Pilgrimage to Medjugorje

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje, a small village in Bosnia-Herzegovina close to the border with Croatia, has been taking place since the 1980s when six local children reported visions of Our Lady.

Approximately one million people visit Medjugorje sanctuary each year, looking to experience this unique place of spirituality and peace.

At Joe Walsh Tours, we have a regular programme of pilgrimage to Medjugorje tours with departures from Ireland and the UK.

While on pilgrimage, your group will be looked after by our highly qualified and experienced team of representatives providing local support and making sure that everything runs smoothly from start to finish.

Pilgrims travelling to Medjugorje with Joe Walsh Tours can choose from short breaks to week-long pilgrimages, all of them including a detailed religious programme coordinated by our dedicated and experienced team in Bosnia, led by Philip Ryan, expert on the sanctuary and the region.

You can also combine your pilgrimage to Medjugorje with a few days relaxing and sightseeing in spectacular Dubrovnik and Croatia’s stunning Dalmatian Coast.

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Tours & Departures

MEDJUGORJE TRAVEL PACKAGES

Our pilgrimage to Medjugorje travel packages generally include:

  • Direct return flights from Ireland and the UK to Dubrovnik
  • Airport transfers
  • Full support from our knowledgeable local guides and representatives
  • Hotel accommodation in our selected properties
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • A detailed programme of religious ceremonies, events and special masses; organised by our spiritual leader
  • Guided tours and visits
  • Social evenings for the group
  • Day trips: Spend a few relaxing days on the Croatian coast, we have a selection of packages that combine both time in Medjugorje and a few days on the Adriatic coast near Dubrovnik.

Talk to our team for travel advice and to start planning your pilgrimage.

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THE STORY OF MEDJUGORJE

Why Medjugorje?

Our Lady appeared to Ivan, Jakov, Marija, Mirjana, Vicka and Ivanka on 24th June 1981 on the place known as Apparition Hill. She had a message of peace and has continued to appear to some of the visionaries daily for many years sharing with them important messages.

These apparitions of Our Lady of Medjugorje, also known as Queen of Peace, still take place today, although less regularly.

Saint James Church and Apparition Hill are the two main places of worship at Medjugorje. Apparition Hill is often climbed by pilgrims visiting the sanctuary and, along the path, a wooden cross marks the site where the Blessed Virgin made the first call to peace in 1981.

Pilgrimages to Medjugorje have been authorised by the Vatican since 2019.

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THINGS TO DO ON A PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE

These are some of our top things to experience while on pilgrimage to Medjugorje:

  • Enjoy the views from Apparition Hill
  • Walk the Way of the Cross
  • Feel the peace at Saint James Church
  • Meet the visionaries of Medjugorje
  • Relax by the coast in the nearby Croatian Riviera and explore the stunning Old Town in Dubrovnik

Read all our latest articles, travel inspiration and travel tips and advice on our PILGRIMAGES TRAVEL BLOG.

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OUR TEAM IN MEDJUGORJE

Our team in Medjugorje is led by Philip Ryan who has spent over two decades living, working and hosting pilgrims in Medjugorje.

Philip has a great knowledge and deep understanding of the sanctuary and the region, which he shares with pilgrims visiting Medjugorje.

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