Tokyo • Nagasaki • Seoul
Trips in 2027 - $7,599.00
Day 1: Wednesday July 28: Departure from the United States.
Day 2: Thursday July 29: Arrival in Tokyo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in. Dinner and overnight in Tokyo.
Day 3: Friday July 30: Visit the Meiji Shrine, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, who oversaw Japan's modernization in the late nineteenth century, the Takanawa Catholic Church, Shibuya Crossing, one of the world's busiest pedestrian intersections, and the Imperial Palace of Japan, residence of the Imperial Household of Japan. Dinner and overnight in Tokyo.
Day 4: Saturday July 31: Travel to Nagasaki, upon arrival, begin the Catholic pilgrimage to the city that became one of the most important centers of Christianity in Japan. Visit selected Catholic sites, depending on arrival time. Evening Mass (if arrangements permit). Dinner. Overnight in Nagasaki.
Day 5: Sunday August 1: Visit the Museum dedicated to St. Maximilian Kolbe, the Twenty-Six Martyrs Memorial and Museum, sites associated with St. Lorenzo Ruiz, the Ōura Church, and the Urakami Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in Nagasaki.
Day 6: Monday August 2: Flight from Nagasaki to Seoul, possibly connecting through another Japanese airport, depending on schedules. Transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a leisurely panoramic orientation tour of Seoul, followed by dinner and an early evening of rest.
Day 7: Tuesday August 3: Visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gwanghwamun Square, and Insadong. Celebrate Mass at a local Catholic church, if arrangements permit. Optional attendance at the WYD Opening Mass. Dinner and overnight in Seoul.
Day 8: Wednesday August 4: Visit the Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine, Saenamteo Martyrs' Shrine. Seosomun Shrine History Museum (time permitting). Reflect on the witness and sacrifice of the Korean martyrs. Mass at an appropriate shrine, subject to reservations. Dinner and overnight in Seoul.
Day 9: Thursday August 5: Myeongdong Cathedral and Papal Welcome. Visit Myeongdong Cathedral, one of the most important churches in Korean Catholic history. Enjoy free time or lunch in the district. Proceed to the official Papal Welcome Ceremony. Return to the hotel for rest. Dinner and overnight in Seoul.
Day 10: Friday August 6: Visit the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) and a traditional village/town en route. In the town enjoy a Korean lunch and Shopping opportunities. Return to Seoul in the afternoon. Those who wish may attend the official WYD Way of the Cross with the Pope, if feasible. Dinner and overnight in Seoul.
Day 11: Saturday August 7: Enjoy a panoramic city tour, including: Possible stop at N Seoul Tower and Scenic drive along the Han River. Lunch and free time. Shopping at either the Namdaemun Market, or the Dongdaemun Market Prepare spiritually for the Closing Mass. Optional attendance at the WYD Vigil. Participation is recommended only if transportation and return arrangements are practical and safe. Dinner and overnight in Seoul.
Day 12: Sunday August 8: The spiritual highlight of the pilgrimage. Join Catholics from around the world for the Closing Mass with Pope Leo XIV, subject to official WYD arrangements. Celebrate the unity of the universal Church. Return to the hotel following the event. Farewell dinner, if timing permits. Overnight in Seoul.
Day 11: Monday August 9: Breakfast and Hotel checkout. Transfer to Incheon International Airport. Return flight to the United States
Trip Includes
- A Catholic priest will be with the group to celebrate daily Mass.
- Round-trip airfare from your hometown connecting in a major city to fly overseas is included.
- Tickets for the Passion show
- Airport taxes, security fees, and fuel surcharges!
- Transfers as per itinerary.
- 3, 4, or 5 star hotels in downtown areas.
- Transportation with luxury bus.
- All breakfasts and all dinners. Lunches are included during World Youth Day – August 3-8.
- All entrance fees to all the sites.
- All tips to everyone involved in the tour.
- The tour fees for our guides. Our tour guides are well educated, caring, and professional. Most of them have their PhDs in Church history, archeology, philosophy, languages, or Theology.
- Luggage handling. Please pack light, one piece of luggage and one carry-on.
- Dress casually throughout the whole trip. Shoulders and knees should be covered when visiting basilicas or churches.
- If you are traveling alone and you allow us to find you a roommate, you don't pay the single supplement. If you wish to have your own room and you are not open to rooming with another passenger, then the single supplement fee is $1,300.
- Remember: Our trips are not more expensive during high season ~ Passengers will never be expected to pay extra for anything while on the trip.
Trip Does Not Include
- Wine
- Lunches-July 29- Augut 2
- Trip Insurance.
Steps for Regisstration
- Call us (855) 842-8001 or register online with a credit card and pay your $500 deposit per person to save your spot. The $500 deposit is part of the total price of the trip.
- A $1,000 Additional Deposit (AD) per person is due one month from the registration. The AD is paid ONLY in the form of Check (personal, money order, or bank check).
- The balance is due 10 months before the trip departure date. The balance is paid ONLY in the form of Check (personal, money order, or bank check).
- Mail all checks and correspondence to:
- NOTE: If you sign up for a trip within 10 months of the departure date, you pay the deposit of $500 with a credit card and the balance is required to be overnighted in the form of a personal check, money order or bank check.