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LEGACY OF POPE JOHN PAUL II

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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

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