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LEGACY OF POPE JOHN PAUL II (TO2009)
9 Days starting from $1,649

Countries Visited:
Poland

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Length: 9 Days
Type: Other Globus Tours
Category: FAITH-BASED
Operator: Globus
Tour Code: TO-2009
   
 
About This Tour



Vacation Overview
Enjoy an inspirational vacation in Pope John Paul II's Poland. Start in Warsaw with a welcome dinner and guided sightseeing featuring the Cathedral of St. John and the Warsaw Ghetto, followed by an excursion to Niepokalanow and its Franciscan Friary, founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe. A full day at leisure in Warsaw allows you to further explore this fascinating city. In Czestochowa, visit the Shrine and the famous Black Madonna, an image and devotion Pope John Paul II held very close to his heart throughout his life. Visit the remains of the former concentration camp in Auschwitz, as well as the Martyrdom Museum and St. Maximilian Kolbe's cell. Next is Krakow, the city where Pope John Paul II served as archbishop. Guided sightseeing includes Wawel Royal Castle, St. Mary's Church, and the world-famous Shrine of Divine Mercy. Also enjoy an included excursion to the Pope's hometown of Wadowice. Visit his birthplace and boyhood home, as well as Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, one of Poland's most famous shrines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Back in Krakow, enjoy a farewell dinner.

Special Departures:
April 19 - Divine Mercy Sunday in Czestochowa
May 31 - Pentecost Sunday in Czestochowa
August 14 - St. Maximilian Kolbe Feast Day in Niepokalanow
October 5 - St. Faustina Feast Day in Krakow

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing Highlights
  • Additional Details
  • SPECIALS

Hotels
Warsaw The Westin Warsaw (SF), Czestochowa Mercure Patria (F), Krakow Qubus (F)

Meals
Buffet breakfast daily (B); 4 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Warsaw and a farewell dinner in Krakow
Day 1:
(Wed.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Arrival in Warsaw, Poland. (Thu.) Upon arrival in Warsaw, transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director, then enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner with your traveling companions. (D)

Day 3:
Warsaw. Niepokalanow Excursion. (Fri.) Guided sightseeing of Warsaw includes the CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN, Lazienki Palace, and the WARSAW GHETTO. Also enjoy an excursion to Niepokalanow (City of the Immaculata), and visit the FRANCISCAN FRIARY, founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe, who was canonized a saint by Pope John Paul II. (B)

Day 4:
At Leisure in Warsaw. (Sat.) An entire day at leisure to further explore this fascinating city. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for how to spend your day. (B)

Day 5:
Warsaw–Czestochowa. (Sun.) Journey to Czestochowa, one of the world’s most famous Marian shrines. Afternoon at leisure to explore the SHRINE and see the famous BLACK MADONNA, an image and devotion Pope John Paul II held very close to his heart throughout his life. (B,D)

Day 6:
Czestochowa–Auschwitz–Krakow. (Mon.) Travel to Auschwitz and visit the remains of the former CONCENTRATION CAMP as well as the MARTYRDOM MUSEUM and ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE’S CELL. Continue to Krakow. Guided sightseeing of the city where Pope John Paul II served as archbishop, including WAWEL ROYAL CASTLE and ST. MARY’S CHURCH. Balance of the day is at leisure. (B,D)

Day 7:
Krakow. (Tue.) This morning, enjoy guided sightseeing and visit the world-famous SHRINE OF DIVINE MERCY, home to the revelations by St. Faustina (Helen Kowalski), a Sister of Mercy nun who Jesus appeared to in 1931. Pope John Paul II both canonized St. Faustina and instituted the Feast Day of Divine Mercy (the Pope passed away the day before Divine Mercy Sunday). Afternoon is at leisure to explore Krakow on your own. (B)

Day 8:
Krakow. Excursion to Wadowice and Kalwaria Zebrzydowska. (Wed.) Journey to the Pope’s hometown of Wadowice and visit his BIRTHPLACE and BOYHOOD HOME. Also visit KALWARIA ZEBRZYDOWSKA, one of Poland’s most famous shrines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which played a pivotal role in the Pope’s spiritual life. The Calvary Sanctuary was established in the 1600s for pilgrims as a substitute Jerusalem. It has grown to be the biggest shrine grounds of its type in Europe with 42 churches and chapels of all shapes and sizes scattered on the slopes of the Zar Mountain. The central basilica and Franciscan monastery still welcome pilgrims from all over the world today. Enjoy this evening’s farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 9:
(Thu.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)


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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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Price Details US
Single room supplement:
$486, $509 (2010: 0415)

No triple room reduction.

Extra nights per person in Warsaw:
in single room $148, in twin room $83, in triple room $80

Extra nights per person in Krakow:
in single room $212, in twin room $116, in triple room $115

2010 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification.

City Highlights
Warsaw:
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Cathedral of St. John and the Warsaw Ghetto

Niepokalanow:
Visit the Franciscan Friary

Czestochowa:
Visit the shrine and the Black Madonna

Auschwitz:
Visit the remains of the former concentration camp, the Martyrdom Museum, and St. Maximilian Kolbe’s cell

Krakow:
Guided sightseeing; visit Wawel Royal Castle, St. Mary’s Church, and the Shrine of Divine Mercy; farewell dinner at a local restaurant

Wadowice:
Visit the Pope’s birthplace and boyhood home

Kalwaria Zebrzydowska:
Visit the shrine

Note:
  • 0416 Divine Mercy Sunday (April 19) in Czestochowa
  • 0528 Pentecost Sunday (May 31) in Czestochowa
  • 0813 St. Maximilian Kolbe Feast Day (August 14) in Niepokalanow
  • 1001 St. Faustina Feast Day (October 05) in Krakow


Price Details US
Single room supplement:
$486, $509 (2010: 0415)

No triple room reduction.

Extra nights per person in Warsaw:
in single room $148, in twin room $83, in triple room $80

Extra nights per person in Krakow:
in single room $212, in twin room $116, in triple room $115

2010 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification.

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus

Discount for young travelers

Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.

Pay less for your second vacation

We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.

Triple room reduction

On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.

Avoid the single room supplement

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!


Right now when you book a 2009 vacation between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75

Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel? Right now when you book a 2009 vacation between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75.* For example, book 5 passengers and receive a $375 discount, 6 passengers equals a $450 discount and 7 passengers will receive a $525 discount. With an offer like this, the world’s greatest destinations are now closer than ever!

*Book a 2009 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $75 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between Jun 4 and Dec 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. Individuals must be traveling together from the same origination point to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


   
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