Day 1 – 2 AUG 2027 Monday: INCHEON ARRIVAL (D)
Arrival in Seoul, airport formalities, and transfer to the hotel. We will indulge in a traditional Korean meal at a local restaurant before returning to our hotel for overnight.
Day 2 – 3 AUG 2027 Tuesday: Morning visit of Seoul – World Youth Day starts with Opening Mass (B/D)
Breakfast at hotel. Meet your guide and driver. In the morning, we visit Myeondong Cathedral, the seat of the Archbishop of Seoul the heart of Korean Catholic life, Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and Bukchon Hanok Village – charming traditional Korean homes and scenic alleyways. The afternoon is dedicated to World Youth Day programs, which may include: Catechesis sessions, Cultural and musical events, Youth festivals, Prayer gatherings, and Opportunities to meet other pilgrims. WYD Lunch. In the evening, we go for dinner and overnight in Seoul.
Day 3 – 4 AUG 2027 Wednesday: WYD – Catechesis and Youth Festival (B/D)
Breakfast at the hotel, meet a guide and driver, and transfer to the WYD venue. We begin the day with catechesis led by bishops from around the world, a beautiful part of the WYD “Triduum”. These sessions help us, reflect more deeply on our faith, hear inspiring teachings and testimonies, Pray and grow together with young Catholics from every continent. WYD Lunch. Youth Festival In the afternoon, we join the vibrant Youth Festival, a celebration filled with Music and concerts, Testimonies and speakers, Cultural performances, Prayer gatherings and fellowship.
The Vocations Fair – meet religious communities, movements, and ministries. The Reconciliation Center – a peaceful space offering the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Additional Youth Festival events, from concerts and workshops to prayer services and community activities. Transfer for dinner and overnight in Seoul.
Day 4 – 5 AUG 2027 Thursday: WYD Papal Welcome (B/D)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide and driver as we prepare for one of the most exciting moments of World Youth Day. Travel together to the main WYD gathering site, joining thousands of young Catholics from around the world. Experience the joy and energy of the Papal Welcome Ceremony, where the Holy Father officially greets all pilgrims. This is a powerful moment of unity, celebration, and faith, a highlight of the entire WYD journey. WYD lunch. In the evening, we go for dinner and overnight in Seoul.
Day 4 – 5 AUG 2027 Thursday: WYD Papal Welcome (B/D)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide and driver as we prepare for one of the most exciting moments of World Youth Day. Travel together to the main WYD gathering site, joining thousands of young Catholics from around the world. Experience the joy and energy of the Papal Welcome Ceremony, where the Holy Father officially greets all pilgrims. This is a powerful moment of unity, celebration, and faith, a highlight of the entire WYD journey. WYD lunch. In the evening, we go for dinner and overnight in Seoul.
Day 5 – 6 AUG 2027 Friday: WYD Catechesis and Way of the Cross (B/D)
Enjoy Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide and driver. Transfer to the WYD venue. WAY OF THE CROSS
The Pope and the pilgrims come together to meditate on the Way of the Cross prepared for them by young people. WYD lunch. In the evening, we go for dinner and overnight in Seoul.
Day 6 – 7 AUG 2027 Saturday : SEOUL – Vigil with the Holy Father (B/D)
Breakfast at the hotel, WYD Lunch and private dinner and then transfer to the vigil site. One of the most memorable nights of WYD. Gather with the Holy Father and millions of young people for an evening of worship, adoration, music, and testimony under the Korean sky. Overnight at the vigil site (as per WYD arrangements).
Day 7 – 8 AUG 2027 Sunday: SEOUL – Holy Mass and closing ceremony (B/D)
Breakfast at the hotel, meet a guide and driver, Transfer to the WYD venue, as Sunday morning breaks, the pilgrims unite in the celebration of Mass with the Pope. At the conclusion of the liturgy, he announces the location of the next World Youth Day. Finally, after the Closing Mass, the Holy Father meets with the World Youth Day volunteers to express his gratitude and offer them words of encouragement. WYD Lunch, Transfer to Lotte World Tower Mall a 123-story skyscraper in Seoul, one of the tallest buildings in the world and has a large, modern shopping mall. Transfer to for dinner and overnight in Seoul.
Day 8 – 9 AUG 2027 Monday: SEOUL – DMZ Tour (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the hotel and leave for DMZ Tour. Overnight in Seoul.
Day 9 – 10 AUG 2027 Tuesday: SEOUL (B/D)
Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Free day!
Day 10 – 11 AUG 2027 Wednesday: SEOUL – Departure (B)
Breakfast at the hotel and Transfer to Incheon Airport.
