Medjugorje Pilgrimage 2025
October 17-October 31, 2025
Cost of Land Tour: $5,435 (with airfare from LAX)
Split, Croatia / Dubrovnik, Croatia / Medjugorje, Bosnia & Herzegovina / Montenegro / Poland
Spiritual Chaplain: REV JOEL BUGAS & REV MICHAEL HANIFIN
Itinerary
Day 1: Oct 17, 2025 (FRI) Our flight leaves LAX to WARSAW, Poland
Transatlantic flight from LAX/WARSAW, Poland.
Day 2: Oct 18, 2025 (SAT) Arrive in WARSAW, Poland
Overnight WARSAW HAMPTON INN City Center. Dinner included.
Day 3: Oct 19, 2025 (SUN) Fly from WARSAW to SPLIT, Croatia
Arrival to Split Airport, Croatia. Holy Mass for the group at the church of Our Lady of the Island in Solin, a little town on the outskirts of the City of Split. If arrival time permits us to do so, if not, we can celebrate the Eucharist in a Church near our Hotel to fulfil our Sunday obligation. According to some sources, Our Lady’s Island was the first settlement of Croats in this area. In the 10th century, on the site of today’s church, Croatian Queen Jelena built two churches: that of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Stephen in which the tombs of the queen’s plaque were found as well as the remains of Queen Jelena’s sarcophagus. There were many elms on the island and so the people called this church Our Lady of Brist while the well located west of the church, whose water remained clean after heavy rains, was called Our Lady well. Both churches of Jelena belong to the order of so-called double churches. According to medieval custom, Kings were buried in the church where they were crowned, so it is assumed that the church of Our Lady of the Island was a coronation basilica. Today’s church was built on the same site, approximately the same dimensions, where the of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin is. In 1998, Pope John Paul II visited this shrine and held mass for young people.
Overnight and dinner at the Hotel in Split. AC by Marriot
Day 4: Oct 20, 2025 (MON) Split, Croatia/ Medjugorje, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Split, Croatia is the second-largest city of Croatia. The city was founded as the Greek colony of Aspalathos in the 3rd or 2nd century BCE of the Illyrian Dalmatae, and in 305 CE, it became the site of the Palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. The turbulent centuries after that created a city conceived when the inhabitants of Salona fled towards the Palace before the onslaught of the Avars and Slavs. Many authorities then took turns in the city that grew outside the walls of the palace, magnificent living city as it was, as it is now. Modern times and the 20th “moved” Split from the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, through the tragic but also heroic days of Italian and German occupation in the Second World War when Split was one of the centers of anti-fascist resistance to socialist Yugoslavia to the present day where Split is a part of free and independent Croatia, a member of the European Union. Today, wandering the historic center of Split you can still clearly see the ancient Roman walls, squares and temples.
Also, the great Old Town of Split is under UNESCO protection and is listed as a World Heritage Site. These 1,700 years of Split’s history have kept alive millions who have enjoyed this. After the tour, free time for Lunch. Early afternoon, we continue to our journey along beautiful Adriatic Coast. Holy mass in the shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in Vepric. The Croatian Marian shrine of Vepric, founded in 1908 and dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes, is located at the western entrance to Makarska in natural cave reminiscent of Lourdes. Due to its peace and quiet, it is recommended to anyone looking for a place to pray and think. In the sanctuary, a chapel with a sacristy, an altar in the square, confessionals, stations of the cross, a home for spiritual exercises and paths for processions were built. The shrine can be visited throughout the year and the main pilgrimage days are March 25, August 15, September 7 and 8 every year.
Arrival at Medjugorje in the early evening hours. Overnight and dinner at Villa Hotel Regina.
Day 5: Oct 21, 2025 (TUE) Medjugorje
Since the apparitions began in 1981, Cross Mountain has become a central point of Pilgrimage to Medjugorje, where many miraculous healings have taken place. After the 10:00 Am Holy Eucharist, will climb the Apparitions hills, site of the first Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin, and do the Station of the Cross before we break for lunch. After lunch, spend some time venerating the Christ the Redeemer outdoor. Before Dinner, experience the Sacrament of Reconciliation courtesy of multiple Visiting Priest. Also, the biggest outdoor Veneration of the Blessed Sacrament that should be experienced by everyone.
Day 6: Oct 22, 2025 (WED) Medjugorje
For those who wants to climb the Cross Mountain, granting there is no rain, and it did not rain the day before and if your health allows you to participate, we can arrange our Local guide to accompany you by doing it early in the Morning in time to be back to hotel for Breakfast and attend 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist celebration. If there is a talk by one of the Priest in Medjugorje we will attend before or after lunch break depending on the time, they, have it scheduled. The rest of the afternoon is free time for private devotion.
Dinner and overnight at Villa Hotel Regina. HB
Day 7: Oct 23, 2025 (THU) Medjugorje /Dubrovnik/Montenegro
Today, we check out of Villa Regina Hotel and head to Dubrovnik Croatia.
Full Day touring of Dubrovnik, one of the main tourist sites in Croatia. Dubrovnik is famous for its Old Town – this is an ancient fortress with large stone walls, which helped Dubrovnik keep its freedom for many centuries. Visitors and locals enjoy the Roman Baroque style cathedral as both an attraction and a place of worship. The portal is flanked by four Corinthian columns. A large Baroque window with a balustrade with statues of saints also decorates the cathedral, while a polyptych by Titian portraying the Assumption of the Virgin decorates the main altar. One of the many highlights of Dubrovnik Cathedral is its treasury, which contains a large collection of 182 relics. These include relics from different regents, relics from the head, arm, and leg of Dubrovnik patron saint St. Blasius, sacral dishes from the 13th to 18th centuries, and many precious paintings. The treasury also contains several wonderful paintings from the Romanesque-Byzantine icon of the Virgin with Child from the 13th century as well as paintings by Padovanino Palma il Giovane, Parmigianino, P. Bordone, Titian and Svoldo. Visit of St Blaise Church and celebrate Holy Eucharist.
Dinner/overnight hotel KOMPAS DUBROVNIK 4****
Day 8: Oct 24, 2025 (FRI) Dubrovnik / Montenegro
Full Day Touring of Montenegro “The Bay of the Saints”. Today, we will visit the town of Perast, a town that straddles the Narrow strip of coastlines between St Ilija Hill and the Bay of Kotor, stretching 1.5 km along the seafront. You can walk the length and breadth of town in a matter of minutes because the promenade faces directly out the Verige strait, the narrowest part of the Bay, which beautiful view and sublime sunsets are guaranteed. Offshore, the twin islets Sveti Dorde (St. George) and Church of Our Lady of the Rocks (Gospa od Skrpjela) emerges from the Silvery Bay like shipwrecks. Perast ‘s history and unique land culture – combined with its breathtaking location, compact size and the fact that the harbor is too small for Cruise Liners- make it one of the most charming destinations in Montenegro.
Overnight Dubrovnik KOMPAS Hotel.
Day 9: Oct 25, 2025 (SAT) DUBROVNIK /KRAKOW
Breakfast before departure to the airport. Overnight Double Tree KRAKOW Hotel (across is a Shopping mall) Buffet Dinner.
Day 10: Oct 26, 2025 (SUN) Krakow DIVINE MERCY
We start the day with a visit in the Sanctuary of Our Lord’s Mercy and Congregation of Our Lady of Mercy. Holy Eucharist Celebration at sanctuary Of Lord’s Mercy in the city of Lagiewniki District built upon the convent where St. Faustina received the Messages and Images of the Divine Mercy. The 19th Century Convent of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy has now become a part of the vast sanctuary.
A New Basilica was built and Consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 2002.
The original Image of the DIVINE MERCY and ST FAUSTINA’S are now housed at the Altar of the New Basilica. There are frequent Masses held daily in both the convent Church and New Basilica along with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy which is prayed daily at 3PM in both Location. We will visit the museum dedicated to ST JP II.
(BB, DINNER) overnight Krakow Double Tree Hotel
Day 11: Oct 27, 2025 (MON) Krakow, Poland
We will have sightseeing tour of Krakow (for Centuries, the residence of Polish Kings). We will visit the market square, the 14th century Jagiellonian university, St. Mary’s Church, and visit Wawel Royal Castle. In the afternoon, we will visit the Wieliczka salt Mines, one of the largest tourist attractions in Poland. Registered on the UNESCO list and visited by over a million tourists every year.
(BB, BD) Double Tree Hotel Krakow
Day 12: Oct 28, 2025 (TUE) Wadowice /Auschwittz / Kalwaria
After Breakfast, we will go to Wadowice the Birthplace of St John Paul II, we will visit the new Museum. Wadowice site is connected to St John Paul II. The First Obvious choice is the house of 7 Koscielna St., where the future Vicar of the Church was born and raised. The place has been turned into a museum and exhibits comprises of Wojtyla family’s former possessions such as an oven, a shelf, a table, tableware, a laundry basket, family pictures as well as personal belongings. The building is situated in the town, near the Baroques Church of presentation of the Father Wojtyla, a rucksack, a cape, a prayer book etc. You will find photos from three (3) visits to Wadowice as the Pope, in the exhibit. Blessed Virgin Mary
Today, there are forty such chapels and a magnificent Basilica, is the destination for thousands of Pilgrims each year. The Father of POPE JOHN PAUL II is the Tour Guide here and Karol Wotjyla visited here often as a young Boy traveling from his nearby home of Wadowice. It was his favorite place, Pope. In 1987, he offered a Golden Rose as he was praying before the Image of Our Lady of Kalwaria.
One of the things the Shrine is most noted for its Passion Play which begins on Palm Sunday and continues Wednesday, Thursday and Good Friday
Overnight /Buffet Dinner Czestochowa Hotel ARCHE
Possibly even more important is the nearby church itself as the future JOHN PAUL II grew up in its shadow, was Baptized a catholic and later confirmed in it. Where he served as an altar boy and prayed daily here before its miraculous picture of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The Church’s Gothic chancel dates from 15th century while the late Baroque nave and aisle were built in the 1790’s. The left aisle contains a Baptismal font where the Baby Karol Wojtyla was Baptized. Also, the High school where young Karol Wojtyla was educated remained in place.
Next, we will continue to see the infamous former Nazi Concentration Camp in AUSCHWITZ BIRKENAU, the site remains a chilling reminder of the Holocaust. The STORY OF KALWARIA ZEBRZYDOWSKA: This one of Poland ‘s oldest Pilgrimage sites. And is located in the picturesque setting between two Mountain ranges, Southeast of Krakow. The shrine began humbly in 1601 when the squire from Krakow built s small shrines here to resemble the scene of the Crucifixion.
Day 13: Oct 29, 2025 (WED) CZESTOCHOWA
HOLY EUCHARIST celebration at JASNA GORA, a Monastery in CZESTOCHOWA which withstood the repeated Onslaught of overwhelming SWEDISH FORCES, during the religious wars of the 17th century. Since then, it’s BLACK MADONNA has been venerated as QUEEN of POLAND. Holy Eucharist Celebration in the Chapel of Black Madonna then we will visit the Treasury Museum with escort Priest Guide from the Monastery as well as other part of the Monastery.
Day 14: Oct 30, 2025 (THU) Czestochowa /Krakow
Celebrate Holy Eucharist in the Chapel of Czestochowa, Holy Eucharist celebration in Our Lady of Czestochowa Chapel we offer our Good Bye to Our Lady
Day 15: Oct 31, 2025 (FRI) To Krakow airport after breakfast
Fly from Krakow to LAX with one stop change of Plane. Sadly, our pilgrimage has to end, but our hope is that meeting new people, praying at holy sites etc– and that this gives us a better perspective in our Faith.
THE RATE FOR THIS PILGRIMAGE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
- Round-trip airfare from LAX /WAW/ SPU/DBV/WAW/ KRK/WAW/LAX
- 4 STAR hotel accommodations (based on double occupancy EXCEPT IN Warsaw)
- Buffet breakfast; dinner daily per itinerary
- Full sightseeing, entrance fees per itinerary and a licensed English-speaking guide
- All transfers and transportation by private, luxury air-conditioned motor coach
- Arrival meet-and-greet, guide assistance, departure guide assistance
- Porterage (one baggage per person)
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT COVERED:
- Daily Lunches
- Cancellation Insurance highly recommended, Travel protection Insurance if with preexisting medical conditions, we recommend you Purchase your insurance before 14 days expire from the time deposit was paid, that way preexisting condition is covered. Insurance is nonrefundable.
