In the Footsteps of John Paul II

In the Footsteps of John Paul II

Visit the churches and universities where Pope John Paul II spent his formative years. Listen to your guide reveal how he rose swiftly through the ranks of the Catholic clergy to become Archbishop of Krakow.

John Paul II, or Karol Wojtyla, spent 40 years in and around and Krakow, a city which remained close to his heart. You'll begin your tour with a visit to St Florian's Church, where the young priest began his career. Continue to the Gothic basilica of St Mary's to see the plaque commemorating the 1981 "White March", when half a million Poles dressed in white marched in response to the assassination attempt on the then Pope.

Your next stop, Jagiellonian University, is where Karol Wojtyla lectured in theology. Then walk to the Archbishop's Palace before visiting the Archdiocese Museum and the Sanctuary of Our Lord's Mercy—one of the most important pilgrimage centres in Poland.

Inclusions :

• Guided tour of landmarks connected to John Paul II
• Roundtrip transportation by bus
• Admission to the Archdiocese Museum
• Complimentary hotel pick-up at selected hotels in central Krakow

Duration:
Approx. 4 hours

Available:
Tues. and Sat. only

Departure time and location:
8:30 AM–9:40 AM, the lobby of your hotel

Return time and location:
1:30 PM; city centre

Note:
This tour will only operate with a minimum of 2 participants. Commentary is available in English only. Hotel pick-up is available from more than a dozen hotels in Krakow. Please call Cracow Tours to confirm your exact departure time and location; the customer service number will appear on your voucher(s). Your exact departure time will depend on the location of your hotel. If you are not staying at one of the applicable hotels, Cracow Tours will advise you how to make your way to Cracovia Hotel.

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