The Black Madonna

Visit Poland's spiritual heart on a tour to the town of Czestochowa. Follow in the footsteps of millions of pilgrims as you gaze upon the "Black Madonna" at the Jasna Góra Monastery. Our tour takes you to the place which receives around 5 million visitors a year (including over 150 thousand pilgrims on foot). After arriving at the monastery we visit the chapel of the miraculous painting of the Black Madonna, which is the embodiment of the attachment to the Cult of Mary so typical of the Catholic faith in Poland. Next we visit the Basilica, which is the main church of the monastery. You can also visit the 600th-Anniversary Museum and the Treasury on your own, if you wish, or attend Mass while others on the tour have a break for lunch and a visit to a souvenir shop. On the way back we alter our route slightly to admire the most spectacular limestone rock formations typical of the Kraków-Czestochowa Uplands. This allows us to visit the only remaining castle of the so called Eagle Nest Trail at Pieskowa Skala.

Address or meeting point

Bus park at 11 Powiśle Street opposite the Sheraton Hotel.

Hours & minutes

8 and a half hours approximately.

Start or opening time

Available at 08:00h on Tuesdays and Thursday. From 01.04.2012 to 31.10.2012 we will leave at 09:00 hours

Participants

Minimum number 2 pax.

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? Professional guide.

Which languages do guide/instructors speak? English.

Are audio guides or brochures available? if so, in which languages? No.

Do you provide additional companions or personnel? No.

Shopping information

Is there a shop? How much time is spent on shopping? Yes.

Are any commercial stops made during the tour? There will be a break for guests to visit a souvenir shop.

Content & Specialized items

Are additional items needed? Which ones are included? Includes guide and transportation.

List items not included and their renting cost at the venue Optional gratuity, food and drink, unless specified.

List the specific clothing required We recomend you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the time of the year.

Meals

Is there a restaurant at the venue? Yes.

Are there restrooms available? Yes.

Drinks

Is there any place to get a drink? Yes.

Physical condition

What is the fitness level required? Any.

Would people with limited mobility have accessibility problems? (to the vehicle, to the restaurant,...) Yes.

Is it feasible for wheelchair-confined persons? No.

Advisories

Is there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? No.

Product price detail

In English at 9.00 am

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.