presents A Spiritual and Historical Journey to Sacred Places through the beautiful countries of Poland && Ukraine Poland Ukraine AAuugguusstt 22 ~~ 1155,, 22001122 $$33,,882200 per person/double occupancy land only land only with special guests… Rev. David A. Wathen, OFM, KHS Rev. James Notebaart, KHS Rev. Eric Hollas, OSB, KHS Spiritual Guides DAY 4 ~ WARSAW - GDANSK [B, D] SPIRITUAL GUIDES Sunday, August 5, 2012 After Mass, drive to Gdynia on the Baltic Sea, one of Fr. David Wathen is a friar of the Franciscan Holy Poland’s great seaports. En-route there will be a visit to Land Province (D.C.) and promotes and accompanies Mary's Castle in Malbork, the largest brick building in pilgrimages to the Holy Land. His principal ministry is Europe and one of the greatest attractions in Poland. to encourage the faithful to go on pilgrimages to sites Mary's Castle was built by the Teutonic Knights as an connected with the foundations of our faith and to Ordensburg, a type of cloister for the monastic order. sites associated with the saints who have given an The castle is a classic example of a medieval fortress, heroic witness to our Christian faith so that our faith one of the most impressive of its kind in Europe. might be strengthened and enriched. Overnight in Gdansk Fr. James Notebaart has been ordained for 40 years. DAY 5 ~ GDYNIA - GDANSK - SOPOT [B, L] He served Archbishop Roach in the Archdiocese of Monday, August 6, 2012 Saint Paul and Minneapolis (MN) for 24 years and Gdynia makes up one-third of the tri-city complex, which ministered as Pastor of an American Indian parish for also includes Sopot, an elegant, Old World seaside 20 years. He is currently an Associate Professor at resort, and Gdansk, the magnificent, restored medieval St. Mary's University and a devoted classicist. city, birthplace of Solidarity and home of Lech Walesa. After a tour of the major attractions of all three cities, the Fr. Eric Hollas is a Benedictine monk of Saint John's highlight of the day will be an organ concert in the Abbey and a chaplain in the Order of the Holy Cathedral in Oliwa. In the afternoon you have time to Sepulchre. He has a Ph.D. in Medieval Studies from shop for treasures of the Baltic area, including silver and Yale University, has been a member of the faculty of amber souvenirs. Overnight in Gdansk Saint John's University, executive director of the Hill Museum and Manuscript Library, and currently serves DAY 6 ~ GDANSK - TORUN - LODZ [B, L] as Senior Associate for Arts & Cultural Affairs at Saint Tuesday, August 7, 2012 John's University, Collegeville (MN). After breakfast, the route leads to Lodz, center of Polish textiles, with a stop in Torun, a beautiful medieval city on the banks of the Vistula River and famous as the Come and join your Spiritual Guides on a birthplace of the world-renowned astronomer, Nicolaus journey of faith through lands rich in Christian Copernicus. Overnight in Lodz history… DAY 7 ~ LODZ - CZESTOCHOWA - ZAKOPANE [B, D] Wednesday, August 8, 2012 TOUR ITINERARY This morning you will take a pilgrimage tour to Jasna Gora Monastery where a miraculous painting of the DAY 1 ~ USA - WARSAW [OVERNIGHT] Virgin Mary is displayed. The tour will include the Thursday, August 2, 2012 Basilica with the holy shrine and the exhibition devoted Leave the United States today on your overnight flights to the 600 years of the monastery. Afterwards, stop at to Warsaw, Poland’s dynamic capital. Auschwitz for a sobering tour of one of the largest of the Nazi concentration camps. Later, the journey will DAY 2 ~ WARSAW [D] continue to Zakopane. Overnight in Zakopane Friday, August 3, 2012 Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. With an afternoon at leisure you may wish to DAY 8 ~ ZAKOPANE - KRAKOW [B, D] explore the city on your own. Tonight there will be a Thursday, August 9, 2012 welcome dinner. Overnight in Warsaw In the morning you will take a tour of local highlights which will include the Jaszczurówka Chapel, a great DAY 3 ~ WARSAW [B] example of the wooden architecture of Zakopane, Saturday, August 4, 2012 followed by the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima at After breakfast, you will be introduced to the highlights of Krzeptówki. This glorious Sanctuary was built by the Warsaw. Your sightseeing tour includes a drive along people of Zakopane to thank the Lady of Fatima for the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square saving Pope John Paul II's life after an attempted to Lazienki Park. Here, you will enter the park near the assassination. Take a gondola to a nearby mountain top Chopin monument, surrounded by a beautiful fountain for a thrilling panoramic view. In the afternoon you will and a rose garden. Then, pass by the Palace of Science have a little free time to explore the area on your own. and Culture, the Saxon gardens, the tomb of the Then you will travel to Krakow. En route, stop at the Unknown Soldier, monument of the Heroes of the Convent of the Sisters of Divine Mercy where the Polish Jewish Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with a saint, Sister Faustina, received her visions. You will have walking tour of Old Town, Market Square and St. John’s the opportunity to view the holy painting that Jesus Cathedral. Later, linger in Old Town Warsaw in the instructed Sister Faustina to have painted. afternoon for some shopping and sampling of Polish Overnight in Krakow delicacies. Overnight in Warsaw DAY 9 ~ KRAKOW - WIELICZKA - KRAKOW [B, D] DAY 13 ~ KYIV [B, D] Friday, August 10, 2012 Tuesday, August 14, 2012 The morning sightseeing tour starts with a visit to Wawel In the morning, you will embark on a guided tour of the Hill viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Pechersk Lavra, more commonly known as the Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the old town where monastery of the caves, an extensive complex of you will visit the main market square, renaissance cloth churches and museums founded by monks in 1051. hall and St. Mary's Church. In the afternoon, there will The afternoon will be free. Tonight there will be a be an excursion to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, an farewell dinner. Overnight in Kyiv unforgettable experience. Tonight enjoy a Polish dinner with music and folklore at a local restaurant. DAY 14 ~ KYIV - UNITED STATES [B] Wednesday, August 15, 2012 Overnight in Krakow Today you bid farewell to Ukraine and fly home to the DAY 10 ~ KRAKOW - LVIV, UKRAINE [B, D] United States arriving the same day. Saturday, August 11, 2012 Today you will travel east as the road leads to the For more information or to arrange international air, beautiful city of Lviv, Ukraine, once the capital. En route, please contact Carrie Caldwell at you will be able to see some magnificent examples of Book It! Travel Wooden Churches as part of the road will take you along 612-253-3383 or Poland's Trail of Wooden Architecture. Overnight in Lviv toll free at 866-265-1428 DAY 11 ~ LVIV-BOHORODCHANY [B, D] Sunday, August 12, 2012 After morning Mass you will have an option to visit $3,820 Ivano-Frankivsk and Bohorodchany, a small village at per person/double occupancy/land only the foot of the Carpathian Mountains (100 miles south of add $770 for single occupancy Lviv). Or you may choose to take a guided tour of Lviv, the "City of Lions" and the heart of western Ukraine. TOUR PRICE INCLUDES Overnight in Lviv ~Celebration of Masses throughout (TBD) ~13 nights in first class or superior tourist class hotels DAY 12 ~ LVIV - KYIV [B, D ] ~Airfare from Lviv to Kyiv Monday, August 13, 2012 ~Breakfast daily, nine dinners and two lunches This morning you will take an early flight to Kyiv, capital ~All service charges and hotel taxes of Ukraine. Upon arrival take a city tour that will include ~Arrival and departure transfers The Cathedral of Saint Sophia, constructed in 1037; it is ~All transportation with A/C motor coach now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the city tour, ~Sightseeing tours and admission fees as per itinerary you will visit Saint Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church ~Professional tour director throughout and monastery as well as the Golden Gates of Kyiv and ~Luggage handling at hotels (one piece per person) the University. Finally, the tour will take you to the TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE Cathedral of Saint Andrew and the area around it, which is an outstanding place to shop for locally made crafts. ~Roundtrip international airfare to be arranged with Overnight in Kyiv Book It! Travel ~Passport fees (a passport valid six months after re-entry to the United States is required) TOUR AT A GLANCE ~Optional trip cancellation insurance (highly recommended). Contact Book It! Travel if you August 3-5: Warsaw, Poland are interested in purchasing insurance August 5-7: Gdansk, Poland ~Extra services not part of the tour program, such as August 7-8: Lodz, Poland laundry, bar services, internet etc. August 8-9: Zakopane, Poland ~Charges for excess baggage August 9-11: Krakow, Poland ~Gratuities to hotel staff and porters August 11-13: Lviv, Ukraine August 1 3-15: Kyi v, Ukraine Note: tips and gratuities to the tour director, local guides and drivers are not included in the tour price. We are often asked what would be a fair amount. The tip you give should always reflect your degree of satisfaction: for example, for a good job, we suggest US $2 to $5 per tour day per tour member for the Tour Director and US $2 to $5 per day per tour member for your driver.