pilgrimage to poland and medjugorje
pilgrimage to poland and medjugorje
$4,890
CAD
$4,890 CAD | 11 days
Tab 1
Day
Location
Details
September 15
Departure from Canada
Day 1 - Afternoon departure from Toronto to Krakow via Amsterdam
September 16
Krakow
Day 2 - Morning arrival Krakow. Free time for lunch. After Mass, transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight
September 17
Lagiewnik, Auschwitz
Day 3 - After breakfast we visit Lagiewniki – world known as “Divine Mercy Shrine”. This is where St. Faustyna 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. In the afternoon we travel to Auschwitz, the notorious Nazi concentration camp. We visit a cell in which St. Maximilian Kolbe died and the Martyrdom Museum recalling the horrors of the Holocaust. Dinner and overnight.
September 18
Wieliczka, Krakow
Day 4 - Morning visits the world-famous salt mines in Wieliczka. Afternoon we explore Krakow’s Old Town. We visit the Market Square where we hear the silver trumpet of the bugler form the tower of St. Mary’s Church. Many of the buildings in the Old Town are over 700 years old and include 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.
September 19
Wadowice, Czestochowa
Day 5 - Morning departs to Wadowice, the birthplace of Saint John Paul II, you will have the opportunity to visit the church where this beloved Saint was baptized. In the afternoon, we travel to Czestochowa in Poland. We visit 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. Return to Krakow for dinner and overnight.
September 20
Swinice Warckie, Niepokalanow, Warsaw
Day 6 - After breakfast, transfer to the village of Swinice Warckie. Visit the church of St. Casimir, the site of baptism for St. Faustina. In the afternoon depart to Niepokalanow, This Franciscan Monastery is in the community of Teresin and was founded by martyr, St. Mximilian Kolbe. Following your photo stop, depart to Warsaw. Transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight.
September 21
Warsaw
Day 7 - Morning panoramic tour of Warsaw Old city, restored after World II. The Cathedral and Church of St. John and church of Stanislaus with Tomb of blessed Father Popieluszko-a priest murdered by communists during the 1989 uprising. Mass, some free time, transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight
September 22
Split, Medjugorje
Day 8 - Transfer to Warsaw airport for your flight to Split. Afternoon arrival in Split. We are transfer by bus to Medjugorje. Mass, dinner and overnight.
September 23
Medjugorje
Day 9 - Full day in Medjugorje. Time to visit Apparition Mountain, the Stations of the Cross and pray at “Blue Cross”, a place of great healings and graces. Mass, time for individual prayer, dinner and overnight.
September 24
Medjugorje, Kravica waterfalls
Day 10 - Another full day in Medjugorje. You may climb the Cross Mountain or have time for individual prayer. For those interested trip to Mostar, a picturesque Bosnian town famous for its 16th century bridge. We also visit the impressive Kravica waterfalls before returning to Medjugorje for dinner.
September 25
Return to Canada
Day 11 - Today we are transferred to the airport for a flight to Toronto. Afternoon arrival.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All passengers must review the Full Terms of Service at https://www.ihtours.com/terms-of-service/. These full terms of service will govern all matters not specifically mentioned below.
COST $ 4,890.00 INCLUDES:
-air transportation from Toronto (unless specified otherwise), incl. airport taxes and surcharges
-hotel accommodation first class or superior tourist class based on double occupancy. Single supplement $669.00.
-2 meals daily (breakfast and dinner)
-all sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide – all tips in restaurants and hotels.
-tips to bus driver and guides
All passengers must review the Full Terms of Service at https://www.ihtours.com/terms-of-service/. These full terms of service will govern all matters not specifically mentioned below.
COST $ 4,890.00 INCLUDES:
-air transportation from Toronto (unless specified otherwise), incl. airport taxes and surcharges
-hotel accommodation first class or superior tourist class based on double occupancy. Single supplement $669.00.
-2 meals daily (breakfast and dinner)
-all sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide – all tips in restaurants and hotels.
-tips to bus driver and guides
NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE TOUR:
-meals not specified, insurance, documentation
HOW TO BOOK:
Please call, book online or send the registration form printed below. A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 per person is required at time of booking. Insurance must be purchased at time of booking.
PAYMENT:
Please send e-transfers to: [email protected]
Please put the code 'DK4029' in the notes for us to match the payment.
You may also pay by credit card or personal cheque. If you have selected cheque as payment method, please make sure to mail to International Heritage Tours at 7117 Bathurst St, suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
BALANCE OF PAYMENT:
Final balance due is payable 60 pays prior to departure
For late bookings (within 60 days) full payment is due immediately.
CANCELLATION:
If cancellation is necessary, please advise IHT immediately in writing. Cancellation charges are as follows:
-60 days before departure or earlier - $300.00 per person
-between 60 and 30 days before departure – 50% of the total cost
-30 days or less – 100% of the total cost
IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING:
A $150.00 administration charge will be applied for changes you make to your booking outside the 60 days to departure period. Please note that name changes are not allowed, and such will be treated as cancellations.
IF IHT CHANGES YOUR BOOKING:
IHT will advise you of any change we feel significantly alters the holiday which you have purchased from us. Occasionally, changes might occur close to departure time. In such cases, you will be notified as soon as possible. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the local tour operator may have to make last minute changes in hotel or schedule. We reserve the right to substitute any of the hotels with hotels in similar or better category. First class twin-bedded rooms with private facilities are used.
UNUSED SERVICES:
No refund or adjustment can be made for any portion of holiday not used.
GOOD VALUE AND EXPECTATIONS:
The Ministry of Consumer Relations requires that Ontarians traveling abroad be advised that they may encounter different living standards and practices than those at home.
FLIGHT CONNECTIONS:
IHT sells holidays from and returning to Toronto only, unless otherwise specified. In the event of a change in our flight times, with or without notice, we cannot accept responsibility for any special connecting fares which you might purchase, and which cannot be changed without penalty.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION:
A valid Canadian passport is required for all visits outside of Canada. It is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure proper and valid documentation.
Failure to provide valid documentation may result in denied boarding of the aircraft and cancellation of your flight arrangements without refund. If you are holding a passport other than Canadian, please contact IHT to determine whether a visa is required for entry into the country you will be visiting.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE:
One piece per person (23 kg) plus a carry-on bag (weighing not more than 5 kg)
FLIGHT TIMES:
All flight times are subject to change with or without prior notice to the passengers or his/her agent. IHT does not accept liability for missed connections or any expenses resulting from an off schedule, rescheduled or late flight operations.
PRICES:
Prices in this brochure are given in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. Prices are correct at the time of going to press. In the event of any changes beyond IHT control, including but not limited to increase in government taxes or levies, airport taxes or surcharges or significant changes in foreign exchange rates, IHT reserves the right to surcharge the passenger/s.
LIABILITY:
IHT is a tour operator and has made the advertised holiday arrangements with the airline/s, hotel/s, cruise ship/s, other operator/s, and other. Each of these organizations has its own specific terms and conditions for doing business and you will be bound by them. IHT accepts no responsibility for: (a) the acts or omissions of any party/ies other than IHT employees, (b) failure by the passenger to be properly documented, (c) failure by the passenger to comply with departure or joining or baggage requirements, (d) aircraft delays, government actions, acts of God or any factors beyond our direct control, (e) cancellation or delay to any tour or holiday or change to the itinerary, (f) expenses resulting from lost or damaged baggage. IHT reserves the right to refuse any person as a member of these tours at its own discretion. IHT reserves the right to cancel any or all departure/s with or without prior notice and IHT sole responsibility shall be to refund all monies paid for such canceled departures. The laws and courts which govern this contract are those of the Province of Ontario.
FORCE MAJEURE:
In no event shall the Agency be liable for any failure to perform its obligations or delay in performing its obligations where such failure or delay is due to events beyond its control which prevents the performance of its obligations, including without limitation, nuclear or environmental catastrophes; natural disasters and extreme weather conditions; war, invasion, or similar hostilities; rebellion, revolution, insurrection; riots or civil unrest; strikes, lockouts and labour action; acts or threats of terrorism; epidemic, pandemic, or spread of disease; Acts of State or governmental restrictions; and loss or prolonged interruption of necessary utilities, communications or computer services. The customer acknowledges that the Agency, on behalf of the customer and anyone for whom the customer requests the Agency make travel arrangements, will forward funds to independent third-party travel suppliers, and that once forwarded, these funds may not be recovered and/or refunded. Where a force majeure event has occurred, performance of the Agency’s obligations shall be suspended for the duration of the force majeure event, and the Agency shall perform its obligations when it is possible to do so. In any event, the liability of the Agency arising out of force majeure event shall not exceed amounts paid directly by the customer or anyone for whom customer requests the Agency make travel arrangements, to the Agency, and the Agency shall not be liable for any consequential or indirect damages or legal costs incurred by any party. In such Force Majeure cases a cash refund might not be offered, however the Agency may opt to offer the customer a future travel credit for the value of the tour.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
When you book your IHT tour, an agreement is made between you and IHT and others who will provide services. Please read carefully the information on this page for it sets out the conditions governing the provisions of these holidays.
TRAVEL INSURANCE PLANS OFFERED BY IHT:
-All Inclusive, Non-medical and Ultimate All Inclusive
Contact us for rates.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
International Heritage Tours,
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
Tel: 1-877-999-8868, 416-444-6666
Henry – ext. 367 or 647-272-2811 [email protected]
Alex – ext. 317 [email protected]
Reema – ext. 338 [email protected]
-meals not specified, insurance, documentation
HOW TO BOOK:
Please call, book online or send the registration form printed below. A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 per person is required at time of booking. Insurance must be purchased at time of booking.
PAYMENT:
Please send e-transfers to: [email protected]
Please put the code 'DK4029' in the notes for us to match the payment.
You may also pay by credit card or personal cheque. If you have selected cheque as payment method, please make sure to mail to International Heritage Tours at 7117 Bathurst St, suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
BALANCE OF PAYMENT:
Final balance due is payable 60 pays prior to departure
For late bookings (within 60 days) full payment is due immediately.
CANCELLATION:
If cancellation is necessary, please advise IHT immediately in writing. Cancellation charges are as follows:
-60 days before departure or earlier - $300.00 per person
-between 60 and 30 days before departure – 50% of the total cost
-30 days or less – 100% of the total cost
IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING:
A $150.00 administration charge will be applied for changes you make to your booking outside the 60 days to departure period. Please note that name changes are not allowed, and such will be treated as cancellations.
IF IHT CHANGES YOUR BOOKING:
IHT will advise you of any change we feel significantly alters the holiday which you have purchased from us. Occasionally, changes might occur close to departure time. In such cases, you will be notified as soon as possible. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the local tour operator may have to make last minute changes in hotel or schedule. We reserve the right to substitute any of the hotels with hotels in similar or better category. First class twin-bedded rooms with private facilities are used.
UNUSED SERVICES:
No refund or adjustment can be made for any portion of holiday not used.
GOOD VALUE AND EXPECTATIONS:
The Ministry of Consumer Relations requires that Ontarians traveling abroad be advised that they may encounter different living standards and practices than those at home.
FLIGHT CONNECTIONS:
IHT sells holidays from and returning to Toronto only, unless otherwise specified. In the event of a change in our flight times, with or without notice, we cannot accept responsibility for any special connecting fares which you might purchase, and which cannot be changed without penalty.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION:
A valid Canadian passport is required for all visits outside of Canada. It is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure proper and valid documentation.
Failure to provide valid documentation may result in denied boarding of the aircraft and cancellation of your flight arrangements without refund. If you are holding a passport other than Canadian, please contact IHT to determine whether a visa is required for entry into the country you will be visiting.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE:
One piece per person (23 kg) plus a carry-on bag (weighing not more than 5 kg)
FLIGHT TIMES:
All flight times are subject to change with or without prior notice to the passengers or his/her agent. IHT does not accept liability for missed connections or any expenses resulting from an off schedule, rescheduled or late flight operations.
PRICES:
Prices in this brochure are given in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. Prices are correct at the time of going to press. In the event of any changes beyond IHT control, including but not limited to increase in government taxes or levies, airport taxes or surcharges or significant changes in foreign exchange rates, IHT reserves the right to surcharge the passenger/s.
LIABILITY:
IHT is a tour operator and has made the advertised holiday arrangements with the airline/s, hotel/s, cruise ship/s, other operator/s, and other. Each of these organizations has its own specific terms and conditions for doing business and you will be bound by them. IHT accepts no responsibility for: (a) the acts or omissions of any party/ies other than IHT employees, (b) failure by the passenger to be properly documented, (c) failure by the passenger to comply with departure or joining or baggage requirements, (d) aircraft delays, government actions, acts of God or any factors beyond our direct control, (e) cancellation or delay to any tour or holiday or change to the itinerary, (f) expenses resulting from lost or damaged baggage. IHT reserves the right to refuse any person as a member of these tours at its own discretion. IHT reserves the right to cancel any or all departure/s with or without prior notice and IHT sole responsibility shall be to refund all monies paid for such canceled departures. The laws and courts which govern this contract are those of the Province of Ontario.
FORCE MAJEURE:
In no event shall the Agency be liable for any failure to perform its obligations or delay in performing its obligations where such failure or delay is due to events beyond its control which prevents the performance of its obligations, including without limitation, nuclear or environmental catastrophes; natural disasters and extreme weather conditions; war, invasion, or similar hostilities; rebellion, revolution, insurrection; riots or civil unrest; strikes, lockouts and labour action; acts or threats of terrorism; epidemic, pandemic, or spread of disease; Acts of State or governmental restrictions; and loss or prolonged interruption of necessary utilities, communications or computer services. The customer acknowledges that the Agency, on behalf of the customer and anyone for whom the customer requests the Agency make travel arrangements, will forward funds to independent third-party travel suppliers, and that once forwarded, these funds may not be recovered and/or refunded. Where a force majeure event has occurred, performance of the Agency’s obligations shall be suspended for the duration of the force majeure event, and the Agency shall perform its obligations when it is possible to do so. In any event, the liability of the Agency arising out of force majeure event shall not exceed amounts paid directly by the customer or anyone for whom customer requests the Agency make travel arrangements, to the Agency, and the Agency shall not be liable for any consequential or indirect damages or legal costs incurred by any party. In such Force Majeure cases a cash refund might not be offered, however the Agency may opt to offer the customer a future travel credit for the value of the tour.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
When you book your IHT tour, an agreement is made between you and IHT and others who will provide services. Please read carefully the information on this page for it sets out the conditions governing the provisions of these holidays.
TRAVEL INSURANCE PLANS OFFERED BY IHT:
-All Inclusive, Non-medical and Ultimate All Inclusive
Contact us for rates.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
International Heritage Tours,
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
Tel: 1-877-999-8868, 416-444-6666
Henry – ext. 367 or 647-272-2811 [email protected]
Alex – ext. 317 [email protected]
Reema – ext. 338 [email protected]
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**
