Day 1: Poznan
Morning: Arrival in Poznań and check-in at the hotel
Afternoon: Walk through the historic Old Town with a visit to the impressive Town Hall, the cathedral on the island of Ostrów Tumski, and All Saints' Church.
Evening: Holy Mass, followed by dinner.
Day 2: Poznan - Gniezno - Lichen - Niepokalanow - Warsaw
Morning: The journey begins with the drive towards Warsaw.
The first stop is in Gniezno, the first capital of Poland and the oldest episcopal city in the country. In 1000, the Polish ruler Bolesław the Brave met the Emperor Otto III. This meeting came to be known as the Congress of Gniezno. A visit to Gniezno Cathedral, known as the coronation site of the first Polish rulers and as the burial place of Saint Adalbert of Prague, the patron saint of Poland.
The route continues to Licheń, Poland’s second-largest pilgrimage site after Częstochowa, home to the miraculous image of Our Lady of Licheń and one of the largest churches in Europe. The next stop is in Niepokalanów, the so-called City of the Immaculata, founded by Father Maximilian Kolbe. The Franciscan monastery, once the largest Catholic monastery in the world before the Second World War with 730 monks, is today an important pilgrimage site with a museum in honour of the saint and attracts numerous believers and visitors from all over the world.
Afternoon: Arrival in Warsaw and check-in at the accommodation.
Evening: Holly Mass, followed by dinner.
Day 3: Warsaw - Old Town - Ghetto
Morning: A guided city tour through the historic Old Town, which includes the Old Town Market Square, St. John's Archcathedral, Castle Square and Nowy Świat Street (known in English as "New World Street"). The tour continues in the area of the former Warsaw Ghetto, the largest Nazi ghetto during World War II, with 450,000 Jews confined within it. The heroic resistance against terror and genocide is conveyed through visit to the following historic sites: the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes, the Anielewicz Bunker on 18 Miła Street, the Umschlagplatz, the Jewish Cemetery on Okopowa Street.
Afternoon: A visit to the Saint Stanislaus Kostka Church with the grave of the priest Jerzy Popiełuszko offers in-depth insights into the history of resistance. Popiełuszko, who was murdered by the communist security service in the 1980s, symbolises the courageous struggle against the communist regime.
Evening: Dinner.
Day 4: Warsaw - Torun - Gdansk
Morning: Transfer from Warsaw to Toruń, a charming city on the Vistula River and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A city tour awaits, featuring highlights such as the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist, the historic Town Hall, St. James’s Church, the famous Leaning Tower, the birthplace of Copernicus, medieval granaries, and the impressive city gates.
Afternoon: Journey to Gdańsk, a vibrant port city with a rich history and maritime flair.
Evening: Arrival in Gdańsk. Dinner.
Day 5: Gdansk
Morning: Discovery through the Old Town of Gdańsk, a Hanseatic city that captivates with its rich history. The guided tour highlights the diverse influences of Germans, Poles and other nationalities in the development of the city. The focus is on important sights: the impressive Town Hall, the lively Fish Market, the historic harbour, the Long Market, the majestic St. Mary’s Church, the Neptune Fountain, Artus Court and the charming Mariacka Street.
Afternoon: An in-depth look into the moving history of the Solidarność movement, which heralded the end of a divided Europe. The itinerary includes St. Bridget's Church and the monument at the main gate of the Gdańsk Shipyard, dedicated to the victims of the 1970 workers' protests of 1970. The program concludes with a visit to the exhibition on the "Solidarność" movement in the European Solidarity Centre.
Evening: Dinner.
Day 6: Gdansk - Pelplin - Malbork - Gdansk
Morning: A journey to Pelplin. Visit to the impressive Pelplin Cathedral, a former Cistercian monastery and the Diocesan Museum with the oldest copy of the Gutenberg Bible.
Afterwards, the program continues with the journey to the majestic Malbork Castle, the magnificent castle complex of the Teutonic Order.
Return to Gdańsk.
Evening: Dinner.
Day 7: Gdansk
Morning: A boat trip through the Gdańsk Shipyard to the historic site of Westerplatte, the scene of the beginning of the Second World War – an important symbol that John Paul II highlighted with the words "Everyone has their own Westerplatte."
Afternoon: Dinner.
Day 8: Gdansk
