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

By Poland Active
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Free cancellation available
Price is CA $229 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Minor Basilica of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
    • pl. Jana Pawla II 1
    • 34-100, Wadowice, Poland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kiss&Ride Zyblikiewicza
    • 2 Mikołaja Zyblikiewicza
    • 31-029, Kraków, Województwo małopolskie, Poland

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What's included, what's not

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    Private tour
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    Driver - guide
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    Audio guide in the Museum
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    Admission ticket
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    Transport by air-conditioned minivan
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    Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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    Service charge
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    Food and drinks

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Adult pricing applies to all travellers

Activity itinerary

Minor Basilica of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Basilica in Wadowice

Family Home of John Paul II

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket 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

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Main Square in Wadowice, coffe break - cream cakes

Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Santuario

  • 40m
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 modelled on Jerusalem

Sanctuary of Divine Mercy

  • 1h 30m
Divine Mercy Sanctuary, located in Krakow’s Lagiewniki area, was near and dear to the Pope’s heart, as the remains of Saint Faustina Kowalska rest there

The Centre of John Paul II Pontificate

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Schrine of John Paul II - Basilica and chapels

Location

Activity location

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    Minor Basilica of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
    • pl. Jana Pawla II 1
    • 34-100, Wadowice, Poland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kiss&Ride Zyblikiewicza
    • 2 Mikołaja Zyblikiewicza
    • 31-029, Kraków, Województwo małopolskie, Poland

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