Right on the corner of Wadowice’s main square, and next to the parish church, this world-class museum in the townhouse, used to be once a home where the Wojtyła family lived, from 1919 to 1938. Karol and his father moved to Krakow in 1938 after graduating from high school in Wadowice. Young Karol Wojtyla, future […]
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Discover the complex history of the ancient city of Wroclaw. Over the centuries, the city has been part of the Kingdom of Poland, Bohemia, the Austrian Empire, Prussia, and Germany and has been part of Poland since 1945 as a result of border changes after World War II. See some of its most important sites,
This journey, lasting ca. 2 hr drive, takes you towards the foot of the Tatra Mountains, the highest mountain range of the Carpathians. Enjoy the lush countryside, and, if you wish, explore the mountains and valleys for which this region is so famous. Sampe local foot during lunch featuring local specialties. The spectacular Carpathians are
Located mid-way between Kraków and Wadowice. Mikołaj Zebrzydowski’s wife, who was a Voivode (Governor) of Kraków on the turn of the 16th and 17th c., had a vision of three burning crosses on the hill where the park is now located upon. In recognition of Mrs. Zebrzydowski’s powers a series of over 40 Baroque chapels
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Journey to this famous shrine is very meaningful, and the main goal is to admire the iconic, miraculous and holy Black Madonna of Częstochowa. Czestochowa, housing Poland’s national shrine icon, have drawn pilgrims from across the globe for centuries. Experience an in-depth sightseeing of spiritual and religious center of the country. Admire magnificent basilica and seventeenth
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Travel to Kraków where you will enjoy views of the Old Town area, and the Royal Cathedral on Wawel Hill with a ‘Local Specialist’. Your tour includes also the Old Town Square, and a visit to the Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Church. This tour can be conducted either on foot or by car, depending
Auschwitz – Birkenau, is the most recognisable symbol of the Nazi German holocaust, is considered as a must see, when in Poland, especially if you are in or near Krakow. Auschwitz-Birkenau is a place, where one can can spend time reflecting on the terror of war and the fate of those socially discriminated against. Nazi
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Warsaw, now capital of Poland, has a steadfast spirit as it was rebuilt from the ashes of WW II. See the iconic and unexpected highlights of the city which has been the capital of Poland since the late 16th century. First, you may take a stroll through the city on an in-depth guided sightseeing tour
