20 Days Eastern Europe(Divine Mercy)
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D1/APR10 CEBU - MANILA - DUBAI
Departure from Cebu in the afternoon.
D2/APR11 DUBAI Q AMSTERDAM
Arrive Amsterdam the capital and the largest city in Netherlands. The city is known for its historic ports the Rijskmuseum. Amsterdam was one of the most important ports of the world. Proceed to the Church of All Nations. Accommodation, dinner and overnight.(D)
D3/APR12 AMSTERDAM
After breakfast continue our city tour and sightseeing to include the Dam Square to see the Royal Palace. Then experience the joy of cruising the canals of Holland’s Golden Age as you board your glass-roofed launch for an orientation tour of the old and new sections of the city. Stop in a picturesque windmill followed by a visit to Cheese Farm & Clog Factory. Dinner and overnight.(B/L/D)
D4/APR13 AMSTERDAM—COLOGNE—FRANKFURT
After buffet breakfast, take a few miles to reach Cologne for a visit to its massive and impressive cathedral the Cathedral of St. Peter & St. Mary. Dedicated to the saints, Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Cologne. It is the greatest Gothic cathedral in Germany and has been Cologne's most famous landmark for centuries. Once the tallest building in the world, and still boasts the world's largest church façade. The cathedral's main treasure is a golden reliquary containing the remains of the Three Magi of Christmas story fame. These relics and other treasures have made Cologne Cathedral a major pilgrimage destination for centuries. Journey on to Frankfurt.Dinner and overnight.(B/L/D)
D5/APR14 FRANKFURT - MUNICH
After breakfast enjoy a guided morning tour of Frankfurt. Visit various sites there including the famous town hall called the Romeras well as the Paulskirche and Frankfurt’s cathedral, the Kaiserdom. Proceed our tour to Munich, the capital of Bavaria. Stop to admire the deep blue waters of Chiemsee Lake and visit Herrenchiemsee Castle on the lake island of Herreninse. Munich is also known as the “City of Monks,” for an orientation tour of famous landmarks like the Glockenspiel at Marienplatz and the Frauenkirche or Church of Our Lady. Munich boasts many and varied imposing landmarks, including the New City Hall (NeueRathaus) on the central Marienplatz square where crowds gather at eleven o'clock every day to see the glockenspiel show spring into action the nearby and the magnificent former Bavarian royal palace and gardens at SchlossNymphenburg, to the north-west of the city centre.
(B/L/D)
D6/APR15 MUNICH—PRAGUE
Today we will explorePrague considered as one of the most attractive capitals in the world and also known as the City of Spires because of its unique architecture. Enjoy and experience the most popular sight to visit Prague, the “City of 100 Spires”. Countless captivating churches, shrines, cathedrals and castles will take your breath away. Visit St. Vitus Cathedralwith its Grand Chapel studded with semi precious stones, the ornate Basilica of St. George, and Prague Castle. See the Golden Lane and stroll through Mala Strana. Begin at the beautiful statue-lined Charles Bridge. The Old Town Square is lined with historic buildings and churches. This afternoon visit the church of Our Lady of Victory, known for the Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague. Celebrate Mass at the Shrine, and present your prayers and intentions to the Miraculous image of the Infant Jesus. (B/L/D)
D7/APR16 PRAGUE—CRACOW (DIVINE MERCY)
Start our day with an orientation tour around the royal city of Cracow, the former capital of Poland is the proudest and the most beautiful Polish City. Continue our visit to the convent of the 2-sisters of Divine Mercy, where St. Faustinadied while serving as a nun. Venerate relics of St. Faustina and the Icon of Divine Mercy with the words, “Jesus I Trust in You.” Visit St. Faustina’scell where Jesus appeared in her vision and gave her the message of the 3:00 o’clock prayer. Mass will be arrange at the church where the mortal remains of St. Faustinaare kept. See the Church of St. Stanislaw on the Rock. (B/L/D)
D8/APR17 CRACOW (SALT MINE)
Onto to the Old Town and see the residence of Pope John Paul II, while living in Krakow. Explore Wawel Hill, Market Square and Wawell Cathedral. Participate in the opening of the Wit Stwoszaltar at the Church of St. Mary (Mariacki). This afternoon, see the oldest Salt Mines in Europe, St. Kinga Church and remarkable religious carvings. (B/L/D)
D9/APR18 CRACOW—WARSAW
Proceed to Warsaw. Be amazed of the scenery of the encompassing both banks of the Vistula River; Stare Miastro(old town) with its Old Market Square; Cathedral of St. John; & St. Martin’s Church plus other historical sights: the Ghetto Heroes Memorial, Chopin’s Memorial Park; Palace of Culture & Science, & the Lazienski Palace. Polish dinner at a typical Polish restaurant. (B/L/D)
D10/APR19 WARSAW—CZESTOCHOWA—AUSCHWITZ—WADOWICE
We travel to Czestochowa, the southern city of Poland. Together we will venerate the Miraculous Icon of the BlackMadonna and see the Monastery at the Shrine of Czestochowa. Be amazed of the scenery of the encompassing both banks of the Vistula River; Stare Miastro(old town) with its Old Market Square; Cathedral of St. John; &St. Martin’s Church plus other historical sights: the Ghetto HeroesMemorial, Chopin’s Memorial Park; Palace of Culture & Science, and the Lazienski Palace. Visit Auschwitz Birkenau, the largest Nazi Germany’s concentration camp, it is here where 3 million people died in this concentration camp in which 90% are Jews from almost every country in Europe which is very movingly reminds one of the very tragic past. Celebrate the Holy Mass at Mary’s Cathedral, where every hour a trumpeter sounds a bugle call which is suddenly interrupted to commemorate the death of the trumpeter who was shot by an enemy arrow while protecting the church and the city as a watchman. We drive to Wadowice, hometown of Pope John Paul II. (B/L/D)
D11/APR20 WADOWICE—VIENNA
After breakfast enjoy a panoramic tour of the city, including a stop in Grinzig, then to Silbergasse to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of the Bowed Head. There so much to see on your day tour. Visit the St. Stephen’s Cathedral, then continue to the Schonburnn Palace and Belvedere Palace (garden only). B/L/D)
D12/APR21 VIENNA
Begin your day with historical sights including the Vienna Opera, Museums, House of Parliament, City Hall, the Burg theatre, and the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Habsburg emperors. Visit the St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Travel a short distance from the Ringstrasse to Schönbrunn Palace and renowned gardens. (B/L/D)
D13/APR22 VIENNA—SALZBURG
Morning visit to the Shrine of Maria Plain in Salzburg. Admire the unique shopping treasures as you stroll along the Getreidegasse. Enjoy a tour of Mozart’s birthplace as you explore the historic sites in the Old Town of Salzburg. See Monchsbergwith the fortress “Hohensalzburg, ”theSalzburg Festspielhaus, Residenzplatz, the Residenzbuilding, and St. Peter's Abbey. (B/L/D)
D14/APR23 SALZBURG—VENICE
We will now proceed to Venice, the “sinking city”.Explore Venice and enjoy some of the greatest sights you’ll ever see::St. Mark’s Square. The Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs, and the extraordinary visit to Dodges’ Palace. You will have some free time to shop, optional for gondola ride.(B/L/D)
D15/APR24 VENICE—PADOVA—PISA—FLORENCE
After breakfast we will travel toPadova, visiting the Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua. Continue to the town of Pisa, with the main attraction the Leaning Tower, situated near Piazza deiMiracoli (Square of Miracles). Within this complex we also see the gothic chapel Cathedral of Santa Maria AssuntaCamposanto cemetery. We will be seeing the National museum of San Matteo. (B/L/D)
D16/APR25 FLORENCE—ASSISI—ROME
Start our day visiting to this paradise for art lovers. Florence drew itself the greatest artists of the Renaissance: Dante Leonardo da Vinci, Michaelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, etc. the tomb of St Francis of Assisi. Explore the quaint hilltop birthplace of St Francis of Assisi that still retains something of the atmosphere of the early 1200s, the period when St Francis began his ministry. It was in St Mary of the Angels Basilicawhere St Francis spent most of his life. Here we visit the Chapel, Portiuncola, the rose bush, and the cave where the saint retired for prayer. Stroll the medieval streets of the compact little town. We go now to the Church of St Clare to see the saint's incorrupt body, the foundress of the Order of Poor Clares. Back to Rome.(B/L/D)
D17/APR26 ROME - CLASSICAL W/ VATICAN MUSEUM
Enjoy our whole day in Rome visiting the Vatican City, Vatican Museum, Spanish Steps, Basilica of St. Paul the Santa Croce in Gerusalemethen we will also continue to see Rome’s classic Churches such as the impressive Basilicas of San Giovanni de Laterano(nearby is the Scala Santa or Holy Stairs), Santa Maggiore, Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. Check in to your hotel, preparation for the Canonization the next day. (B/L/D)
D18/APR27 ROME (CANONIZATION EVENT)
Early morning 5:00am transfer to Vatican to witness the historic Canonization of Blessed Pope john Paul II at the Saint Peter’s Square by His Holiness, Pope Francis I. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring Rome on your own. Do your souvenir shopping before your last day in Rome. To properly pack your things.(B/L/D)
D19/APR28 ROME Q DUBAI
Hotel breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Continue your city tour in Rome to see the Colosseumand Arch of Constantine, and Piazza Navonabefore we proceed to the airport for our onward flight. (B)
D20/APR29 DUBAI QMANILA - CEBU
Prepare for your onward flight back home.
D1/APR10 CEBU - MANILA - DUBAI
Departure from Cebu in the afternoon.
D2/APR11 DUBAI Q AMSTERDAM
Arrive Amsterdam the capital and the largest city in Netherlands. The city is known for its historic ports the Rijskmuseum. Amsterdam was one of the most important ports of the world. Proceed to the Church of All Nations. Accommodation, dinner and overnight.(D)
D3/APR12 AMSTERDAM
After breakfast continue our city tour and sightseeing to include the Dam Square to see the Royal Palace. Then experience the joy of cruising the canals of Holland’s Golden Age as you board your glass-roofed launch for an orientation tour of the old and new sections of the city. Stop in a picturesque windmill followed by a visit to Cheese Farm & Clog Factory. Dinner and overnight.(B/L/D)
D4/APR13 AMSTERDAM—COLOGNE—FRANKFURT
After buffet breakfast, take a few miles to reach Cologne for a visit to its massive and impressive cathedral the Cathedral of St. Peter & St. Mary. Dedicated to the saints, Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Cologne. It is the greatest Gothic cathedral in Germany and has been Cologne's most famous landmark for centuries. Once the tallest building in the world, and still boasts the world's largest church façade. The cathedral's main treasure is a golden reliquary containing the remains of the Three Magi of Christmas story fame. These relics and other treasures have made Cologne Cathedral a major pilgrimage destination for centuries. Journey on to Frankfurt.Dinner and overnight.(B/L/D)
D5/APR14 FRANKFURT - MUNICH
After breakfast enjoy a guided morning tour of Frankfurt. Visit various sites there including the famous town hall called the Romeras well as the Paulskirche and Frankfurt’s cathedral, the Kaiserdom. Proceed our tour to Munich, the capital of Bavaria. Stop to admire the deep blue waters of Chiemsee Lake and visit Herrenchiemsee Castle on the lake island of Herreninse. Munich is also known as the “City of Monks,” for an orientation tour of famous landmarks like the Glockenspiel at Marienplatz and the Frauenkirche or Church of Our Lady. Munich boasts many and varied imposing landmarks, including the New City Hall (NeueRathaus) on the central Marienplatz square where crowds gather at eleven o'clock every day to see the glockenspiel show spring into action the nearby and the magnificent former Bavarian royal palace and gardens at SchlossNymphenburg, to the north-west of the city centre.
(B/L/D)
D6/APR15 MUNICH—PRAGUE
Today we will explorePrague considered as one of the most attractive capitals in the world and also known as the City of Spires because of its unique architecture. Enjoy and experience the most popular sight to visit Prague, the “City of 100 Spires”. Countless captivating churches, shrines, cathedrals and castles will take your breath away. Visit St. Vitus Cathedralwith its Grand Chapel studded with semi precious stones, the ornate Basilica of St. George, and Prague Castle. See the Golden Lane and stroll through Mala Strana. Begin at the beautiful statue-lined Charles Bridge. The Old Town Square is lined with historic buildings and churches. This afternoon visit the church of Our Lady of Victory, known for the Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague. Celebrate Mass at the Shrine, and present your prayers and intentions to the Miraculous image of the Infant Jesus. (B/L/D)
D7/APR16 PRAGUE—CRACOW (DIVINE MERCY)
Start our day with an orientation tour around the royal city of Cracow, the former capital of Poland is the proudest and the most beautiful Polish City. Continue our visit to the convent of the 2-sisters of Divine Mercy, where St. Faustinadied while serving as a nun. Venerate relics of St. Faustina and the Icon of Divine Mercy with the words, “Jesus I Trust in You.” Visit St. Faustina’scell where Jesus appeared in her vision and gave her the message of the 3:00 o’clock prayer. Mass will be arrange at the church where the mortal remains of St. Faustinaare kept. See the Church of St. Stanislaw on the Rock. (B/L/D)
D8/APR17 CRACOW (SALT MINE)
Onto to the Old Town and see the residence of Pope John Paul II, while living in Krakow. Explore Wawel Hill, Market Square and Wawell Cathedral. Participate in the opening of the Wit Stwoszaltar at the Church of St. Mary (Mariacki). This afternoon, see the oldest Salt Mines in Europe, St. Kinga Church and remarkable religious carvings. (B/L/D)
D9/APR18 CRACOW—WARSAW
Proceed to Warsaw. Be amazed of the scenery of the encompassing both banks of the Vistula River; Stare Miastro(old town) with its Old Market Square; Cathedral of St. John; & St. Martin’s Church plus other historical sights: the Ghetto Heroes Memorial, Chopin’s Memorial Park; Palace of Culture & Science, & the Lazienski Palace. Polish dinner at a typical Polish restaurant. (B/L/D)
D10/APR19 WARSAW—CZESTOCHOWA—AUSCHWITZ—WADOWICE
We travel to Czestochowa, the southern city of Poland. Together we will venerate the Miraculous Icon of the BlackMadonna and see the Monastery at the Shrine of Czestochowa. Be amazed of the scenery of the encompassing both banks of the Vistula River; Stare Miastro(old town) with its Old Market Square; Cathedral of St. John; &St. Martin’s Church plus other historical sights: the Ghetto HeroesMemorial, Chopin’s Memorial Park; Palace of Culture & Science, and the Lazienski Palace. Visit Auschwitz Birkenau, the largest Nazi Germany’s concentration camp, it is here where 3 million people died in this concentration camp in which 90% are Jews from almost every country in Europe which is very movingly reminds one of the very tragic past. Celebrate the Holy Mass at Mary’s Cathedral, where every hour a trumpeter sounds a bugle call which is suddenly interrupted to commemorate the death of the trumpeter who was shot by an enemy arrow while protecting the church and the city as a watchman. We drive to Wadowice, hometown of Pope John Paul II. (B/L/D)
D11/APR20 WADOWICE—VIENNA
After breakfast enjoy a panoramic tour of the city, including a stop in Grinzig, then to Silbergasse to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of the Bowed Head. There so much to see on your day tour. Visit the St. Stephen’s Cathedral, then continue to the Schonburnn Palace and Belvedere Palace (garden only). B/L/D)
D12/APR21 VIENNA
Begin your day with historical sights including the Vienna Opera, Museums, House of Parliament, City Hall, the Burg theatre, and the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Habsburg emperors. Visit the St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Travel a short distance from the Ringstrasse to Schönbrunn Palace and renowned gardens. (B/L/D)
D13/APR22 VIENNA—SALZBURG
Morning visit to the Shrine of Maria Plain in Salzburg. Admire the unique shopping treasures as you stroll along the Getreidegasse. Enjoy a tour of Mozart’s birthplace as you explore the historic sites in the Old Town of Salzburg. See Monchsbergwith the fortress “Hohensalzburg, ”theSalzburg Festspielhaus, Residenzplatz, the Residenzbuilding, and St. Peter's Abbey. (B/L/D)
D14/APR23 SALZBURG—VENICE
We will now proceed to Venice, the “sinking city”.Explore Venice and enjoy some of the greatest sights you’ll ever see::St. Mark’s Square. The Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs, and the extraordinary visit to Dodges’ Palace. You will have some free time to shop, optional for gondola ride.(B/L/D)
D15/APR24 VENICE—PADOVA—PISA—FLORENCE
After breakfast we will travel toPadova, visiting the Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua. Continue to the town of Pisa, with the main attraction the Leaning Tower, situated near Piazza deiMiracoli (Square of Miracles). Within this complex we also see the gothic chapel Cathedral of Santa Maria AssuntaCamposanto cemetery. We will be seeing the National museum of San Matteo. (B/L/D)
D16/APR25 FLORENCE—ASSISI—ROME
Start our day visiting to this paradise for art lovers. Florence drew itself the greatest artists of the Renaissance: Dante Leonardo da Vinci, Michaelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, etc. the tomb of St Francis of Assisi. Explore the quaint hilltop birthplace of St Francis of Assisi that still retains something of the atmosphere of the early 1200s, the period when St Francis began his ministry. It was in St Mary of the Angels Basilicawhere St Francis spent most of his life. Here we visit the Chapel, Portiuncola, the rose bush, and the cave where the saint retired for prayer. Stroll the medieval streets of the compact little town. We go now to the Church of St Clare to see the saint's incorrupt body, the foundress of the Order of Poor Clares. Back to Rome.(B/L/D)
D17/APR26 ROME - CLASSICAL W/ VATICAN MUSEUM
Enjoy our whole day in Rome visiting the Vatican City, Vatican Museum, Spanish Steps, Basilica of St. Paul the Santa Croce in Gerusalemethen we will also continue to see Rome’s classic Churches such as the impressive Basilicas of San Giovanni de Laterano(nearby is the Scala Santa or Holy Stairs), Santa Maggiore, Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. Check in to your hotel, preparation for the Canonization the next day. (B/L/D)
D18/APR27 ROME (CANONIZATION EVENT)
Early morning 5:00am transfer to Vatican to witness the historic Canonization of Blessed Pope john Paul II at the Saint Peter’s Square by His Holiness, Pope Francis I. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring Rome on your own. Do your souvenir shopping before your last day in Rome. To properly pack your things.(B/L/D)
D19/APR28 ROME Q DUBAI
Hotel breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Continue your city tour in Rome to see the Colosseumand Arch of Constantine, and Piazza Navonabefore we proceed to the airport for our onward flight. (B)
D20/APR29 DUBAI QMANILA - CEBU
Prepare for your onward flight back home.