Highlights
- Multimedia museum in the pope's family flat
- Baptismal font in the Wadowice basilica
- Divine Mercy sanctuary combined on the same day
Thematic — Pilgrimage · TH-P2
Wadowice & the John Paul II trail
In the footsteps of Karol Wojtyła: his family home museum in Wadowice, the parish basilica, the famous cream cakes and the Divine Mercy sanctuary in Łagiewniki on the way back.
Step-by-step agenda
- 0:00
Departure from Kraków
Coach pick-up at the hotel and introduction to the life of Karol Wojtyła.
- 1:15
Wadowice market square
The town of his childhood, the sundial and the parish surroundings.
- 1:35
Family Home museum
Timed-entry visit to the multimedia museum in the Wojtyła family flat.
- 2:45
Basilica of the Presentation
The church of his baptism; time for prayer or a short Mass.
- 3:20
Kremówka break
The papal cream cake in a café on the market square.
- 4:15
Łagiewniki
Divine Mercy sanctuary and the St. John Paul II Centre on the return route.
- 5:45
Return to the hotel
Drop-off in central Kraków.
Requirements & notes
- Museum entry is timed — slots booked 30 days ahead
- Mass intention confirmed 14 days ahead
- Minimum 15 pax; smaller groups quoted on minibus basis
Sample schedule
| 08:30 | Departure from the Kraków hotel |
|---|---|
| 09:45 | Wadowice market square and museum |
| 11:30 | Basilica and kremówka break |
| 12:45 | Transfer to Łagiewniki |
| 13:30 | Divine Mercy sanctuary |
| 14:30 | Back in central Kraków |
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- How long does Wadowice & the John Paul II trail take and what group size does it fit?
- The module runs 6 h and is designed for 15–50 pax. Larger groups are split into parallel guided sub-groups so the pacing and audibility stay the same.
- What is included in module TH-P2?
- Coach transfer and pilgrimage guide; Family Home of John Paul II museum, Wadowice; Divine Mercy sanctuary, Kraków-Łagiewniki. Everything is quoted as a net trade rate per person, with transport, guiding and entrance fees itemised in the proposal.
- Which languages can Wadowice & the John Paul II trail be delivered in?
- Standard guiding languages are English, German, Polish, French, Italian and Spanish. Other languages are available on request when booked with enough lead time.
- What should we know before confirming this module?
- Museum entry is timed — slots booked 30 days ahead; Mass intention confirmed 14 days ahead; Minimum 15 pax; smaller groups quoted on minibus basis
- Can this module be combined with other programme blocks?
- Yes — every module is built to a fixed duration so it can be slotted into a day plan alongside other FORTravels modules. We confirm feasibility of the exact sequence and transfer times when we cost the programme.
- How do we request a quote and how quickly do you reply?
- Send the date, pax number, guiding language and any programme preferences through the enquiry form on this page. We come back with a costed proposal within two working days.
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Enquire about TH-P2 — Wadowice & the John Paul II trail
Tell us your date, group size, guiding language and programme preferences — we reply with a costed proposal within two working days.