Join us on this beautiful pilgrimage to Poland and Germany, including Warsaw, Niepokalanów, Czestochowa, Krakow and Munich. Render homage to Our Lady of Altotting, the Black Madonna, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Conrad, and many other revered saints. Highlights of the trip include visits to the famous Passion Play Theater in Oberammergau, Wieliczka Salt Mine, and the world-famous Glockenspiel, located in Munich’s Marienplatz square.

Do not miss this wonderful opportunity! Excellent accommodations and amazing sites. Benefit from daily Mass and enjoy the companionship of your fellow travelers, and the safety and ease of group travel!

HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE

Warsaw: St. John’s Cathedral, Holy Cross Church, Old Town Market Square

Niepokalanów : Sites related to St. Maximilian Kolbe

Czestochowa: Pauline Monastery, Black Madonna

Krakow: Wawel Cathedral, Market Square, St. Mary’s Church, Wieliczka Salt Mine

Auschwitz: Nazi Concentration Camp, Cell of St. Maximilian Kolbe, Sites related to St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross

Munich: Trinity Church, St. Michael’s Church, Fraenkirche & the world-famous Glockenspiel, St. Peter’s Church, Residenz Palace

Altötting: St. Conrad’s Church & tomb, Jerusalem Panorama of the Crucifixion

Ettal: Benedictine Abbey, distillery liqueur tasting

Oberammergau: Passion Play Theater

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GENERAL TERMS/CONDITIONS

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ITINERARY

Day 1. Monday, September 7: Transatlantic flight to Warsaw, Poland

Day 2. Tuesday, September 8: Arrival in Warsaw

Welcome to Warsaw! Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic tour of the city, taking in the first sights of Poland’s vibrant capital. Settle into your accommodations and enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel in Warsaw. (WD)

Day 3. Wednesday, September 9: Warsaw

Begin your day with a guided tour of Warsaw and discover the city’s rich history and charm. Visit the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Warsaw’s oldest church; the Holy Cross Church, the lively Nowi Swiat street, and the picturesque Market Square in the Old Town. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure with time to explore at your own pace. Dinner and overnight in Warsaw. (BB, D)

Day 4. Thursday, September 10: Warsaw – Niepokalanów – Warsaw

Today, travel to Niepokalanow. This Franciscan Monastery was founded in 1927 by St. Maximilian Kolbe, a martyr from the death camp in Auschwitz, and in 1980 Pope John Paul II gave the church the title of basilica. A statue of the Immaculate Conception was placed in a niche in the front wall of the basilica. Visit St. Maximilian Kolbe’s living quarters and church, and pray by the reliquaries where hair from his beard is preserved. Enjoy lunch with the group at a local restaurant, and return to Warsaw for dinner and overnight. (BB, L, D)

Day 5. Friday, September 11: Warsaw – Czestochowa – Kraków

Journey to Czestochowa to visit the Pauline Monastery of Jasna Gora, the most famous shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Poland and the country’s greatest place of pilgrimage. Pray before the miraculous image of the Black Madonna, its most precious possession. Tour the monastery and its Treasury, with an impressive collection of precious gifts received throughout the years, and the striking Way of the Cross, a touching presentation of the last moments of Our Lord Jesus Christ. In the afternoon, continue to Krakow for dinner and overnight. (BB, D)

Day 6. Saturday, September 12: Kraków

Begin your day with a guided tour of Krakow, one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Start with Wawel Hill and visit Wawel Cathedral, one of the loveliest Renaissance buildings in Central Europe. Continue to Market Square, the largest in Europe, via Kanonicza Street, passing by the historic Bishop’s Palace. See the Courtyard of Collegium Maius, the oldest building of the Jagiellonian University. Visit St. Mary’s Church, famous for its magnificent wooden altar carved by Wit Stwosz. After lunch on your own in the main market area, take part in a tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine, an incredibly unique site where many generations of Polish miners have created a world of underground salt lakes with a rich interior of decorated chapels, including the famous Blessed Kinga Chapel. Tonight enjoy dinner at a typical restaurant with Polish folk dancers. Overnight in Krakow. (BB, D)

Day 7. Sunday, September 13: Kraków – Auschwitz – Kraków

This morning, take a short drive to Auschwitz, to see the concentration camp where St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) was martyred and St. Maximilian Kolbe sacrificed his life in the Death Block, dying of starvation after volunteering to take the place of a fellow prisoner. During the tour, visit the cell of St. Maximilian Kolbe and drive past Birkenaw, the site of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross’ martyrdom. Return to Krakow for an independent dinner and overnight. (BB)

Day 8. Monday, September 14: Kraków – Munich

Take an early morning transfer to Krakow’s airport for your flight to Munich, Germany. Upon arrival, visit Trinity Church and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city to discover its most iconic landmarks. Continue to your hotel in Munich for dinner and overnight. (Boxed breakast, D)

Day 9. Tuesday, September 15: Munich

Today enjoy a guided city tour of Munich. Visit the Marienplatz with the world famous “Glockenspiel” and the twin towered Frauenkirche, the most familiar landmark of old Munich. Continue to visit St. Michael’s Church and St. Peter’s Church. In the afternoon, visit the incredible Munich Residence Museum. See the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs, who governed Bavaria. Continue to your hotel for dinner and overnight. (BB, D)

Day 10. Wednesday, September 16: Munich – Altotting – Munich

Today’s morning visit takes you to Altötting, Germany’s main Marian shrine. Thousands of ex-votos show the gratitude of pilgrims for Our Lady’s countless miraculous healings. Visit also the remains of St. Conrad, closely associated with Altötting, since he was the porter for the friary there for over 40 years. He is known for his love of children and prayer, especially to the Blessed Sacrament. In the afternoon, visit the Jerusalem Panorama of the Crucifixion, a stunning panoramic painting of the scene of Our Lord’s crucifixion. Return to Munich for dinner and overnight. (BB, D)

Day 11. Thursday, September 17: Munich – Oberammergau – Ettal Abbey – Munich

This morning, journey to the small village of Oberammergau, home of the famous Passion Play of the life of Christ. The play dates back to 1633 when the Plague, the “Black Death”, took a severe toll of lives in this little town. In their distress, the inhabitants turned to God and vowed that if the pestilence was taken from them, they would perform a play every ten years, depicting the suffering and death of the Savior. Their plea was heard an there were no further plague victims in Oberammergau, and so the first performance of the Passion play took place in 1634. After visiting the Passion Play Theater, continue to Ettal Abbey, a Benedictine Monastery and a stunning example of Baroque architecture. Enjoy a guided visit to the distillery with liqueur tasting. Return to Munich for a farewell dinner with your travel companions at an authentic German restaurant. (BB, FD)

Day 12. Friday, September 18: Homebound flight

Transfer to Munich airport for your flight home. (BB)

Buffet Breakfast (BB); Lunch (L); Dinner (D); Welcome Dinner (WD); Farewell Dinner (FD)

* In case of unforeseen events, this itinerary is subject to change.

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CHAPLAIN

This pilgrimage will be accompanied by a priest of the Society of St. Pius X.

TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS

Currently, there are no restrictions to travel to the visited countries. For current travel advisories by country, please visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/

It is projected that in the 4th quarter of 2026, non-European Union (EU) tourists planning to visit Europe’s Schengen Zone (most of Europe) will need to apply for the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). This new requirement affects travelers from visa-exempt countries, aiming to boost security measures while making the process smoother for short-term visitors. While the ETIAS is not a visa, it does require non-EU tourists to get pre-approval before their trip. (Information taken from www.etias.com)

The ETIAS will cost 20 Euros per person and should be a very quick process; however, we will ask travelers to obtain it at least six weeks prior to travel.

Currently, there is no ETIAS registration site yet. We will be monitoring this new travel requirement, and when applicable, we will notify travelers and ask them to acquire their ETIAS independently.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations for this pilgrimage are in first-class hotels.

Rooms in double occupancy are for two people to share; they have two twin beds or one double bed. Rooms in single occupancy have a single bed and are for one person to occupy; a “single supplement fee” is added for single occupancy rooms.

(3) Warsaw: Novotel Centrum or similar

(3) Krakow: Q Plus or similar

(4) Munich: Hilton Munich City or similar

FLIGHT SCHEDULE

The international group air reservation is with Lufthansa (LH). The outgoing flight departs from New York John F Kennedy (JFK) airport. Please do not purchase any air tickets until we notify that the group is fully formed. The group air schedule could undergo minor changes from the airline; if a major change occurs, we will modify the listed flight schedule.

LH Flight 401 SEP07 departs New York (JFK) at 3:45PM, arrives Frankfurt (FRA) at 5:20AM SEP08
LH Flight 1346 SEP08 departs Frankfurt (FRA) at 7:10AM, arrives Warsaw (WAW) at 8:50AM
LH Flight 410 SEP18 departs Munich (MUC) at 12:10PM, arrives New York (JFK) at 3:00PM

TRIP PACE

The pace for this pilgrimage is “on the go”. There is daily walking and standing. Pilgrims must be in active enough condition to walk 3-4 hours and stand for 2-3 hours per day. We strongly recommend preparing oneself by walking before the trip, building up to at least 2-3 miles per day.

Sometimes walking is up or down slopes, and at times sidewalks and terrain will be uneven. Pilgrims must have full mobility and be able to climb several stairs, since many of the visited places have no other access. A certain pace must be kept by all pilgrims in order to cover the scheduled sightseeing. Some days may have several hours on the motor-coach.

Also see the “PHYSICAL HEALTH & FITNESS” section in the General Terms & Conditions.

PRICING INFORMATION

Price per person in double occupancy Land-only: $4,670
Price per person in single occupancy Land-only: $5,762
Price per person in double occupancy With-air: $5,610
Price per person in single occupancy With-air: $6,702
Single supplement included in above single occupancy pricing: $1,092
Registration with non-refundable deposit of $350pp is due by: June 5, 2026
Balance due by: July 3, 2026

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Scheduled roundtrip transatlantic flight New York (JFK) to Warsaw (WAW) then returning from Munich (MUC) to New York (JFK), when purchasing the air-inclusive package
Internal group flight Krakow (KRK)-Munich (MUC) for all packages
Accommodations in first-class hotels
Daily Holy Mass
Deluxe motor-coach for scheduled transfers and sightseeing
Daily breakfasts, one lunch, most dinners
Services of a professional English-speaking tour escort
Admission fees for all included sightseeing
Porterage for one suitcase per person at the hotels, where available
Service charges, government fees
What’s not included: