Tour Highlights

Apparition Hill - the place of our Lady's first appearances to six children in 1981.

Cross Mountain - place of a crucifix marking 1900 years since the birth of Jesus. Our Lady said in one apparition that "great graces are granted when we pray in front of it". Also, the Stations of the Cross are visited by many pilgrims.

St. James Catholic Church - the local parish church where mass and reconciliation are available daily. Some masses are in Croatian, but there is also a mass in Polish.

Meetings with visionaries - some of the visionaries make themselves available for meetings with pilgrims. Visit Father Zovko in the Monastery in Siroki Brjeg.

Bonus Feature- on the last day, transfer by private motor coach to Dubrovnik, called the Pearl of the Adriatic. Dubrovnik is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and sits atop a rocky peninsula, which juts into the sparkling blue Adriatic Sea. In the afternoon, sightseeing in Dubrovnik. Overnight accommodation in Hotel Adriatic in Dubrovnik.

According to the testimony of the six young parishioners, the Blessed Virgin Mary has been appearing daily in the parish of Medjugorje since June 24th, 1981.
Over 20 million visitors have made pilgrimages to Medjugorje. Here they discover peace, their humanity and their closeness to God. They become witnesses of truth, love and peace.

Day 1 - Depart Canada / Rome
Our pilgrimage begins as we depart Canada on our transatlantic flight to Rome. Dinner and Breakfast will be served in-flight.

Day 2 - Rome / Dubrovnik
Medjugorje
Upon early morning arrival in the ETERNAL CITY, we will be met by our local English speaking guide and begin with a conducted tour of St. Peter's Basilica & the ancient Colosseum. Late afternoon we will take a short flight from Rome to Dubrovnik on Croatian Airlines, where our guide and motor coach will be waiting for us. After a 3-hour drive to Medjugorje, we will arrive for dinner with our host family located just behind the St. James Church. A 5-minute peaceful walk through the fields. Dinner and overnight in Medjugorje.

Day 3 to 6 - Medjugorje
Each morning after breakfast, we will attend HOLY MASS in ENGLISH at 10 am. Then we will meet with our guide and be introduced to the visionaries for a talk and question time. We will climb Apparition Hill (Podbrdo), saying the Rosary as we pass the 5 sorrowful and the 5 joyful mysteries, culminating in prayer and meditation at the most peaceful place in the whole world where Our Blessed Mother first appeared to the children. We will also climb the difficult & steep hill of Cross Mountain (Krizevac), via the Way of The Cross in Reparation for the sins of the World, arriving at the top in total exhilaration. Some days we will gather together in St. James Church for a talk by one of the priests from Medjugorje. Additionally we will take a 1-2 day excursion to the Franciscan Monastery at Siroki Brieg for a talk and healing service conducted by Fr. Jozo Zovko, considered by many to be one of the highlights of the pilgrimage. Or maybe even an attendance at a Private Apparition in the Choir Loft, with one or more of the visionaries, during the time when recitation of the rosary and confessions are taking place. Dinner and overnight in Medjugorje.

Day 7 - Dubrovnik
Today we say good-bye to our families, and take the 3 hour bus ride to Dubrovnik, the spectacular walled resort sitting on the Adriatic. We will take a walking tour of this beautiful town, visiting the Basilica of St. Blaise, and the Franciscan Monastery. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik.

Day 8 - Dubrovnik / Canada
Fly home to Canada.

OR

Extend your stay with a personal pilgrimage in Italy!

Day 8 Dubrovnik / Rome
We depart mid-afternoon and we board our flight to Rome. On arrival in Italy we will be transferred to our Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 9 & 10 - Rome / San Giovanni
This morning we will attend Holy Mass at the Vatican and then depart for San Giovanni where Padre Pio lived for 50 years from 1918 to 1968, as a capuchin at the Monastery of Our Lady Grace. Two night stay with dinner.

Day 11 - San Giovanni Rotondo
Morning Holy Mass at the Church of Maria Delle Grazie, then we pay a visit to the tomb of the Capuchin Monk blessed with the Stigmata for 50 years, and who possessed extraordinary spiritual gifts including that of Bilocution (being in two places at the same time) He was attacked with great ferocity both spiritually and physically by the devil. Free afternoon. Dinner and overnight in San Giovanni Rotondo.

Day 12 - San Giovanni / Rome
This morning we will ascend Monte Sant'Angelo and visit the Grotto of St. Michael the Archangel, a celebrated shrine of Christianity, then we return back to Rome for our dinner and overnight stay.

Day 13 - Rome
Tour St. Peter's, the Vatican museums and the Sistine Chapel. Afternoon free for personal time or take an optional tour of ancient Rome. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

Day 14 - Depart Rome / Canada
Early morning breakfast before being transferred to airport for our flight back to Canada.