Częstochowa – the Black Madonna

Tour summary
Częstochowa - the Black Madonna
10 h
Tue, Thu
HIGHLIGHTS
•Full-day tour to Częstochowa
•Visit Jasna Góra Monastery, one of Poland's most important pilgrimage sites
•See where the Blessed Virgin Mary was declared Queen of Poland in 1657
•Learn about the rich history of the monastery and the many visits made here by Pope John Paul II
ABOUT
THE STORY...
Jasna Góra is one of the most important places of worship of the Virgin Mary and has been the most important pilgrimage centre in Poland for hundreds of years. The miraculous image of the Black Madonna from Jasna Góra is especially worshipped by the faithful of the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Catholic Church. Upon arrival at the sanctuary, we visit the chapel with the miraculous image of the Black Madonna and the basilica. You can also visit the 600th-Anniversary Museum and the treasury on your own, or participate in a mass.
THE PRICE INCLUDES
tour with a licensed guide, transportation.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
•Adult pricing applies to all travelers Not wheelchair accessible.
• Not wheelchair accessible.
DEPARTURE TIME
You are required to contact Cracow Tours no earlier than 3 days and no later than 24h before the date of the tour to confirm the time of departure on +48 12 430 07 26, +48 602 49 70 64 or email: office@cracowtours.pl.
DEPARTURE POINT
Choice of pickup from our main tour departure point: the bus park at 7 Powisle Street, across from the Sheraton Grand Hotel Krakow, or selected hotels all over Krakow.
If you do not require hotel pickup, or your hotel cannot be serviced, you must make your own way to the main tour departure point: the bus park at 7 Powisle Street, across from the Sheraton Grand Hotel Krakow. Check-in at this location is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
PICKUP SERVICE
Our pickup service is available from selected hotels all over Krakow. Depending on the location of the hotel, the pickup service will be between 30-50 minutes before the tour departure time. Please enquire at your hotel reception desk regarding the pickup time and the possibility of a pickup. Please note: pickups can only be guaranteed if you book 24-hours in advance.
RETURN DETAILS
Original departure point.