From Krakow: Pope John Paul II Full–Day Tour
ID: GYG115695-166786
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Explore the life and times of Pope John Paul II on this tour, seeing the John Paul II museum, established in the Pope's family home, visiting Kalwaria Zebrzydowska listed at UNESCO, and discovering the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Krakow.
To make the most of your day, the recommended pick-up time is around 9:00 am. Spend around 2 hours in Wadowice, 1 hour in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska and 1 hour in the Divine Mercy Sanctuary and John Paul II center in Krakow - Lagiewniki. Finally you will be dropped off at your hotel or apartment in central Krakow.
The first stop of your tour is in Wadowice Town of John Paul II, situated in southern Poland, where John Paul II was born. Explore the John Paul II museum, established in the Pope's family home, with an interactive exhibition about his life from a toddler, through his studies, the Second World War, his period as a priest and the attempt against his life.
On the journey back to Krakow, stop at Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Sancturay, the second most frequently visited pilgrimage sanctuary in Poland, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Over a million visitors come to this holy place every year. Travel to the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy and John Paul II center in Łagiewniki. Pay tribute to the relics of the Pope and St. Faustyna Kowalska, who was canonized by John Paul II and admire the impressive basilica consecrated by the Pope in 2002.
Highlights
- See the museum dedicated to John Paul II
- Visit UNESCO-listed Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Sancturay
- See the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Łagiewniki
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums: no shorts or sleeveless tops allowed, knees and shoulders must be covered
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Audio guide is included in Saint John Paul the Second Museum
• At Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Sanctuary, Sanctuary of Divine Mercy and John Paul II center in Lagiewniki there is only an English-speaking driver not a guide
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All required protective equipment is provided
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Hotels in the Krakow area
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
