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Day 1 Vienna (austria)Arrival to Vienna, transfer to the hotel,
short bus sightseeing on the way. Vienna, one of the most famous
cities in the world and formerly a Celtic and Roman settlement, the
latest important European Medieval and Baroque city is the capital
of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. City of arts, it played essential
role as a leading European music centre. Names like Mozart,
Beethoven, Strauss, Hayden are strongly connected to Vienna.Welcome
drink and the lunch in the hotel restaurant.Afternoon: Holly Mass
in Votive Kirche (neogothic church in the centre)OPTIONAL: Strauss
and Mozart concert in the eveningAccommodation: Vienna centre;
Boarding: L.
Day 2Vienna sightseeing - we will see the most important sight
in the centre:A world-famous first church monument and heritage of
Austrian landmark built in 1147 and is the mother church of the
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna. The historic centre is rich
in architecture with the Baroque castles and beautiful gardens. We
will admire the monumental Parliament building, the City Hall,
State Opera House Holy Trinity Column, St. Peters church, Hofburg
Palace. While strolling along the narrow lanes of the city we will
enjoy the atmosphere of the medieval Vienna. A traditional Vienna
cuisine will be served in the 12 Apostelkeller.Accommodation:
Vienna centre; B,D
Day 3Schnbrunn - At the end of the 17th century Emperor Leopold
I commissioned the gifted Baroque architect Bernhard Fischer von
Erlach to built apalatial hunting lodge. Half a century later under
Maria Theresa Schnbrunn Palace was to become themagnificent focus
of court life. From that time onwards it played host to the leading
statesmen of Europe. Although Austria is now a republic, Schnbrunn
has remained a place of political encounter at the highest level.In
the afternoon transfer to Bratislava.Holy Mass in the spectacular
Blue church built in the Art Nouveau style.Dinner in the beer
restaurant in the centre.Accommodation: Bratislava centre; B, D
Day 4 BratislaVa (sloVakia)Holy Mass in one of the oldest Slovak
churches gothic St. Martins dom. Morning sightseeing of the old
centre and the castle area incl. the Presidential Palace, Castle
area, Jewish street, Opera house, Main Square, Primatial palace,
Michaels tower, Academia Istropolitana.Free afternoon for shopping
etc.Dinner in the restaurant in the TV tower Kamzik in the Lesser
Carpathians above Bratislava delicious cuisine and beautiful views
to the city.Accommodation: Bratislava centre; B, D
Day 5 transfer to northern sloVakia, leVoca (sloVakia)On the way
we visit an interesting protestant wooden church in Hronsek (a
World Heritage Site). Holy Mass will be celebrated in an early
Gothic church in northern Slovakia including an organ
demonstration (the antique organ is almost 300 years old and one
of the oldest in Slovakia). While driving in the valley between the
High and the Low Tatras which offers magnificent views on both
sides. We will also make a short stop at the High Tatras for an
easy stroll. Accommodation: Levoca centre; B, D
Day 6 leVoca, spis (sloVakia)Levoca is one of the best preserved
medieval cities in Slovakia. The massive fortification walls still
protect the historical centre. We can admire here many Renaissance
and Baroque houses, Renaissance Town Hall, but, the most precious
is the Gothic church with the wooden alter carved by Master Paul,
which is the highest in the world!However, Levoca is an important
point of the tour mainly due to the church on the hill above the
city which has been upgraded to Basilica Minor by the pope John
Paul II.We will celebrate the holy mass in the morning and then
continue our tour of the Spis region. Visit of the Spis castle,
lunch at the court yard, Spisska Kapitula the Slovak Vatikan.
Traditional Slovak dinner in ashepherd`s cottage with a folklore
shepherds musical program (the symbol of shepherd suites to the
pilgrimage tour, I believe :) )Accommodation: Levoca centre; B, L,
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Day 7 transfer to polanD, Wieliczka, krakoWSalt mine Wieliczka
belongs to the highlights of our tour. There are more salt mines in
the world but this one is really special. It is not only a unique
world-known attraction but also a holy place of miners in the past.
Underground we can find fascinating work of miners who carved the
statues and the whole chapels into the rock salt. We will take the
Pilgrimage tour, incl. Holy mass being celebrated in one of the
chapels of the mine. Lunch will also be served in the tavern of the
mine. After we got to Krakow we will take a sightseeing tour to see
the most famous attractions of this old city with a rich
history.Accommodation: Krakow; B, L
Day 8 krakoWThe tour to the Wawel castle and the Wawel
cathedral, which is very closely linked to John Paul II. Karol
Wojtyla was ordained in the crypt of the cathedral and celebrated
his first Mass here. The cathedral is more than 900 years old, it
is the Polish national sanctuary and traditionally has served as
coronation site of the Polish kings. From the cathedral we make a
tour to another holy place in Krakow, Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in
Lagiewniki where Our Lord appeared to SrFaustina Kowalska (she was
a Polish Sister of Mercy). We will also celebrate the Holy Mass in
one of the chapels of this important pilgrimage site.
Accommodation: Krakow; B, L
Day 9 WaDoWice, auschWitz-Birkenau, transfer to czestochoWa
(polanD)Wadowice the birth place of Karol Wojtyla. Here he has
spent the first years of his life. We will visit the Family Home
Museum and taste his favourite cake kremowka papieska. After the
glory and the beauty of the places we will make a tour to one of
the most horrifying places in Europe Nazi concentration camp
Auschwitz-Birkenau. But even here we can find the holiness: the
martyrdom of St. Maximilin Kolbe who was canonized by Pope John
Paul II and declared a martyr of charity can give us inspiration
for our lives.Accommodation: Czestochowa; B, L, D
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Sarajevo - Medjugorje - Zadar - Split - Vienna
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Day 10 czestochoWa - Jasna gora (polanD), transfer to prague
(czech repuBlic)The icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa has been
connected to Poland for more than 600 years. Having been painted on
a cedar table top from the house of theHoly Family by St. Luke it
travelled from Jerusalem via Constantinopol and finally reached
Czestochowa in the late 14th century. We will celebrate the Holy
Mass in the Basilica of the Holy Cross and Nativity of Mary which
houses the holy icon. Also lunch will be served in the restaurant
of the monastery.In the afternoon we continue the journey to
Prague. Accommodation: Prague centre; B, L
Day 11 pragueGolden city of Prague belongs to the jewels of
Central Europe. Famous for its Gothic and Baroque architecture,
historical sights but also the holy places: Church of Our Lady of
Victory housing the statue of Infant Jesus of Prague. While walking
through the oldest of the Prague`s bridges, the Charles bridge
(14th century) you can buy typical souvenirs and admire the Vltava
river. We will continue to the Old Town square with famous 14th
century Tyn cathedral and the Prague Astronomical Clock. Our stroll
will take us further to large Wenceslas square. At the Church of
Our Lady of Victory we will celebrate the Holy Mass
today.Accommodation: Prague centre; B, D.
Day 12 praguePrague sightseeing continue in the Castle area: to
the most precious sights belong famous Golden street and the
fascinating Gothic St. Vitus cathedral. One of the important
pilgrimage goals in Prague is Loreta a baroque sacral complex.In
the evening we will taste the typical Czech dinner in the monastery
brewery (Czech beer is very famous and it is an important part of
the Czech cultureand was closely connected to the monasteries in
past).Accommodation: Prague centre, B, D
Day 13 BuDapest (hungary)Transfer to Budapest, on the way visit
of Pannonhalma - an active Benedictine monastery (also a World
Heritage Site) founded in 996. The monks of Pannonhalma converted
Hungarians to Christians, they founded the first school in the
country and in 1055 wrote the first document in Hungarian. The most
interesting sight is the Basilica with the Crypt and the monumental
library with 360,000 volumes and the Baroque Refectory. For
centuries the monastery has also been famous for the production of
outstanding wines. We will get to taste some of them during our
lunch in a restaurant of the abbey. Transfer to Budapest,
accommodationAccommodation: Budapest centre; B, L + wine
tasting
Day 14 BuDapestAfter morning breakfast we will start our
Budapest tour. It is certainly the most attractive and splendid
capital on the Danube. It is spread along the both banks of the
Danube which are connected with many bridges. The Danube at night
with dozens of boats and the illuminated bridges offers a
fascinating view. We will make a tour to both sides, Buda and Pest.
In Buda we will visit the Castle District and the Citadel on the
hills above Danube and then through one of the bridges to Pest to
admire the Basilica, Synagogue & Opera House.We will celebrate
Holy Mass in the splendid Basilica of St. StephenAnd in the
evening: boat trip on the Danube with traditional dinner and the
typical gipsy music this just belongs to Budapest!Accommodation:
Budapest centre; B, D on the boat
Day 15 hungarian pusztaTransfer to Hungarian Puszta (a World
Heritage Site), horse show, folklore and traditions, typical puszta
dinner.Accommodation: in the Kecskemet area; B, D
Day 16 saraJeVo, the capital of Bosnia anD herzegoVinaTransfer
to Sarajevo.For over four hundred years, mosques, synagogues,
Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches have been built and have stood
side by side here. Citizens of different nationalities and
religious backgrounds have lived and worked together to forge a
multicultural city, which absorbs different heritage of the East
and the West. That is why the city today is often referred to as
the European Jerusalem.The dark moments of the city`s history are
connected with the beginning of the 1st world war - with
assassination of Franz Ferdinand, anArchdukeofAustria-Este. The
assassinations, along with thearms
race,nationalism,imperialism,militarism, and the alliance system
all contributed to the origins of World War I, which began a month
after Franz Ferdinands death, with Austria-Hungarys declaration of
war against Serbia. The assassination of Ferdinand is considered
the most immediate cause of World War I. Accommodation: centre of
Sarajevo; B,DDay 17-18-19 meDJugorJeMorning transfer to Medjugorje
the holy story started more than 30 years ago: In 1981 Our Lady
appeared and spoke to 6 village children. Since then messages come
to these children on a daily basis. Miracles and conversions are
the real stories of this place. The small village in Bosnia has
become a true pilgrimage goal of millions of people. They come to
receive the graces. Meeting with the visionarist (if present at
Medjugorje), visit of the community Cenakolo (people once addicted
to drugs), Podbrdo place of apparition, mothers village; detailed
program will be agreed.Optional: Stations of Cross at
KrizevacEvening program: rosary, Holy Mass,
adoration.Accommodation: Medjugorje; B, DDay 20 split
(croatia)Morning departure to Split one of the pearls of Croatia
fascinating city with rich history coming back to the Roman times:
the historical nucleus of Split with Diocletinas Palace, cathedral
of St. Domnius, four gates, the neo-Renaissance square, many
museums and galleries.Accommodation: Split centre; B, DDay 21
splitA day in Split a free day would be very much recommended
enough to admire there. Accommodation: Split centre; B, DDay 22
zaDarMorning transfer to Zadar, the capital city of Dalmatia for
centuries and today the center of the region, the city is rich in
world renowned monumental heritage visible at every step: the Roman
Forum from the I cent, the church of St. Donatus from the IX cent.
the most famous medieval basilica, the symbol of the city, the
restored church of St. Chrysogonus from the XII cent., the steeple
of St. Mary from 1105, the cathedral of St. Anastasia from the 13th
cent., Peoples Square and City Loggia and Guard 19 house from the
XVI cent., and the ramparts with the representative Port Gate and
Land Gate from the XVI cent., the Square of the Three Wells and
Square of the Five Wells and numerous palaces, villas and other
monumental heritage. Accommodation: Zadar centre; B, DDay 23
transfer to plitVicke lakesFascinating nature, a World Heritage
Site.Accommodation: Plitvicke lakes area; B, DDay 24Transfer to
Vienna and then flight home, sweet home :)
central europe & Balkan- pilgrimage tour
CORVINUS TRAVEL, s.r.o. Slovakia
tel. +421-2-4445-3237mob. +421-907-893319
e-mail: [email protected]
Prague Budapest
Medjugorje Split
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