• Depart the U.S. and begin your World Youth Day journey.

• Arrive at Incheon International Airport and transfer as a group to your hotel in Seoul.
• Celebrate a Welcome Mass with your group and enjoy a Welcome Dinner together.

• Meals included: Dinner

Day 3: Seoul, WYD Opening Mass

• Free morning to explore Seoul using Verso’s WYD resources.
• Visit churches and shrines along one of the city’s walking pilgrimage routes and orient yourself to the city’s charming neighborhoods and vibrant culture.
• World Youth Day officially begins with an opening Mass for all pilgrims, celebrated by the Archbishop of Seoul.
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

• Morning Catechesis sessions with pilgrims and bishops from around the world, including prayer, discussion, and Mass
• Attend Youth Festival events in the afternoon, ranging from concerts and speakers to Reconciliation and fellowship
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Catechesis sessions with fellow pilgrims
• Welcome the Holy Father to Seoul with a special celebration and prayer service
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Final catechetical session in the morning with the bishops
• All-state prayer service at noon
• Then, the Youth Festival continues, with opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation or check out the Vocations Fair
• In the evening, rejoin the Pope as all the pilgrims pray together the Stations of the Cross, led by the Holy Father himself
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Begin with a pilgrimage to the Vigil site, typically a 12-15 mile walk
• After finding designated area, settle in and enjoy different entertainment, shows, music, and prayer opportunities
• In the evening, join the Pope and fellow pilgrims for a Vigil prayer service
• That night, sleep under the stars and prepare for the Closing Mass
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (*Meals at Vigil site)

• The morning begins early with closing activities, including music, speakers, and prayers, followed by the closing Papal Mass with the Holy Father
• At the end of Mass, the next host diocese for World Youth Day is announced
• Return to the hotel and enjoy a free afternoon and evening to relax after a long day
• Dinner is on your own this evening
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch (*meals at Vigil site)

• Free day to explore Seoul
• Choose your own adventure! Ascend Namsam Tower, pray at striking shrines such as Dangoggae or Seosomun, taste local delicacies at Gwangjang Market, explore Bukchon Hanok Village, or visit one of the five traditional palaces throughout the city (all activities on your own)
• Enjoy a final Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant
• Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

• Transfer as a group to Incheon International Airport and depart on your journey home
• Meals included: Breakfast