While in Poland don't miss your chance to visit Wadowice - childhood home of John Paul ll. Travel through the stunning Beskidy mountain range, pay homage to the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy, visit a centre dedicated to the life and work of Pope John Paul II - the "Have No Fear!" John Paul Centre, and visit the Sanctuary in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska on this intriguing tour from Krakow.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Tour of the museum in Wadowice (audioguide)
✔ Transport service (air-conditioned vehicle)
✔ Guide-driver
✔ Entrance ticket to The Museum Family Home of the Holy Father John Paul II in Wadowice
✖ Gratuities
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Maximum
2. Antique Apartments
3. Hotel Estera
4. A. Liebeskind Boutique Hotel
5. Ibis Styles Krakow Centrum
6. Hotel H12
7. PURO Krakow Kazimierz
8. Hotel Unicus
9. Hotel Miodowa
10. Rembrandt Aparthotel
11. The Secret Garden Hostel
12. Apartamenty Antos
13. Mama's Doubles
14. Hotel Bogoria
15. Kracow Residence Hotel
16. Eden Hotel
17. Hotel Ester
18. Hotel Stary
19. Hotel Fortuna
20. Secesja Hotel
Additional Info: PICKUP SERVICE
Our pickup service is available from selected hotels in Krakow. Depending on the location of the hotel, the pickup service will be between 15–30 minutes before the tour departure time.
RETURN DETAILS
Original departure point.
Itinerary
1
Family Home of John Paul II
After reaching the place, you will visit the Family House of Karol Wojtyla, the Holy Father John Paul II in the city of Wadowice thanks to a professional guide speaking your language. The Museum's mission is to commemorate and disseminate knowledge about the life and teachings of the Holy Father, John Paul II, whose pontificate and message occupy a special place in the Polish national heritage. Visiting the house of John Paul II will take about 1.5 hours, you will spend the next 30 minutes exploring the central square of the city from which John Paul II comes and the church where the future pope was baptized.
After visiting you will sit down and relax in one of the cosy cafes and taste of the favourite cake of John Paul II.
Duration: 2.5 hours
2
Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Santuario
You will visit 17th century Baroque Church famous for its miraculous painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Kalwaria (Polish for Calvary) - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Sanctuary of Divine Mercy
You will visit one of the most important sanctuaries in the world: every year millions of pilgrims from various countries arrive here to contemplate Divine Mercy by the grave of Saint Sister Faustina and the Jesus, In You I Trust painting.
Duration: 40 minutes
4
Sanktuarium Swietego Jana Pawla II
You will visit the modern church - a specific place of devotion to St John Paul II in Kraków, as the precious relics of the saint are stored here.
Duration: 40 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
