas de esquí más conocidas de Polonia, ubicada cerca de la frontera con Eslovaquia y en la zona más alta de los Cárpatos. Esta villa es perfecta para admirar la naturaleza de los montes Tatras en todo su esplendor y los pueblos que mantienen sus tradiciones en arquitectura, gastronomía, música y danza. Visita guiada por la ciudad y paseo en teleférico subiendo los montes Tatras de igual modo que San Juan Pablo II subía para practicar esquí.
Cracovia
Hoy seguiremos a Cracovia; a la llegada visitaremos el convento en Lagiewniki, donde Santa Faustina pasó los dos últimos años de su vida. Visitaremos el Icono de la Divina Misericordia y la Capilla donde Santa Faustina está sepultada. Santa Misa. Seguiremos a Cracovia, que es una de las ciudades más antiguas y más bellas de Polonia.
Cracovia
Día en Cracovia. Visitaremos la colina de Wawel con el Castillo de Wawel, la Catedral (entrada), arquitectura románica, gótica, renacentista y barroca de la Ciudad Antigua, la plaza del mercado más grande de Europa (Rynek Glowny), la torre del Ayuntamiento, el antiguo Mercado de Paños, la Basílica de Santa María con el altar del genial escultor Vito Stoss. Visita a la Fábrica de Schindler y al barrio judío Kazimierz, el centro de la vida religiosa y social de la Cracovia judía hasta la deportación. Seguiremos para una visita a la mina de sal, una de las minas de sal más antiguas del mundo, que funciona desde hace muchos siglos y fue visitada por Karol Wojtyla en el año 1978. La mina forma una ciudad subterránea, con capillas (la capilla de Santa Kinga es la capilla subterránea más grande del mundo). Cena y concierto de folclore polaco en un restaurante.
Cracovia
Hoy visitaremos el campo de concentración de Auschwitz. Visitaremos la pequeña celda donde San Maximiliano Kolbe murió. A continuación, visitaremos Wadowice, ciudad natal de Karol Wojtyla (San Juan Pablo II), y la Iglesia donde fue bautizado. Santa Misa. Tiempo libre en Cracovia.
Salida de regreso a los Estados Unidos
Vuelo de regreso a Estados Unidos, no sin antes atesorar en nuestra memoria recuerdos inolvidables vividos durante este peregrinaje.
Qué incluye
Todo lo siguiente está incluido en el precio del paquete.
Sus hoteles en Europa Central
Hoteles de 4 estrellas en todo el recorrido: dos noches en Praga, una en Salzburgo, dos en Viena, dos en Budapest, una en Zakopane y tres en Cracovia. Los hoteles están sujetos a confirmación final; si un hotel cambia, se reemplaza por otro de la misma categoría.
Precio por persona
Por persona, con vuelos de ida y vuelta en grupo incluidos. Llámenos para conocer el precio en clase económica premium o ejecutiva.
Las habitaciones compartidas son siempre dobles con dos camas. Si desea que le busquemos un compañero de habitación, díganoslo al reservar y haremos lo posible. Tenga en cuenta que si no encontramos un compañero antes de la fecha del pago final, 2 de marzo de 2027, se aplicará el suplemento de habitación individual.
Parejas, familias, amigos y quienes viajan solos: todos son bienvenidos.
Algunos peregrinos vienen en pareja, otros traen a toda la familia, otros vienen con un amigo de la parroquia y muchos vienen solos. Todos son bienvenidos.
Envíe el formulario de reserva con un depósito de $500 por persona a St Jude Thaddeus Church, 984 N Main St, San Luis, AZ 85336.
El pago final vence 90 días antes de la salida.
Praga, Viena, Budapest y Cracovia
31 de mayo al 12 de junio de 2027, con el Padre Adolfo Martínez Escobar. Para reservar, envíe el formulario de reserva con un depósito de $500 por persona a St Jude Thaddeus Church, San Luis, Arizona.
¿Preguntas? Llame al +1 (800) 653-0017 o escriba a hola@canterburypilgrimages.com.
Depósito de $500 por persona, enviado a la parroquia.
Preguntas frecuentes
Es un programa activo que recorre bastante terreno cada día. Cuente con una llamada de despertador alrededor de las 7:00, salida a las 9:00 y regreso al hotel entre las 17:00 y las 18:00. Debe poder caminar de 3 a 4 millas (5 a 6 km) al día a un ritmo moderado, con superficies irregulares, escaleras, adoquines y algunas pendientes. Hay varios trayectos largos en autocar: de Praga a Salzburgo, de Salzburgo a Viena, de Viena a Budapest y de Budapest a Zakopane.
A principios de junio el clima en Europa Central suele ser templado, con tardes cálidas, noches frescas y la posibilidad de chubascos. En Zakopane y en los montes Tatras hace más fresco, sobre todo en lo alto del teleférico. Traiga ropa en capas, un impermeable ligero y calzado cómodo para caminar.
Sí. Su pasaporte debe tener una vigencia de al menos seis meses después de la fecha de regreso, y la tarjeta de pasaporte no es válida para viajes internacionales. Necesitamos los datos de su pasaporte al menos 90 días antes de la salida. Las reglas de entrada a Europa pueden cambiar; le avisaremos antes de la salida si se aplica algo nuevo a su viaje.
Los precios son por persona en habitación doble compartida. Las habitaciones compartidas son siempre dobles con dos camas. Si viaja solo, intentaremos encontrarle un compañero de habitación del mismo sexo; si no es posible, se aplicará el suplemento de habitación individual.
El precio incluye los vuelos en grupo. Si prefiere reservar sus propios vuelos, llámenos para conocer el precio sin vuelos y díganoslo al reservar, para coordinar su llegada con la del grupo a Praga el 1 de junio y su salida el 12 de junio.
El pago final vence el 2 de marzo de 2027, 90 días antes de la salida. Hay planes de pago disponibles si prefiere hacer pagos más pequeños antes de esa fecha.
Recomendamos el seguro de viaje a todos nuestros peregrinos, y trabajamos con Allianz Travel Insurance para ofrecer una cobertura accesible. La mayoría de nuestros peregrinos eligen el Classic Plan. El seguro se puede cotizar y comprar después de reservar.
Una peregrinación no es unas vacaciones ni una excursión, sino un viaje espiritual único que ofrece muchas oportunidades para profundizar su relación con Dios y enriquecer su fe católica, dando vida a las Sagradas Escrituras. La peregrinación es una oportunidad para dejar que Cristo lo acerque a Él.
Encontrará más respuestas en nuestro Centro de ayuda, sobre reservas, pagos, seguro de viaje, pasaportes y qué esperar en una peregrinación.
Shrines of Poland with Bishop Donald Hying & Cale Clarke
Shrines of Poland
Ten days from Warsaw to Kraków in the footsteps of St. Faustina, St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. John Paul II, by way of Czestochowa, Wadowice and Zakopane, with Mass each day. An optional extension continues to Prague.
Your hosts
Bishop Donald Hying
Bishop of Madison
Bishop Donald J. Hying has led the Diocese of Madison since 2019. Ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee in 1989, he served as an auxiliary bishop of Milwaukee and then as Bishop of Gary, Indiana.
He travels with us for the whole pilgrimage, offering daily Mass, confession and the sacraments.
Cale & Patricia Clarke
Relevant Radio
Cale Clarke hosts The Cale Clarke Show and The Faith Explained on Relevant Radio.
Cale and Patricia Clarke travel with us as hosts for the whole pilgrimage.
“Jesus, I trust in You.”
The words Our Lord asked St. Faustina to place beneath the image of Divine Mercy
In Kraków we pray before that image at Lagiewniki, where St. Faustina spent the last two years of her life, and at her tomb, with Mass at the shrine.
Wawel Hill · Kraków
Poland, April 11 to 20, 2027
Ten days, eight nights in Warsaw, Swinice Warckie, Czestochowa, Zakopane and Kraków, with Niepokalanow, Wadowice, Wieliczka, Auschwitz and Kalwaria Zebrzydowska along the way.
Departure
Our pilgrimage begins as we depart the United States on our overnight flight to Warsaw, Poland.
Arrival in Warsaw
Upon arrival at the Warsaw International Airport, our local professional tour escort will greet us, followed by a motorcoach transfer to our hotel. We begin our pilgrimage with Mass at St. James Church, where St. Faustina went when she arrived in Warsaw. We return to the hotel for dinner.
Exploring Warsaw & Swinice Warckie
Today we visit all the landmarks of Warsaw, including the Old Town, Market Square, the Barbican, the Warsaw Ghetto monument, Lazienki Park, the Chopin statue, and the magnificently restored Royal Castle. Afterwards, we will visit and celebrate Mass where St. Faustina entered the convent. This afternoon, we visit the St. Stanislaus Kostka Church and view the exhibit dedicated to Fr. Jerzy Popieluszko, who was killed by the communists in 1984. Later, we travel to Swinice Warckie to see the parish church of St. Casimir, where St. Faustina was baptized. We check into our hotel and enjoy dinner.
Czestochowa & the Black Madonna
Following breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Czestochowa. We make a stop in Niepokalanow to visit the Niepokalanow Sanctuary, the home of St. Maximilian Kolbe. We celebrate Mass at Jasna Góra Monastery, where the portrait of the “Black Madonna” (Our Lady of Czestochowa) is located. The monastery has a pilgrimage tradition that dates back to the 14th century. St. John Paul II was known to make frequent visits to the monastery throughout his life.
Wadowice & Zakopane
We continue on to Zakopane, with a stop along the way in Wadowice, the birthplace of Karol Wojtyla (St. John Paul II), to visit the church he attended and was baptized in as a child. This afternoon, we arrive in the resort village of Zakopane, where we will visit the Jaszczurówka Chapel, visited several times by young Karol Wojtyla, as it lies on the walking paths he frequented. We’ll then have some free time to explore the colorful Krupówki Street.
Zakopane & Wieliczka Salt Mines
This morning we enjoy a relaxing cable car ride to the nearby mountaintop, which boasts extraordinary views of the area, followed by a hike down the trail as we remember how Pope John Paul II often walked these same mountains. We stop at the amazing Wieliczka Salt Mines on our way to Kraków. Upon arrival, we participate in Mass at the oldest shrine there, the Skalka, which is dedicated to the bishop and martyr, St. Stanislaus.
Lagiewniki & the John Paul II Centre
This morning, we visit the convent at Lagiewniki, where St. Faustina spent the last two years of her life. There will be time to pray before the miraculous image of the Divine Mercy as well as in the chapel that contains the tomb of St. Faustina. While here at the shrine, our chaplain will celebrate Mass for our group. We then proceed to the John Paul II Centre and visit its “Chapel of the Relics.”
Auschwitz & Kalwaria Zebrzydowska
Following breakfast, we depart for a visit to Auschwitz, the notorious Nazi concentration camp where unspeakable atrocities once occurred. We will see the cell that imprisoned St. Maximilian Kolbe and the Martyrdom Museum recalling the horrors of the Holocaust. On our return trip to Kraków, we will visit Calvary Sanctuary in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska to view the miraculous painting of Our Lady of Kalwaria.
Touring Kraków
Today we tour Kraków, a medieval treasure house full of architectural and artistic heritage. We’ll visit the imposing Wawel Castle, former seat of Polish regal authority, and see the Coronation Cathedral with its tombs of Polish monarchs. We’ll also have free time to explore Kraków’s Market Square and hear the silver trumpet of the bugler from St. Mary’s Tower. We participate in Holy Mass at St. Mary’s.
Return home
With a renewed sense of pilgrimage, an invigorated love of our Catholic faith, and many new friends, we board the plane for the return flight home from Kraków.
Optional Prague extension, April 20 to 22, 2027
Tuesday, April 20: Journey to Prague. After breakfast and hotel check-out, we depart for our scenic journey to Prague, the enchanting “City of a Hundred Spires.” We’ll enjoy lunch on our own en route before checking into our Prague hotel. In the evening, we’ll gather for dinner at the hotel and rest after the day’s travel. Overnight in Prague.
Wednesday, April 21: Prague. After breakfast, we visit Prague Castle, including St. Vitus Cathedral with its royal tombs, crown jewels, and Renaissance masterpieces, along with All Saints Church, St. George’s Basilica, and the convent. Descending into the city, we celebrate Mass at the Church of Our Lady Victorious and venerate the Infant Jesus of Prague. We then explore Old Town Square, featuring the Astronomical Clock, Old Town Hall, Church of St. Nicholas, and the Church of Our Lady before Týn, which houses Tycho Brahe’s tomb. Lunch is on our own, with a free afternoon for exploration or shopping. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Prague.
Thursday, April 22: Return home. With a renewed sense of pilgrimage, an invigorated love of our Catholic faith, and many new friends, we board the plane for the return flight home from Prague.
What’s included
Everything below is covered by the package price.
Your hotels in Poland
Four-star hotels throughout: one night each in Warsaw, Swinice Warckie, Czestochowa and Zakopane and four in Kraków, plus two in Prague on the optional extension. Hotels are subject to final confirmation; if a hotel changes, it is replaced with one of the same standard.
Price per person
Per person, including roundtrip group airfare. Prices for the optional Prague extension are added to the pilgrimage price.
Shared rooms are always doubles with two beds. If you would like us to match you with a roommate, tell us when you book and we will do our best. Please note that if we cannot find you a match by the final payment date of January 11, 2027, the single room supplement will apply.
Couples, families, friends, singles, all are welcome!
Some pilgrims come as a couple, some bring the whole family, some come with a friend from the parish, and plenty come on their own. Everyone is welcome.
$200 per person is non-refundable.
Final payment is due 90 days before departure. Payment plans are available if you would like to make smaller payments before then.
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Warsaw, Czestochowa and Kraków
April 11 to 20, 2027, with Bishop Donald Hying and Cale & Patricia Clarke. Reserve today with a $450 deposit per pilgrim.
Questions? Call +1 (800) 653-0017 or email hello@canterburypilgrimages.com.
Secure your spot today with a $450 deposit per pilgrim.
Frequently asked questions
This is an active program that covers a good amount of ground each day. Expect a wake-up call around 7am, departure by 9am and a return to the hotel between 5pm and 6pm. You should be able to walk 3 to 4 miles a day at a moderate pace, with uneven surfaces, stairs, cobblestones and some slopes. In Zakopane we ride the cable car up and hike down a mountain trail, and the Wieliczka Salt Mines involve many stairs underground.
April in Poland is cool and changeable, with chilly mornings and evenings and rain on some days. It is colder in the mountains at Zakopane, where snow is possible. Bring warm layers, a waterproof jacket and sturdy walking shoes.
Yes. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date, and passport cards are not accepted for international travel. We need your passport details at least 90 days before departure. Entry rules for Europe can change, so we will let you know before departure if anything new applies to your trip.
Yes. The price includes group airfare; if you book your own flights, the price is reduced by $1,000. Tell us at registration so we can line your arrival up with the group’s in Warsaw on April 12 and its departure from Kraków on April 20.
The extension is optional and is added to the pilgrimage price. On April 20, while the main group flies home from Kraków, extension pilgrims travel to Prague for two nights, with Mass at the Church of Our Lady Victorious before the Infant Jesus of Prague, and fly home from Prague on April 22.
Final payment is due on January 11, 2027, 90 days before departure. Payment plans are available if you would like to make smaller payments before then.
We strongly encourage travel insurance for all of our pilgrims, and we partner with Allianz Travel Insurance to offer affordable coverage. Most of our pilgrims choose the Classic Plan. Insurance can be quoted and purchased after registration.
A pilgrimage is not a vacation or excursion but a unique spiritual journey that provides many opportunities to deepen your relationship with God and enrich your Catholic faith by bringing Scripture to life. Pilgrimages offer the opportunity to let Christ draw you near.
More questions are answered in our Support Center, covering booking, payments, travel insurance, passports and what to expect on pilgrimage.
Poland, Prague, Medjugorje & Dubrovnik with Fr. Chrispine Otieno
Poland, Prague, Medjugorje & Dubrovnik
Twelve days from Kraków and Lagiewniki to Częstochowa, Wadowice, Prague, Medjugorje and Dubrovnik, with Mass along the way.
Your chaplain
Fr. Chrispine Otieno
Fr. Chrispine Otieno travels with us for the whole pilgrimage, offering daily Mass, confession and the sacraments.
“Do whatever he tells you.”
John 2:5
Our Lady’s words at Cana. We pray before the icon of Our Lady of Częstochowa at Jasna Góra and spend two nights in Medjugorje, where pilgrims gather at St. James Church for Mass and the Rosary.
St. James Church · Medjugorje
Poland to Dubrovnik, September 20 to October 1, 2027
Twelve days, ten nights in Kraków, Prague, Medjugorje and Dubrovnik, with Lagiewniki, Częstochowa, Wieliczka, Auschwitz and Wadowice along the way.
Departure
Our pilgrimage begins today as we depart the United States on our flights to Kraków, Poland. Traveling overnight, we begin our journey to the land of the Divine Mercy, preparing our hearts for the sacred sites we will soon encounter.
Arrival in Kraków
Upon our arrival in Kraków, we proceed to the baggage claim area to collect our luggage. After clearing customs, we make our way to the Arrivals Hall, where our tour guide will greet us. We’ll then transfer by private motor coach to our hotel, where we will check in and take some time to rest after our journey. In the evening, we’ll gather together for a delicious welcome dinner at the hotel, giving us the opportunity to meet our fellow pilgrims and prepare our hearts for the days ahead.
Kraków & Lagiewniki
After breakfast at the hotel, we begin our pilgrimage by ascending Wawel Hill to visit the magnificent Wawel Cathedral and the Coronation Chapel. This historic cathedral, adorned with Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque art, has served as the coronation site of Polish monarchs for centuries. Here, we pause for prayer at the tomb of St. Stanislaus, the patron saint of Poland. Next, we explore Kraków’s Market Square, where the sound of the silver trumpet from St. Mary’s Tower fills the air. The square’s timeless beauty has remained virtually unchanged for 700 years and features treasures such as the Town Hall Tower, Cloth Hall, and charming Burgher’s houses. We visit the splendid St. Mary’s Church, a symbol of the city’s enduring faith and artistry. Enjoy free time for lunch on your own before we travel to Lagiewniki, the world center of the Divine Mercy devotion. Here, through St. Faustina Kowalska, Christ shared His message of mercy with the world. We visit the Shrine of Divine Mercy, containing the miraculous image of the Merciful Jesus, the relics of St. Faustina, her convent chapel, and her tomb. We celebrate Mass at the Shrine of Divine Mercy, where St. John Paul II consecrated the world to Divine Mercy in 2002. After Mass, we have time to pray before a relic of St. John Paul II. We return to Kraków for a beautiful dinner at a local restaurant and may enjoy an optional evening stroll through the Old Town before resting for the night.
Czestochowa & Wieliczka
Today, we journey to Czestochowa, Poland’s most important Marian pilgrimage shrine since the 14th century. We celebrate Mass at Jasna Góra Monastery, home to the revered Icon of the Black Madonna. Tradition holds that this icon was painted by St. Luke the Evangelist, discovered by St. Helen, and enshrined here. The monastery also houses numerous relics and treasures of immense spiritual and cultural value. After our prayerful visit, we enjoy free time for lunch on our own before continuing to Wieliczka, home to the oldest salt mine in Europe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This breathtaking underground complex, carved entirely from salt, includes chapels, sculptures, and chandeliers, an awe-inspiring testament to faith and craftsmanship. We return to Kraków for dinner and overnight after a spiritually enriching but full day.
Auschwitz & Wadowice
After breakfast at the hotel, we take a short drive to Auschwitz, the former Nazi concentration camp (entrance included), where we solemnly remember the victims of World War II. We visit the Martyrdom Museum and pause in prayer at the cell of St. Maximilian Kolbe, who offered his life for another prisoner, a profound act of Christ-like love. Afterward, we enjoy lunch on our own before traveling to Wadowice, the birthplace of St. John Paul II. We visit his childhood home, now a beautifully curated museum, and the nearby parish church where he was baptized. This visit offers a deeply personal connection to the early life and faith of one of the Church’s most beloved saints. We return to Kraków for a delicious dinner at a local restaurant.
Journey to Prague
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we depart for our scenic journey to Prague, the enchanting “City of a Hundred Spires.” We’ll enjoy lunch on our own en route before checking into our Prague hotel. In the evening, we’ll gather for dinner at the hotel and rest after the day’s travel.
Prague
Following breakfast at the hotel, we begin our sightseeing at Prague Castle, a monumental complex that has served as the seat of Czech kings and presidents for over a millennium. Inside, we visit St. Vitus Cathedral, home to royal tombs and the Czech crown jewels. We continue through the castle grounds to All Saints Church, St. George’s Basilica, and the historic convent. Descending into the city center, we visit the Church of Our Lady Victorious, home to the beloved Infant Jesus of Prague, where we celebrate Mass. We venerate this miraculous statue, which has inspired countless devotions worldwide. We continue to the Old Town Square, with its iconic Astronomical Clock, Old Town Hall, Church of St. Nicholas, and the Gothic Church of Our Lady before Týn, which houses the tomb of astronomer Tycho Brahe. After lunch on our own, the afternoon is free for personal exploration, reflection, or shopping.
Flight to Split & Medjugorje
After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll depart by motor coach for Prague Airport for our flight to Split, Croatia. Upon arrival in Split, we’ll meet our driver and depart by motor coach for Medjugorje. Upon arrival in Medjugorje, we’ll check in to our hotel, settle into rooms and prepare for the evening. In the afternoon we will celebrate Mass followed by dinner at our hotel.
Medjugorje
After breakfast we visit Medjugorje, a renowned pilgrimage destination known for reported apparitions and miracles since 1981, attracting pilgrims seeking peace and renewal. Experience the beauty and peace of this simple village. During your stay in Medjugorje you will have the opportunity to share faith with thousands of pilgrims from all over the world. Your local guide will accompany you throughout the week. Here are some of the activities you will be sharing with your fellow pilgrims: Each morning at 10am you assemble at St James Church for the English-language Mass (Feast days and Sundays English Mass is at Noon). Follow the same path up Apparition Hill where the young visionaries first encountered Our Lady. Touch and pray before the statue that commemorates the spot where Mary first appeared to the visionaries.
Each evening at 5pm (or 6pm daylight savings time) you will join the villagers and pilgrims to pray the rosary, and attend the Croatian Mass. The apparition takes place at 5:40pm (or 6:40 daylight savings time.) Don’t miss the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Saturday, and the Veneration of the Cross in the Church on Fridays. Each evening during Croatian Mass, there is the Blessing of the Sick and blessing of the religious items you have with you. Your guide will arrange meetings with the visionaries as they are available. You will have the opportunity to climb Krizevac Mountain, where in 1933 the villagers built a 30’ high cross on the 1900th anniversary of Jesus’ crucifixion. Visit and pray at “Blue Cross”, which is a place of great healings and graces, a very special place at the base of Apparition Hill.
Medjugorje & Dubrovnik
After breakfast we will have the morning at leisure in Medjugorje, in the afternoon we will gather together for our final Mass in Medjugorje. After Mass, we will board our motor coach, drive to Dubrovnik and check in to our hotel.
Dubrovnik
Today, we’ll enjoy a guided walking tour of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage site for over 30 years. During our visit, we’ll see notable landmarks such as Stradun, the Rector’s Palace, St. Francis Church, Sponza Palace, and Orlando’s Column, along with the first pharmacy in Europe and many historic churches and streets. Afterward, there will be time for Holy Mass, followed by some free time. Farewell dinner at the hotel.
Departure from Dubrovnik
After breakfast, we check out and transfer to Dubrovnik Airport for our departure flights home.
What’s included
Everything below is covered by the package price.
Your hotels from Kraków to Dubrovnik
Four-star hotels throughout: four nights in Kraków, two in Prague, two in Medjugorje and two in Dubrovnik. Hotels are subject to final confirmation; if a hotel changes, it is replaced with one of the same standard.
Price per person
Per person, including roundtrip group airfare from a choice of US gateways. If you book your own flights, the price is reduced by $1,000.
Shared rooms are always doubles with two beds. If you would like us to match you with a roommate, tell us when you book and we will do our best. Please note that if we cannot find you a match by the final payment date of June 22, 2027, the single room supplement will apply.
Couples, families, friends, singles, all are welcome!
Some pilgrims come as a couple, some bring the whole family, some come with a friend from the parish, and plenty come on their own. Everyone is welcome.
$200 per person is non-refundable.
Final payment is due 90 days before departure. Payment plans are available if you would like to make smaller payments before then.
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Kraków, Prague, Medjugorje and Dubrovnik
September 20 to October 1, 2027, with Fr. Chrispine Otieno. Reserve today with a $450 deposit per pilgrim.
Questions? Call +1 (800) 653-0017 or email hello@canterburypilgrimages.com.
Secure your spot today with a $450 deposit per pilgrim.
Frequently asked questions
This is an active program that covers a good amount of ground each day. Expect a wake-up call around 7am, departure by 9am and a return to the hotel between 5pm and 6pm. You should be able to walk 3 to 4 miles a day at a moderate pace, with uneven surfaces, stairs, cobblestones and some slopes, including the walk down into the Wieliczka Salt Mine. The climbs up Apparition Hill and Krizevac in Medjugorje are rocky and optional.
Expect cool to mild days in Kraków and Prague, with chilly mornings and evenings and some rain. Medjugorje and Dubrovnik are usually warmer and drier at this time of year. Bring layers, a light rain jacket and sturdy walking shoes.
Yes. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date, and passport cards are not accepted for international travel. We need your passport details at least 90 days before departure. Medjugorje is in Bosnia and Herzegovina, outside the European Union, so the group crosses a border by coach on the way in and out. Entry rules can change, so we will let you know before departure if anything new applies to your trip.
Rates are per person based on two pilgrims sharing a room. Shared rooms are always doubles with two beds. If you are travelling alone we will try to match you with a roommate of the same gender; if we cannot, the single room supplement applies.
Yes. The price includes group airfare; if you book your own flights, the price is reduced by $1,000. Tell us at registration so we can line your arrival up with the group’s in Kraków on September 21 and its departure from Dubrovnik on October 1.
Final payment is due on June 22, 2027, 90 days before departure. Payment plans are available if you would like to make smaller payments before then.
We strongly encourage travel insurance for all of our pilgrims, and we partner with Allianz Travel Insurance to offer affordable coverage. Most of our pilgrims choose the Classic Plan. Insurance can be quoted and purchased after registration.
A pilgrimage is not a vacation or excursion but a unique spiritual journey that provides many opportunities to deepen your relationship with God and enrich your Catholic faith by bringing Scripture to life. Pilgrimages offer the opportunity to let Christ draw you near.
More questions are answered in our Support Center, covering booking, payments, travel insurance, passports and what to expect on pilgrimage.