sacred poland itinerary 2011

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Sacred Poland...a Unique Pilgrimage & Holiday 2010Itinerary

Day 1Arrival at Krakow airport; transfer to accommodation, few steps

from the Medieval Market Square; evening informal tour around

Krakow Old Town (UNESCO): St Mary basilica, Florianska Gate,

welcome dinner.

Day 2

Leave at 9am for visit Auschwitz-Birkenau UNESCO concentration camp-

museum. In the years from 1940-45 the Nazis killed about 1.5 million

people there, mainly Jews

Later visit the visit the house where John Paul II was born and the basilica

where he was baptized. He was born in Wadowice in 1920 and lived there

until 1938 when he left for Krakow.

Replica of Golgotha, beautiful baroque pilgrimage site dear to Pope John

Paul II. Visiting Bernardine monastery with 44 chapels. Celebrate mass at

400 year old Basilica. (UNESCO).

Dinner organized Medieval Cellar Restaurant in Old Town Krakow.

Day 3

Visiting Monastery of Our Lady of Czestochowa, the biggest Marian Shrine

of Poland, known as. Black Madonna. One of the most important places

of religious worship in the Christian world, with tradition of pilgrimages thatgoes back to the 14th century. Our Holy Father has frequently visited

Jasna Gorna Monastery. We celebrate Mass at the Pauline Monastery

and venerate the priceless treasures contained within, including the

Miraculous Icon.

Drive through the white rocky limestone trail adorned with castles;

Hercules Mace Rock.

A Unique Traditional Polish Dinner with a Polish Family.

Day 4

Medieval Market Square; evening informal tour around Krakow Old Town

(UNESCO): Florianska Gate, 14 Century St Mary basilica with the largest

gothic alter in the world.

Wawel Cathedral is overwhelmingly full of spectacular chapels, medieval

tombs and sarcophagi. The Royal Cathedral was the coronation and

burial site of all of Poland's monarchs. In the cathedral there are relics of

the 11th century martyr, St. Stanislaw (patron of Krakow) and Queen

(Saint) Jadwiga.

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Wawel Castle: This Renaissance-style Royal Castle reconstructed between

1504 - 1535 with the historic interior houses an astonishing collection of

treasures from the Polish monarchy.

Lunch at beautiful Grodzka Street.

Afternoon at leisure. 5pm a visit to famous Baltic Amber Galarie.

Dinner organized in a floating restaurant on Wistula River with the back

drop of Krakow Castle .

Day 5

Leave at 9am forDivine Mercy Shrine, taking part in Divine Mercy

Chaplet in front of St Fautinas tomb. Celebrating Mass

The Sanctuary houses the miraculous Image of Merciful Jesus and the

relics of Sister Faustina. John Paul II, was said to be the driving force

behind the worship of the Lord's Mercy within its center, the Lagiewniki

sanctuary, by the worldwide Catholic movement. Every year over two

million pilgrims from all over the world visit the shrine.

Leave at 16:30 pm forWieliczka, the oldest Salt Mines in Europe(UNESCO). A unique mine, were massive Chapels, Crufixes and halls are

carved out of salt.

Dinner organized inside the Salt Mine a truly unique experience.

Day 6

Morning drive to Zakopane, a beautiful resort village nestled in the

splendour of the Tatra Mountains region. Visit a local market

famous for wood craft, leather and other souvenir. Experience a

joyful horse carriage ride and later go for a cable car ride for

extraordinary breathtaking views.

Farewell Dinner at HAWEKA restaurant where culinary art became alegend. HAWEKA'S work was appreciated by His Majesty the King of

Greece, Her Majesty The Queen of England, The President of the USA,

Austro-Hungarian Archdukes and so on..

Day 7

After Breakfast transfer to Krakow Airport.

Itinerary can change due to different circumstances.

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"It is marvellous value for money. The personalised friendly service is brilliant. A very thoughtful mix ofspiritual 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

"It was more than I expected - the extra special little things put it, over the top. I especially enjoyed thesmall group".

Gilbert, California, USA

It was a well planned, organized and implemented.

Time management was maintained. The organizers were co-operative and supportive.

We fulfilled our expectations on the program. Great value for money.

Thanks so much. DZIENKUJE :-)

Betty London, UK

From the start to finish I think it has been organized very well. The information at the start gave usgood idea of what to expect and with the surprises thrown in along the way it made the week very

enjoyable. I feel the two of you have done an excellent job in that you have been very attentive to

everyones needs and done more than enough to go out of your way to help everyone. I would definitelyrecommend you to everyone based on the service you have provided us.

Cliff Oppington, UK

Dear Shubho & Anna

Shubho we hope your cold is okay and that you are back to yourself!

Thank you both for the wonderful trip and the entire entertainment you

gave us not forgetting the lovely guest house, good breakfasts, dinners

in different restaurants and we just cannot mentioned any thing further

as the list will be endless. We enjoyed the trip very much and love to

sing praises in your honour. We are recommending your travel and I have

already given my friend Dorothy Gomes, your email address and we also

explained to her there will never be another "Shubho & Anna" who will

treat you as they treated us!!!

May God bless you both and your near and dear ones.

With warm wishes

Placie & Bonnie

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