MEDJUGORJE YOUTH FESTIVAL MLADIFEST 2026 & MAKARSKA PILGRIMAGE

Medjugorje | Croatia

July 30 - August 10, 2026

12 Days

OVERVIEW

Join Terezia Bolibruch & Rebekah Markota on an unforgettable 12-day, 10-night Medjugorje Youth Festival and Makarska Pilgrimage! Journey with us on this custom pilgrimage as we discover beauty, peace, and joy in Medjugorje throughout Mladifest week and the glittering coastline of the Adriatic Sea en route to charming town of Makarska. Visit French Little Lourdes Shrine of Vepric for a peaceful retreat and walks aside the refreshing coastal sea. Enjoy a spectacular winery and vineyard tour, tasting of local wines, and local cuisine. Deepen your faith while enjoying amazing food and friendship. Experience two amazing pilgrimages in one—a special tour not to be missed!

ITINERARY

Day 1: Thursday, July 30 – Depart USA

Depart from your airport on overnight flights to Split, Croatia (SPU).

Day 2: Friday, July 31 – Split, Croatia | Medjugorje

Upon arrival in Croatia, depart to Medjugorje by private transportation. After check-in and time to settle, join an orientation tour of Medjugorje to learn more about the history, apparitions, and festival of this scared site. Enjoy a group welcome dinner and overnight in Medjugorje.

Day 3-8: Saturday, August 1 – Thursday, August 6 – Medjugorje Youth Festival

Throughout the week, between breakfast and dinner, follow and enjoy the Medjugorje Youth Festival by opening your heart to the enriching program of faith and freedom, prayer, and spiritual connection and discover why millions of pilgrims from all over the world visit Medjugorje every year.

Day 9: Friday, August 7 – Medjugorje Museum & Private Apparition

This morning, celebrate mass at St. James Church and visit the Medjugorje Museum. Afterward attend a private apparition (pending confirmation). The remainder of the afternoon is yours to explore Medjugorje. Group Dinner and overnight in Medjugorje.

Day 10: Saturday, August 8 – Makarska

After breakfast, depart for Makarska. Visit the French Little Lourdes Shrine of Vepric and take time for personal prayer. Enjoy leisure time for lunch, the refreshing coastal sea, and exploration of this charming town before returning to Medjugorje. Group Dinner and overnight in Medjugorje.

Day 11: Sunday, August 9 – Winery and Vineyard Tour, Tasting & Traditional Dinner

Celebrate Sunday mass at St. James Church and depart for Hercegovačko Selo for a special winery and vineyard tour, wine tasting, and experience of local cuisine. Take time to enjoy your last day in Medjugorje before a group farewell dinner. Overnight in Medjugorje.

Day 12: Monday, August 10 – Return to USA

Check out of hotel and transfer to the Split Airport for your flights back home.

Itinerary subject to change  

INCLUSIONS & OFFERS

  • Round-trip airfare
  • Ten nights’ accommodation at first-class hotel Medjugorje Hotel & Spa
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • Catholic tour manager and local guide
  • Daily Mass
  • Transportation for airport transfers and included sightseeing 
  • Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary 
  • Airport, hotel & city taxes
  • Fuel surcharges
  • Tips to the tour manager, guides, and drivers 

 

NOT INCLUDED

  • Meals and beverages unspecified
  • Travel insurance 
  • Personal expenses and items unspecified

DATES & PRICES

Thursday, July 30 – Monday, August 10, 2026

$2,949 Land only – Per person, double occupancy

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT + $300

OPTIONAL ROUND-TRIP GROUP AIRFARE FROM

New York, NY + $1,300

Boston, MA + $1,400

Philadelphia, PA + $1,450

Bismarck, ND + $1,700

Milwaukee, WI + $1,600

Minneapolis, MN + $1,600

Sioux Falls, SD + $1,700  

We are happy to assist you with arranging independent flights from your preferred airport by contacting us at [email protected].

BOOKING & PAYMENTS

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PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Deposit: $500 per person due upon registration

Second Deposit: $1,000 additional due on or before March 2, 2026

Final payment: Balance due on or before May 1, 2026

CANCELLATION TERMS

All cancellations must be received in writing. Payments are non-refundable and subject to G24 Tours Terms and Conditions, including the G24 Tours Liability Release. G24 Tours reserves the right to cancel any reservation if payments do not adhere to the payment schedule.

OPTIONAL TRAVEL PROTECTION & CANCEL FOR ANY REASON WAIVER

We highly recommend a Travel Insurance plan and a Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) waiver as an add-on benefit to protect your trip investment.