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PILGRIMAGE TO THE BALKANS!
The schedule can change slightly.
Itineraries
Day 0
Date : September 16, 2026
Departure from Chicago
Meeting at the airport. Check-in and passport control. Flight from Chicago to Vienna with a layover in Istanbul.
Day 1
Date : September 17, 2026
Arrival in Viena. Transfer to the hotel for check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 2
Date : September 18, 2026
Breakfast. Transfer to BLED – a charming town located on the shores of Lake Bled. We will take a boat ride to the island on the lake, where we will visit the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Transfer to POSTOJNA CAVE – one of the most beautiful and largest caves in Europe, with underground halls and corridors stretching nearly 20 km. The cave interior fascinates with its spectacular rock formations – stalagmites, stalactites, flowstones, and curtain-like formations. Transfer to the hotel, dinner.
Day 3
Date : September 19, 2026
Breakfast. Sightseeing in LJUBLJANA – the capital of Slovenia, a city rich in history, filled with monuments, galleries, and cafés. Guided tour of the Old Town, including Prešeren Square, Dragon Bridge, Triple Bridge, Plečnik’s Colonnade, and the Cathedral. Next, transfer to Croatia. Accomodation, dinner and overnight.
Day 4
Date : September 20, 2026
Breakfast. Transfer to SPLIT – a picturesque city on the Adriatic coast in Croatia, known for the Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Split is one of Croatia’s most beautiful cities with an extraordinary history. Guided tour. Holy Mass. Free time. Transfer to the hotel for check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 5
Date : September 21, 2026
After breakfast, transfer to the PELJEŠAC PENINSULA. Relaxation on the beach in OREBIĆ. A stroll through the town. Ferry ride to the island of Korčula. A walk through the charming Old Town, surrounded by defensive
walls, right on the Adriatic coast. Transfer to the hotel for check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 6
Date : September 22, 2026
Breakfast. Transfer to DUBROVNIK, the "Pearl of the Adriatic". Guided exterior tour of the city, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including Pile Gate, Stradun (Placa Street), the Clock Tower, and a walk along the city walls. Transfer to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 7
Date : September 23, 2026
Breakfast. Climb to the APPARITION HILL (PODBRDO) in Medjugorje, followed by praying the Rosary on the Way of the Cross. A walk through Medjugorje. Holy Mass. Dinner. Evening prayer program.
Day 8
Date : September 24, 2026
Breakfast. Transfer to KRAVICA WATERFALL. Kravica Waterfall is a stunning natural attraction in Herzegovina, surrounded by lush greenery and cascading 25 meters into a turquoise pool. It’s a perfect place to relax, swim, and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature. Free time. Transfer to Croatia. Accommodation. Dinner. Overnight stay.
Day 9
Date : September 25, 2026
Breakfast. DAY AT THE BEACH. Enjoy a free day at the beach, where you can swim, stroll along the coast, or simply soak in the sun and the crystal-clear waters. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10
Date : September 26, 2026
Breakfast. Transfer to MARIA BISTRICA. It is the most important Marian shrine in Croatia, where pilgrims come to venerate the miraculous statue of the Black Madonna, seeking blessings and spiritual strength. Holy Mass. Accommodation and overnight stay.
Day 11
Date : September 27, 2026
Check-out from the hotel. Transfer to the airport in Zagreb. Airport check-in and flight to the USA.
- Flights from Chicago to Vienna and from Zagreb back to Chicago
- Breakfast, dinner, and all trip reservations
- Accommodation in 3–4 star hotels
- English-speaking local guide for the entire program
- Coach bus services
- 23 kg checked baggage + hand luggage
- Insurance: KL €30,000 • NNW 10,000 PLN • OC €30,000 • chronic conditions & COVID-19 coverage
The package does not include program implementation costs, estimated at approximately €170 - the final amount will be confirmed before the trip.
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Cancellation 60 days or more before departure – full refund of tour cost (airfare not included). Airline credit may be available depending on airline policy.
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Cancellation 59–30 days before departure – 50% of paid amount is non-refundable
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Cancellation less than 30 days before departure – 100% of paid amount is non-refundable
Refunds will be issued within 30 days.
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