Journey to Medjugorje

	Journey to Medjugorje

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Day 1
	Flight from Toronto to Split, Croatia
Day 2
	Arrive in Split around 2:30 pm local time. After the custom control we will board a bus to Medjugorje. The trip will take approx. four hours with brief stops along the way. You will need your passport one more time on the Croatia and Bosnia & Hercegovina border. Arrival in Medjugorje around 6:30 pm where you will be taken to your accommodation. In recent years, Medjugorje has become one of the most famous and most visited centers of pilgrimage in the whole Catholic world. On June 24, 1981 , the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus, appeared in the village of Bijakovici in the Medugorje parish, to six young's parishioners (two boys and four girls). There have been apparitions every day since that date, and thousands upon thousands of pilgrims from all over the world have been converging on Medugorje. According to general estimates, during the last years over 25 million pilgrims have visited it. Dinner will be served at 8:00 pm at the restaurant “Stankela”. Overnight in Medjugorje -Private Pension.
Day 3
	After the breakfast around 9:00 am you will have the opportunity to climb Krizevac Mountain with the local guide. Also we can go the Apparition Hill where the young visionaries first encountered “Our Lady”. About 1.5 km from the church you can pray before the statue which commemorates the spot where Our Lady first appeared to the visionaries. Free afternoon. At 6:00 dinner will be served at restaurant "Stankela”. Overnight is in Medjugorje – Private Pension.
Day 4
	After the breakfast around 9:00 am , contingent upon his schedule, we will visit Father Jozo's parish and attend his highly inspirational talk. When the apparitions began in 1981, Father Jozo was the pastor of St James parish, and is considered by many to be the highlight of a pilgrimage to Medjugorje. Afternoon free time. Diner will be served at 6:00pm at the restaurant ,,Stankela''. Overnight is in Medjugorje – Private Pension.
Day 5
	After breakfast around 8:00 am you will take your luggage to the bus and we will travel to the city of Mostar for a guided sightseeing tour and overnight stay. Arriving in Mostar around 8:45 am you will be taken to your overnight accommodation. At 10:00 am Sightseeing tour which includes: Karadzoz beg mosque, Turkish house, Old town and the Old Bridge. This area has seen varied cultures and religions over the centuries, each of them leaving its traces which this tour will show you. During the Turkish rule, the city was an important trade center. Today is the capital town of the region of Hercegovina. At 12:30 pm lunch in local restaurant or optional. From 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm resting time in the pension or optional. At 7:00 pm dinner will be served in the restaurant "Vlaho''. Overnight in Mostar-Private Pension.
Day 6
	After breakfast at 9:00 am we will leave for the Dubrovnik . The trip will take approx. four hours with brief stops along the way. We will arrive in Dubrovnik around 1:00 pm . Accommodation in the pension. Dubrovnik is truly a monumental city. A City of impregnable walls, museums, treasuries, luxurious palaces, churches, monasteries, synagogues, international festivals. Located in the southern most part of the Croatia ... Lunch possibility in local restaurant in the city of Dubrovnik. Diner will be served in the hotel at 6:00pm. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
Day 7
	A guided sightseeing tour (2 hours) in the city of Dubrovnik. Lunch possibility in the local restaurant. Diner will be served in the hotel at 6:00pm. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
Day 8
	All day free time to do as you like. Opportunity for wine tasting in the afternoon. Dinner will be served in the hotel at 6:00pm. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
Day 9
	After the breakfast we will leave for Split, Croatia. Arrival in Split around 1:30 pm. Accommodation in the hotel. At 7:00 pm Dalmatian evening with a dinner and a folklore. Overnight in Split.
Day 10
	Sightseeing tour (2hours) after breakfast around 10:00 am. Lunch possibility in local restaurant. Afternoon free time. Dinner will be served in the hotel at 6:00pm. Overnight in Split.
Day 11
	After the breakfast we will leave for the airport in Split . Flight back home – Split – Toronto.
Price
	Price includes: Three HB/ Overnight - full American breakfast & dinner in Medjugorje(Bosnia & Hercegovina). One HB/ Overnight - full American breakfast & dinner in Mostar ( Bosnia & Hercegovina). Three HB/ Overnight - full American breakfast & dinner in Dubrovnik - Hotel Kompas ( Croatia). One HB/ Overnight - full American breakfast & dinner in Split – Hotel Split ( Croatia). One BB/ Overnight - full American breakfast in Split-Hotel Split ( Croatia). Dalmatian diner with folklore in Split ( Croatia). Bus rental with a driver for 10 days. Sightseeing tour with a guide in Mostar. Sightseeing tour with a guide in Dubrovnik. Sightseeing tour with a guide in Split. Local guide in Medjugorje for two days. Companion guide full time for 11 days.