This 16-day pilgrimage to Australia for World Youth Day 2008 offers a blend of spiritual events and cultural immersion. The journey begins with a “Day in Diocese” experience before heading to Sydney for the main WYD celebrations. Highlights include an opening mass cruise, a welcome mass with Pope Benedict XVI, an overnight vigil, and the Stations of the Cross. The trip concludes with a full-day excursion to Tobruck farms to experience Australian country life, including sheep shearing and a visit to a Koala Park.
Daily Overview
Day 1 – Flight to Sydney
Day 2 – Overnight flight to Sydney
Day 3 – Sydney – Brisbane
Day 4 – Transfer to Site of Day in Diocese
Day 5 – Day in Diocese
Day 6 – Day in Diocese
Day 7 – Day in Diocese
Day 8 – Brisbane – Sydney
Day 9 – WYD Activities
Day 10 – WYD Activities
Day 11 – WYD Activities
Day 12 – WYD Activities
Day 13 – WYD Activities
Day 14 – WYD Activities
Day 15 – Full Day Tour
Day 16 – Flight back to Canada
Roundtrip international airfare from Canada to Sydney.
Roundtrip domestic airfare from Sydney to Brisbane.
Meals mentioned in the itinerary.
Sydney – Transfers from airport to hotel on arrival and transfers from hotel to airport for departure.
Brisbane – Transfer from airport to hotel, from hotel to site for Day in Diocese, from site for Day in Diocese to Brisbane Airport. Based on 10 hour day, max 200 km.
Full day sightseeing tour to Tobruck Sheep Station and Koala Park including Aussie Barbeque lunch
8 nights accommodation in Sydney at the Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour.
1 night accommodation in Brisbane at the Paradise Beach Resort.
Assistance from Tour Design staff to pick up your backpacks and registration material (Included pick up will be based on number of pilgrims as submitted in your final name list prior to departure – any modifications or extra services may be subject to additional costs).
Onsite support by Tour Design Tour Manager for your group in Krakow.
