Join Fr. Philip Briggs on the Pilgrimage of a Lifetime

A Spring Pilgrimage to Poland: Walking in the Footsteps of Saint John Paul II

March 6 -16, 2026

$3400 per person + Airfare 

Join us on this amazing pilgrimage featuring three nights in Warsaw and six nights in Krakow. Daily Mass – the cornerstone of each day – will be complemented by a rich Catholic touring program designed to bring the pilgrims face to face with the great saints, martyrs, Eucharistic Miracles and cultural heritage of Roman Catholicism. Highlights include Niepokalanów (home of Saint Maximillian Kolbe), the Divine Mercy Shrine, the Wieliczka Salt Mines, the home and birthplace of Pope Saint John Paul II in Wadowice, the concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau and many more churches and holy sites of Poland.

Round trip airfare from Washington Dulles and beautiful, centrally-located hotels have been arranged. Additionally, a ProRome Tour Manager will accompany the group throughout the course of the pilgrimage, and private bus transportation, Catholic tour guides, all tours and tickets, daily breakfast and either daily lunch or dinner are included in the price.

Land Only: $3400 per person
Airfare: $1090 per person (from Washington Dulles Airport)
Total Package Including Airfare: $4490 per person

THIS TRIP IS FULL AND REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.

Trip Highlights

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Warsaw

We begin our pilgrimage in the city of Warsaw. Here we’ll pray at the tomb of Fr. Jerzy Popieluszko, tour the Church of St. Anna and Pilsudski Place, and visit Niepokalanow, the home of St. Maximillian Kolbe.

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Krakow

We then continue to Krakow, entering into the life of Karol Wojtyla who would become St. John Paul II! We’ll visit St. Faustina’s tomb, Wieliczka Salt Mines, Wadowice and Kalwaria Zebrzydowska. 

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Auschwitz

We will then take a day trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, a place of horror, inhumanity and the Holocaust. Here we will have the opportunity to visit and pray at the cell of St. Maximillian Kolbe.

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Czestochowa

On our last day of pilgrimage, we will depart Krakow for Warsaw, stopping along the way at the Jasna Gora Monastery. Here we’ll pray before the miraculous image of Our Lady of Czestochowa.

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Flight Information

Please see below for the detailed flight itinerary on Lufthansa Airlines. The airfare cost of $1090 is included in the package price. If you opt to fly on your own to Poland, $1090 will be deducted from your invoice.

3/6/26 OS42 IAD-VIE 6:00 pm – 8:30 am 3/7/26
3/7/26 OS675 VIE-WAW 9:55 am – 11:10 am

3/16/26 LH1347 WAW-FRA 9:15 am – 11:05 am
3/16/26 LH418 FRA-IAD 12:55 pm – 4:50 am

Seating & Upgrades

Seat selection and upgrades are not guaranteed. If you have any requests or questions regarding seating or are interested in an upgrade, please contact our travel agent Alex at flights@prorome.com .

Please refer to our Airfare FAQs and General FAQs for more information.

Flying Separately

Please note that if you opt to fly separately from the group and your arrival flight lands after the group flight on 3/7 or your departure flight leaves before the group flight on 3/16, you are responsible for your own airport transfer.

TRIP DETAILS

Pricing, Payments & Cancellation

Payments

Below is the payment schedule.

$200 / due @ registration

$2145
Due October 5, 2025
$2145
Due November 7, 2025
$395 Single Room Supplement
If applicable, due November 7, 2025

Total Cost

See brochure for full list of inclusions.

$4490 / per-person

Roundtrip Airfare to Poland on Lufthansa Airlines
Nine Nights Lodging in Double Occupancy in Four-Star Hotels
ProRome Tour Manager
Private English-Speaking Guides
All Tours and Entrance Tickets
Daily Breakfast
Daily Lunch or Dinner
One Authentic Polish Dinner with Folk Show in Krakow
Private Bus Transportation

Cancellation

If you cancel, this policy applies.

Our Policy

100 Days or More before Tour
Full refund less $200.00 deposit
100-75 Days before Tour
50% Refund
Within 75 Days of Tour
No Refund
IMPORTANT ACTION ITEMS

Planning Checklist

Registration

In order to register, click "Register Now" on the top of this webpage and follow the prompts on the form.

Passports - Upload or Apply Today

After registering we will send you a link to upload your passport. If you do not have a valid passport you must apply ASAP. It can take up to three months for new and renewed passports to arrive. Passports must be valid six (6) months AFTER the date of return to the USA.

Purchase Travel Insurance

ProRome Tours will send you an insurance quote as soon as you register. We strongly suggest that everyone purchase travel insurance.

Prepare Physically

We recommend that pilgrims start walking to prepare for the physical demands of this pilgrimage. We will take the bus whenever possible, but this trip will include approximately 4-7 miles walking, spread throughout the duration of each day.

Pre-Trip Video

Approximately two months before departure, ProRome Tours will send a preparatory pre-trip video to all participants regarding their pilgrimage.

Welcome Boxes

Approximately one month before departure, ProRome Tours will send welcome boxes to all trip participants. Items include: name tags, luggage tags, final detailed itineraries and more.

Final Trip Information

Two weeks before departure, ProRome Tours will email each pilgrim the final trip information, which will include the final detailed itineraries, the rooming lists, the e-ticket numbers for your flights (if booked through ProRome) and any other pertinent trip information.  

Additional Trip Information

Registration, Payments and Cancellation

In order to register please click on the “Register Now” button at the top of this webpage. We will then process your registration and contact you by email with more information.

For questions regarding cancellation, please refer to our Terms and Conditions found here: https://prorometours.com/terms-conditions/

Hotel Information

Hotels

ProRome is currently holding the following hotels, which will be confirmed once 25 persons (the minimum required to operate the tour) have registered. If space at these hotels is no longer available at the time of booking, then ProRome will substitute these hotels with similar hotels of the same category (four-stars).

  1. Hotel Novotel Center in Warsaw
  2. Hotel Mercure Old Town in Krakow

Group Meals

The Meals

Daily breakfast and daily dinner are included in the tour package. The main meal of the day – dinner – has been pre-arranged and selected by ProRome.  Beverages other than water are not included. 

Tip: If you are allergic to something simply inform the tour director at the beginning of the trip. 

Dietary and Health Restrictions

There are no dietary restrictions. Vegetarian or vegan, gluten-free or celiac, we work only with restaurants and caterers who have ample options for you.

Regarding health, please review a clause from our Terms and Conditions.

ProRome Tours expects you to make a realistic assessment of your health. All Participants are expected to be in active good health, to enjoy traveling as part of a group, and to be ready to experience cultural differences with grace. Walking and climbing stairs are required in many hotels and airports, to board the aircraft, and as part of many excursions. Prior to traveling, we highly recommend visiting your personal physician for a check-up, so that you may discuss your ability to participate in this type of journey. For the latest recommendations on specific health precautions for the areas you will visit, consult your physician and the Centers for Disease Control. Any physical condition requiring special attention, diet, or treatment should be reported in writing when the reservation is made. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate Participants with special needs; however, we cannot accommodate wheelchairs. If you require a slower pace, extra assistance, or the use of a cane or walking stick, arrangements will be made for private touring at each destination, if necessary, at the discretion of our Tour staff. Any extra cost for such arrangements will be the responsibility of the Participant. If you would like to forgo some of the scheduled sightseeing to rejuvenate and relax, please feel free to do so at any time.

Placing Calls in Poland

If you are calling from an American phone number, you must dial the international “dial out” code first, which is “00”, or simply the “+” symbol. You must then dial the country code (USA is 1, Poland is 48), followed by the number. 

NB – Remember to CONTACT YOUR SERVICE provider a few days before the trip and activate international calling on your phone.

Luggage Service at Hotels

Porterage is not included in the price. If you require a porter to deliver your luggage to your room, please inform your tour manager prior to arrival at the hotel.

Crisis Management

The following scenarios are typical “crisis” situations that may occur while on tour Italy and how to best prevent and manage them. Please read. If you would like to read our full plan please download it here: https://prorometours.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ProRome-Crisis-Management-Plan-.pdf

You Get Lost

This is a common occurrence. First of all, stay put. Most folks who get really lost do so by running in the wrong direction! Your tour manager will find you if you stay put. If you have a cell phone, please call your tour manager, or any other group member you may be in contact with. If you cannot dial “+” on your phone, dial “00” followed by “1”, followed by the number. If after 30 minutes you are unable to reach your tour manager and cannot find the group, proceed to the nearest Taxi stand and have a cab take you back to the hotel. The hotel address can be found below. If you do not see a cab stand nearby, enter the nearest hotel and ask the concierge to call you a cab. Upon arrival at the hotel please call your tour manager and let him know that you have returned to the hotel. 

You Lose Your Phone, Wallet or Passport 

Nine times out of ten, this can be prevented. Theft is not uncommon in Europe, so remember to keep your valuables as protected as possible. Fanny packs under the shirt are ideal. If you use a purse or backpack, hold it in front especially in crowds. Be aware of your surroundings and keep an eye on those around you as well. If you do lose your phone, wallet or passport, inform your tour manager immediately. We will then inform the local authorities and say a prayer to St. Anthony! The US embassies in Europe can turn around new passports within a few hours, but expect a hefty fee – 500 euro!

You Get Injured 

Again, nine times out of ten we can prevent personal injuries by following rules and guidelines that are put in place. That includes never standing while the bus is moving, only crossing the street at crosswalks, and wearing sturdy walking shoes and keeping your eyes on the road. If you do experience an injury, inform your tour manager immediately. If necessary, we will arrange emergency transportation to the nearest hospital for care.

Dehydration and Fatigue

It is crucially important to begin hydration at least three days prior to departure, and to increase your electrolyte intake as well. Touring in autumn can be deceiving, because while you may not feel thirsty in 60 degree weather, your body will nonetheless require lots of water. Always carry a water bottle with you. If you do experience dizziness, a fever or sudden fatigue, notify your tour manager immediately and sit still. If necessary, we will arrange emergency transportation to the nearest hospital for care.

Trip Patron

As our trip patron, we will pray to St. John Paul the Great before and during the trip, asking this holy man for his protection and intercession for our pilgrimage. St. John Paul II, pray for us!