🛏 People per room: 2
✅ Max Guest: 45
🚌 Transportation: Airplane, Bus
🕐 Duration: 15 Days
📍 Depart from: USA (multi-location)
💬 Live guide: English / Vietnamese
✝️ Spiritual Guidance
⛪ Daily Mass
About this Journey

This pilgrimage invites guests to walk with Mary toward the message of Divine Mercy through sacred places of prayer, Marian devotion, and Catholic heritage across Medjugorje, Budapest, Krakow, and Warsaw. From the peace of Medjugorje to the historic churches of Hungary and the deeply spiritual shrines of Poland, each stop is an opportunity to pray, reflect, and rediscover God’s mercy with an open heart.

Your Spiritual Guide
Spiritual Guide

Spiritual Director: Fr. Paul Chung Nguyen

Fr. Paul Chung Nguyen will accompany the group as the Spiritual Director throughout the pilgrimage. He will guide pilgrims through daily Mass, prayers, reflections, and moments of spiritual renewal at each sacred destination. His presence will help the group experience the journey not only as travel, but as a meaningful pilgrimage of faith, prayer, and encounter with God.

15 Days Itinerary
D1
Day 1: Thu, Sep 10: USA

The journey begins with trust, prayer, and a heart ready for pilgrimage.

Meet guests at the airport, complete check-in procedures, and depart for Split.

D2
Day 2: Fri, Sep 11: USA – Split – Medjugorje

Arriving in a land of prayer, the group begins the pilgrimage in a spirit of peace.

Arrive in Split and complete immigration procedures. The coach will transfer the group to Medjugorje. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight at the hotel.

Dinner included.

D3
Day 3: Sat, Sep 12: Medjugorje

A day of devotion, sacrifice, and prayer in the sacred hills of Medjugorje.

After breakfast, walk the Stations of the Cross and climb Mount Krizevac, also known as Cross Mountain. Visit the grave of Fr. Slavko and spend time in prayer. Visit the Cenacolo Community, the Oasis of Peace, and the parish of Tihaljina to view the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary considered by many to be one of the most beautiful in the world.

 

Conclude the day at Kravice Waterfalls, a natural wonder of Bosnia. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight at the hotel.

Lunch and dinner included.

D4
Day 4: Sun, Sep 13: Medjugorje

The day opens toward Mostar, where history, culture, and prayer meet.

Depart for Mostar. Stop at Stari Most Bridge and visit Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque. Continue to Kujundziluk Old Bazaar and Tepa Market, and pass by the curved bridge Kriva Cuprija. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast and dinner included.

D5
Day 5: Mon, Sep 14: Medjugorje

A grace-filled day dedicated to Marian devotion and Eucharistic prayer.

Visit Apparition Hill and meet with the visionaries or Fr. Jozo, if a reception schedule is available. Visit St. James Church and Mother’s Village. In the evening, attend the Rosary, Mass, and Eucharistic Adoration. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast and dinner included.

D6
Day 6: Tue, Sep 15: Medjugorje – Budapest

Leaving Medjugorje, the journey continues toward the beauty and faith of Hungary.

Check out of the hotel and depart for Budapest. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast and dinner included.

D7
Day 7: Wed, Sep 16: Budapest

A day to discover Budapest’s history, landmarks, and spiritual atmosphere.

After breakfast, visit the Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes’ Square, and the Chain Bridge. At the scheduled time, the group will gather at Buda Castle for a guided tour. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast and dinner included.

D8
Day 8: Thu, Sep 17: Budapest

The group visits a major basilica and reflects beside the graceful Danube River.

Visit the Basilica of Esztergom and enjoy a cruise on the Danube River. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast and dinner included.

D9
Day 9: Fri, Sep 18: Budapest – Krakow

From Hungary to Poland, the pilgrimage moves closer to the message of Divine Mercy.

Visit St. Stephen’s Basilica, dedicated to the first king of Hungary. Check out and depart for Krakow. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast and dinner included.

D10
Day 10: Sat, Sep 19: Krakow

A day centered on Divine Mercy and the spiritual heritage of St. Faustina.

Depart to visit St. Mary’s Basilica, the Divine Mercy Shrine, and the convent of St. Faustina. Afterward, stroll through Krakow Old Town. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast and dinner included.

D11
Day 11: Sun, Sep 20: Krakow

The group explores sacred history and one of Poland’s most remarkable cultural treasures.

Depart for Wawel Hill to visit Wawel Cathedral. Continue to explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast and dinner included.

D12
Day 12: Mon, Sep 21: Krakow – Wadowice – Warsaw

A powerful day of prayer, remembrance, and Polish Catholic heritage.

Check out and depart for Wadowice to visit the home of Pope John Paul II and the church where he was baptized. Then visit the church and monastery of Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, known as the Jerusalem of Poland. The group will have time to pray at Auschwitz-Birkenau Block 11, where St. Maximilian Kolbe volunteered to sacrifice his life for another prisoner.

 

Continue to Czestochowa and visit the Jasna Gora Monastery, the Shrine of the Black Madonna. In the afternoon, continue to Warsaw. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast and dinner included.

D13
Day 13: Tue, Sep 22: Warsaw

Warsaw reveals a story of resilience, faith, music, and national memory.

Depart to visit the UNESCO-recognized Warsaw Old Town and the Royal Castle. Continue to visit St. John’s Cathedral and the Church of the Holy Cross, where the heart of Chopin, Poland’s musical genius, is kept. The remaining time of the day is free for shopping at the Old Town Square. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast and dinner included.

D14
Day 14: Wed, Sep 23: Warsaw

The final full day in Poland blends beauty, sacred devotion, and city views.

Depart for Lazienki Park, home to the beautiful Chopin monument, and Wilanow Palace, also known as the Versailles of Poland. The group will venerate relics at a church connected to St. Faustina Kowalska. In the afternoon, enjoy sightseeing through modern Warsaw, the Vistula River, and other notable locations. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast and dinner included.

D15
Day 15: Thu, Sep 24: Warsaw – USA

The pilgrimage concludes, but the grace of the journey continues home.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel. The coach will transfer the group to the airport for the return flight to the United States. Carnival looks forward to welcoming guests on future tours.

Day 6–15 expand on click

Stop
Selected day
Route
Taste of the Journeys
Ćevapi
Medjugorje or Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ćevapi
Ćevapi is a famous Balkan dish made with small grilled minced meat sausages, usually served with flatbread, chopped onions, and sometimes sour cream or ajvar. The flavor is smoky, savory, and very satisfying.
Burek
Mostar or Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Burek
Burek is a flaky pastry filled with meat, cheese, spinach, or potatoes. It is usually baked until golden and crispy, with a warm and savory filling inside.
Bosnian Coffee
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnian Coffee
Bosnian coffee is a strong traditional coffee served in a small copper pot, often with sugar cubes or a small sweet treat. It is rich, bold, and meant to be enjoyed slowly.
Baklava
Mostar or Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Baklava
Baklava is a sweet pastry made with layers of thin dough, nuts, and syrup or honey. It is rich, sweet, and often enjoyed with coffee or tea.
Gulyás
Budapest, Hungary
Gulyás
Gulyás, commonly known as Hungarian goulash, is a hearty paprika-based soup or stew made with beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, and Hungarian paprika. It is warm, flavorful, and comforting.
Chicken Paprikash
Budapest, Hungary
Chicken Paprikash
Chicken Paprikash is a traditional Hungarian dish made with chicken cooked in a creamy paprika sauce. It is often served with small dumplings or noodles.
Lángos
Budapest, Hungary
Lángos
Lángos is a deep-fried flatbread usually topped with sour cream, cheese, garlic, or other savory toppings. It is crispy outside, soft inside, and very filling.
Kürtőskalács
Budapest, Hungary
Kürtőskalács
Kürtőskalács, also known as chimney cake, is a sweet spiral pastry cooked over heat and coated with sugar, cinnamon, nuts, or other toppings. It has a crispy outside and soft inside.
Pierogi
Krakow or Warsaw, Poland
Pierogi
Pierogi are traditional Polish dumplings filled with ingredients such as potato and cheese, meat, mushrooms, cabbage, or sweet fruit. They can be boiled, pan-fried, or served with sour cream.
Żurek
Krakow or Warsaw, Poland
Żurek
Żurek is a traditional Polish sour rye soup, usually served with sausage, potatoes, and boiled egg. It has a tangy, savory, and comforting flavor.
Bigos
Krakow or Warsaw, Poland
Bigos
Bigos is a traditional Polish stew made with sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, sausage, and different types of meat. It is slow-cooked for a rich and hearty flavor.
Oscypek
Krakow, Poland
Oscypek
Oscypek is a smoked sheep cheese from the mountain regions of southern Poland. It is often grilled and served warm with cranberry sauce.
What's Included / Not Included
Included
Round-trip airfare from MIA. Guests who choose a different departure gateway should contact the office.
Ground transportation and entrance tickets for the sites included in the program.
Spiritual director accompanying the group throughout the journey.
Private Mass celebrated for the group each day.
Vietnamese and English-speaking tour guide throughout the tour.
Double-occupancy hotel accommodations.
Two meals per day.
Not Included
Gratuities: USD $12 per person per day.
Travel insurance.
Single room supplement: $1,200 per guest.
Business class airfare surcharge, if applicable.
Optional visits outside the program, personal expenses, excess baggage fees, phone calls, and laundry.
Fuel surcharge at the time of ticket issuance, if applicable.
Visa fee for green card holders.
Cancellation Policy

Upon registration, a deposit per person is required to issue airline tickets, reserve hotels, and arrange transportation.

The remaining balance is due 60 days before departure.

150+ days before$100 hold fee only
120+ days before25% of total
60–119 days before50% of total
31–59 days before75% of total
30 days or less100% — no refund
Booking Policies & Special Guests

Guests over 75 years of age or more than 4 months pregnant — please contact our office before registering.

Credit card payments incur a 3% processing fee.

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing.

Guests absent at departure are considered to have cancelled with no refund.

The tour price does not apply to personal visit purposes or commercial travel purposes.

The tour price is based on a minimum group size of 35 adult guests or more. Therefore, if the number of guests is lower, a surcharge will apply.

The company shall not be responsible for missed sightseeing/visiting points in cases where sightseeing/visiting sites are closed without prior notice, traffic delays occur, or guests remain at a location beyond the scheduled visiting time.

The company shall not be responsible in the event of missed flights due to guests not being present at the airport according to the airline’s required time, or due to the guests’ personal reasons.

Depending on actual circumstances, the order of sightseeing points in the program may be changed, but all original sightseeing points will still be ensured.

In objective circumstances such as terrorism, natural disasters, visa processing timelines from the Consulate, or schedule changes by public transportation providers such as airlines or trains, the travel company reserves the right to change the itinerary for the convenience and safety of guests, and shall be exempt from liability for compensation for any resulting damages or losses.

Upon receiving the electronic ticket (E-ticket), guests are kindly requested to carefully check all information on the ticket. If any error is found, please contact Carnival immediately for timely assistance and correction.

Guests may complete online check-in beginning 24 hours before the pilgrimage departure date in order to save time and make the process more convenient.

For guests with disabilities or special health or personal needs, guests are kindly requested to have a family member accompany and assist them throughout the trip, and to bring a doctor’s certificate when completing procedures with the airline in order to request suitable seating arrangements as desired. At the same time, guests are kindly requested to notify CARNIVAL US of this special circumstance so that we may provide the best possible support.

If guests wish to select preferred seating positions such as front-row seats, window seats, or aisle seats, please note that the airline may apply additional surcharges for these services.

Guests aged 75 or older are required to have a doctor’s certificate confirming that they are fully healthy and fit to travel abroad, as well as a health commitment form with the company. Guests are required to be accompanied by a family member under 60 years old who is in good health.

Guests registering for the tour are kindly requested to carefully read the information regarding what is included and what is not included. This is to avoid confusion or misunderstanding about the services before registration.

Reviews
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47 reviews · 96% recommend this tour
★★★★★

"The most profound experience of my life. Fr. Joseph's daily reflections brought each sacred site to life in a way I never imagined."

— Nguyen Thi Lan · Timeless Europe, Oct 2024
★★★★★

"Carnival took care of absolutely everything. Hotels, transport, Mass every single day. Already planning to come back with my whole family."

— Tran Van Minh · Timeless Europe, Oct 2023
Questions & Answers
What type of tour is this?+
This is a Catholic pilgrimage tour that combines prayer, sacred sites, cultural discovery, historic cities, and meaningful group travel.
Who is this tour suitable for?+
This tour is suitable for pilgrims, parish groups, families, seniors, and anyone who wants to experience a journey of faith, reflection, and cultural discovery.
Do I need to be Catholic to join this tour?+
The tour is designed as a Catholic pilgrimage, but guests who respect the spiritual purpose of the journey are welcome to join.
Will there be a lot of walking?+
Moderate walking is expected, especially at pilgrimage sites, churches, old towns, city centers, and scenic areas. Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.
Should guests bring cash?+
Yes. Guests should bring some cash for tips, snacks, drinks, souvenirs, optional activities, and personal purchases.
Can guests use credit cards during the trip?+
Credit cards are accepted in many hotels, restaurants, and stores, but cash is still helpful for smaller shops, cafés, markets, and local purchases.
Will Wi-Fi be available?+
Wi-Fi is usually available at hotels and many restaurants, but connection quality may vary depending on the location.
Should guests buy a SIM card or eSIM?+
A SIM card or eSIM can be helpful for internet access, maps, messaging, translation, and staying connected during free time.
Will there be free time?+
Some free time may be available depending on the daily schedule, traffic, local conditions, and group timing.
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