Krakow

Krakow - Arrive early in the morning and take some time to rest. Head to Lagiewniki, known as the capital of Divine Mercy, where Christ conveyed his message to our generation through Saint Faustina. The Sanctuary features revered images of the Merciful Jesus and relics of Saint Faustina. Explore the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy, the chapel of Saint Faustina’s convent, and her tomb. View the relic of Blessed Pope John Paul II, which includes his blood-stained robe from the 1981 assassination attempt. Travel to Wadowice, the birthplace of Karol Wojtyla. Visit the church where he was baptized and likely attended as a child. Dinner and overnight stay in Krakow.

Lagiewniki Park - Explore the main market square, home to museums and the grand Cathedral.

Sanctuary of Divine Mercy - Located in Kraków, Poland, this sanctuary includes a basilica adjacent to the convent of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, founded by Prince Aleksander Lubomirski in 1891.

Wieliczka

Wieliczka - After breakfast, tour the Royal Wawel Castle. Then, descend into the underground chambers of the Wieliczka Salt Mines for a unique walk through medieval galleries and corridors carved from rock and salt. Dinner and overnight stay in Krakow.

Wawel Royal Castle - Originally a wooden fortification on Wawel Hill, it began to be replaced by a stone structure in 1265. This fortification was later remodeled and expanded by Poland’s Casimir III.

Wieliczka Salt Mine - Located in the city of Wieliczka in southern Poland, within the Krakow metropolitan area, this salt mine has been producing sodium chloride from brine since Neolithic times.

Krakow

Krakow - After breakfast, depart for Auschwitz to visit the poignant Holocaust Memorial. Dinner and overnight stay in Krakow.

Oświęcim - Visit the most significant symbol of the Holocaust carried out by the Nazis during World War II. Starting in 1940, Adolf Hitler’s regime established several concentration and extermination camps in this area, the most notable of which was Auschwitz.

Zakopane

Zakopane - After breakfast, travel to Zakopane. Explore this resort village nestled in the Tatras region. Hike one of John Paul II’s trails in the Zakopane area, beautifully set in the Tatras Mountains between Gubalowka and Giewont. Admire the stunning landscapes of Poland’s highest mountains and visit the Chapel of St. Brother Albert, founder of the Albertine Order. Take a short stroll along the vibrant Krupowki Street for some last-minute shopping at the local bazaar. Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima. Dinner and overnight stay in Krakow.

Zakopane - A municipality in Poland’s Lesser Poland Voivodeship and Tatra County, where you can walk through historic streets with our guide.

Krupowki Street - Explore Zakopane’s most famous street, shop, and learn about its history with our licensed guide.

Warsaw

Warsaw - After breakfast, take a bus north to Czestochowa in Jasna Góra. Visit the largest pilgrimage sanctuary in Poland, Our Lady of Czestochowa, where mass will be held. Then, depart for Warsaw. Dinner and overnight stay in Warsaw.

Church of Our Lady of Czestochowa - One of Poland’s main pilgrimage sites.

Warsaw

Warsaw - After breakfast, attend mass at the Church of St. James, where St. Faustina worshipped upon arriving in Warsaw. Pass through the infamous Warsaw Ghetto area, travel along the Royal Route with its aristocratic mansions, and visit the Old Town and the Royal Castle. Wander through the meticulously rebuilt Old Town, where the houses lean on each other as if aged. Enjoy the charming cafes around the central square, imagining life before World War II. Visit the Royal Castle, another reconstruction, but with much of the original furniture preserved. Across from it is the large Castle Square, used for speeches and by local skaters and artists. See the Zygmunt Column, a 17th-century memorial to a Polish king, and walk along the Royal Route that becomes Nowy Swiat, the main shopping street with delightful cafes. Dinner and overnight stay in Warsaw.

Warsaw

Warsaw - Visit the Warsaw Uprising Museum, a modern interactive museum that vividly depicts the damage and suffering during the Nazi occupation. Walk through the former Warsaw Ghetto area, where building damage is still visible. Dinner and overnight stay in Warsaw.

Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego - Located in the Wola district of Warsaw, this museum is dedicated to the 1944 Warsaw Uprising.

Gdansk

Gdańsk - On the way to Gdansk, stop in Torun, known as the city of Copernicus and Gingerbread. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a charming historic city with original Gothic structures that have survived numerous wars and invasions, including a magnificent city hall, medieval walls, and the Polish Leaning Tower of Pisa. Dinner and overnight stay in Gdansk.

House of Nicolas Copernicus Museum - Tour with a licensed guide and audio in Portuguese.

Gdansk

Gdansk - After breakfast, visit the Golden Gate, a 17th-century Gothic gate and the most ornate monument in the area. Visit St. Mary’s Church, one of Poland’s largest churches, with a capacity of 25,000 people. Enjoy lunch and free time to explore the City Hall, which houses medieval artifacts and serves as the gateway to Gdansk’s most beautiful area, Dlugi Targ Street. Dinner and overnight stay in Gdansk.

Golden Gate (Zlota Brama) - The Royal Way is the city’s heart, stretching from the Upper Gate (Brama Wyżynna) to the Golden Gate (Brama Złota), and then along Long Street (Długa) and Long Market (Długi Targ) to the Green Gate (Brama Zielona).

Gdansk

Gdańsk - After breakfast, prepare for the return trip to Brazil.

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