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Find the right tour for you through Medjugorje. We've got 90 adventures going to Medjugorje, starting from just one day in length, and the longest tour is 42 days. The most popular month to go is September, which has the largest number of tour departures.

90 Medjugorje tour packages with 89 reviews

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All seasons, Bosnia discovery 3 days tour from Trebinje. Mostar, Blagaj, Pocitelj, Vjetrenica Cave, Mogorjelo, Zavala, Tvrdos, Medjugorje, Stolac, Radimlja. UNESCO sites. Nature. Architecture. Culture. History. Wine. Cuisine

• 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.
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All seasons day tour for Mostar surrounding. Discover Blagaj, Pocitelj, Mogorjelo, Kravica waterfalls, Medjugorje.

Discover Hidden Gems of Split, Mostar, Medjugorje and Dubrovnik, Self-Drive

Great car & excellent company to deal with (last minute car rentall) Accommodation was very good great locations and clean and friendly staff.Trip set up for the 7 days was very good we enjoyed all the locations and driving through the beautiful countryside. Would highly reccomend

9-Day Pilgrimage to Medjugorje: A Spiritual Exploration

Best Tour Ever!!! That is saying something since we travel by tour annually. We're already planning our next tour with Balkland!!! Mike treated us to an exceptional tour!!! It was the perfect balance of tour with plenty of personal time to steep ourselves in the peaceful serenity of Medjugorje and all the services available for visiting pilgrims. We were so grateful for the local guide Blazenka who Mike introduced us to. She shared the incredible history and spirituality of Medjugorje with heart felt joy and her own personal experiences. She also let Mike know that Ivan would be having an extraordinary apparition at the Blue Cross on our last night in Medjugorje so we were able to attend that incredible event. After saying good bye to Medjugorje, Mike took us to the Unesco heritage site Pocitelj, a 15th century village. Then we had a wonderful tour at the impressive Andrija Winery. On the drive back to Sarajevo we visited the gorgeous Kravica Waterfalls and the lovely Bona Spring recreational park!!! Our tour ended with an evening stroll thru historic downtown Sarajevo and a delicious final dinner together!!! It was perfect!!! We are so looking forward to returning for another memorable tour with Balkland!!!

East of Europe

We loved this tour. Yes, the itinerary is very full, but we saw, and learned so much. Our guides (Thierry, and later Corsenka) were both wonderful and looked after us so well.

Adventures Along the Adriatic: Croatia, Montenegro & Bosnia, Self-Drive

• Coach / Bus

Balkan Dreams end Albania

9 Days In Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Opatija and Ljubljana.

Greece & Croatia - Adventure at the Aegean Sea

Western Balkan Explorer Tour “Blue Route”

Private - Balkan Extended, 13 Days

I chose this tour & dates to parallel World Cup matches, esp. following Croatia & Serbia when in their countries. Tour Guide Marko was always professional & kind, adjusting to my pace. He lent me his arm on stairs without railings & slippery wet cobblestones. Marko was an excellent driver of our luxury Skoda, great listener & a futbol fan, and always punctual. I wouldn't change a thing! Thank you!

Eastern Capitals & the Dalmatian Riviera (Small Groups, 14 Days)

14 days Balkans Experience from Bucharest to Budapest

Our private tour through the southern Balkans was amazing, so much to see, our guide Dan was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful and professional. He suggested many additional sites for us which made this such a special experience. Thank you to George who facilitated the organisation of the tour through Tour Radar and was always very supportive. We had a very positive experience organizing our holiday This was a fantastic experience

14 days Balkans Tour from Bucharest to Budapest

Amazing experience to visit these European countries

17 days Balkans Tour from Sofia to Budapest and Bucharest

Overall, this tour was a very good experience. Liviu the tour guide and driver was excellent in terms of sharing his knowledge about the Balkan countries. He is well versed in history. I learned a lot from him. He also took the extra mile in making sure we were happy with the tour. The hotels were generally fine, except a few where the rooms were small and sometimes with no elevator. Getting AC was oftentimes difficult, but it was not too warm outside yet.

What people love about Medjugorje Tours

Great car & excellent company to deal with (last minute car rentall) Accommodation was very good great locations and clean and friendly staff.Trip set up for the 7 days was very good we enjoyed all the locations and driving through the beautiful countryside. Would highly reccomend

Best Tour Ever!!! That is saying something since we travel by tour annually. We're already planning our next tour with Balkland!!! Mike treated us to an exceptional tour!!! It was the perfect balance of tour with plenty of personal time to steep ourselves in the peaceful serenity of Medjugorje and all the services available for visiting pilgrims. We were so grateful for the local guide Blazenka who Mike introduced us to. She shared the incredible history and spirituality of Medjugorje with heart felt joy and her own personal experiences. She also let Mike know that Ivan would be having an extraordinary apparition at the Blue Cross on our last night in Medjugorje so we were able to attend that incredible event. After saying good bye to Medjugorje, Mike took us to the Unesco heritage site Pocitelj, a 15th century village. Then we had a wonderful tour at the impressive Andrija Winery. On the drive back to Sarajevo we visited the gorgeous Kravica Waterfalls and the lovely Bona Spring recreational park!!! Our tour ended with an evening stroll thru historic downtown Sarajevo and a delicious final dinner together!!! It was perfect!!! We are so looking forward to returning for another memorable tour with Balkland!!!

It was good. I didn’t rate it excellent because it was too many people (over 40) and because the majority was Spanish speaking, the guide always spoke in Spanish first and us English speaking have to wait for our English translation before we can see the places. By that time, we have wasted a lot of time waiting and we only had limited time to see the places.The guides should be taking turns on explaining in Spanish and English. In the bus, that would be okay but in the places we were visiting, they should have taken turns. Otherwise, our guide was good and knowledgeable.

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1. From Split/Trogir: Mostar and Medjugorje Tour with Wine Tasting

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9. Private Authentic Day Trip Mostar - Kravice - Medjugorje From Split

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Queen of Peace – Medjugorje Pilgrimage

A tiny Croatian village, six children and the faith of millions from all over the world have shed new light on what it means to be a true pilgrim on life’s journey. In this hallowed place of Medjugorje, this valley of miracles, the Mother of God beckons us forward.

Medjugorje (7 nights) / Dubrovnik day

• 8 Days / 7 Nights
• Optional Rome 4-night extension

Meal Code: (B) = Breakfast (L) = Lunch (D) = Dinner

DAY 1 ARRIVE MEDJUGORJE

On arrival, we will be met and transferred up to the apparition village of Medjugorje in Bosnia & Herzegovina. As our pilgrimage together begins, we prepare for a most extraordinary encounter of grace and peace over the next eight days.

Medjugorje overnight (D)

DAY 2 – 7 THE MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE (BD DAILY)

“I have come to tell the world that God exists … that peace is necessary for the salvation of the world. Mankind must be reconciled with God and with one another”. These words came as a soothing balm to a troubled world and were first spoken by Our Lady to six village children in June 1981. Since then, a legacy of remarkable events has turned Medjugorje into one of the world’s most acclaimed pilgrimage places. For more than 40 years up until the present day Our Lady has been appearing on a daily basis to give countless messages to the children. Some of these messages are private, some are for all people and some contain secrets that Our Lady has revealed to the children about future events of the world.

Healings, miracles, wonders and conversions – these have been occurring for so long. Endless streams of pilgrims over the years have come to receive these graces and return to their homelands renewed.

The activities here will be evenly proportioned by our guide throughout the stay to allow time for rest and personal retreat. Each evening we should be advised of the following day’s agenda, as many events in Medjugorje are spontaneous. Here are some of the highlights we hope to include:

• The Hill of Apparitions – Make the journey in prayer up to this sacred site where the first apparitions took place and Our Lady first told the children ‘I have come to tell the world that God exists … that peace is necessary for the salvation of the world’.

• Climb Mt Krizevac – The Mountain of the Cross dominates the landscape. Pray the Stations of the Cross and ascend the grace-filled path, which rises to the breathtaking summit with its commanding 30-foot cement cross built in 1933.

• Visit Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Retreat House – commonly known as “the Castle”, and hear the amazing testimony of Patrick Latta , a successful businessman and car dealer from Canada, who received a great grace of conversion through the messages of Our Lady. In 1993, he and his wife Nancy left everything behind and moved to Medjugorje during the height of the war.

• Visit the Cenacolo Community – ‘Field of Life’ is the name of the community that Sr Elvira has founded for young men who were once drug addicts. We will be touched to hear their miraculous testimonies of faith.

• Special visionary events – Join Ivan’s prayer group during a special outdoor apparition or be present when Vicka has a special meeting at night on Mt Krizevac (subject to spontaneity).

• Meet the Visionaries – The visionaries regularly receive groups, give explanations, pray with and answer pilgrims’ questions (subject to spontaneous availability).

• Inspiring talks – There is an enriching Franciscan talk most afternoons in English.

• Share occasional group gatherings – Optional and led by your Priest, for voluntary sharing, prayer or group rosary.

• Enjoy personal free time daily – All activities listed do remain optional.

• Day tour to Dubrovnik – visit the beautiful walled city known as the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’. Within the stone walls of its Old City, we embark on a guided tour, visiting the Basilica of St Blaise, where we celebrate Mass before setting out on our exploration of grand palaces, buzzing plazas and remarkable churches.

MEDJUGORJE EVENING PRAYER PROGRAM & CONFESSION (Summer times/Winter times)* 5:00/6:00 pm – Joyful and Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary 6:00/7:00 pm – Holy Mass in Croatian After Mass – Blessings of objects, Prayer for health of soul and body, Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament (Tue/Thu/Sat) Veneration of the Holy Cross (Fri) *(Summer time: June 1st to August 31st / Winter time: September 1st to May 31st)

DAY 8 DEPART MEDJUGORJE

Our pilgrimage concludes after breakfast this morning or continue on the optional post-tour Rome extension. (B)

 All tour inclusions and order of daily arrangements remain subject to change due to any unforeseen circumstances, which may arise, or at the discretion of the tour leadership.

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Dates & Prices

2 – 9 September 2024

Single Room

AUD $890 Supplement

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• Prepaid Tipping

AUD $$15 PPPD** --> $15 PPPD**

1 – 10 October 2024#

Fr Andrew Grace

AUD $950 Supplement

AUD $$135 per person --> $135 per person

28 April – 5 May 2025

1 – 8 September 2025

13 – 20 October 2025

*Per person, twin share 

**Per person, per day

#9 night extended Pilgrimage

Costs are indicative and must remain subject to possible change in the event of significant exchange rate variations, tax & hotel changes or minimum group size factors beyond Harvest’s control. Refer to Harvest Terms & Conditions.

• ACCOMODATION & MEALS: Based on reputable local 3-4 star superior hotels or quality religious houses as applicable • Meals as specified in Itinerary
• TOURING & TRANSPORTATION: Deluxe Air Conditioned Coach • Professional Pilgrimage Escort / Local Guides • Sightseeing and Entrance Fees
• OTHER: Fully Escorted by Pilgrimage Chaplain • Porterage at hotels (where available) • Harvest Backpack, Pilgrims Journal and Travel Wallet

Not Included

• International Airfares
• Other meals not listed
• Passport and Visa Costs (if applicable)
• Items of a personal nature including phone calls, laundry, beverages, etc.
• Travel insurance

Rome Extension

DAY 8 DEPART MEDJUGORJE / ARRIVE ROME

Today we are transferred to the airport for our flight connections to Rome.

Welcome to Rome

Tonight gather with your fellow pilgrims for our first group dinner in the Eternal City.

Rome overnight (BD)

DAY 9 ROME - THE VATICAN & COLOSSEUM

We start our pilgrimage today with a visit to the Vatican Museums . Wander the spectacular chambers leading to the Sistine Chapel to view Michelangelo’s masterpieces, including the magnificent fresco of the Last Judgment. Continue through to the awe-inspiring St Peter’s Basilica , the largest church in the world for an informative exploration. Our guided tour will feature among other highlights Michelangelo’s stunning Pieta, the tomb of Pope St John Paul II , the great Confessional and the Crypt containing the tombs of several Popes.

In the afternoon we enter into the most visited attraction in Rome – the Colosseum . In 1749, Pope Benedict XIV declared the Colosseum a sacred site, as it was a place where early Christians had been martyred. View also the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum en route.

DAY 10 PAPAL EVENT, ST PAUL’S & THE CATACOMBS

Based on a Wednesday schedule, we will return to St Peter’s Square this morning for a memorable Papal Audience with Pope Francis as we join with pilgrims from around the world. (Subject to the Pope’s presence in Rome.)

Journey this afternoon out to the majestic Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls . Originally consecrated in 324, the saint’s tomb is visible now under the Papal Altar. We will celebrate a wonderful Mass here as a special tribute to the Church’s greatest evangelist.

Continue then along the ancient Appian Way , the oldest road from Roman times to the ancient Catacombs for a memorable guided tour to marvel at these underground burial tunnels for Christians and Hebrews. On the way, drive by Domine Quo Vadis – the chapel that stands at the site where, according to tradition, St Peter met Christ when he fled from Rome to escape martyrdom.

DAY 11 MAJOR BASILICAS & FREE AFTERNOON

Today we visit the impressive St Mary Major Basilica , the largest Catholic Marian Church in Rome, dedicated to Our Blessed Mother, which also contains a relic from the manger of the infant Jesus. Onwards to the Basilica of St John in Lateran (First Papal residence) and the adjacent Holy Stairs brought from Jerusalem to Rome in 326AD by St Helena (as a favourite of pilgrims, these steps may only be ascended on the knees). Visit the Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme (Holy Cross) with its extraordinary collection of relics from the Holy Land.

Our afternoon is free to discover more sights of Rome – perhaps throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain before strolling to the Piazza Navona to soak up the vibrant atmosphere. Indulge in a gelato or enjoy a coffee while absorbing and admiring the history of this ancient city. Strolling through the streets is like walking through the pages of a history book.

This evening we will celebrate our final night in Rome at L’Eau Vive Restaurant . This fabulous French Restaurant is run by Carmelite Missionary Nuns who will actually sing the Ave Maria to us between courses!

Rome overnight (BD )

Day 12 DEPART ROME

This morning, we farewell the Eternal City as our pilgrimage ends after breakfast. (B)

“Only heard of Medjugorje but could not imagine anything like it was!”

Pope authorizes pilgrimages to Medjugorje

Pope Francis has decided to authorize pilgrimages to Medjugorje, which can now be officially organized by dioceses and parishes and will no longer take place only in a private capacity which as has so far been the case. The announcement was made today during Mass, at the parish shrine which has become a destination for millions of pilgrims, by the Apostolic Nuncio Luigi Pezzuto in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Archbishop Henryk Hoser, the Holy See’s Special Apostolic Visitator. … read more

Vatican confirms Medjugorje approval by joining youth festival

WARSAW, Poland – Senior Vatican representatives joined the first officially approved church festival at Medjugorje, three months after Catholic pilgrimages to the site in Bosnia-Herzegovina were authorized by the pope.

“We are called to share the difficulties of our contemporaries and we have a responsibility to care for them,” Archbishop Rino Fisichella, president of the Pontifical Council for New Evangelization, told 60,000 young people from 97 countries Aug. 5 … read more

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Our mission is to help pilgrims answer the universal call to holiness by participating in our pilgrimages. 

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Pilgrimage-retreat : 11-day medjugorje pilgrimage and retreat itinerary, sep 1-11, 2024 fr. glenn sudano, cfr, spiritual director.

Pilgrimage Highlights:

• Day 1…Departure From Newark, New Jersey We will depart from Newark International Airport to Sarajevo, Croatia via Frankfort, Germany. We have confirmed seats, economy class on Lufthansa Airlines ‭.
• Day 2-10…Medjugorje We will spend 9 nights at Hotel Jana , a modern, 4 star plus hotel, conveniently located 200 meters from St ‭. ‬ James Church ‭. ‬ Our pilgrimage will be very special as Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR, a gifted spiritual director, will offer to the pilgrims a retreat during our stay in Medjugorje. The retreat will include praying together and daily conferences. Also, Fr. Glenn will incorporate all the spiritual activities offered in Medjugorje as part of the retreat. Every day the pilgrims will have the opportunity to attend daily Mass, and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. In addition they will have the opportunity to pray in the Two one-day excursions to holy shrines which will include a private Mass and lunch at local restaurants selected by St. Benedict Tours, to Divine Mercy Church and Church of Immaculate Conception (site of a famous Italian-made statue) in Tihaljina, Medjugore. .
• Day 11….Departure to Newark, New Jersey. We will depart early from the Hotel Jana, via a private coach, for the Sarajevo Airport ‭. ‬ Our return flight to Newark International Airport will be on Lufthansa Airlines via Frankfort, Germany.

Trip: 11 Day Medjugorje Pilgrimage/Retreat  Sep 1-11, 2024

Fr. glenn sudano, cfr spiritual director.

• Land & air $3,150.00  per person/double occupancy
• Land only $1,925.00
• Single supplement $350.00
• Discount for Priests, Deacons & Religious ($300; CANNOT be combined with any other discount)
• Deposit: $400 Deposit.  ($300.00 non-refundable). As a courtesy, however, should you NOT be able to join us on a tour for which you have placed a deposit, we will apply that amount to a future St. Benedict Tours Pilgrimage.
• Balance Due and Final Payment…May 1, 2024 

11 Day Pilgrimage Medjugorje

• Spiritual conferences given by Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR
• Certified local English speaking tour guide throughout the pilgrimage
• Daily Mass and spiritual activities at Medjugorje
• Daily opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation
• 9 nights at Hotel Jana, a 4 star plus hotel located near St. James Church
• Daily breakfast and dinner, served in a private dining room at Hotel Jana
• Red wine and mineral water included with dinner
• Two 1-Day excursions to local Shrines, Medjugorje, followed by lunch at fine local restaurants selected by St. Benedict Tours
• Private Mass celebrated by Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR, at the shrines
• Opportunity to climb Apparition Hill and Cross Mountain
• Optional visits to local sites e.g. Cenacolo and Mother’s Village
• Pending availability, meetings with visionaries and local priests
• Round trip from Newark Liberty International Airport, including all airport taxes
• Confirmed seats via Lufthansa Airlines, Economy Class
• All airport and fuel charges
• One checked luggage up to 50 lbs.
• Transportation via air-conditioned, private motor coach
• Bottles of water provided during your motor coach trip
• Backpack, luggage tags, and other gift items

Not Included:

• Extras at hotels
• Any expenses of personal nature
• Any items not specifically mentioned in the inclusions above
• Optional travel insurance

Hotel Jana “Secret Gem” of Medjugorje

St. Benedict Tours Medjugorje Retreat/Pilgrimage includes accommodations at Hotel Jana, a beautiful, modern 4-star plus hotel, is perfectly located only steps away from St. James Church (200 meters) and to the well known restaurants of Medjugorje, e.g., Colombo and Viktor’s. Once at Hotel Jana you will experience the quietness and the tranquility Medjugorje has to offer. The hotel is surrounded by beautiful flowers and landscaping.

All the air conditioned rooms open out to a balcony with a view of Apparition Hill or Cross Mountain. Comfortable seating on the patio offers a perfect place to relax with friends and enjoy a cup of cappuccino. Every morning we will enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast, including eggs made to order. In the evening we will enjoy a family style dinner, served with a glass of house wine or, if you prefer, mineral water.

All meals will be served in a beautiful private dining room, reserved for St. Benedict Tours. Hotel Jana is family owned and operated by a local family of Medjugorje. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will immediately experience a genuine, warm family welcome. The staff is very helpful, extremely knowledgeable and very professional. And, they strive to make their guest feel most welcome and at home. Hotel Jana is truly a “Secret Gem” of Medjugorje.

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Y ou may find it spiritually fulfilling to watch daily mass – (click on the mary tv image). if you would like to view fr. glenn sudano’s mass, celebrated on sep 13, 2021 with pilgrims from st. benedict tours, then click on the word “playlist” (displayed vertically) at the top right of the video. then scroll down to the mass celebrated on that date, or any of the other masses listed.  .

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Stella Mar Pilgrimages to Medjugorje

The Queen of Peace is calling you

A trip to Medjugorje with  Stella Mar Pilgrimages is an immersive, unforgettable  experience. See the dates and prices for our  upcoming trips  below.

Stella Mar Pilgrimages is operated by Stella Mar Films —the same team that creates films about Medjugorje and other modern-day miracles.  Learn more .

OUR WORK & MISSION

Stella Mar Films has produced a number of projects including  Apparition Hill ,  The Triumph , The Blue Cross , and the upcoming  Cross Mountain.

You can watch our free short films about Medjugorje at  Stella Mar Films Youtube channel . Also, download our free  iMedjugorje app.  Our team is also in Medjugorje regularly to capture pilgrim stories for our testimony website  iMedjugorje.com , and, of course, to lead pilgrimages!

Quite simply, our mission is to help more people know about Medjugorje and inspire them to make it part of their lives!

OUR PILGRIMAGES

Our trips are many things:  thought-provoking, prayerful, fun, powerful. Our accommodations are arranged by the visionary  Mirjana Soldo  and her family. See our  recent trip photos  and watch  recent videos  shot by  Stella Mar Films  during the pilgrimages.

Our English-speaking guide is  Miki Musa , whose wealth of knowledge and entertaining commentary about the entire region will enthrall you. Miki and Sean Bloomfield of Stella Mar helped Mirjana co-write her auto-biography, My Heart Will Triumph .

We invite you to sign up for one of our  upcoming trips  and see why nearly every person who visits Medjugorje says it was the best trip of their life!

HOW TO REGISTER:  See our upcoming pilgrimage dates below. For questions, or to get a quote with airfare from your city, please  submit the inquiry form  below.

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Immerse yourself in Medjugorje with the new  iMedjugorje app by Stella Mar. Available FREE for your  Apple  (iOS) or  Android  mobile device!

Pilgrimages to Medjugorje

Prices from $ 1,29 0 without airfare | from $ $2,590 with airfare from usa, contact us below for more information and/or for a quote from your city..

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RECENT TRIPS – IT’S A WRAP!

Youth Fest 2022

October 18 – 26, 2022

September 27- Oct 5, 2022

August 1-9, 2022

June 20-28, 2022

March 15-23, 2022

November 3 – 11, 2021

Sept 27 to October 5, 2021

July 30 to August 9, 2021

June 21 to June 29, 2021

May 31 to June 8, 2021

April 27 to May 5, 2021

March 15 to March 23, 2021

St. Augustine, Florida : January 2020

Sept 29 to Oct 7, 2019

 July 30 to Aug 7, 2019

June 19 to 27, 2019

April 29 to May 7, 2019

Scotland: May 8 to May 12, 2019

March 12 to 20 2019

Feb 27, 2019 to March 7, 2019

Sept 26 to October 4, 2018

May 28 to June 5, 2018

March 21-30, 2018

March 13 to 21, 2018

September 2017

October 2017

June 2017

March/April 2017

October 2016

September 2016

October/November 2015

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Medjugorje Pilgrimages hosted by Visionary Mirjana

All pilgrimages are hosted by visionary, Mirjana Soldo and her husband, Marko. Miki Musa will be our guide while in Medjugorje.

Our pilgrimage prices are all inclusive: transfers, tips, and airport taxes are all included. Travel insurance is not included but is available for purchase.

Your Medjugorje trip includes:

• Round trip flight from your departure city.
• Typically 8 nights in Medjugorje. Some pilgrimages are longer due to scheduled events.
• Double and triple occupancy rooms with twin beds and private baths.
• Single occupancy rooms available at additional cost, if requested with sufficient notice in advance.
• Two home-cooked and bountiful meals daily.
• Holy Mass daily - English.
• Evening Services at St. James.
• Eucharistic Adoration at St. James.
• Opportunity to be present for Mirjana's apparition.
• Scheduled talk with the visionary, Mirjana.
• Climb Apparition Hill and Cross Mountain.
• Visit Cenacolo community.
• Attend talks by other visionaries and St. James parish priests (when available).
• Visit Mother's Village.
• Local guide - Miki Musa.
• Group photo available for purchase.
• DVD of your Medjugorje experience available for purchase.
• Airport taxes, transfers and tips.

The first priest to submit his registration for each pilgrimage travels FREE.

Check In with the Magnificat Guide at the Gate

When you arrive at the airport in Washington, Chicago, or Newark, Check In with the Magnificat guide at the gate before boarding the plane to Europe. This is VERY IMPORTANT.

First Things, First

WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR AIRLINE TICKETS, CHECK THEM FOR ACCURACY! CHECK THEM NOW!

We check your tickets, but it’s very wise for you to check them also.

• Make sure your first, middle and last names match your passport.
• Check the dates, times and departure/return U.S. city for accuracy.
• Make a copy of your itinerary with flight information and leave it with your emergency contact(s) at home.
• Give your emergency contact the Magnificat Tours phone number (480-695-2597). If anyone at home needs to reach you in case of an emergency, they can get a message to you by calling this number.

Passports / Visas

MAKE SURE THAT YOUR PASSPORT IS VALID FOR SIX (6) MONTHS AFTER YOUR PLANNED RETURN TO THE U.S.

• U.S. citizens need a valid U.S. passport that is valid for 6 months after your planned return date to the United States. If your passport will expire within 6 months of your return, obtain a new passport immediately.
• U.S. citizens do not require a visa.
• No shots or immunizations are required to travel to Medjugorje.
• If you are not a U.S. citizen , contact us at least 120 days prior to your departure date, so that we can work with you to help you obtain the necessary visas, vouchers and interviews with the Bosnian consulate.

KEEP YOUR PASSPORT WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES.

• You will need your passport when you check-in at your home airport and at entry points into each country.
• Carry your passport on your person at all times during the entire trip.
• Make several copies of your passport and keep one in each of your checked and carry-on bags.
• If you’re traveling with a companion, it’s a good idea to carry copies of each other’s passports.
• Leave a copy of your passport at home with your emergency contact.

Packing / Luggage / Checking Your Bags

Pack lightly! We highly recommend that you:

• Pack ONLY one CARRY-ON bag with a change of clothing, undergarments, toiletries and medicines that you will keep with you at all times. This becomes very important in the event that your checked baggage is lost or temporarily delayed. Keep this carry-on bag small to avoid issues with the airline allowing you to carry it on some of the smaller airplanes. YOUR CARRY-ON BAG CANNOT EXCEED 18 LBS.
• CHECK ONLY one other bag with the remainder of your belongings. To avoid additional charges, we highly recommend that you travel with ONLY ONE CHECKED bag. To avoid additional charges, keep your checked bag under 50 lbs. Even if United Airlines allows you to leave the U.S. with two checked bags, YOU WILL BE CHARGED for the second bag by the Airline when you depart from Bosnia-Herz. for the U.S. YOUR CHECKED BAG CANNOT EXCEED 50 LBS.
• Remember that you will be responsible for carrying your own bags… ; so pack lightly. Due to space limitations on the motorcoach and in the rooms in Medjugorje, you will be thankful that you packed lightly.
• You will be provided two luggage tags for easier identification of your bags. It’s not a bad idea to put other identifying marks on your personal luggage… many people tie brightly colored ribbons to their handles.
• A small backpack is also recommended and is much more practical than a purse. It will come in handy when you climb Apparition Hill and Cross Mountain, when attending the Apparition of Our Lady, when traveling by plane and motorcoach and when walking around in Medjugorje.

Check your bags through to your final destination

When you check-in at your originating U.S. airport, check your bags all the way through to your final destination.

Euros are the currency accepted throughout Europe. While you can use American dollars in Medjugorje, they much prefer the Euros. The airports in Europe will only accept Euros or credit cards.

AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, contact your local bank to buy Euros. Allow at least a week because most branch banks do not keep Euros on hand and it will take them a few days to obtain them from their central bank.

It's a good idea to travel with smaller currency amounts. Sometimes it's difficult for the stores, restaurants and taxis to make change for large bills. We recommend nothing larger than 20 Euro or $20 bills. Some of the shops have difficulty giving change in U.S dollars.

We highly recommend that you contact your credit card company and your bank before your departure to let them know that you will be out of the country and that you may exceed your normal spending patterns.

Keep it on you at all times

Keep your passport, airline tickets and money on you at all times!

Dress should be comfortable but appropriate for the many sacred places we will be visiting. Dress up clothing is not needed. Ideally, men and women should wear long pants. Women may prefer to wear skirts or dresses, but it’s not necessary. Jeans, slacks and nice jogging pants are acceptable. Tops should have sleeves and should not be revealing. If you’re not sure that what you want to wear is appropriate, err on the side of safety and wear something else.

The weather can be unpredictable. Dressing in layers is suggested. Typically, a short sleeved shirt or blouse is adequate during the day. But you should have long sleeved shirts and a jacket/coat for cooler days and evenings or for climbing the mountains. If you tend to get cold easily, you may want to take a lightweight scarf and gloves. If you are traveling during the winter months, you will want to bring appropriate outer clothing.

Tennis shoes or walking shoes are a must. Break them in well in advance of the trip. You may want to take an inexpensive pair of flip flops for walking around your room or for use in the showers.

Medjugorje Weather

The temperatures below are averages. Lows and highs can both be exceeded. We recommend dressing in layers to be prepared for weather fluctuations.

What to Bring

• Shoes (walking or athletic)
• Jacket/coat – for cooler or rainy days
• Toiletries including shampoo, soap, washcloths (Do not assume that any personal items will be provided by your host home in Medjugorje)
• Camera with extra film, memory cards, batteries
• Adapter AND converter for hairdryers, electric razors, cameras
• Alarm clock
• Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, chapstick)
• Journal and pen
• Rosary, prayer books, Bible
• Extra Ziploc bags come in very handy
• Backpack and/or Fanny pack
• Passport wallet – type that hangs around your neck under your clothing, or
• Money belt – type that is worn under your clothing
• Light scarf and gloves (optional)
• Neck pillow for flight and long bus rides
• Snacks (breakfast bars, jerky, dried fruit, nuts, trail mix, candy)
• Non-dairy creamer, sweetener for coffee (typically, the homes in Medjugorje only provide milk and sugar)
• If you plan on using your cell phone while abroad, check with your phone provider to see if you need a SIM card or you may need to purchase a disposable phone that can be used in Europe.

Domestic flights typically do not serve meals. So make your own arrangements as you travel in the U.S.

The Airlines provide nice meals on the flight to Europe. Typically dinner is served shortly after we leave the U.S. and breakfast is served before we arrive in Europe.

There are restaurants in the European airport where you can treat yourself to something while we are laid over but the restaurants only accept Euros or credit cards. Just remember that our next meal will not be until we arrive in Medjugorje so, don’t get on the flight to Sarajevo or Dubrovnik with an empty stomach.

Typically, we make one stop during the three hour drive from Sarajevo, Split or Dubrovnik to Medjugorje to use the facilities and to grab a drink.

When we arrive in Medjugorje, typically about 6:00 pm, your host family will have a family style dinner waiting for you.

Each day, breakfast and a late lunch will be provided by your host family in Medjugorje. Lunch is usually early afternoon and is a big meal. There are small grocery markets and many restaurants in Medjugorje if you want to eat a 3rd meal each day.

What to Expect in Medjugorje

Hill of Apparitions

Remember you are on pilgrimage and you are in a foreign country. Please do not expect all the amenities that you are accustomed to at home. Accept the differences in a spirit of humility and remember that you are a visitor and that this is their home and this is how they live everyday. You may not always have hot water, your bed will be simple, you will be provided one towel for the week, and the electricity may malfunction. Be gracious and offer any suffering to our Lord and know that we will never be asked to suffer as He suffered for us.

We will be traveling as a large group. Please practice common courtesy and respect for your host family and fellow pilgrims. Be on time for meals, tours and departures . We will not hold a bus or delay any tours, so please plan accordingly and always be on time. If you miss a bus, you will be responsible for securing and paying for your own transportation.

Meals are served family style. There are no menus. The food is very good and there’s lots of it. Typically salad, soup, meat, vegetable, potato or rice and fruit or dessert are served at dinner. European breakfasts are different and many times include bread, butter, jams, cheeses and lunchmeats. Typically, only instant coffee is available. You can take your own coffee and coffee press if you want brewed coffee. If you use Sweet’n’Low or Equal or Stevia or a favorite non-dairy creamer, bring your own.

St. James Church in Medjugorje

Tap water is safe to drink. Be on time for meals served by the host family . If you miss a meal or are late, you will need to purchase your own meal in town. If you are going to be absent for breakfast or dinner, let your host family know ahead of time so that they can adjust their meal-planning and not waste food.

We do not know what our schedule will be in Medjugorje until we arrive, and then, we will only know the schedule for the next day. The tour guides, visionaries and priests are very good at scheduling all the events and Masses to accommodate all the pilgrims that arrive from many different lands, speaking many different languages all with very short notice of who, how many and what language will be present in Medjugorje on any given day.

Miki Musa will be our guide. He will arrange for us to be present for the Apparition and to have a private talk with Mirjana. We will climb Apparition Hill as a group with Miki. If weather permits, we will climb Cross Mountain as a group. Holy Mass will be celebrated in English every day. Miki will also let us know what the program is for each evening at St. James’ church.

You do not have to do everything the group does while in Medjugorje . This is your personal pilgrimage and if you need to seek quiet and alone time, by all means, do so. Ask your Magnificat escort about the Adoration chapel and other quiet spots that you can seek out on your own.

We typically have at least one priest traveling with us. We ask the priest to celebrate Mass in the chapel at the Vienna airport during our layover. When you disembark from the plane in Europe, please wait for the Magnificat escort at your gate. We will go straight from the gate to the chapel for Holy Mass.

We also ask the priest to be available for any of our pilgrims that wish to take advantage of the grace of the Sacrament of Reconciliation while in Medjugorje. Other than that, we ask that you respect the priest’s privacy and allow him to enjoy his own pilgrimage . He is one of the Shepherd’s that Our Lady asks us to pray for so, please include him in your prayers and allow Our Lady and her Son to minister to him while he is in Medjugorje. Let the priest initiate any planning re: spending free time with him.

Additional Expenses in Medjugorje

If the weather cooperates, you can walk through the fields between your host home and St. James. If you prefer, taxis are available and cost $8 each way. Typically, you can find another pilgrim or two to share the ride with you and split the cost. Plan on making at least 2 trips between the host home and St. James each day. One for morning Mass and one for the evening program.

There will be a DVD video and a group photo available for purchase. The video typically costs $30 and the group photo is $8. Breakfast and dinner are provided by your host family, but you are responsible for any additional meals or snacks you might want.

Tips for the host family and the guide are included in the cost of the trip to Medjugorje . Obviously, if you want to contribute an additional amount, it is very much appreciated by the families. You may also want to contribute to St. James at the collections at Holy Mass. This is purely voluntary.

And obviously, you should budget for any religious items that you want to purchase and have blessed while you are in Medjugorje. You will want to purchase your religious items before the Apparition because Our Lady will provide her motherly blessing of all pilgrims and religious articles during the Apparition. We will also ask our priest to bless all of us and our religious articles on the motorcoach as we depart from Medjugorje.

Pilgrimage Prices are All Inclusive

Our pilgrimage prices are all inclusive: transfers, tips, and airport taxes are all included.

Travel insurance is not included but is available for purchase from Travel Guard .

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Our Medjugorje Rome Pilgrimage Tour combines two of our most popular Catholic Pilgrimage tour destinations. Starting in Rome, the Eternal City, you will visit St. Peter’s Basilica , the largest Church in Christendom built over the burial place of St. Peter. Here you celebrate Mass in the final resting place of many former Popes and Saints. During the Medjugorje Rome Pilgrimage Tour, you will also visit the Vatican Museum which showcases the works of the world’s most renowned artists, including the magnificent ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo’s masterpiece, The Last Judgement. During the Medjugorje Rome Pilgrimage Tour, you will visit the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Cathedral of Rome, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls , the burial place of St. Paul, and the Basilica of St. Mary Major , the largest church in the world dedicated to the Virgin Mary. A highlight of the Medjugorje Rome Pilgrimage Tour is receiving a Papal Blessing and Audience with the Pope in St. Peter’s Square if he is in Residence. In Medjugorje , the peaceful village where the Virgin Mary has been appearing since 1981, you will attend Mass in English every morning and pray the Rosary every evening with other pilgrims from around the globe at St. James Church . Climb Apparition Hill and pray at the very spot where Our Lady first appeared, and hike to the large Cross at the top of Mount Krisevac, praying at the Stations of the Cross along the way. You will have the chance to visit with any of the Visionaries that are in the village and hear firsthand about their experience and the messages they receive from the Blessed Mother.  Go ahead and book the Medjugorje Rome Pilgrimage now for 2024 or 2025!

Tour Details of Medjugorje Rome Pilgrimage 2024 & 2025

Departure & return location.

Your  local airport of choice  —  Or you can choose land only and make your own flight arrangements.

Departure Time

Arrive for Check-in 3 Hours Before Flight Time

Price Includes

• Air fares - Round trip base airfare listed below Airfare is included for most major airports
• 1 Checked Bag with the Airlines
• Hotel Accommodations - First Class Hotels
• Meals - Breakfast and Dinner Daily Wine & mineral water with dinners
• All transportation in Italy and Airport Transfers in Medjugorje Airconditioned Motor Coach with Bottled Water and WiFi available onboard
• Tour Guide - Professional English Speaking Catholic Guides
• Entrance Fees - Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary Whisper Headsets where needed in Italy
• Papal Audience or Blessing in Rome (pending the Pope's Schedule)
• Daily Mass and Spiritual Activities Coordinated

Price Excludes

• Optional Travel Insurance
• Gratuities for Guides and Drivers, House in Medjugorje
• Baggage Fees, if applicable
• Fees for Seat Assignments or upgrades, if applicable
• Private airport transfers when selecting Land Only and arranging your own flights
• Any Personal Expenses

Complementaries

• Name and Luggage tags
• Neck Wallet

Itinerary for Medjugorje Rome Pilgrimage Tour

Day 1 home - italy.

Depart your hometown for your overnight flight(s) to Rome. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board.

Day 2 Arrive Rome

Day 3 Rome - Papal Audience if available - Vatican Museums - St. Peter's Basilica

Day 4 Christian Rome - 3 Major Basilicas

Day 5 Rome - Medjugorje

After a leisurely morning, we depart for Rome Airport for your short flight to Croatia. Upon arrival, you will find your luggage and exit the baggage claim into the arrivals hall where you will be greeted by a tour guide and/or driver. You will be escorted to the private motorcoach which will then take you on the 2 1/2-hour drive to the village of Medjugorje. Once there you will meet your fellow pilgrims and your spiritual director.  Dinner and overnight in Medjugorje. 

Day 6 to 8 Medjugorje

Here are some of the activities you will have the opportunity to experience: Each morning at 10:00 am we assemble at St. James Church for the English language Mass (On feast days and Sundays English Mass is at noon). Follow the path up Apparition Hill where the visionaries first encountered Our Lady. Touch and pray before the cross that commemorates the spot where Mary first appeared to the visionaries. Visit and pray at “The Blue Cross,” which is a place of great healing and graces, at the base of Apparition Hill. Each evening at 5:00 pm (6:00 pm daylight savings time) we will join the villagers and pilgrims to pray the rosary. The apparition takes place at 5:40 pm (6:40 pm during daylight savings time) followed by the Croatian Mass, where there is the Blessing of the Sick and Blessing of Religious articles. You will have the opportunity to climb Krizevac Mountain where in 1933 the villagers built a 30′ high cross on the anniversary of Jesus’ crucifixion.

Day 9 Medjugorje - Home

After an early breakfast and heartfelt farewells we leave by motor coach for Dubrovnik or Split for return flights home.

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FAQ - Medjugorje Rome Pilgrimage Tour 2024 & 2025

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Arrival times vary between dates and within pilgrimages.  If you make your own flight arrangements, we can arrange a private transfer from Mostar, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, or Split Airports to the group hotel for $129 per person with a minimum of 2 persons.  We can also arrange an airport transfer to Rome for $56 per person.  We recommend using our transfer service because they are known and trusted drivers.  As soon as you have your flight information, email Marcelle .

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Do you have any other pilgrimages to Medjugorje?  Yes!  We have a pilgrimage to Medjugorje only .

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Medjugorje Pilgrimage – Everything You Need To Know

In the realm of religious journeys, the Medjugorje pilgrimage beckons believers, drawing them into a sacred quest for profound encounters through the apparitions of the Virgin Mary. Pilgrims from all over the world are drawn to Medjugorje seeking spiritual experiences, divine connection, and the serene atmosphere, fostering a sense of peace and renewal. In fact, over the last forty-two years, Medjugorje has drawn tens of millions of visitors, attracted by the reported occurrences of daily healings, miracles, and wondrous signs.

Medjugorje (meh-jew-gore-e-yeh), meaning between the mountains, lies in present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). This was a quiet Yugoslav town until 1981 when the Virgin Mary appeared to six local children.

The sudden influx of pilgrims raised concerns among Yugoslav authorities, skeptical of potential instability in their Socialist stronghold. Despite the initial skepticism and historical wariness of Catholicism by the atheist Communist ruling party , the town eventually evolved into a tourist hub during Yugoslavia’s mid-80s economic crisis.

Communist authorities in Yugoslavia, threatened by the Medjugorje apparitions, took concrete actions against supporters. As a result, the State Security Service was used to physically attack visitors, intercept communications, issue threats, and fabricate false dossiers.

Those aligned with the visionaries, including the Franciscan monk Jozo Zovko , the priest and observer of the Medjugorje events, faced persecution. These physical measures exemplify the regime’s attempts to suppress what they considered a counter-revolutionary threat to their political control.

Nevertheless, the reported apparitions have continued for many years, making a Medjugorje pilgrimage an important calling for believers seeking spiritual experiences and guidance. Even during the Bosnian war in the 1990s, the continuous flow of Catholic pilgrims aided the area’s rapid post-war recovery.

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How to visit medjugorje.

For those planning a Medjugorje pilgrimage, the most convenient options include day trips from nearby cities. In other words, you don’t have to go on an overpriced trip with your church or a vacation package with a travel agent to experience this magical place. Having spent two years in Split, Croatia , we strongly suggest turning your Medjugorje pilgrimage into a memorable vacation.

Split stands as one of the world’s most beautiful and secure destinations, echoing the safety found throughout Croatia. Also, with nearly 80% of the population being Catholic it’s an extremely religious country .

Traveling from Croatia to Medjugorje poses no concerns, ensuring a worry-free experience. For example, Croatia is one of the few safe places left in the world to hitchhike, even as a single woman. Feel assured in booking this budget-friendly journey independently; even if you’re unsure how we’re here to guide you!

We’ll cover all aspects of a Medjugorje pilgrimage, delving into its history and the profound spiritual experiences of many pilgrims. First, let’s explore the best ways to get there, or click here to skip the travel tips .

Planning Your Pilgrimage > Day-Trip vs Overnight

Options for day trips include day-tripping or overnighting from Split, Croatia, which takes approximately 1.5 hours by car, or from Dubrovnik, Croatia, with a two-hour drive. Another option is traveling from Sarajevo, Bosnia, a 2.5-hour drive away.

In general, a guided tour is suitable for those seeking a brief Medjugorje pilgrimage. For most people, two hours is enough time to capture photos, learn some history, and share a meaningful moment. For a more profound experience, consider a self-guided tour staying at least one night; however, two nights are preferable for devout followers seeking an in-depth encounter.

Ideally, staying at least two nights in Medjugorje is recommended for visitors to maximize the depth of their pilgrimage experience. This extended duration allows visitors to immerse themselves in the spiritual atmosphere, attend multiple events such as Holy Mass and prayer gatherings, explore the pilgrimage sites more thoroughly, and engage in personal reflection. Additionally, an extended stay provides the opportunity to connect with the local community, fostering a deeper understanding of the cultural and religious significance of a Medjugorje pilgrimage.

Guided Tours

Now, let’s explore the finest guided tours. If you opt for a guided day trip tour, here are our recommended options from the following cities.

From Split, Croatia

Discover Mostar’s history, stroll through the old Bazaar, and cross the famous Turkish bridge on this full-day tour from Split . Proceed to Medjugorje for a spiritual experience, attending a holy mass and visiting Apparition Hill . Enjoy free time and return to Trogir or Split.

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From Dubrovnik, Croatia

Embark on a full-day group tour similar to the one mentioned above (but departing from Dubrovnik) or opt for a private tour that is solely dedicated to Medjugorje. This allows ample time to concentrate on the pilgrimage site without any rush. Visit Apparition Hill, St. James the Greater Church, and taste Bosnian cuisine. Experience the indescribable warmth and serenity of a Medjugorje pilgrimage. Enjoy a delightful journey through charming landscapes.

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From Sarajevo, BiH

Embarking from Sarajevo, this fascinating tour goes through the scenic Herzegovina region. En route to Mostar and Medjugorje, the tour stops in Konjic, renowned for its Ottoman-era bridge and medieval architecture—offering a picturesque spot for Bosnian coffee. Next up, guests explore Mostar, a city steeped in history, politics, and culture, featuring the UNESCO Old Bridge . Finally, you’re Medjugorje pilgrimage will visit Apparition Hill, and St. James the Greater Church.

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Perfect Self-Guided Tour From Split

Whether you prefer the freedom of self-driving, desire flexibility in exploring various attractions, or plan to stay overnight in Medjugorje, renting an affordable car offers a fantastic means to explore Croatia and BiH and experience the surrounding hinterland. Using Discover Cars we’ve paid as little as USD 5 per day from Split International Airport ( SPU ) for a compact car. Of course, it’s a manual transmission, though.

For those opting to drive, you’ll have the bonus of exploring various attractions and sites along the route. For instance, consider exploring Kravica Waterfall before your Medjugorje pilgrimage, then visit the historic village of Počitelj and Mostar for its bazaar and famous bridge jumping. On the way back to Croatia, stop at Blue Lake in Imotski or Crljivica Archaeological Site .

Main Attractions

• Kravica Waterfall, BiH : this stunning natural waterfall is characterized by a series of cascades that create a picturesque landscape, providing visitors with a refreshing and scenic experience.
• Počitelj, BiH : a historic village near Medjugorje that’s known for its well-preserved medieval architecture. It features a charming blend of Ottoman and Mediterranean influences, including a fortress, mosque, and traditional stone houses.
• Mostar, BiH : a picturesque city renowned for its iconic Old Bridge (Stari Most) over the Neretva River. The tradition of bridge jumping, known as “Stari Most Diving,” attracts daring locals and visitors who plunge into the river from the historic bridge, showcasing bravery and tradition.
• Blue Lake in Imotski, Croatia : a stunning sinkhole lake with vibrant blue hues . Surrounded by sheer cliffs, it offers a breathtaking sight. The lake’s unique color and natural beauty make it a notable attraction for visitors exploring the region.
• Crljivica Archaeological Site, Croatia : located near Cista Velika, Croatia , Crljivia features stecci, medieval tombstones with intricate carvings. Stecci is unique to the region and represents a rich cultural heritage. The site provides a glimpse into medieval funerary art, offering historical and archaeological significance for those interested in exploring Croatia’s past.

General Flight and Lodging Travel Tips

Several travelers may not be aware that, often, booking flights and accommodations individually turns out to be more cost-effective than opting for vacation packages. We’ve written about this extensively here . In short, whether you’re flying into Split, Dubrovnik, or Sarajevo use Skyscanner to find the best cheap flight options.

For instance, when looking for flights, consider Skyscanner—unlike most other flight search engines, it includes budget carriers like Southwest, JetBlue, etc. Using tools like Google Flights may cause you to overlook some of the most budget-friendly options available.

Affordable Lodging Options in Split, Dubrovnik, and Medjugorje

Having resided in Split for two years and spending extended periods in Dubrovnik , we’ve gained a comprehensive understanding of both cities, including their intricacies. Our knowledge extends to identifying the best areas for accommodations and, equally important, areas to avoid. Stay tuned as we share personalized recommendations based on our firsthand experiences.

Split, Croatia

With its ancient Diocletian’s Palace, a bustling waterfront, and a vibrant Old Town, Split is one of the most charming cities we’ve ever visited. Stroll through history, savor local delicacies at bustling markets, and bask in the Adriatic sun along the Riva promenade.

🏨 Lodging : Villa Split Heritage Hotel

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Explore ancient streets and fortified walls in a city that’s a UNESCO World Heritage site. Marvel at the iconic red-roofed buildings, meander down Stradun Street and capture stunning views from Dubrovnik’s city walls.

🏨 Lodging : Boutique Hotel Stari Grad

Sarajevo, BiH

Stroll through Sarajevo’s charming old town, where East meets West. Immerse yourself in rich history at the Latin Bridge and Bascarsija Square. Savor Bosnian coffee and experience the city’s unique blend of cultures.

🏨 Lodging : Old Town Hotel

Medjugorje, BiH

Staying in Medjugorje overnight enhances your spiritual connection, providing a profound pilgrimage experience through extended prayer and an immersive atmosphere.

🏨 Lodging : Medjugorje Hotel & Spa

Finally, buses connect Medjugorje to and from major cities across the Balkans. Opting to take a bus is cost-effective, convenient, and can add flexibility to your itinerary.

The journey becomes stress-free when you don’t have to worry about navigation, allowing more time to engage with locals and immerse yourself in the cultural experience. With flexible schedules, safety assurance, and no parking concerns, buses provide a stress-free and immersive travel option, letting you relax and soak in the scenery. Check the best routes here .

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Medjugorje Pilgrimage Experience

Typically, devotees embark on a Medjugorje pilgrimage, driven by a deep desire to partake in the spiritual resonance that emanates from this sacred site. Within the sacred sanctuary, the air is thick with prayers, whispered hopes, and the quiet contemplation of those seeking solace and divine guidance. Over the last few decades, the town has become a temple for the soul, a place where the celestial and the earthly converge.

Despite the absence of official recognition from the Catholic Church, the allure of Medjugorje persists. Its cobblestone streets bear witness to countless stories of faith rekindled, of spiritual rebirth, and of a connection to the divine that transcends the temporal. The pilgrims’ journey mirrors the metaphorical path toward enlightenment, each step a testament to the enduring human quest for the sacred.

In the quiet corners of this Bosnian town, the faithful find respite and renewal. Sunsets over the hills become a canvas for contemplation, and the whispers of the wind seem to carry the echoes of prayers offered with fervent hearts. Medjugorje, with its mystical aura and sacred narratives, continues to weave a tapestry of spirituality that resonates far beyond its borders.

Medjugorje’s Mystical Marvel

Located in the picturesque landscapes of southern Bosnia, near the border of Croatia, Medjugorje has ascended to prominence due to the apparitions of the Virgin Mary. The ethereal story began on Wednesday, June 24, 1981, the feast of St. John the Baptist, when five children and one adult claimed to have encountered the Blessed Mother. They were:

• Ivan Ivanković, 20
• Ivan Dragićević, 16*
• Vicka Ivanković, 16*
• Mirjana Dragićević, 16*
• Ivanka Ivanković, 15*
• Milka Pavlović, 12

* Current Medjugorje visionaries. Ivan Ivanković (1) and Milka Pavlović (6) never witness further apparitions.

They observe an ethereal figure in the heavens—a radiant and lovely young woman cradling a child. Instantly recognizing the apparition as the Virgin Mary, they comprehend, even though she remains silent and only signals them to approach.

Gripped by fear, they hastily flee. Upon returning home, they share the encounter with family members but they are apprehensive of potential repercussions (considering the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia’s official atheistic stance), and instruct them to remain silent.

Second Apparition

On the following day, Thursday, June 25, 1981, four of the youngsters felt a compelling inner calling to return to the same location where they had encountered the radiant presence. By then, word had spread through half the village about the events of the previous day, prompting many villagers to gather and observe.

This time, the four members* along with Marija Pavlović, 16, Milka’s older sister, and the 10-year-old Jakov Čolo bravely confronted the beautiful lady in the sky. This time, however, she was not holding a child.

Responding to Our Lady’s signal, the six young visionaries swiftly ascend Podbrdo (Apparition Hill) amid rocks and brambles, unharmed and feeling mysteriously transported. Once again, six children witnessed the luminosity and approached the figure in a radiant silver-gray gown, a white veil, and a crown of twelve stars. Strangely, the village residents couldn’t perceive the apparition.

It was on that second day that the woman spoke to them for the first time. She said to the children:

“Be not afraid. I have come to tell the world that God exists. He is the fullness of life, and to enjoy this fullness and peace, you must return to God.” – Our Lady

After engaging briefly in gentle conversation, Our Lady promised to return after praying with them.

Third Apparition

On the evening of Friday, June 26, 1981, over 1,000 people assembled, drawn by a radiant glow. Acting on the counsel of some elders, Vicka decided to test the apparition by throwing a bottle of holy water, expressing, “If you are the Madonna, stay with us; if not, go away!” with conviction. In response to Mirjana’s direct inquiry, “What’s your name?” Our Lady, for the first time, gently smiled and uttered the words:

I am the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Queen of Peace. – Our Lady

Following the first three apparitions, the six Medjugorje visionaries faced police interrogations, medical exams, and skepticism from authorities and the local priest. Despite attempts to limit access, a crowd of 15,000 witnessed an Apparition on June 28.

On June 29, the visionaries underwent psychiatric examinations but were declared sane. The Virgin Mary continued to appear, emphasizing prayer and faith.

Authorities tried to disrupt the visionaries’ routine on June 30, but an inner urgency led them back to the Apparition site. Despite police restrictions, divine phenomena persisted.

July 1 brought threats to the visionaries’ parents, and three girls faced a deceptive abduction. The divine events attracted increasing attention and sparked miraculous healing.

Medjugorje Visionaries

The Medjugorje visionaries experienced daily apparitions of the Virgin Mary beginning in 1981. Despite skepticism and challenges, they conveyed messages and secrets, drawing global attention to the Bosnian town.

Visionaries described the apparitions as regular, occurring at a set time each day or on specific dates—they continued for many years and continue to this day for some of them. In short, the messages conveyed are centered around faith, prayer, peace, and conversion.

Status of Apparitions and Secrets

The details regarding the apparitions and the secrets disclosed to each visionary are outlined below.

• Ivan Dragičević : He continues to receive daily apparitions, with Our Lady confiding nine secrets to him.
• Vicka Ivanković: She continues to experience daily apparitions, with Our Lady entrusting her with nine secrets.
• Mirjana Dragičević : Experiencing daily apparitions until December 25, 1982, Our Lady entrusted Mirjana with the 10th secret, specifying that henceforth, she would have an annual apparition on March 18. Starting from August 2, 1987, every second day of the month, Mirjana hears Our Lady’s voice inwardly and engages in prayer for nonbelievers.
• Ivanka Ivanković : As the initial witness to Our Lady, she encountered daily apparitions until May 7, 1985. On that significant day, Our Lady entrusted to her the 10th secret and revealed that she would have an annual apparition on June 25, marking the anniversary of the apparitions, for the remainder of her life.
• Marija Pavlović : She continues to have daily apparitions, serving as the conduit for Our Lady’s messages to the parish and the world. Initially, from March 1, 1984, to January 8, 1987, the message was conveyed every Thursday, and since January 1987, it occurs on every 25th of the month. Our Lady has entrusted her with nine secrets.
• Jakov Colo : Experiencing daily apparitions from June 25, 1981, to September 12, 1998, on the latter date, Our Lady entrusted to him the 10th secret. She conveyed that for the remainder of his life, he would have an annual apparition on Christmas Day.

What Do They See and Hear?

Witnesses describe the visions with a sense of profound awe, recounting the gentle presence of Mary and the messages of faith, love, and peace that accompany these ethereal encounters. The town, once a tranquil haven, transformed into a spiritual epicenter, drawing pilgrims from every corner of the globe.

Typically, Our Lady manifests her daily apparitions in Medjugorje around 6:40 p.m. or at 5:40 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time. However, there may be variations in the timing for specific visionaries due to travel or particular circumstances. For instance, during Ivan’s prayer groups on Monday and Friday nights, Our Lady reveals herself to him at 10:00 p.m.

During one unique experience, Vicka and Jakov had Our Lady physically transport them to heaven, hell, and purgatory at Jakov’s house, lasting around 20 minutes. Unlike them, the remaining visionaries witnessed visions of these realms, similar to watching a movie or peering out a window, with Mirjana and Ivanka opting not to witness hell.

The 10 Secrets

Through the apparitions, the six visionaries were informed by Our Lady of Medjugorje that she would reveal to them the 10 secrets. While the 10 Secrets are often discussed, there remains limited information about their details. Mirjana, one of the six visionaries, has been selected by Our Lady to bear the responsibility of assisting in the disclosure of the secrets.

The 10 secrets of Medjugorje refer to a series of future events that were reportedly revealed by the Virgin Mary to the visionaries in Medjugorje. Overall, there is limited public knowledge about the secrets of Medjugorje.

The details of these secrets have not been disclosed publicly, as they are meant to unfold at appointed times in the future. The secrecy surrounding the 10 secrets adds an element of mystery and anticipation among believers, and their content remains unknown until the events themselves transpire or are revealed by the visionaries at the appropriate time.

What Do We Know About the 10 Secrets

Our Lady has specifically instructed the Medjugorje visionaries to maintain secrecy, even amongst themselves, regarding the 10 Secrets. Rather than dwelling on the secrets, the visionaries advocate for immediate conversion. Mirjana was entrusted by the Blessed Mother to reveal the secrets to the world through Fr. Petar Ljubicic .

Secrets entrusted by Our Lady, once unveiled, are anticipated to spark widespread conversions globally. Also, the secrets, including chastisements, are foretold to unfold during the visionaries’ lifetimes. Among the visionaries, three possess all ten secrets, while the remaining three are privy to nine.

• Ivan Dragičević – 9
• Vicka Ivanković – 9
• Mirjana Dragičević – 10
• Ivanka Ivanković – 10
• Marija Pavlović – 9
• Jakov Colo – 10

Mirjana, Ivanka, and Jakov, three of the visionaries, hold all 10 secrets. For this reason, they no longer receive daily apparitions from Our Lady. Mirjana got the 10th secret in 1982, Ivanka in 1985, and Jakov in 1998. On the other hand, Ivan, Marija, and Vicka each possess nine secrets. Consequently, they continue to have daily apparitions from Our Lady, as of January 2024.

Third Secret Revealed

Released by the Vatican on June 26, 2000, the third secret of Medjugorje is linked to the events of Fatima. Our Lady conveyed that a lasting, indestructible, supernatural sign would appear on Apparition Hill. This manifestation will mark the conclusion of her apparitions at that location. The specifics of this sign were disclosed by the Blessed Virgin during the revelation of the third secret.

Furthermore, the indestructible sign on Apparition Hill is intended for atheists. Our Lady emphasizes the urgency of conversion, cautioning that waiting for the sign is too late.

Seventh Secret

Our Lady revealed the seventh secret to Mirjana in Sarajevo. Disturbed by its content, Mirjana implored Our Lady for a way to alleviate the secret’s impact. Our Lady responded with a simple directive: “Pray.”

Troubled by it, Mirjana prayed intensely, rallying others to join. After eight months, Our Lady informed Mirjana that the seventh secret had been mitigated. This highlights the power of prayer and collective devotion in influencing the revealed secrets.

Ninth and 10th Secrets

The ninth and 10th secrets carry significant gravity, addressing chastisement for the world’s sins. Inevitably, punishment awaits, as the complete conversion of the entire world is not anticipated. While prayer and penance can mitigate the severity of the punishment, its complete elimination is not possible.

Undisclosed Secrets

Other undisclosed secrets, unique to each visionary, may involve both blessings and chastisements. Despite efforts, some events may be unavoidable.

Mirjana plays a role in revealing imminent events to Father Petar Ljubicic. Most importantly, she emphasizes urgent prayer, especially for non-believers and the youth. Once all six visionaries have received the complete set of 10 secrets, Our Lady will cease her daily appearances.

The Three Warnings

Once Our Lady ceases her apparitions, three warnings will be issued to the world through earthly events. Mirjana, a witness to these warnings within her lifetime, will collaborate with the chosen priest. In this case, it’s Father Petar Ljubicic, who will pray and fast for seven days before each event.

Three days before each warning, Father Petar will publicly disclose the details. Following the first warning, the subsequent two will swiftly ensue, fostering a period of significant grace and conversion.

Due to the speed at which the secrets unfold, urgent conversion is necessary. Following the manifestation of the permanent supernatural sign on Apparition Hill, those who remain unconverted will find themselves defenseless.

Mirjana, bearing witness to the imminent fulfillment of the Virgin’s predictions, passionately urges the world to expedite their conversion. She implores everyone to embrace God with open hearts and prepare for the events foretold. The urgency of this message underscores the significance of spiritual transformation in the face of anticipated events.

Following the realization of the 10 Secrets, humanity is said to transform. It will transition from a period of conflict and rebellion to an era characterized by peace and spirituality.

Five Stones – Weapons to Fight Off Evil

Our Lady aims to reveal, through her messages, the true essence of Christianity and the route to peace. She emphasizes the reality of Satan and how he manipulates us for his destructive purposes. For instance, Satan targets love, peace, faith, family, and life. Similar to how God equipped David with five stones to conquer Goliath, Our Lady provides us with five stones or instruments to overcome Satan, they are:

• Daily Prayer (specifically the Rosary)
• Fasting on Wednesdays and Fridays
• Holy Mass (Eucharist)
• Daily Reading of the Bible
• Monthly Confession

Walking Up Apparition Hill

Apparition Hill, where Our Lady first appeared in June 1981, is a sacred path leading from Bijakovići houses in Medjugorje. Along the rocky journey, bronze reliefs depict Rosary mysteries, with pilgrims often praying as they ascend. The hill, adorned with a large wooden cross, marks where visionary Marija Pavlović received the first apparition on June 26, 1981. Our Lady’s call for peace resounded here: “Peace, peace, peace!” A marble Queen of Peace statue stands at the original site, promising a future sign as part of the secrets. Placed in 2001, it mirrors the church’s statue.

For us, walking up Apparition Hill was a significant part of the pilgrimage experience. The hill is not particularly steep, but the terrain can be uneven, with rocky paths and dirt trails. Pilgrims often engage in prayer, reflection, and recitation of the Rosary while ascending.

The duration of the walk depends on various factors, including the starting point and the pilgrim’s pace. For instance, from St. James the Greater Church it’s 1.5 miles to the base of the hill. Unless you have a rental car or enjoy hiking, it’s advisable to opt for a taxi, especially in the summer heat.

On average, it takes about 15 minutes to reach the apparition site from the bottom of the hill. Some pilgrims find the journey spiritually enriching, considering it a time for personal reflection and connection with their faith, and for this reason, take their time going up and down.

Going Barefoot

Walking barefoot up Apparition Hill is a practice rooted in religious and spiritual traditions. Pilgrims believe that by walking barefoot, they are offering a physical sacrifice as a symbol of humility and penance. It is considered a way to unite with the suffering of Christ and to express devotion and sincerity in prayer.

The practice is not obligatory, but many pilgrims choose to walk barefoot voluntarily. The journey up the hill is often accompanied by prayers, reflections, and a sense of solidarity with other pilgrims. Also, the act of walking barefoot is believed to enhance the spiritual experience and bring a deeper connection to the sacred site.

Krizevac – Cross Mountain

Cross Mountain, standing tall in Medjugorje, is approximately 1,706 feet (520 meters) high and is adorned with a 27-foot (8.5 meter) cross erected in 1934. Positioned at a distance of 1.2 miles from Apparition Hill and 1.0 miles from the Church of St. James the Greater, this sacred site offers pilgrims a penitential climb, often taken barefoot, symbolizing sacrifice and devotion.

Pilgrims ascend seeking reflection, healing, and peace, guided by Our Lady’s messages emphasizing its significance. The climb becomes a transformative journey, drawing pilgrims closer to Christ in the spiritually rich landscape of Medjugorje.

Located at the base of Apparition Mountain, the Blue Cross marks where Our Lady appeared to visionaries seeking refuge from Communist authorities. Initially, Ivan’s prayer group gathered here during the early 1990s, drawing immense crowds. Due to the surging pilgrims, a second Blue Cross was added, designating the actual apparition site.

Amid tranquil surroundings, pilgrims experience Our Lady’s peace. Apparitions, held when Ivan visits from April to September on Monday and Friday evenings, foster spiritual moments. Additionally, Mirjana’s monthly apparitions for non-believers unfold at the Blue Cross.

This serene locale, adorned with two blue crosses, embodies the enduring essence of Medjugorje’s spiritual encounters. In the end, the question on everyone’s mind is, why blue? The choice of blue was purely accidental—Ivan stumbled upon leftover blue paint in his father’s shed, giving the cross its distinctive blue hue.

Finally, consider watching “ Gospa ” before your Medjugorje pilgrimage. It’s a film that tells the story of the events in Medjugorje, focusing on the experiences of the local Franciscan priest, Father Jozo Zovko.

The movie explores the challenges faced by the community during the reported apparitions. Martin Sheen portrays Father Jozo Zovko, highlighting the spiritual and political complexities of the time. The film delves into the impact of the apparitions on the local people and the Catholic Church.

Catholic Church’s Official Position

It’s important to note that the Catholic Church has not officially authenticated these events. For example, in a meeting in Zadar on April 10, 1991, the Bishops’ Conference of Yugoslavia made it clear that, based on their studies, they couldn’t confirm the occurrence of supernatural apparitions and revelations.

On March 26, 2010, a formal commission led by Cardinal Camillo Ruini began investigating Medjugorje. In late summer 2016, the Ruini report’s recommendations were sent to Pope Francis by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF), formerly the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. The report suggested placing Medjugorje under Vatican control, allowing organized pilgrimages, declaring it a pontifical shrine, and authenticating the first apparitions.

In May 2018, Archbishop Henryk Hoser was assigned to oversee Medjugorje, placing it under Vatican control. In May 2019, gained recognition as a sanctioned pilgrimage site, awaiting Vatican certification of the 1981 apparitions’ authenticity. Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Msgr. Aldo Cavalli in November 2021 to continue the special role for Medjugorje after Archbishop Hoser’s death.

Currently, the Yugoslav Bishops Conference in 1991 determined that it’s unclear if the events are of supernatural origin. This decision remains in effect until the DDF finalizes its findings. The Holy See still acknowledges and respects this judgment.

While the Catholic Church hasn’t authenticated the apparitions, it doesn’t lessen the importance of the Medjugorje pilgrimage or the events that unfolded there. The recounting of events involving the six children attests to their truthfulness and challenges any skepticism about their accounts.

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This is a private day tour of the beautiful and sacred city of medjugorje, with visits to all the primary pilgrimage places of our shrine of peace.  .

The tour starts from Dubrovnik around 7:30 - 8:00 AM from the agreed pick-up point and set out on our journey to discover Herzegovina and enjoy our drive on the Adriatic road with your private driver to Medjugorje. Welcome to Mother Mary Heaven on Earth

After roughly 2 and half hours drive we will arrive in Medjugorje in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Your driver will follow you to our office where we will point you in the right direction for the must-see things.   Holy Mass celebration in Medjugorje:

Upon arrival in Medjugorje, join the daily English Mass at 10 am and on Sundays at noon.  

Point of interest 

• Medjugorje Apparition Hill -  where the young visionaries first encountered Mother Mary. As you climb, you can see the inspired artistry of the bronze plaques depicting each mystery of the rosary, and touch and pray before the cross that commemorates the spot where Mary appeared to the visionaries. For the pilgrims, an encounter with Apparition Hill is an encounter with Our Lady through personal prayer and prayer of the rosary.

• Prayer Area, Statue of the Risen Saviour - a contemporary sculpture of Christ. This sculpture has an unexplained seepage of water from the leg. Later in the day, you be able to purchase a package of small cloth napkins and moisten each napkin with this water. What a wonderful gift it can be to give special, religious friends back home.

• Medjugorje Statue Of the Queen of Peace - The marble statue of the Queen of Peace, which became a symbol of the Shrine (the work of Dino Felici from Italy) was put up in 1987 at the square in front of the church.

• Medjugorje The Exterior Altar - built in 1989, and the surrounding prayer area (about 5000 seats), are a place of gathering in the summertime and for big feasts when numerous thousands of pilgrims gather in Medjugorje.  

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“Pope Authorizes Official Pilgrimages to Medjugorje”

May 13, 2019, lourdes & medjugorje, lourdes (st. bernadette) · medjugorje.

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This nine (9) day Catholic Pilgrimage to Lourdes & Medjugorje visits two of the most sacred sites in the world where Apparitions of Our Lady, the Blessed Virgin Mary, occurred. Lourdes is a special place of grace visited by millions each year where Pilgrims attend Mass, go to Confession, and Pray the Rosary in nightly candlelight processions. Medjugorje is a peace place of prayer that has been visited by 40 million people to date.

Begin in Lourdes, France where, in 1858, St. Bernadette witnessed eighteen apparitions of Our Lady who revealed herself as the “Immaculate Conception”. In one of these miracles, Our Lady asked Bernadette to drink from the spring as an act of penance which resulted in the spring’s muddy water turning clear. Since then, Pilgrims have been visiting the beautiful Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes seeking healing and conversion from the Lourdes baths. Almost every part of the Shrine is accessible by wheelchair.

Continue to Medjugorje, the site of the 1981 Marian Apparitions. On June 24th 1981 Six children witnessed the Blessed Virgin Mary on what is now known as Apparition Hill. The apparition had a message of peace for the world, as well as a call to conversion, prayer and fasting. She appeared to them with an infant in their arms and confided ten secrets to the children.. In 2018 Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Henryk Hoser the “Apostolic Visitor” to Medjugorje in steps to officially recognize Medjugorje as a sacred Catholic site. On May 13, 2019 the Holy See officially announced that Dioceses and Parishes throughout the world are now authorized to organize Pilgrimages to Medjugorje.

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Upon arriving at Pau or Toulouse airport, make your way to the baggage claim area and collect your luggage. Proceed to the arrival’s hall, where you will be greeted by your tour guide and/or driver. Embark on scenic drive to Lourdes. Check-in to your hotel, and then relax or explore before dinner. Following dinner, you will have free time to pray the Rosary and to attend the candlelight procession. (April-October only). These processions are lit by candlelight and guided by the Most Holy Rosary. Following this prayerful experience, you will return to your hotel for an overnight.

Days 3 & 4: Lourdes

Over the next two days, you will stay in a small town, nestled within the Pyrenees Mountains. During your time in Lourdes, you will pray and meditate in a site of Our Lady’s apparitions. Our Lady first appeared to Bernadette in 1858, and announced herself as “The Immaculate Conception”, near the Grotto of Massabielle. During the first two apparitions, little Bernadette prayed the Rosary with Our Lady and left without any exchange of words. During the following apparitions, Our Lady emphasized God’s love for us, penance, and the necessity of performing acts of penance for sinners. Throughout your time in Lourdes, you will have the opportunity to attend Mass at the Grotto, where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette; watch a video presentation that explains in detail, the story of Lourdes;  participate with the gesture of the miraculous spring ; Wash your hands, wash your face and drink the water. Finish with a short prayer:  Our Lady of Lourdes…Pray for us St. Bernadette…Pray for us Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to experience Christ’s unconditional love, as you meditate upon the “life-size” Stations of the Cross that overlook the Grotto of Massabielle. In Lourdes, you will walk in and meditate upon the footsteps of St. Bernadette. Your group will have the opportunity to see Boly Mill, the birthplace of St. Bernadette, and the “Cachot,” an abandoned prison where Bernadette’s impoverished family lived. Each evening following dinner, you will have an opportunity to attend the candlelight procession and the Rosary, before a restful overnight.

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You will have an early morning transfer from Lourdes to board your flight(s) to Medjugorje. Upon arrival, you’ll will be greeted by your tour guide and/or driver, who will take you on the 2.5 hour drive to the village of Medjugorje. Dinner and overnight.

Days 6 - 8: Experiencing Medjugorje

The most beautiful features of Medjugorje are its simplicity and peace. While in Medjugorje, you may experience your faith grow, and share in the faith journey of pilgrims from all over the world. A local guide will accompany your group throughout your stay in the village.

Some activities that will accompany you in your spiritual journey:

Attend Daily Mass: Each morning at 10:00 AM, your group will assemble at St. James Church for Mass (English-Speaking). At the end of each Mass, regardless of language, there is a blessing of the religious articles that you have with you.

On Feast Days and Sundays: English Mass is at 12 PM.

Climb Apparition Hill: This mountainous hill is where the visionaries first encountered Our Lady. At the base of this hill is a Blue Cross, where it is said Our Lady appeared to the children while they hid from the communist police in the early days of the alleged apparitions. While climbing, your group is invited to recite the Rosary, pausing five times for each decade of the Rosary. At the top of the hill, you will witness the exact location of the first alleged apparition of Our Lady to the visionaries, and enjoy private time for prayer.

Climb Mt. Krizevac (Cross Mountain): In 1933, the villagers built a 30′ high cross atop a mountain to commemorate Jesus’ passion and death on the cross. Your group will have the opportunity to climb this mountain, and venerate that very cross. While climbing, your group is invited to pray the Stations of the Cross (to meditate on Jesus’ suffering Road to Calvary), pausing fifteen times for each Station.

Apparitions: Each evening at 5 PM or 6 PM (depending on daylight savings time), your group will join the villagers and fellow pilgrims of Medjugorje in saying the Rosary, as all anxiously await the alleged arrival of Our Lady to the visionaries. Following the apparition, at 5:40 PM (6:40 PM during Daylight Savings Time), feel free to stay at St. James Church and attend the Croatian Mass. Following the Croatian Mass, there is a Blessing of the Sick.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Our Lady has always called us to be close to her Son. For this, you will have the opportunity to adore the Blessed Sacrament at the altar outside of St. James Church. Adoration is held on Tuesdays and Saturdays; Veneration of the Cross is held on Fridays inside the church. Additionally, there is an Adoration Chapel on the grounds of St. James Church, where Adoration is held in the afternoon hours.

Visit the Community of Cenacolo: Pilgrims will have the opportunity to visit the Community of Cenacolo, founded by Sr. Elvira Petrozzi, for young men and women who have taken the wrong path and are on the road to recovery. You will be able to listen to their inspirational testimonies about their journeys back to Jesus Christ.

Prayer at the Statue of the Risen Christ: The bronze statue of the Risen Christ is located on the grounds of St. James Church. Many pilgrims sit and pray on the benches surrounding this peaceful statue. This statue miraculously seeps droplets of water at all times of the day, out of Christ’s right knee.

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She came for you and for everyone of us! 6 million pilgrims come to Lourdes each year and 10,000 visit this site daily. At the foot of the Pyrenees mountains in southwestern France, nestled between the spectacular mountain river, Gave de Pau, is Lourdes, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the World. Lourdes is the birthplace of St Bernadette to whom Our Lady appeared in 1858 near the Grotto of Massabielle. Our pilgrimage and tour of Lourdes includes visits to the sanctuary and the Basilica of St Pius X, the world’s largest underground Church. Drink from the spring that the Virgin directed Bernadette to locate at the base of the Grotto, which has flowed uninterrupted since 1858. Wash yourself in the baths where hundreds of miraculous cures have taken place. Contemplate Christ’s Passion as you pray the unique three-dimensional Stations of the Cross. Attend the blessing of the sick, and participate in nightly candlelight processions requested by Our Lady. Daily Mass, and Mass at the Grotto on Sunday will be followed by a video presentation telling the miraculous story of Lourdes. Visit Lourdes and experience a spiritual journey from which many have claimed healing and conversion.

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Medjugorje, located in Bosnia & Herzegovina, is the site of the 1981 Marian Apparitions. On June 24th 1981 six children witnessed the Blessed Virgin Mary on what is now known as Apparition Hill. The apparition of Our Lady had a message of peace for the world, as well as a call to conversion, prayer and fasting. She appeared to them with an infant in their arms and confided several secrets to the children. Some of the children, now adults, continue to witness Our Lady’s apparitions. Medjugorje is a place of peace and prayer where over 40 million people have visited the now popular Pilgrimage site. In 2018 Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Henryk Hoser the “Apostolic Visitor” to Medjugorje in steps to officially recognize Medjugorje as a sacred Catholic site. On May 13, 2019 the Holy See officially announced that Dioceses and Parishes throughout the world are officially authorized to organize Pilgrimages to Medjugorje. About the Six Medjugorje Visionaries

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Cardinal Fernández: With new norms it will be easier to decide on Medjugorje

By L’Osservatore Romano

"Regarding Medjugorje, no conclusion has been reached yet, but with these guidelines, we believe it will be easier to proceed and reach a conclusion," said Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, during the press conference presenting the new norms for discerning presumed supernatural phenomena. Responding to a journalist's question, he added that "for other cases that have been present at the Dicastery for many years, these guidelines will make it easier to arrive at a prudential conclusion." He continued, "In many cases, these phenomena have grown well and normally. Sometimes a phenomenon can be easily managed without issues, producing positive outcomes: this has happened in most sanctuaries. Many frequently visited sanctuaries by the faithful originated from a similar experience. There has never been a declaration, neither from the bishop nor the Dicastery, and they have grown normally without problems as popular devotion." In short, the Cardinal explained, "a beautiful phenomenon can grow" without requiring "a declaration of supernatural origin. In the cases of Lourdes, Fatima, and Guadalupe, their enormous growth did not depend on a declaration of supernatural origin."

To a second question on the same topic, the Cardinal replied: "Regarding Medjugorje, we'll see. For example, I haven't read the material available at the Dicastery, I know some details, but we need to study to reach a conclusion with these new norms. Keep in mind that a phenomenon can be considered good, not dangerous at the origin, but it may have some issues in its later development. Therefore, sometimes a declaration needs to clarify these different stages: that’s a distinction we need to consider. And then, suppose there was a green light, a 'nihil obstat,' we might also need to clarify that some details should not be taken seriously. If I remember correctly, the Madonna there was giving orders, setting the schedule, the place, what the bishop should do, etc. That needs to be clarified."

The Medjugorje Case 

The voices and testimonies of the devout people of the Gospa—the Lady, the Madonna in Croatian—are the strongest narrative, enduring for almost 43 years, of the "Medjugorje phenomenon." Until June 24, 1981, the name of this small village in Bosnia and Herzegovina (then in Communist Yugoslavia), in the diocese of Mostar-Duvno, was known only to those living in the region. Today it is a spiritual reference point, as well as a physical pilgrimage destination, for many people.

Two girls, aged 15 and 16, Ivanka Ivanković and Mirjana Dragičević, reported seeing a female figure on a small cloud while walking on a rocky hill called Podbrdo at 4 pm on June 24, 1981. Shortly after, Vicka Ivanković, Ivanka’s cousin, joined them. All three claimed to have seen the mysterious figure again, this time with a child in her arms, which they immediately identified as the Virgin Mary. Ivan Dragičević, Jakov Čolo, and Marija Pavlović were the other three young people who formed the group known as the "visionaries." The six youths spoke of apparitions of Mary, who introduced herself as the "Queen of Peace" with a message fundamentally calling for reconciliation and conversion.

From that afternoon and those accounts—on a remote piece of land soon to experience a bloody war—a story began that has left a mark on the life of the Church, reaching millions of people in various ways: through conversions, with long lines at confessionals and extraordinary participation in Eucharistic adorations, as well as through strong scepticism and staunch opposition.

In response to the growing experiences related to Medjugorje, in 1991, the bishops of Yugoslavia stated in the so-called "Zara Declaration" that, based on investigations conducted up to that point, it was not possible to affirm that these were apparitions and supernatural phenomena.

International Commission of Inquiry 

To clarify the facts of Medjugorje, Pope Benedict XVI established an International Commission of Inquiry on March 17, 2010, within the then Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. The Commission, presided over by Cardinal Camillo Ruini, collected and examined "all the material" related to the issue over 17 meetings and presented a detailed report to the Pope, including recommendations on "the supernatural nature or not" of the apparitions, and suggesting the most appropriate pastoral solutions. The Commission reviewed all documentation available in the Vatican, at the Medjugorje parish, and in the archives of the former Yugoslavia's secret services. They interviewed the alleged "visionaries" and witnesses and conducted an on-site inspection in Medjugorje in April 2012. This work continued for almost four years, concluding on January 17, 2014, when the final report was delivered to Pope Francis.

Regarding Medjugorje, during a press conference on the plane returning from the apostolic trip to Fatima on May 13, 2017, Pope Francis reminded that "all apparitions or presumed apparitions belong to the private sphere, they are not part of the Church's public ordinary Magisterium." He specifically referenced the Commission of Inquiry's work, distinguishing three aspects: "Regarding the first apparitions, when [the 'visionaries'] were children, the report more or less says that further investigation is needed. About the presumed current apparitions, the report has its doubts," and "thirdly," the Pope noted, "the core of the Ruini report: the spiritual fact, the pastoral fact, people who go there and convert, people who encounter God, who change their lives. For this, there is no magic wand, and this spiritual-pastoral fact cannot be denied."

The Appointment of Archbishop Hoser

With this understanding, the Pope decided on February 11, 2017, to assign Polish Archbishop Henryk Hoser the mission of "special envoy of the Holy See" to "gain deeper knowledge of the pastoral situation" in Medjugorje and, "especially, the needs of the faithful who go there in pilgrimage" to "suggest possible pastoral initiatives for the future." This mission was of an "exclusively pastoral" nature.

On May 31, 2018, without addressing the specific issues related to the presumed apparitions, Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Hoser as Apostolic Visitor with a special character for the parish of Medjugorje, for an indefinite period and at the Holy See's discretion. This role was also "exclusively pastoral," in continuity with the mission of the Holy See's special envoy that he had completed. "The mission of the apostolic visitor," the Holy See's Press Office announced, "aims to ensure a stable and continuous accompaniment of the parish community of Medjugorje and the faithful who go there in pilgrimage, whose needs require particular attention."

Pilgrims to Medjugorje to encounter Christ and His Mother

In an interview with Vatican News, Archbishop Hoser explained that pilgrims from around the world come to Medjugorje "to encounter Christ and His Mother." He emphasized that "the Marian path is the most certain and safest" because it leads to Jesus. In Medjugorje, the faithful focus on the Holy Mass, the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and frequent participation in the Sacrament of Penance. For the Archbishop, this constituted a truly "Christocentric" worship, lived in closeness to the Virgin Mary, venerated with the title of "Queen of Peace."

Pope Francis authorizes pilgrimages

Continuing in this vein, on May 12, 2019, Archbishop Hoser and the Apostolic Nuncio to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Archbishop Luigi Pezzuto, announced Pope Francis's decision to authorize pilgrimages to Medjugorje, which can now be officially organized by dioceses and parishes and no longer take place only in a "private" form as previously indicated by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

On this matter, the then interim director of the Holy See Press Office, Alessandro Gisotti, clarified that the Pope's authorization should be accompanied by the caution "to avoid that these pilgrimages are interpreted as an authentication of the known events, which still require examination by the Church. Therefore, it is to be avoided that such pilgrimages create confusion or ambiguity from a doctrinal point of view. This also applies to pastors of any rank who intend to go to Medjugorje and celebrate or concelebrate there in a solemn manner." Gisotti also pointed out that "considering the significant flow of people and the abundant fruits of grace that have sprung from it, this provision falls within the particular pastoral attention that the Holy Father has intended to give to this reality, aimed at fostering and promoting the fruits of good." Thus, the apostolic visitor "will have greater ease in establishing relations with the priests in charge of organizing pilgrimages to Medjugorje, as reliable and well-prepared persons, offering them information and guidelines to conduct these pilgrimages fruitfully."

Aldo Cavalli, New Apostolic Visitor

On November 27, 2021, Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Aldo Cavalli as the successor to Archbishop Hoser—who passed away on August 13—the new Apostolic Visitor, responsible for the pastoral care of the pilgrims travelling to Medjugorje.

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