October 2027 · Draft itinerary
Central Europe,
walked in faith.
A pilgrimage through Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, and Czechia. Join the waiting list to hear when Sacred Ways confirms the itinerary, dates, and registration details.
$4,999per person
November 2026first payment; amount and instructions to follow
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The journey
The 16-day draft route.
These are the planned program days. Flight details, final visit order, hotels, and precise travel dates will be confirmed with the operator.
- Day 01
Munich, Germany
Meet your guide on arrival and settle in. Walk through Marienplatz, the Frauenkirche, Theatine Church, and Asamkirche, with time for prayer. Share a welcome dinner after this shorter, arrival-friendly day.
- Day 02
Salzburg, Austria
Travel from Munich to the Silent Night Chapel for a quiet stop. Continue through Salzburg’s Old Town and visit the cathedral, with Mass if available. Dinner and overnight in Salzburg.
- Day 03
Salzburg, Austria
Ride the funicular to Hohensalzburg Fortress for views of the Alps. Enjoy a gentle Sound of Music experience, including Mirabell Gardens and filming locations, then take free time for prayer or exploration.
- Day 04
Vienna, Austria
Travel to Vienna for a guided introduction to the city of Mozart and Beethoven. The draft program includes a visit to Kahlenberg and an evening winery dinner with wine tasting.
- Day 05
Vienna, Austria
Visit Heiligenkreuz Abbey and its relic of the True Cross. Continue to Schönbrunn Palace, with a Mozart concert planned there, followed by free time in Vienna.
- Day 06
Budapest, Hungary
Arrive in Budapest and tour Buda. The evening plan is a dinner cruise on the Danube.
- Day 07
Budapest, Hungary
Explore Pest, including the Parliament area and St. Stephen’s Basilica. Enjoy free time before dinner accompanied by Hungarian folk music.
- Day 08
Levoča, Slovakia
Travel via Spiš Castle to Mariánska hora, a historic Marian pilgrimage site near Levoča. The draft includes Mass there, then a traditional Slovak dinner with bryndzové halušky and overnight in Levoča.
- Day 09
Zakopane, Poland
Continue into the Tatra Mountains. Ride the funicular for mountain views, enjoy Zakopane’s wooden architecture and highland culture, then gather for a traditional dinner.
- Day 10
Kraków, Poland
Spend the day at the Divine Mercy Shrine in Łagiewniki for Mass, the convent of St. Faustina, the basilica, and personal prayer. Return to Kraków’s center for free time and dinner.
- Day 11
Wadowice & Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Poland
Visit the birthplace, childhood home, and baptismal church of St. John Paul II in Wadowice, with a chance to try the local papal cake. Continue to the Marian sanctuary and devotional paths at Kalwaria Zebrzydowska.
- Day 12
Auschwitz-Birkenau & Częstochowa, Poland
Make a respectful visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau and remember St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. The draft plans Mass at the Franciscan monastery before continuing to Częstochowa and Jasna Góra, home of the icon of the Black Madonna.
- Day 13
Olomouc, Czechia
After Mass and personal time at Jasna Góra, travel to Olomouc. Walk through its Old Town and visit the Holy Trinity Column and St. Wenceslas Cathedral before dinner.
- Day 14
Prague, Czechia
Travel toward Prague with a planned stop at the Moravian Karst. Visit Břevnov Monastery; the draft evening includes dinner and a brewery tasting.
- Day 15
Prague, Czechia
Explore Old Town Square, Prague Castle, and St. Vitus Cathedral. Visit the Church of Our Lady Victorious and the Infant Jesus of Prague for Mass and prayer, then enjoy free time before dinner.
- Day 16
Departure day
Transfer to the airport for your return journey. Flight details and departure times will be confirmed with Sacred Ways.
Daily Mass is intended except on air travel days. Activities and Mass locations depend on availability and may be rearranged.
Travel arrangements
What the draft
currently includes.
Accommodation in four-star or verified three-star hotels, ground transportation, daily breakfasts and dinners, selected lunches, admission tickets, guides, a licensed tour leader, and tax are listed in the draft. Tips, alcoholic drinks unless stated in the itinerary, and optional tours are excluded.
Flights, final services, payment terms, and cancellation terms will be confirmed by Sacred Ways, the travel operator. Mercy Road is your first contact for the waiting list.