Kraków Trip Overview
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.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Kraków, Poland
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Kraków, Małopolskie, Poland
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.
Stop At: Family Home of John Paul II, ul. KoScielna 7, Wadowice 34-100 Poland
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.
Admission ticket: included in the price
Break in cafe not included in the price – approx. 15 PLN
Duration: 2 ½ hours
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Santuario, ul. Bernardynska 46, Kalwaria Zebrzydowska 34-130 Poland
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.
Admission ticket: free
Duration: 30 minutes
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sanctuary of Divine Mercy, Lagiewniki District, Krakow 30-608 Poland
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.
Admission ticket: free
Duration: 40 minutes
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Sanktuarium Swietego Jana Pawla II, ul. Totus Tuus 32, Krakow 30-610 Poland
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.
Admission ticket: free
Duration: 40 minutes
Duration: 40 minutes
