"John Paul II Route" PRIVATE -Wadowice, Kalwaria Z.-Łagiewniki

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"John Paul II Route" PRIVATE -Wadowice, Kalwaria Z.-Łagiewniki — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

While in Poland don’t miss your chance to visit Wadowice, childhood hometown of John Paul ll – where Karol Wojtyła was born, where he was baptised and went to school. Monastery in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska (on UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites), the Polish Golgota, a popular pilgrimage destination Łagiewniki with new Centre of John Paul II. Finally, we will see the Archbishop’s Palace which is Wojtyla’s last residence before leaving for the Vatican in 1978. See the famous “papal window”, where thousands of people lit candles and prayed during his last days. You will see places of interest that had an effect on him during his childhood and adolescence years.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Polish
Operated by: Poland Active

Ages: Adults (1–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private tour
Included: Driver - guide
Included: Audio guide in the Museum
Included: Admission ticket
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Minor Basilica of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

20 min Admission not included

Basilica in Wadowice
Family Home of John Paul II

1 h 30 min Admission included

Wadowice. It was this city where John Paul II was born and raised, and in the place of his former residence a Museum was opened in his memory. His timeless message sent to people around the world is an expression of incredible wisdom and understanding of contemporary problems, which makes this place a popular destination for many Catholics. Of course, you cannot miss the famous papal fondant.
John Paul II Square in Wadowice

45 min Admission not included

Main Square in Wadowice, coffe break - cream cakes
Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Santuario

40 min

Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Sanctuary and Park, which can be found on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. It is regarded as the Polish Calvary Hill and, made for Franciscan monks, was modeled after Jerusalem
Sanctuary of Divine Mercy

1 h 30 min

Divine Mercy Sanctuary, located in Krakow’s Lagiewniki neighborhood, was near and dear to the Pope’s heart, as the remains of Saint Faustina Kowalska rest there
Stop 6

45 min Admission not included

The Schrine of John Paul II - Basilica and chapels