September 17 - 27, 2027
Central Europe
Grand Coteau Retreats Central Europe Pilgrimage
Journey to the heart of Central Europe on a pilgrimage through Prague, Vienna, and Budapest, three imperial capitals where the Catholic faith shaped centuries of art, learning, and devotion. Kneel before the Infant Jesus of Prague, pray at the tomb of St. John Nepomucene, and walk the halls of the Clementinum, where the Jesuits built one of the great libraries of Europe. In Austria, ascend to Melk and Heiligenkreuz, stand beneath the Baroque splendor of Vienna's Jesuit Church, and join the pilgrims who have sought Our Lady at Mariazell for more than eight centuries. Cross into Hungary to visit Pannonhalma Archabbey, venerate the Holy Right Hand of St. Stephen, and celebrate Mass in the Cave Church above the Danube before ending at the basilica of Esztergom. Each day is anchored in Eucharistic adoration and Mass, so that the cathedrals, abbeys, and shrines along the way are encountered not as monuments alone but as living places of prayer. Along the way, savor Czech, Austrian, and Hungarian cuisine, music, and hospitality in a region where beauty and belief have always walked together.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
• Nine nights’ accommodations at 4-star hotels
• Two nights in Prague
• Four nights in Vienna
• Three nights in Budapest
• Meals
• Continental breakfast daily
• Five dinners with wine
• Local guides according to the itinerary
• Arrangements of daily Mass including donations in unique and historical churches (all locations are tentative and subject to confirmation)
• Luxury motor coach for airport transfers in Europe and specified touring
• Local tour manager while in Europe
• Hotel & city taxes and porterage for 1 piece of luggage
• Gratuities payable to the tour manager, guides, and motorcoach drivers
• Whisper sets
ITINERARY
Day 1: Wednesday, September 17 - Depart USA
Depart on independent overnight flights to Prague.
Day 2: Saturday, September 18 - Arrive Prague
Arrive in Prague, the historic capital of Bohemia, where you will be welcomed by your tour manager and transferred to your hotel. Begin your pilgrimage with time in Eucharistic adoration followed by Mass at the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola, one of the great Jesuit churches of Central Europe. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner featuring traditional Czech cuisine and folk music. Overnight in Prague.
Day 3: Sunday, September 19 - Prague: The Infant Jesus and the Jesuit Legacy
After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring the rich Catholic heritage of Prague. Visit the Prague Castle complex, including St. Vitus Cathedral (the burial place of St. John Nepomucene) and St. George's Basilica, before continuing to the Church of Our Lady Victorious, home of the famous Infant Jesus of Prague. Following free time for lunch, cross the Charles Bridge into the Old Town and visit the Clementinum, the former Jesuit university renowned for its magnificent Baroque library, along with the adjoining Church of St. Salvator. Explore other nearby landmarks in Old Town Square—the Church of Our Lady before Týn, St. Nicholas Church, and the Astronomical Clock. Conclude the day with time in Eucharistic adoration followed by Mass before enjoying an evening at leisure. Overnight in Prague.
Day 4: Monday, September 20 - Prague | Brno | Vienna
Depart Prague and travel toward Vienna. En route, stop in Brno, the historic capital of Moravia, where you will visit the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Spend time in Eucharistic adoration before celebrating Mass and enjoying free time for lunch. Continue to Vienna, the magnificent former capital of the Habsburg Empire. Dinner and overnight in Vienna.
Day 5: Tuesday, September 21 - Vienna: Imperial and Jesuit Vienna
Begin the day with a panoramic tour along Vienna's famous Ringstrasse before continuing on foot through the historic center. Visit Karlskirche and admire many of Vienna's most celebrated landmarks before entering St. Stephen's Cathedral, Austria's most important Gothic church. Continue to the Old University of Vienna and the adjoining Jesuit Church, one of the masterpieces of Baroque sacred architecture. Spend time in Eucharistic adoration before celebrating Mass. Following lunch on your own, visit Schönbrunn Palace, the magnificent summer residence of the Habsburg emperors, and tour its palace and gardens. This evening, enjoy a festive dinner in the wine-growing village of Grinzing accompanied by traditional Schrammel music. Overnight in Vienna.
Day 6: Wednesday, September 22 - Melk Abbey and Heiligenkreuz Abbey
Travel through the beautiful Danube Valley to Melk Abbey, one of the great Benedictine monasteries of Europe and a masterpiece of Austrian Baroque architecture. Spend time in Eucharistic adoration before celebrating Mass and exploring the abbey. Following free time for lunch, board a scenic cruise along the Danube River to the picturesque village of Dürnstein. On the return journey to Vienna, visit Heiligenkreuz Abbey, one of the oldest continuously occupied Cistercian monasteries in the world. Join the monks for Vespers and experience the beauty of their Gregorian chant. Dinner on your own and overnight in Vienna.
Day 7: Thursday, September 23 - Pilgrimage to Mariazell
Travel to Mariazell, Austria's foremost Marian shrine and one of Europe's great pilgrimage destinations. Visit the Basilica of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the national shrine of every Germanspeaking country, where pilgrims have venerated the miraculous image of Our Lady for centuries. Spend time in Eucharistic adoration and celebrate Mass before enjoying lunch on your own. Following time for personal prayer and exploration of the shrine, return to Vienna. Dinner on your own and overnight in Vienna.
Day 8: Friday, September 24 - Vienna – Pannonhalma – Budapest
Depart Vienna and journey into Hungary. En route, visit Pannonhalma Archabbey, one of the oldest monasteries in Europe and a cradle of Hungarian Christianity. Enjoy a guided tour of the abbey before spending time in Eucharistic adoration and celebrating Mass. Following lunch on your own in the nearby town, continue to Budapest, the magnificent capital of Hungary situated on the banks of the Danube River. Dinner and overnight in Budapest.
Day 9: Saturday, September 25 -Budapest
Discover Budapest, the “Pearl of the Danube,” where the historic cities of Buda and Pest were united in the nineteenth century. Begin with a visit to Buda Hill, including Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion, and enjoy a walking tour through the Castle District with its historic streets, monuments, and sweeping views of the ornate, neo-Gothic Parliament Building on the opposite bank of the Danube. Cross to the Pest side of the city and visit the Central Market Hall for lunch on your own. Visit St. Stephen's Basilica, where the Holy Right Hand relic of St. Stephen, first King of Hungary, is preserved. End the day with Eucharistic adoration and Mass at the Cave Church of St. Gellért, built within a natural cave system on the hillside above the Danube. This evening, gather for a farewell dinner featuring traditional Hungarian cuisine and folk music. Overnight in Budapest.
Day 10: Sunday, September 26 - The Danube Bend: Esztergom, Visegrád, and Szentendre
Journey through the scenic Danube Bend, beginning at Esztergom, home to the magnificent Esztergom Basilica. Celebrate Mass at the Basilica, then visit the former Jesuit residence, now home to the largest ecclesiastical art collection in Hungary, and the adjoining Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Proceed through historic Visegrád, once home to one of the most splendid royal residences in Renaissance Europe, before stopping for lunch on your own in charming Szentendre, known for its colorful streets, church spires, galleries, and Mediterranean atmosphere. Return to Budapest for a holy hour of Eucharistic adoration followed by a time of shared reflection on the graces and experiences of the pilgrimage. Dinner on your own and overnight in Budapest.
Day 11: Monday, September 27 - Return Home
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home, carrying with you the spiritual fruits and memories of your pilgrimage.
Itinerary is tentative and subject to change
PRICES STARTING AT
$4,999* - Price per person, double occupancy
*This price reflects a $300 per person Early Booking Discount for deposits received before September 30, 2026 and a $190 per person Check Discount for those paying the total cost of the tour by Check. Payment must be received on or before the final payment due date.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT + $1,100
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