The monastery on Jasna Gora hill is one of the most important places of worship in Poland and home to the famous painting of Black Madonna. Jasna Gora is also famous for the historic defense of the monastery during the mid 17th-century Swedish invasion. Take this private tour to experience the Black Madonna in all of its beauty.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Private tour
✔ Wi-Fi access in minivan
✔ Surcharges on fuel
✔ Insurance
✔ Transport by air-conditioned minivan
✔ English live commentary on board
✔ Tour Guide in English, Italian or Spanish at venue
✔ Experienced local tour driver and guide
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Tip for the driver
Pickup Locations
1. InterHouse Hotel
2. PURO Krakow Kazimierz
3. Hotel Unicus
4. Hotel Miodowa
5. Rembrandt Aparthotel
6. The Secret Garden Hostel
7. Hotel B.A.S Villa Residence
8. Apartamenty Antos
9. Mama's Doubles
10. Hotel Bogoria
11. Kracow Residence Hotel
12. Eden Hotel
13. Hotel Ester
14. Hotel Stary
15. Hotel Fortuna
16. Secesja Hotel
17. Pod Wawelem Hotel
18. Home Aparthotel
19. Hotel Rubinstein
20. Renesans Hostel
Additional Info: We offer pick up from apartments as well.
Itinerary
1
Our Lady of Czestochowa / The Black Madonna
Your tour starts with pickup from your Krakow hotel (if option selected) at a time of your choosing. Traveling in the comfort of a private air-conditioned Mercedes Benz vehicle with an English-speaking driver, set out on the around 2-hour journey to Czestochowa.
On arrival, enjoy a self-guided tour of the Jasna Gora Monastery and Sanctuary, and important Catholic pilgrimage site, where you can visit the shrine of Black Madonna, the Treasury, and the on-site museum. Every year, pilgrims from all around Poland come to Jasna Gora to contemplate the Passion of Christ by following the Stations of the Cross, represented by large bronze statues surrounded by beautiful greenery. Some of the pilgrims even decide to move from one station to the next on their knees.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Krakow Tours by KrakowDirect
On return to Krakow, your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• 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
• Tour guide is included only in Jasna Gora Monastery. On the way to Częstochowa you will receive basic information about the region and an assistance of english speaking driver.
