[email protected] 800-206-TOUR (8687)   mon - fri 9am - 5pm EST   YOUR TRIP INCLUDES: † Round Trip Airfare from Atlanta † All airport and fuel surcharges † 7 nights accommodation in 4 star centrally located Hotels (or similar):      ~ 1 night: May 19-May 20: Warsaw, Radisson Blu Sobieski      ~ 3 nights: May 20-May 23: Krakow, Best Western Plus Q      ~ 3 nights: May 23-May 26: Prague, 987 Hotel † Breakfast Daily. 5 Dinners and 3 Lunches at local restaurants † Tour Escort † Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary † Mass daily & Spiritual activities † Luggage handling (1 piece per person) † Flight bag & portfolio of all travel documents Not Included: Lunches, Travel Insurance (www.206tours.com/insurance), Extended Cancellation Protection Plan @ $299 (www.206tours.com/cancellationprotection), Tips to your guide & driver, Items of personal nature.

Sample Day-by-Day Itinerary:

Day 1 | Mon, May 18: Atlanta to Warsaw
Depart for your overnight flights to Poland.

Day 2 | Tue, May 19: Arrive Warsaw
Upon arrival in Warsaw meet your guide and transfer to the city center. Take an orientation walk through the Old Town of Warsaw rebuilt with great reverence after World War II, beautiful Royal Route to see its palaces, aristocratic residences, famous statues and historic Churches – the sites of faith and spirit of Polish people. Visit the most famous baroque Church in Warsaw – St. Anna church- a witness of important occurrences in Warsaw’s history, but also a place where Pope John Paul II celebrated Holy Mass during His first pilgrimage in1979 and met with young people. Proceed to the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Warsaw’s oldest Gothic Church, which was visited by John Paul II during His each pilgrimage to Poland. This is also the resting place of Cardinal of Poland, Stefan Wyszynski. Afterwards, drive to St. Stanislaw Kostka Church where you will attend a Holy Mass and see a special exhibition devoted to Father Jerzy Popiełuszko, a great personality of Catholic Church murdered by militant security police in 1984. Nowadays, pilgrimages from all over the world arrive to Kostka Church a major solidarity sanctuary to pray on his tomb. On June 14th, 1987 John Paul II visited St. Kostka Church and prayed in front of the tomb of Father Jerzy, afterwards embraced the tomb and kissed it. Thanks to John Paul II efforts, the year 2010 will witness Father Jerzy Popiełuszko’s beatification. Dinner to be served at one of the Warsaw restaurants located in the Old Town. You will have a chance to taste typical Polish menu including the famous cream-cake “Zygmuntówka” who reflects the nearby statue of the King Zygmunt III Waza who moved the capital of Poland from Krakow to Warsaw. Optional – Private Chopin piano recital - cost per person to be advised In the evening we invite you for an unforgettable journey through the most famous works by Frederic Chopin, a famous citizen of Warsaw. Enjoy a piano recital held in one of the beautiful historical interiors of Warsaw.

Day 3 | Wed, May 20: Warsaw - Niepokalanów - Częstochowa - Krakow [B, L]
Morning departure for Niepokalanów to visit one of the youngest Polish Sanctuaries. The Franciscan Monastery is linked with the figure of Saint Maximilian Maria Raymond Kolbe - a martyr from the death camp in Oswiecim (Auschwitz). The monastery was founded in 1927 and in 1980 John Paul II gave the Church the title of a lesser Basilica. John Paul II visited Niepokolanow during one of His pilgrimages in 1983 when he blessed 70 mis-sionary crosses. He also spoke about life and sacrifice of Maximilian Kolbe, his mission and devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mother Mary. Continue to Częstochowa – RELIGIOUS CENTER OF POLAND – one of the most important places of religious wor-ship in the Christian World with traditions of pilgrimage that go back to the 14th centu-ry. Your tour will include: the Basilica with Black Madonna Shrine, the exhibition devoted to the 600-years of the Monastery, the Armory Room, as well as the Treasury Room with precious gifts, including the Gold Rose given by John Paul II as an act of His devotion to the heart of Our Lady of Czestochowa Queen of the Kingdom of Poland, Pope’s girdle of cassock with His blood on it, as this is the one he had when he was wounded by a shot in 1981. The tour also includes new exhibition called “ Polish Church and Solidarity “ – union trade led by laureate of the Nobel’s Peace Prize – Lech Wałęsa. We would also like to pay your attention to a very interesting Way of Cross painted by one of the most famous Polish artists Jerzy Duda-Gracz, a touching presentation of last moments of Jesus set in the most important historic moments of Poland. Lunch at a local restaurant in Czestochowa and continue your drive to Krakow. Orientation walk through the magnificent Krakow Old Town.

Day 4 | Thu, May 21: Krakow - Auschwitz - Krakow [B, L, D]  Krakow - In the footsteps of John Paul II
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the magical town of Krakow, city connected with the Pope John Paul II, such as: the Bishop's Palace where Karol Wojtyła used to live, St. Florian's Church where he was a vicar, or the beautiful Franciscan church- His favorite praying place. Franciszkanska Street with the famous Pope’s window where John Paul II used to show up to talk with Cracovians during His pilgrimages to Poland. During one, very long meetings there, he said: :” We will chat again shortly, just after I will have my supper” and came back to the awaiting people of Krakow after an hour to continue the meeting. Florianska 3 is the place where people meet each year on April 2nd to pray, light the candles and sing Pope’s favorite songs. Collegium Novum, the main building of Jagiello-nian University, where after WW II Karol Wojtyla lectured in theology; Archbishop’s Palace, which was His home for a number of years and where is a special exhibition devoted to John Paul II and His life in Krakow. In the Church of St. Queen Jadwiga you will see a plaque to memorize Pope’s visit in this Church in 1997. It shows the Pope’s coat-of-arms. In front of the Church there is a cross from the altar that was built for John Paul II to celebrate a Holy Mass at the Krakow Blonie in 1979. See the Market Square - Europe’s largest medieval square , St. Mary’s Church with the largest wooden gothic altar in the world created by Wit Stwosz. Worth seeing is the altar’s opening ceremony and listen to “Hejnał” the music symbol of Krakow. Proceed to the Wawel Hill to visit the Wawel Cathedral , site of Karol Wojtyła ordination as Bishop. Also worth seeing place is “ The Catholic Center of John Paul II’’ – place where you can learn about Pope’s John Paul II spiritual heritage. Lunch to be served at a local restaurant. Guided visit to the Auschwitz Museum. The death camp at Oświęcim, known as Konzentratrion-slager Auschwitz, where we visit the cell of the martyred St. Maximilian Kolbe. In the cell no 18 you can see a special plaque and a candle left by Pope after He prayed there. Afterwards, we visit the Centre for Dialogue and Prayer and listen the lecture about Pope’s experiences during WWII and His ecumenism toward the Jewish people. Follow the lecture you will attend at Holy Mass. In the memory of Pope’s visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau and in order to consolidate His message about peace and human rights, a special Oswiecim Prize of Human Rights was established. Dinner to be served at one of Cracow’s restaurants.

Day 5 | Fri, May 22: Krakow - Kalwaria Zebrzydowska -Wadowice - Krakow [B, L]
Drive to Kalwaria Zebrzydowska - that is lying among the colorful hills of the Wadowice Upland. From far away you may see the monastery complex of the Bernardine Father with the early Baroque Church of the Angelic Mother of God. South of the monastery, on the area of 300 hectares are located the famous Calvary paths, with Churches, Chapels and wayside Shrines which location in the terrain imitates the topography of Jerusalem. As Pope John Paul II was born in Wadowice close to the Kalwaria, he often walked the Calvary paths and prayed before the marvelous picture of the Zebrzydowska Mother of God. In respect to the number of pilgrims Kalwaria Zebrzydowska is the second most popular sanctuary in Poland and one of the mostly beloved by John Paul II. During the pilgrimage in 2002 John Paul II, when He already must have known that it is going to be His last visit to Kalwaria, He once again devoted himself to the Virgin Mary and the miraculous Mother Mary of Kalwaria: “I devote myself and the whole Polish nation to You, I have trust in You and once again I profess: Totus Tuus”. En-route stop in Wadowice is located one hour drive from Krakow. It is a small village where our Pope, Karol Wojtyła – John Paul II was born. We may see the house where He was born, grew up and where from the window of His room He always saw a clock with sign “The time runs, the eternity awaits”. Now there is also a day and time of Pope’s death marked on it. The Basilica of Wadowice, where Karol Wojtyla, the Pope John Paul II, was baptized you can also see the special plaque that memorizes this fact and a stone font where Pope prayed during His first pilgrimage to Poland in 1979. During His next pilgrimage in1991 He visited Wadowice once again and consecrated a new Church of St. Peter the Apostle, that was built by the people of Wadowice as a votum for saving Pope’s life, after he was wounded by a shot in 1981.Visit the House-Museum with exhibition that illustrates and commemorates John Paul II’s life and His work in Poland until the moment he left Krakow for the conclave in Rome, in 1978. In the room where Karol Wojtyła was born and lived until 1938, and in the kitchen, a few items of the remaining furniture have been collected. In the other rooms, there are glass cases which contain Karol Wojtyła's documents, either original or copies, objects, manuscripts and works published before October 16, 1978. On the walls there are some photographs connected with Karol Wojtyła himself and places he frequently visited. Wadowice is also a place that Pope talked about with sentiment, remembering His school times, colleagues and a cafeteria where he had His favorite cream cake. Therefore it is a must to try this world-famous crème cake before you continue to Krakow. In the afternoon visit to the Blessed Sister Faustina Convent in Łagiewniki – the capital of the Divine Mercy. It was here that originated the message of the Divine Mercy, which Christ Himself wished to pass on to our generation, through the mediation of Sister Faustina. Sister Mary Faustina Kowalska promulgated the worship of God's Charity and the painting "Jesus, I Trust You" the Shrine of DIVINE MERCY. Visit the Shrine of Divine Mercy, St. Faustina’s convent Chapel and her Tomb. Also visit to the newly opened John Paul II Center “Have no Fear” where you can see the relicts of Saint John Paul II and the plaque from His grave brought from Vatican.

Day 6 | Sat, May 23: Krakow - Velehrad - Prague [B, D]
A morning drive to Prague. End-route stop in Velehrad, one of the most important pilgrimage places in the Czech Republic - is closely associated with St. Cyril and St. Methodius (10th century). They brought during their mission to Morava Christian faith, culture and Cyrillic alphabet. The cult of the Slavonic apostles, who are the patrons of Europe together with St. Benedictus, makes Velehrad the place of big importance even beyond the borders of the Czech Kingdom. Upon arrival in Prague orientation walk thought the Old Town and dinner.

Day 7 | Sun, May 24: Prague [B, D]
A morning tour of Prague with its most important landmarks, such as the Charles Bridge, old town of Prague with the gothic Church of Our Lady of Tyn and the Astronomical Clock and visit to St. Vitus Cathedral whose origins took place in the year 925, when Prince Wenceslas I founded in the same place a Romanic rotunda; consecrated to St. Vitus. An important element in the Cathedral is its numerous stained-glass windows, being the most visited ones created by the art nouveau artist Alfons Mucha. Lunch to be served at one of the local Prague restaurants. Visit to Loreto - a baroque pilgrimage place. In Loreto square we can find the Loreto, a replica of the "Santa Casa" (the Holy House) placed in Loreto, Italy. It was built by the baroness Benigna Katharina von Lobkowitz in 1626, and has suffered numerous renovations during the last centuries. The Church of the Nativity of Our Lord has a carillon that sounds every hour and is composed of 30 bells. The Church had to be enlarged several times, because of the increase in the number of pilgrims it received every year. The Prague Sun; the most valuable piece in the treasure of Loreto, is a monstrance made with silver and gold, and with 6.222 diamonds. It is used for the liturgy in very exceptional occasions.

Day 8 | Mon, May 25: Prague [B, D]
Visit the Church of Virgin Mary Victorious with the Infant Jesus of Prague. The figure comes from Spain; from a convent placed between Cordoba and Seville, and its creator is unknown. It was given by Polyxena of Lobkowicz to the monastery of the Teresian Carmelites, which was placed close to the Church of Virgin Mary Victorious. Since then, so many miracles have been ascribed to him, and the pilgrimages visiting the Infant Jesus of Prague have been increasing through the years. The figure is dressed with rich dresses, which have been donated by different benefactors, so that there are now more than 70 dresses for the Infant. Some of the best ones are shown in the Infant Jesus Museum, placed in the first floor of the Church. Afternoon for your own activities and walk through the beautiful Prague Old Town. Farewell dinner in one of the Prague restaurants.

Day 9 | Tue, May 26: Prague Atlanta  [B]
After breakfast at your hotel, Depart for your flights home with memories for a lifetime.

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