Poland Pilgrimage (7 days): Sacred Poland

Krakow - Medieval Salt Mine - Divine Mercy Sanctuary - Replica Of Golgotha - Birthplace of John Paul II - Nazi Concentration Camp - Krakow - Tatra Mountains - Black Madonna

Florianska Gate	Day 1
Florianska Gate	Flight from London / Dublin; arrival to Krakow; transfer to accommodation, few steps from the Medieval Market Square; evening guided tour around Krakow Old Town (UNESCO Heritage): the Sukiennice cloth hall, St Mary church, Florianska Gate, defensive walls and Barbican; welcome dinner.
Krakow - Lagiewniki	Day 2
Krakow - Lagiewniki	Transfer to Wieliczka, visit one of the oldest Salt Mines in Europe (UNESCO Heritage) the most beautiful salt mine, listed among 12 most priceless monuments of the world, with a unique museum of salt works; afternoon visit to the Convent of Divine Mercy of God in Krakow - Lagiewniki; taking part in Divine Mercy Chaplet and celebrating Mass in the Basilica; dinner in Krakow.
Kalwaria Zebrzydowska	Day 3
Kalwaria Zebrzydowska	Transfer to Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, replica of Golgotha, beautiful baroque pilgrimage site dear to Pope John Paul II. visiting Bernardine monastery with 44 chapels (UNESCO Heritage); transfer to Wadowice - visit the house where John Paul II was born and the basilica where he was baptized; Visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp museum (UNESCO Heritage); dinner in Krakow .
St. Adalbert's church	Day 4
St. Adalbert's church	Panoramic guided tour of Krakow; follow the Royal Route; visit Wawel Royal Castle and Cathedral; stroll through the oldest street of Krakow; further walk around medieval churches; among them St Adelbet's church, the oldest in Southern Poland, Jewish district - Kazimierz; dinner in 13th century dungeon; discover the charm of the city by night.
Tatra Mountains	Day 5
Tatra Mountains	Transfer to Zakopane, a resort village nestled in the splendor of the *Tatra Mountains* region. Go for a cable car ride for extraordinary views. Take a short excursion through Krupowki street - the main street of folklore, with dozens of shops and souvenir stalls, regional arts and crafts; dinner in Highlander's restaurant.
Częstochowa	Day 6
Częstochowa	Ride through the white rocky limestone trail of Jura Krakowsko-Czestochowska adorned with castles; Hercules Mace Rock; visit to the Ogrodzieniec Castle; visiting Jasna Gora Monastery in *Czestochowa, the biggest Marian Shrine of Poland, Our Lady of Czestochowa, known as. Black Madonna,* celebrating Mass in Black Madonna chapel; farewell dinner hosted by a Polish family.
	Day 7
	Free time in Krakow; afternoon transfer to Krakow airport

Testimonials:

It was more than I expected - the extra special little things put it, over the top. I especially enjoyed the small group.
Gilbert, California, USA

Very good value for money. Thank you both very much for a wonderful tour and all your help. All the very best. Good luck.
Priscilla, London

Accommodation

Stay in the heart of Krakow, hardly a few steps from the medieval Market Square . Wake up with the hejnal- trumpet of Krakow, stroll around the lively streets of the Old Town and use the opportunity to enjoy Krakovian night life.

Dining

We have put every effort into making your dining experiences in Poland memorable. Poles have been described as the Latins of the east because of their cuisine and style of eating. A creative adaptation of the old Polish cuisine is currently in vogue, while there is also a revival of local folk cooking. You would be dining in wide range of restaurants, from 13th century dungeon, beneath the Town Hall Tower, authentic mountain restaurant to a traditional Polish dinner hosted by a Polish family.

Highlander's Ride

Are you ready to join us for a horse carriage ride along the Tatra mountain trail? Well! You'll need to hold on tight and sit back while you enjoy the picturesque backdrop of the Tatra mountains which separate Poland from Slovakia. The scenery is truly breathtaking. As we take a seat on the open cable car, we will glide through the rustic villages inhabited by the locals known as "The Highlanders".

Dates:

Suggested dates for UK and Ireland:
8 - 12 April 2010 (Few places left)
6 - 12 May 2010
19 - 25 May 2010 Extraordinary value
2 - 8 June 2010
16 - 22 June 2010
29 June - 5 July 2010 Extraordinary value
13 - 29 July 2010 School Holiday Special
19 - 25 August 2010 Extraordinary value
3 - 9 September 2010 (FULL)
10 - 16 September 2010 (FULL)

Call us for FREE CD of "Sacred Shrines of Poland" & our brochure.
Tel: 0207 1935459.UK or Tel: 01 443 4677.IRL

Price: £447/ €539/ $725 excl. flights. We will fully assist you with buying the tickets
(Pilgrimage House of 600 yr old Shrine. Extraordinary value)

£537/ €630/ $875 excl. flights. We will fully assist you with buying the tickets
(Accommodation in a heart of Krakow)

Suggested Flights:

London Gatwick - Krakow

Journey:	Departure time	Arrival time
London Gatwick - Krakow :	Gatwick 10:05	Krakow 13:30
Krakow - London Gatwick:	Krakow 14:00	Gatwick 15:30

Dublin - Krakow

Journey:	Departure time	Arrival time
Dublin - Krakow:	Dublin 16:05	Krakow 20:05
Krakow - Dublin:	Krakow 22:05	Dublin 23:55

We believe in quality rather than quantity! To ensure quality service and a personal touch
our groups are no more than 17 people.

Package Summary:

• 7 days in a heart of Krakow (sharing a twin room; single room supplement extra)
• Breakfast and dinner
• Private transport for the entire trip
• Professional guides on all of the above tours.
• All entrance fees, local taxes and cable car in Tatra Mountains

Opportunity for Daily Holy Mass

Testimonials:

Extremely well organized. Please keep up the good work.
Bella, London

The low numbers of people help us all to know each other well. Travelling in the small coach gives us all a wonderful chance to speak with each other. Even if there are people you don't know you will soon be friends.
George, London

It is marvellous value for money. The personalised friendly service is brilliant. A very thoughtful mix of spiritual and secular. The Devine Mercy & Black Madonna days were wonderful...
...Overall, i have loved this trip; it has been the best holiday I've had in the last five years or so.
Sue Betts, Croydon, UK

Hilda Arope - London, hilda_arope@yahoo.co.uk