October 5 - 14, 2026
Poland
Join Our Lady of the Woods and Fr. Bob Johnson on a Pilgrimage to Poland
Embark on a journey of faith through Poland, homeland of St. John Paul II, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. Begin in Warsaw, visiting historic squares and the memorial to Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko. Continue to Niepokalanów and Częstochowa to venerate the Black Madonna. In Kraków, explore Wawel Hill, St. Mary’s Church, and reflect at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Visit Wadowice and Zakopane, then conclude in Kraków at the Divine Mercy Sanctuary and St. John Paul II Center.
Trip Code: 87912 | Group Code: 5693
TOUR INCLUSIONS
• Roundtrip airfare from Detroit to Warsaw and returning from Krakow
• Eight nights’ accommodations at four-star hotels
• Two nights in Warsaw • One night in Czestochowa
• Five nights in Krakow
• Meals
• Daily breakfast
• Two lunches
• Six dinners
• Local Catholic tour manager
• Tour Manager from USA
• Private luxury motorcoach and sightseeing and entrance fees
• Arrangements of daily Mass including donations
• Airport transfers for passengers on optional group airfare
• Gratuities payable to local tour manager, guides, and motorcoach drivers
• Hotel & city taxes and porterage for one piece of luggage
• Personal audio devices
THE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Airport transfers for travelers not on group air flights.
• Meals, and beverages with meals unless specified
• independent transportation required includes taxis and rideshares.
• Travel insurance
ITINERARY
Day 1: Monday, October 5 - Depart USA
Begin your pilgrimage with an overnight flight from Detroit to Warsaw, Poland, setting the tone for a journey rich in faith, culture, and history.
Day 2: Tuesday, October 6 - Arrival in Warsaw
Arrive in Warsaw and time permitting, visit St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, home to the powerful exhibit honoring Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko, the courageous priest martyred in 1984. Celebrate Mass. Continue to your hotel for a welcome dinner. Overnight in Warsaw.
Day 3: Wednesday, October 7 - Warsaw
Visit the serene Łazienki Park and proceed to Warsaw’s Old Town. Celebrate Mass at St. John’s Cathedral. This afternoon embark on a guided city tour featuring the Market Square, the Presidential Palace, and the elegant Nowy Świat Street. Group dinner in Warsaw’s Old Town. Overnight in Warsaw.
Day 4: Thursday, October 8 - Niepokalanów | Czestochowa
Depart for Niepokalanów, founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe and celebrate Mass. Continue to Częstochowa. This afternoon, visit the revered Jasna Góra Monastery, including the miraculous icon of the Black Madonna. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Częstochowa.
Day 5: Friday, October 9 - Tyniec Abbey | Kraków
Celebrate Mass at Jasna Góra before traveling to the peaceful 11th-century Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec. Enjoy lunch and a liqueur tasting, followed by a guided tour of this riverside monastery. Continue to Kraków for group dinner. Overnight in Kraków.
Day 6: Saturday, October 10 - Kraków
Explore Kraków, beginning with Wawel Hill. Walk to the Market Square, pass the famous “Papal Window,” and visit Collegium Maius before touring St. Mary’s Church, where we plan to celebrate Mass. Afternoon free. Dinner on your own, overnight in Kraków.
Day 7: Sunday, October 11 - Auschwitz | Wadowice
Visit Auschwitz, site of the martyrdom of St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. Continue to Wadowice for lunch, and a visit to St. John Paul II’s birthplace and museum, and Mass. Return to Kraków for dinner on your own. Overnight in Kraków.
Day 8: Monday, October 12 - Zakopane Excursion
Travel to the Tatra Mountains and Zakopane. Celebrate Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima, visit Jaszczurowka Chapel, stroll Krupówki Street, and take the funicular to Gubałówka for panoramic mountain views. Return to Krakow for group dinner. Overnight in Kraków.
Day 9: Tuesday, October 13 - Divine Mercy & “Have No Fear” Centre
Visit the Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Łagiewniki. Celebrate Mass and enjoy free time before continuing to the St. John Paul II “Have No Fear” Centre. Conclude the day with a festive farewell dinner and folklore show. Overnight in Kraków.
Day 10: Wednesday, October 14 - Return to USA
Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
Itinerary is tentative and subject to change.
PRICES STARTING AT
$5,399* - Price per person, double occupancy
*This price reflects a $250 per person Early Booking Discount for deposits received before 4/20/26 and an $165 per person Check Discount for those paying the remaining balance by check after the initial deposit.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT + $800
LAND ONLY DISCOUNT - $1,000
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PAYMENT & CANCELLATION TERMS:
Deposit: $500 per person due upon registration
Second Payment: $1,250 per person due on or before 5/8/2026
Final Payment: Balance due 7/7/2026
Please note late payments will incur a $50 late fee.
All cancellations must be received in writing. Payments are non-refundable and subject to CTS Terms and Conditions, including the CTS Liability Release. CTS reserves the right to cancel any reservation if payments are not made according to the payment schedule. A $25 fee will be added to any reinstated reservation.
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