In Spring 2026, experience the perfect blend of natural beauty and spiritual renewal on our Eastern Europe Catholic Pilgrimage. This 15-day journey (Apr 27 – May 11, 2026) takes you through the stunning Keukenhof Gardens during the peak Holland Tulip season, followed by a sacred path through Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, and Poland. The spiritual highlight includes visiting the Shrine of Divine Mercy (St. Faustina) and the miraculous Black Madonna of Czestochowa. Join Alpha Travel for this unforgettable Catholic tour from the USA, designed to deepen your faith and expand your horizons.
Los Angeles Airport
3 Hours Before Flight Time
💰 TOUR PRICE: $4,980 / Guest
(Special price for registration before December 01, 2025)
INCLUSIONS:
✅ Round-trip International Airfare from USA.
✅ 3-4 Star Hotel Accommodations (Double/Triple Occupancy).
✅ Meals: Daily Breakfast & Dinner.
✅ Entrance Fees & Professional Local Guides.
✅ Medical Travel Emergency Insurance.
EXCLUSIONS:
Tips: $13/day/guest (Collected for driver, guide, and hotel staff).
Lunches and personal expenses.
REGISTRATION:
Deposit: $500 (Non-refundable) required at booking.
Contact: Mimi Dinh at (714) 722-3388 or visit alphatravelusa.com.
Check-in at the airport (USA) 3 hours prior to departure. Board your international flight to start the Eastern Europe Catholic Pilgrimage.
Overnight on board.
Welcome to Amsterdam, the capital known for its artistic heritage and elaborate canal system.
Visit Dam Square, the historical center of the city, surrounded by notable buildings.
Visit Oude Kerk (Old Church), the oldest building and parish church in Amsterdam, and Nieuwe Kerk (New Church).
Seasonal Highlight: Visit Keukenhof Gardens, the world’s largest flower garden (32 hectares). Witness the spectacular display of millions of Tulips, only open in spring (April-May).
Explore Giethoorn, the “Venice of the Netherlands.” Enjoy the peaceful, fairy-tale atmosphere of this car-free village with its thatched-roof farmhouses and wooden bridges.
Travel to Cologne (Köln), a historic city on the Rhine River.
Visit the magnificent Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom). A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is the second-tallest church in Germany (157m) and a masterpiece of High Gothic architecture.
Visit Frankfurt Cathedral (Kaiserdom St. Bartholomäus), a Gothic-Renaissance style church of great historical importance.
Visit St. Paul’s Church (Paulskirche), the seat of the first publicly and freely elected German legislative body in 1848.
Arrive in Prague, the “City of a Hundred Spires.”
Visit the bustling Sapa Market to experience the vibrant Vietnamese community in Czech Republic.
Spiritual Highlight: Visit the Church of Our Lady Victorious to venerate the famous statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague.
Travel to Austria to visit the Basilica of Mariazell, the most important pilgrimage site in Austria and a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom), the symbol of Vienna, and venerate the icon of Our Lady of Mariapoc.
Pray at the Chapel of Miracles before the wooden Madonna statue. Pope John Paul II visited this sacred site in 1983.
Visit Szentendre, known as the “Artists’ Village,” featuring charming architecture and churches
Visit Esztergom Basilica, the largest church in Hungary (5,600m²), housing valuable ecclesiastical treasuries.
City Tour: Explore the Old Town and visit St. Stephen’s Basilica.
Enjoy a romantic Cruise on the Danube River. Admire the breathtaking views of the illuminated Parliament and ancient castles reflecting on the “Blue Danube”.
Visit the Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Egri Basilica.
Explore the unique Bone Church, a UNESCO-recognized site decorated entirely with human bones, a solemn reminder of mortality.
Explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine (UNESCO World Heritage). Descend into the underground world to see labyrinths, saline lakes, and the stunning St. Kinga’s Chapel, where chandeliers and altarpieces are carved from rock salt .
Spiritual Highlight: Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Lagiewniki. Visit the Chapel of the Merciful Jesus and the tomb of St. Faustina Kowalska.
Visit the St. John Paul II Sanctuary. Venerate the precious relic: the cassock stained with blood from the 1981 assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II.
Tour the John Paul II Museum to learn about his life and legacy.
Travel to Jasna Gora Monastery (Luminous Mount).
Venerate the miraculous icon of the Black Madonna of Czestochowa. This is Poland’s spiritual capital and one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world.
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA.
End of a blessed Eastern Europe Catholic Pilgrimage.
