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
“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.
Begins in Kraków and ends in Dubrovnik
OvernightVisit
Nights: 4 Kraków, 2 Prague, 2 Medjugorje, 2 Dubrovnik.
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.
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Questions pilgrims ask
Short answers to what most people want to know before they put down a deposit.
It is a touring pilgrimage by motorcoach, with one flight from Prague to Split. Expect about 2 to 3 miles of walking on a typical day, with cobblestones in Kraków and Prague, the walk down into the Wieliczka Salt Mine, and the rocky climbs up Apparition Hill and Krizevac in Medjugorje, which are optional. Days usually start with a wake-up call around 7am, departure by 9am and a return to the hotel between 5pm and 6pm.
You can have a room to yourself, with a single room supplement of $1,199, or share a room. If you would like to share, we will do our best to match you with a roommate. If we cannot find a match by June 22, 2027, the single room supplement applies. Couples, families, friends and singles are all welcome, and plenty of pilgrims come on their own.
Lunches, donations at Masses, souvenirs and laundry. A typical lunch costs about $15 to $20. Tips are at your discretion: as a guide, $8 to $10 per person per day for your tour guide and $6 to $8 for your driver. Travel insurance if you choose it, and a 3% fee if you pay by card. Abroad, we recommend paying for most things by credit card, which is accepted almost everywhere and comes with protection that cash does not; bring a couple hundred U.S. dollars in cash for emergencies. When a card machine or ATM asks whether to pay in dollars or in the local currency (złoty in Poland, koruna in the Czech Republic, marks in Bosnia and Herzegovina, euros in Croatia), choose the local currency; it is almost always cheaper.
Cancel in writing. Up to June 22, 2027 (90 days before departure), everything you have paid is returned except $200. After that date, the $450 deposit and any costs we cannot recover are kept. Travel insurance may cover a cancellation, depending on the reason.
Fr. Chrispine Otieno leads the group as chaplain.
More answers in the FAQ below and in our Support Center, or call us at +1 (800) 653-0017.
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.
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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 2 to 3 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.