Medjugorje
Where heaven meets earth. Come seeking — leave transformed.
Apparition Hill | Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Medjugorje Youth Festival 2027
Mladifest | St. James Church | Apparition Hill & Cross Mountain | Cenacolo Community | Široki Brijeg | Mostar
This 10-day pilgrimage brings young pilgrims to Medjugorje for Mladifest, the international Youth Festival, where tens of thousands of young people from around the world gather for a week-long school of prayer. Pilgrims enter the festival’s daily rhythm of catechesis, testimony, the Rosary and Holy Mass. They kneel before the Blessed Sacrament in Eucharistic Adoration and climb Apparition Hill and Cross Mountain in prayer alongside friends from dozens of nations. In the quieter days that follow, they linger in the peace of Our Lady’s village and, as time allows, hear the stories of freedom shared by the Cenacolo Community. Having tasted the joy that only God can give, pilgrims carry home not souvenirs but seeds of grace—and return by a different way, sent out as witnesses of peace.
A Truly Catholic Pilgrimage
departure date
July 25, 2027
Duration
10 Days
Departure City
Indianapolis
Activity Level
Level 2
Day 1 · July 25
Depart Indianapolis
Our pilgrimage begins as we depart on our overnight flights to Split. Meals and drinks served aloft.
Day 2 · July 26
Split / Medjugorje
Upon arrival in Split, we will travel to Medjugorje. After checking into our pansion, we will have some free time before dinner.
Day 3 · July 27
Medjugorje Youth Festival
Upon our arrival in Medjugorje, Ann will provide you with a comprehensive orientation about Medjugorje and the apparitions, and you will be given a brief tour of the area, so that you are familiar with everything.
We will have two meals each day at our Pansion (breakfast every morning, and either lunch or dinner, depending on the events scheduled that day). There are many restaurants in Medjugorje for people who may wish to have a third meal each day.
We will follow the Youth Festival calendar and participate in the scheduled events. Throughout the festival, participants enter into a full rhythm of prayer and formation.
The program includes:
- Daily catecheses
- Personal testimonies
- The Rosary and Holy Mass
- Eucharistic Adoration
- Climbs of Apparition Hill (Podbrdo) and Cross Mountain (Križevac)
An international choir and orchestra, made up of young people from many nations, animate the gatherings. The entire program is translated into roughly twenty languages so that young people from around the world can fully participate.
Day 4 · July 28
See Day 3
Day 5 · July 29
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Day 6 · July 30
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Day 7 · July 31
See Day 3
Day 8 · August 1
Medjugorje
As we spend our last two days in Medjugorje after the festival, many of the activities will be subject to availability and weather. These activities could include:
- Visiting the Cenacolo Community, where young people with various addictions will share their testimonies about how they found freedom and a new life through prayer, work, and the Sacraments.
- Day trips to Siroki Brijeg and Mostar
- Hearing talks by priests and other locals, when possible.
- Free time for shopping, so that you can bring back a piece of Medjugorje to your loved ones at home, and private reflection.
Day 9 · August 2
See Day 8
Day 10 · August 3
Dubrovnik / USA
Depart Medjugorje early in the morning after a wonderful pilgrimage with Our Lady! Transfer to the airport in Dubrovnik for our return flights home.
Day 1 · July 25
Depart Indianapolis
Our pilgrimage begins as we depart on our overnight flights to Split. Meals and drinks served aloft.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Mass
Day 2 · July 26
Split / Medjugorje
Upon arrival in Split, we will travel to Medjugorje. After checking into our pansion, we will have some free time before dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Mass
Day 3 · July 27
Medjugorje Youth Festival
Upon our arrival in Medjugorje, Ann will provide you with a comprehensive orientation about Medjugorje and the apparitions, and you will be given a brief tour of the area, so that you are familiar with everything.
We will have two meals each day at our Pansion (breakfast every morning, and either lunch or dinner, depending on the events scheduled that day). There are many restaurants in Medjugorje for people who may wish to have a third meal each day.
We will follow the Youth Festival calendar and participate in the scheduled events. Throughout the festival, participants enter into a full rhythm of prayer and formation.
The program includes:
- Daily catecheses
- Personal testimonies
- The Rosary and Holy Mass
- Eucharistic Adoration
- Climbs of Apparition Hill (Podbrdo) and Cross Mountain (Križevac)
An international choir and orchestra, made up of young people from many nations, animate the gatherings. The entire program is translated into roughly twenty languages so that young people from around the world can fully participate.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Mass
Day 4 · July 28
See Day 3
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Mass
Day 5 · July 29
See Day 3
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Mass
Day 6 · July 30
See Day 3
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Mass
Day 7 · July 31
See Day 3
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Mass
Day 8 · August 1
Medjugorje
As we spend our last two days in Medjugorje after the festival, many of the activities will be subject to availability and weather. These activities could include:
- Visiting the Cenacolo Community, where young people with various addictions will share their testimonies about how they found freedom and a new life through prayer, work, and the Sacraments.
- Day trips to Siroki Brijeg and Mostar
- Hearing talks by priests and other locals, when possible.
- Free time for shopping, so that you can bring back a piece of Medjugorje to your loved ones at home, and private reflection.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Mass
Day 9 · August 2
See Day 8
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Mass
Day 10 · August 3
Dubrovnik / USA
Depart Medjugorje early in the morning after a wonderful pilgrimage with Our Lady! Transfer to the airport in Dubrovnik for our return flights home.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Mass
Departure
July 25, 2027
From Indianapolis
Pilgrimage Price
$3,820
per person
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Note: No single rooms can be guaranteed until shortly before the pilgrimage and will be awarded on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. If a single room is not available, you will be paired with another pilgrim of the same gender and share a room with two beds.
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"Ann, Ivan, and everyone else involved with Tekton and this pilgrimage deserves a huge THANK YOU!! This was my second year to go to Medjugorje with them and I can’t imagine going with anyone else. Ann and Ivan are like family to me now!"
Janet C.
Pilgrim from Nashville, TN
Pilgrimage Route
Mladifest | St. James Church | Apparition Hill & Cross Mountain | Cenacolo Community | Široki Brijeg | Mostar
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Anticipated Weather · July
Arrival / Split & the Adriatic Coast
72–87°F
Hot & Sunny · July
Long, bright days and warm sea air greet pilgrims stepping off the overnight flight. The drive inland trades the coast for the hills of Herzegovina, where the real journey begins.
Youth Festival Days in Medjugorje
64–92°F
Hot & Dry · July
Midday heat settles over the valley, so much of the festival's life gathers in the cooler mornings and long, warm evenings outside St. James Church. Sitting shoulder to shoulder with young people from every nation under the summer night sky is its own kind of prayer.
Apparition Hill / Cross Mountain
68–90°F
Hot & Bright · August
The rocky paths have little shade, so the climbs are best made at dawn or after sunset, when the stones have cooled. Every step up the mountain is offered, and the effort becomes part of the prayer.
Pack light, breathable clothing, a sun hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle for hot July days. Bring sturdy closed-toe shoes with good grip for the rocky climbs, and a small flashlight for early-morning or evening ascents. Modest attire is required at all sacred sites (shoulders and knees covered).
Pricing Information
The total pricing is based on the following components:
Base price
$2,965
Air taxes & fuel surcharges
$852.49
Gratuities (added to final invoice)
$145
See brochure for information about single rooms and/or land-only pricing.
Please note: Air taxes/fuel surcharges and gratuities are subject to change and will be updated on the final invoice. The final invoice will be emailed to you approximately 3 months prior to departure.
Please note: Air taxes/fuel surcharges and gratuities are subject to change and will be updated on the final invoice. The final invoice will be emailed to you approximately 3 months prior to departure.
What Pilgrims Are Saying
I have lots of favorite moments! One that I will treasure very much , was being able to be up on the altar and read one of the petitions during English Mass. I was surrounded with so many priests!!! Three of them, I listen and watch their videos online only!!!
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Maria P.
Pilgrim from Yonkers, NY
All were very knowledgeable, pleasant, and seemed to have the interest of the pilgrims clearly in focus. I also appreciated their faith and commitment to making this a spiritual experience for us.
Loved the way meals were prepared and served; promoting a 'family' atmosphere.
Barbara B.
Pilgrim from Florence, AL
Tekton, their staff, and the places we stay are always superb. I frequently recommend Tekton to others and to priests.
Marietta F.
Pilgrim from Penfield, IL
