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From Krakow: 7-Hour John Paul II & Saint Faustina Tour

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Activity provider: Jordan Group
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    From Krakow: 7-Hour John Paul II & Saint Faustina Tour

    Activity provider: Jordan Group

    From US$ 131.21 per person

    Enjoy a 7 to 8-hour pilgrimage tour from Krakow and visit many religious sights in Poland. You will visit Sister Faustina’s Sanctuary in Lagiewniki, Pope John Paul II’s home town of Wadowice, and the Way of the Cross in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska.

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    Duration 7.5 hours
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    Skip the ticket line
    Live tour guide
    English
    Pickup included
    Hotel pick-up is offered at the following hotels in Krakow, at the following times: 8:00 Orient Hotel, Perla Hotel 8:10 Petrus Hotel, Novotel Bronowice, Demel Hotel, Express by Holiday Inn 8:15 Crown Piast Hotel, Park Inn Hotel, Hilton Garden 8:20 Galicya Hotel, Sympozjum Hotel 8:30 Chopin Hotel, Francuski Hotel, Grand Hotel,Qubus Hotel, Wentzl Hotel,Elektor Hotel 8:40 2 Matejki Square, 7 Szcepanski Square, Galaxy Hotel 8:45 Aleksander 1 Hotel, Andel's Hotel, Ester Hotel 8:50 Globus Hotel, Logos Hotel, Wyspianski Hotel 8:55 Holiday Inn, Novotel Centre, Ibis Centre, Queen Boutique Hotel 9:00 Royal Hotel 9:05 Radisson Blu 9.10 Sheraton

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Visit the three sanctuaries and St Pope John Paul II's birthplace
    • Explore the UNESCO site of Kalwaria Zebrzydowska
    • Travel in comfort by air-conditioned bus
    Full description
    Enjoy a 7 to 8-hour pilgrimage tour from Krakow and visit many religious sights in Poland on this approximately 100 kilometer round trip from Krakow.  You will first visit the Lagiewniki district of Krakow, made famous by Saint Sister Faustina Kowalska who lies in the 19th century Church of St. Joseph. The church has become a pilgrimage destination where people from all over Europe come to pray and visit the St Faustina’s tomb. You will also see Sister Faustina’s Sanctuary, the Shrine of Divine Mercy and the John Paul II Center where his relic lies. You will also visit the UNESCO site of Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, a popular destination for tourists and pilgrims where you can see some of the famous Way of the Cross with 42 chapels illustrating the passion of the Christ. You will also visit other noteworthy historical sites including the church and monastery of the Friars Observants, dating back to the 17th century and the reportedly miraculous picture of the Mother of God of Kalwaria which has been there since 1641. Every year on Good Friday there is a cross road with live characters. Finally you will arrive in the town of Wadowice, where Karol Wojtyła (Pope John Paul II) was born. Here you will visit his family house with modern multimedia museum next to the parish church dating back to the 15th century where he was baptized. The order of the tour may change.
    Includes
    • English-speaking guide
    • 2 admission fees
    • Transportation by minibus
    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask

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    • This tour operates every Thursday and Saturday
    • Minimum 2 people required for the tour to operate
    • Please wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suitable for visiting sacred places
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.7 /5

    based on 11 reviews

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    Wadowice museum dedicated to Pope a John Paul ll, not to be missed

    There were a number of stops en route at churches. The guide was quite informative. My wife was wheelchair bound and found it difficult accessing one church. (The wheelchair had to be folded to get it through the entrance door). That was our only criticism. The main square at Wadowice did not have a very good selection of eateries so next time we will take a flask and sandwich with us. The museum was so well laid out. The tour lasted over one hour and the guide, who was a young polish lady, must be commended on her communication skills. Her spoken English was excellent. She was entertaining, informative and knowledgeable. Her interaction skills were commendable. She even taught us Polish! Well worth going on this trip.

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    September 8, 2017

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    Christopher – United Kingdom Verified booking

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    I enjoyed it and learned a lot

    I enjoyed the tour a lot. Saint Faustina chapel was great and the basilica there The John paul sanctuary was brilliant too. Perhaps a little intense with both the upper and lower church but it was worth seeing all. Bad weather didn't help. The museum was brilliant and St. John Paul parish too. Our guide whose name I can't remember was excellent. A truly lovely person who was very well informed and kind and thoughtful to our needs. She even bought us pope cake. A wonderful lady thank you soo much.

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    July 15, 2017

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    Stephanie – United Kingdom Verified booking

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    Excellent driver & tour guide. Great English and lovely stories.

    June 28, 2018

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    dinora – United States Verified booking

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