John Paul II trail: private tour from Krakow

Itinerary
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Pass By: Welcome in Cracow, Szewska 15, 31-009 Kraków, Poland

Your trip will begin with pickup from a previously determined place in Krakow. The trip to the first location from the trips will take 30 minutes.

Stop At: Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Santuario, ul. Bernardynska 46, Kalwaria Zebrzydowska 34-130 Poland

The origins of the Sanctuary of Kalwaria Zebrzydowska go back to 1601, when Mikołaj Zebrzydowski, voivoda of Krakow, on Mount Żarek (in the Żar group) erected a chapel dedicated to the Crucifixion of Christ, following a model in chalk of the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem. The chapel was consecrated as a church on the 4th of October 1601 by the Papal representative Klaudiusz Rangoni, and it was to serve as a place of prayer during Lent for the Zebrzydowski family.

Shortly thereafter, Mikołaj Zebrzydowski decided to build a chapel dedicated to the Tomb of Christ (following the model of the chapel with the same name in Jerusalem) along with a modest convent, based on a project of the Italian Jesuit architect Giovanni Maria Bernardoni, and of the Flemish architect and jeweller Paolo Baudarth. This church, dedicated to the Madonna of the Angels, was consecrated by the Bishop of Krakow, Piotr Tylicki, on the 4th of October 1609.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Family Home of John Paul II, ul. KoScielna 7, Wadowice 34-100 Poland

In a house at Kościelna Street, number 7, on the 18th of May 1920, Karol Wojtyła was born, who later became the Holy Father, John Paul II. The Wojtyła family, in years 1919-1938, resided in a two rooms and a kitchen apartment, on the first floor. In this house Karol Wojtyła spent all his childhood and youth.

In 1984 an open papal exhibition was set up here. Since 2010 the building is under renovation, adapting the whole tenement into the museum. After opening in 2014 tourists can witness the whole life of Saint John Paul II. The heart of the museum is the apartment in which Karol Wojtyła was born and raised. Inside, there are original pieces connected with the Wojtyła Family. The Museum of the Holy Father John Paul II is a cultural institution created by the following entities: the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, Malopolska Region, the Municipality of Wadowice and the Archdiocese of Cracow.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sanctuary of Divine Mercy, Lagiewniki District, Krakow 30-608 Poland

The Divine Mercy Sanctuary (Polish: Sanktuarium Bożego Miłosierdzia) in Kraków, Poland is a Roman Catholic basilica dedicated to the Divine Mercy devotion, as the resting place of Saint Faustina Kowalska, canonized on April 30, 2000.[1][2]

The new basilica was built between 1999–2002, and is located in the District of Łagiewniki at św. Faustyny street. Three Popes have visited the shrine and millions of pilgrims from around the world continue to visit it every year.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Saint John Paul II Church in Kraków, Totus Tuus 32, 30-610 Kraków, Poland

It is a Roman Catholic center dedicated to the life and work of Pope John Paul II operating in Krakow. The Center serves as a votive offering of the nation for the pontificate of Karol Wojtyla. The name of the Center refers to the memorable words of John Paul II spoken in 1978 during the inauguration of the pontificate: "Do not be afraid."

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Welcome in Cracow, Szewska 15, 31-009 Kraków, Poland

After the trip, the driver will take you to your hotel in Krakow