Half-Day Czestochowa Black Madonna Tour from Krakow Czestochowa Black Madonna Tour from Krakow With Guide
ID: GYG102266-206489
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
The monastery on Jasna Gora hill is one of the most important places of worship in Poland, and home to the famous painting of Black Madonna. Jasna Gora is also famous for the historic defence of the monastery during the mid 17th-century Swedish invasion.
Jasna Gora Monastery is a Mecca for pious Catholics from Poland and from abroad, who come to pray to the holy image of Black Madonna of Czestochowa. In 2011, Jasna Gora was visited by 3.2 million pilgrims from 80 countries. During an approximately 7.5-hour long tour from Krakow to Czestochowa, explore the Jasna Gora Monastery and Sanctuary, visit the shrine of Black Madonna, and the Treasury with museum exhibition.
Jasna Gora has been the major shrine to the Virgin Mary and the country's most popular pilgrimage destination since the 17th century. Aside from the places of worship on Jasna Gora, there is also an exhibition dedicated to the history of the place, which will tell you, among others, about the brave defense of the Monastery during the 1655 Siege of Jasna Góra.
Every year, pilgrims from all around Poland come to Jasna Gora to contemplate the Passion of Christ by following the Stations of the Cross, represented by large bronze statues surrounded by beautiful greenery. Some of the pilgrims even decide to move from one station to the next on their knees. Also, every summer many pilgrims begin their journey to Jasna Gora on foot to meet there in the mid-August.
Highlights
- Tour the most popular pilgrimage destination since the 17th century
- See the Pauline Monastery with the miraculous painting of Black Madonna
- Visit the Knight hall, Treasury, Basilica of Jasna Gora
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Tour guide is included only in Jasna Gora Monastery. On the way to Częstochowa you will receive basic information about the region and the assistance of an English speaking driver
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
Pick-up possible from centrally located hotels or apartment in Krakow only, pick-up hour will be provided by local supplier right after booking via e-mail. For other locations, a convenient pick-up point and pick up hour will be indicated.
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.
