From Krakow: Kalwaria Zebrzydowska & Wadowice pilgrim tour Portuguese
ID: GYG26426-O-757677
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a full-day trip from Krakow to see important religious sites in Poland. Visit Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, the monastery complex of the Bernadine Franciscans. Continue on to Wadowice, the birthplace of Pope John Paul II, and home to a famous basilica.
Visit sites of important religious and historical value for Poland on a full-day trip from Krakow.
Your first stop is in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is the monastery complex of the Bernardines Franciscans. It is an exceptional cultural monument located in natural scenery that has attracted thousands of pilgrims from the very beginning.
Walk through the monastery complex with the early baroque church and dozens of chapels spread around in a beautiful countryside scenery. Then continue on to Wadowice, situated on the Skawa River at the confluence of the Vistula, in the eastern part of Silesian Foothills (Pogórze Śląskie). It is best known for being the birthplace of Pope John Paul II, and is home to a basilica from the 15th century.
At the end of your tour, transfer back to Krakow.
Highlights
- Visit Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- See Wadowice, the birthplace of Pope John Paul II
- Admire the 15th century basilica in Wadowice
- Walk the grounds of the Bernadine Franciscans
- Learn about the history and modern-day stance on religion and Catholicism in Poland
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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.
