Poland - Czech Rep. - Austria - Hungary - BHT0029
Poland – Czechia – Austria – Hungary
A Catholic Pilgrimage Through the Heart of Europe
Experience the very best of what Central Europe has to offer in terms of rich Catholic heritage and breathtaking pilgrimage destinations!
Many of the places on this tour were once hidden from the world due to their communist past, but over the last two decades, they’ve opened their doors to reveal beautiful and deeply spiritual Catholic sites.
We begin in Poland, visiting:
.....................Warsaw, where we honor St. Faustina and St. Maximilian Kolbe
.....................Krakow, the royal city and heart of Divine Mercy devotion
.....................The incredible Salt Mines of Wieliczka
.....................Wadowice, the birthplace of St. John Paul II, with its moving museum
From there, we journey to Royal Prague in Czechia, one of Europe’s most enchanting and spiritual cities.
Next, we cross into Austria, spending time in the imperial city of Vienna, once the seat of the powerful Habsburg Monarchy.
Finally, a visit to Hungary’s stunning capital, Budapest - famous for its majestic bridges, the impressive Parliament House, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and The Coronation Church.
These awe-inspiring destinations form a truly meaningful and enriching Catholic journey through Central Europe.
Have a blessed pilgrimage!
POLAND – CZECHIA – AUSTRIA – HUNGARY
MAY 18 - 29, 2026
SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 2, 2026
Warsaw – Plock – Czestochowa – Krakow – Wadowice – Prague – Vienna – Budapest
Day 1 – Flight to Poland
Departure from your departure city from your departure airport. Overnight flight to Europe, Poland, Warsaw, meals served on board the plane.
Day 2 – Arrival in Poland, Warsaw
Arrival in Warsaw and meeting with the guide. Before heading to the hotel, we will celebrate the Holy Mass at one of the churches in Warsaw. Check in to your hotel, dinner, and evening rest on the first night in Warsaw.
Day 3 – Warsaw - Niepokolanow - Plock excursion
After breakfast, we will depart for Niepokolanow, home of St. Maximillian Kolbe, who was brutally murdered in the Auschwitz concentration camp. We will visit the Franciscan monastery, where he lived and worked. We then continue to Plock to visit the cathedral church from the 12th century, the Benedictine Abbey dated to the 10th century, and the Congregation's house in Plock. It is here that St. Faustina Kowalska worked and received the first message of "Divine Mercy" in 1931. Return to Warsaw for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 - Warsaw – Czestochowa
After breakfast, we are on a two-hour walking tour of Warsaw, visiting the Old Town, the Cathedral, the Royal Route, and the Ghetto. The same morning we will depart for Czestochowa en route and visit places connected with the life of Sister Faustina Kowalska: Glogowiec - her birthplace, and Swinice Warckie, where she was baptized. Arrive in Czestochowa. Dinner is served at your hotel. Optional: evening walk to the Monastery.
Day 5 - Czestochowa – Wadowice – Krakow
Częstochowa is Poland's most important pilgrimage center, attracting thousands of pilgrims each year. In the morning, sightseeing in the majestic complex of the Basilica, Treasure House, and the Chapel of the Black Madonna with the famous Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On the way to Krakow, the group will stop for a visit to Wadowice, the birthplace of Saint John Paul II, and visit a Museum dedicated to the saint. Later, we will head to Krakow. The same evening, we are in Krakow, dinner and overnight..
Day 6 - Krakow - Divine Mercy – Wieliczka Salt Mine
In the morning, we'll visit Krakow. The sightseeing tour includes the Main Market Square with the Cloth Hall, St. Mary's Church, and Wawel Cathedral with Royal Tombs. The same morning you will drive to the Congregation of Sisters of the Divine Mother of Mercy in Lagiewniki (part of Krakow) with the tomb of Sister Faustina, she worked and died here. After a lunch break, we will visit the famous Salt Mine in Wieliczka, one of the oldest salt mines listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Monument. Unique and spectacular construction in salt! Return to your hotel in Krakow, where the group will have some free time before a farewell Polish dinner.
Day 7 – Krakow – Prague
Today, we bid farewell to Poland. Before we leave, we will celebrate our final Holy Mass in Kraków, marking the spiritual conclusion of our time in this beautiful country. We then embark on the longest bus ride of our tour, a relaxing journey through the scenic landscapes of southern Poland and Bohemia, as we make our way to Prague, the enchanting capital of the Czech Republic.
Upon arrival, we will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Prague.
Day 8 – Prague
After a good night's rest and breakfast, we are taking a guided tour of Prague. We meet the city and its most important landmarks such as Charles Bridge, St. Vitus Cathedral, the old town of Prague with the Gothic church of Our Lady of Tyn and Astronomical Clock at the city hall, Wenceslas Square, the church of Our Lady Victorious hosting the Infant Jesus sanctuary…...and in the afternoon we are free, leisure time, shopping and lunch in Prague. Later, we will return to our hotel and rest before dinner in one of the typical local Prague restaurants. Return to hotel, next morning journey to Vienna!
Day 9 – Prague – Telč - Vienna
Our goal today is the capital of Austria, Vienna. As we journey through the Czech Republic, we will make a stop, a lunch break in Telč (Telc), a picturesque, beautiful little town. Its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features a stunning main square lined with colorful 16th-century townhouses and arcades. Dominated by the elegant Telč Castle and surrounded by tranquil fish ponds, the town offers a fairy-tale atmosphere that reflects its rich history and charm. The same afternoon, we will continue to Vienna, where we will enjoy dinner in a typical Viennese restaurant before checking into the hotel!
Day 10 – Vienna City Tour – Budapest
After a good night's rest & breakfast, we are heading for the city tour of Vienna. The City of Strauss and Mozart, a city renowned for its stunning architecture, serves as a testament to the once mighty Habsburg Empire, the largest in Europe for centuries. We see the Karlskirche, one of the finest churches of the High Baroque period, the Hofburg or the Winter Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Schönbrunn Royal Palace; the Belvedere Palace is well known for its beautiful gardens and an impressive panoramic view of Vienna and the spires of St. Stephen's Cathedral. Late in the afternoon, we head to Hungary, Budapest! Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Budapest!
Day 11 – Budapest – city tour of both banks of the Danube
Today, we will visit Budapest on foot and by bus, several hours from the Royal Buda & the Coronation Church, Fisherman's Bastion, the House of Parliament, Chain Bridge, St. Stephen's Cathedral…and a lot more! The same afternoon, we have some free time before we head back to our hotel, dinner, and overnight.
Day 12 – Budapest – flight home
Early morning transfer for a flight back home; arrival will be the same day!
RATES & DATES: - based on 25 people in the group!
May 18 - 29, 2026
Land and Air from New York Newark & Toronto.....................US$ 3885.00
Land and Air from Chicago & Detroit.......................................US$ 3875.00
Land & Air from San Francisco & Los Angeles........................US$ 3915.00
Single room supplement..........................................................US$ 690.00
September 21 - October 2, 2026
Land and Air from New York - Newark - Toronto.....................US$ 3965.00
Land and Air from Chicago & Detroit.......................................US$ 3935.00
Land & Air from Houston & Los Angeles.................................US$ 3995.00
Single room supplement.........................................................US$ 730.00
* Prices are informative until the airline tickets are confirmed or issued in your name
* For departure from your city, contact us through our email: info@bluehearttravel.com
INCLUSIVE:
- Round-trip airfare USA - Warsaw, Budapest - USA
- Airport taxes - SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY THE AIRLINES
- Accommodation in first-class hotels
- Escort guide on a tour
- Local English-speaking guides in Warsaw, Prague, Wadowice, Krakow, Czestochowa, and Vienna
- Dinner and buffet breakfast
- A glass of wine and water are included at dinner
- Dinner out in Vienna, traditional Viennese restaurant, water & wine included
- Entrance fees for:
- St. Vitus's Cathedral, Prague
- Wawel Castle Krakow
- Wieliczka salt mine Krakow
- Holy Mass daily with a priest in the group
- Headsets, whispers for city tours
- Daily Holy Mass with the priest in the group
NOT INCLUDED:
- Lunch daily
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Porterage of luggage, one piece per person
- Items of a personal nature
- Travel insurance - strongly RECOMMENDED
FOR MORE INFO ON THIS TOUR, feel free to call or email us:
Email: gordan@bluehearttravel.com
Phone: +1 307 222 4856
US Toll-Free: +1 877 545 5562
Phone Croatia: +385 1 775 7135
Whatsapp Cell Phone: +385 91 3388 889
For your pilgrimage group tour, don't hesitate to get in touch. We will set the itinerary and price precisely according to your plan quickly!
Europe Catholic Tours and Pilgrimages is what we have done for the last 30 years!
To join this tour, please fill in the registration form below!
