From Krakow: Częstochowa, Black Madonna and Lagiewniki Tour
ID: GYG409366-742853
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Embark on a guided day tour to Częstochowa to visit the Jasna Góra Monastery and the venerated painting of the Black Madonna. Afterward, explore the Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Lagiewniki, the resting place of Saint Faustina Kowalska.
Discover two of the most important sites of Roman Catholicism in Poland on a day tour departing from Krakow. Journey to Częstochowa and the pilgrimage site of Jasna Góra Monastery, followed by a tour of the Sanctuary of the Divine Mercy in the Lagiewniki district of Krakow.
Start with pickup from your hotel in Krakow and travel north by car to the city of Częstochowa. While here, visit the monastery of the Pauline Fathers at Jasna Góra, which is the location of the image of Our Lady of Częstochowa, also known as The Black Madonna.
Hear more about this venerated image which has been credited with many miracles, including saving the monastery from an invasion by Swedish forces in the 17th century. Then, enter the Chapel of the Miraculous Image of Our Lady of Jasna Góra and gaze at this icon that is worshipped worldwide.
Next, travel to the Lagiewniki district of Krakow. Here, you can visit the Sanctuary of the Divine Mercy, a grand basilica dedicated to the Divine Mercy devotion of the Catholic faith. Learn about Divine Mercy devotion and Sister Faustina's canonization with your guide.
Stroll through the large complex of stunning neo-Gothic, monastic buildings. Then, hop back in the car for the journey back to Krakow city center.
Highlights
- Visit two Catholic pilgrimage sites on a guided day tour
- Learn more about the significance and history of both sites with a guide
- Pause and reflect on the miraculous image of the Black Madonna in Częstochowa
- Explore the Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Lagiewniki
- Hear the story of Saint Faustina Kowalska
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please be ready for pickup in your hotel lobby 5 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
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.