five capitals of europe – krakow, budapest, bratislava, vienna & rome

Departure from Canada

Evening departure from Toronto to Warsaw in Poland.

Poland - Czestochowa

Upon arrival we are transferred to Czestochowa – the site of Poland’s greatest shrine – Our Lady of Czestochowa, also known as the “Black Madonna”, a pilgrimage destination that goes back to the 14th century. We venerate the priceless and miraculous icon. Dinner and overnight.

Poland - Krakow

After breakfast travel to Krakow, Poland’s “historical and cultural capital city”. En route we stop in Auschwitz, the notorious Nazi concentration camp. We visit a cell in which St. Maximilian Kolbe died and also the Martyrdom Museum recalling the horrors of the Holocaust. Continue to the world-famous salt mines in Wieliczka. Dinner and overnight in Krakow.

Poland - Krakow

This morning we visit Lagiewniki – world known as “Divine Mercy Shrine”. This is where St. Faustyna had had numerous visions of Christ, who told her to keep a diary of their encounters, during which he spoke to her of the Divine Mercy. We visit the convent of St. Faustyna, her tomb and relics. After lunch we explore Krakow’s Old Town. We visit the Market Square where we hear the silver trumpet of the bugler from the tower of St. Mary’s Church.  We view mediaeval marvels such as the Town Hall Tower, the Cloth Hall and most of all the Wawel Royal Castle. Some free time for leisure before returning to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Hungary - Budapest

After breakfast we travel to Budapest, the capital of Hungary. En route We stop in Banska Bystica in Slovakia for Mass, lunch and some free time. Upon arrival in Budapest dinner and overnight.

Hungary - Budapest

Our tour of Budapest includes views of the 13th century Matthias Church, the Citadel on Mt. Gellert, the Royal Castle, the Parliament, Hero’s Square and the St. Stephen Basilica. Evening dinner cruise on the river Danube. Dinner and overnight.

Austria - Vienna, Slovakia - Bratislava

Today we travel to Vienna, the capital of Austria. En route we stop in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. We celebrate Mass in Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. Our tour of the city includes views of the Castle, charming Old Town and Blue Church built in the Art Nouveau style. Some free time for lunch. Afternoon continue to Vienna for dinner and overnight.

Austria - Vienna

Full day in Vienna. We visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Old City, The Augustine Church, former church of Habsburg family, magnificent St. Charles Boromeo and St. Michael churches. Dinner and overnight. In the evening an optional concert. 

Italy - Rome

This morning we fly to Rome, the “eternal city”. Upon arrival travel to Assisi and visit the Basilicas dedicated to St. Francis. After Mass we return to Rome for dinner and overnight.

Italy - Rome

Full day in Rome. In the morning we visit Vatican Museum and famous Sistine Chapel with a guide. Continue to St. Peter’s Basilica. Some free time and Mass before returning to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Italy - Rome

Another full day in Rome. In the morning we attend the audience with the Holy Father. Afternoon our tour of the city includes views of the Coliseum and Forum Romanum and visits to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (Mass), St. John Lateran and St. Peter in Chains. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Return to Canada

Today we are transferred to the airport for a flight to Toronto. Afternoon arrival.