A 13-Days Pilgrimage to Divine Mercy Shrine Poland and Medjugorje With Father Victor Maristela
Duration
13 Days
Departs
Sep 8, 2026
Led by
Father Victor M
Departure
Los Angeles, Califorina
About this journey
Embark on a Sacred Journey pilgrimage to Poland and Medjugorje with Father Victor Maristela
Join Father Victor Maristela on a deeply spiritual 13-day pilgrimage to Poland and Medjugorje, a journey of faith, prayer, history, and renewal. This carefully designed pilgrimage invites you to walk in the footsteps of saints, encounter places of profound devotion, and experience moments of grace that will remain with you long after you return home.
In Poland, you will visit some of the most sacred Catholic sites in the world, including Częstochowa, home of the miraculous Black Madonna; Kraków, the city of Saint John Paul II; Wadowice, his birthplace; and Divine Mercy Shrine in Łagiewniki, where Saint Faustina received the message of Divine Mercy. Time will also be dedicated to prayer, reflection, and celebration of the Holy Mass in these holy places.
The pilgrimage continues to Medjugorje, one of the most significant Marian pilgrimage destinations of our time. Here, pilgrims are invited to deepen their spiritual life through daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, the Rosary, and opportunities for Confession. You will have the chance to climb Apparition Hill and Mount Krizevac, participate in evening prayer programs, and experience the peaceful atmosphere that has touched millions of hearts around the world.
Throughout the journey, Father Victor Maristela will provide spiritual guidance, daily reflections, and Mass, helping pilgrims grow in faith and understanding. Comfortable accommodations, experienced local guides, and thoughtfully planned transportation ensure a smooth and enriching experience for all participants.
This pilgrimage is not simply a trip, it is a journey of the heart, offering time for prayer, healing, fellowship, and a deeper encounter with Christ through the intercession of Our Blessed Mother and the saints.
We warmly invite you to join us on this extraordinary pilgrimage and experience the beauty of faith, tradition, and spiritual renewal in Poland and Medjugorje.
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Tour's Itinerary
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Departure from USA
Depart your local USA international airport on your overnight international flight to Warsaw. Enjoy onboard meals and rest to prepare for your pilgrimage. -
Arrival in Warsaw
Welcome to Warsaw, Poland! Arrive in the evening, clear customs, and meet with the guide to transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight in Warsaw. -
Warsaw Sightseeing
Meeting with the guide and visiting Warsaw: Walk a portion of the rebuilt fortifications of the Barbican, which once protected the Polish Kings. Continue to St. John’s Cathedral, a coronation and burial site for the Dukes of Masovia. Stop at the Royal Palace, once the residence of the Polish kings. Pray in the Church of the Visitation of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, one of the oldest surviving churches in Poland (cornerstone laid in 1410). Finish the day in the Old Market Square, enjoying shopping and local tastes. Free time in Warsaw before returning to the hotel for dinner and overnight. -
Monastery and Pilgrimage Sites
Visit the monastery at Niepokalanow, known as the city of the Immaculate Mother of God. Depart for Świnice Warckie. Visit the church where St. Faustina – Apostle of Divine Mercy – was baptized on 27 August 1905. Departure for Głogowiec. Visit Głogowiec, St. Faustina's family home, now belonging to the parish. Departure for Gniezno. Visit Primate's Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Gniezno – Gothic cathedral on Lech Hill, Gniezno, first capital of Poland. Depart for Poznan for dinner and overnight. -
Poznan and Churches of Peace
Visit Poznan: Old Market Square, the Archcathedral Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, center of the Old Town. Saint Mass in Poznan. Visit the Church of Peace in Jawor, a wooden Evangelical Lutheran church of wattle-and-daub structure. Visit the Holy Trinity Church of Peace in Świdnica, UNESCO World Heritage site since 2001. Depart for Wroclaw for dinner and overnight. -
Wroclaw Sightseeing
Meeting with the guide at the hotel reception and visit Wroclaw: Old Town with the Main Market Square, the Salt Square, and Ostrow Tumski – the oldest part of Wroclaw – with its cathedral and the University of Wroclaw with the Baroque Aula Leopoldina. Enjoy free time and then depart for Czestochowa for dinner and overnight. -
Czestochowa and Auschwitz
Visit the Częstochowa shrine, one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites in Poland (over four million pilgrims yearly). Saint Mass at Częstochowa Shrine. Visit the former Auschwitz–Birkenau concentration camp. Departure for Cracow for dinner and overnight. -
Mid-Trip Flight to Medjugorje
Enjoy possible free time in Poland before our mid-trip flight. Afterwards, return to the hotel to prepare for your flight to Sarajevo to begin the pilgrimage to Medjugorje. Dinner and overnight in Medjugorje. -
Orientation in Medjugorje
After breakfast, begin the pilgrimage with an orientation walk through the town. Visit St. James the Apostle Church, the heart of Medjugorje, and spend time in prayer and reflection. Explore the outdoor altar and gardens, and learn about the parish’s role in the apparitions. Visit the Statue of the Risen Christ and enjoy time for contemplation. Participate in daily Holy Mass. Conclude the day exploring local markets and shops. Dinner. -
Apparition Hill and Blue Cross
After breakfast, climb Apparition Hill where the visionaries saw the Virgin for the first time. Pause to pray along the way and finish with private time at the top. In the afternoon, visit the Blue Cross, a place of deep prayer, and gather for community prayer. End the day with personal reflection or in small groups. Dinner and accommodation in the hotel. -
Cross Mountain and Parish Museum
After breakfast, climb Cross Mountain (Krizevac), praying the Stations of the Cross at each station. Venerate the great cross at the summit before descending. In the afternoon, visit the Parish Museum to learn about Medjugorje’s history, and then visit the Mothers’ Village, founded by Fr. Slavko. Dinner and accommodation in the hotel -
Tihaljina Shrine
Early morning departure. Travel to the peaceful town of Tihaljina, home of the beautiful Marian shrine with the renowned statue of the Virgin Mary. Enjoy free time in Tihaljina for your last day in Medjugorje. -
Return Home
Checkout of hotel and prepare to transfer to Sarajevo International Airport. Enjoy a safe flight back home to share your memories with your loved ones.
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