Diocese of Tyler -WYD Korea 2027

July 29th - August 9th, 2027

Trip Overview

Join the Diocese of Tyler on a pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2027 in Korea. Experience the spiritual heart of Korean Catholicism, visit historic sites, and participate in World Youth Day celebrations. This journey offers opportunities for reflection, cultural immersion, and connection with young Catholics from around the world.

Trip Information

Registration Deadline: July 31st, 2026

Price: $6,500

This is an estimated price. The final price will be no higher than $6,500. Final price will be set in the fall of 2026, depending on the final participant numbers and the actual airfare price.

Double Occupancy:

Includes the Round Trip Airfare: Estimated at $1,600
- Flight options will become available in September 2026, at which time the price will be updated based on the actual airfare costs.

Single Supplement:

$950 additional cost per person

Disclaimer

Please keep in mind that the following itinerary is subject to change depending on activity, dates, and hotel availability.

Journey Highlights

At a glance

Trip Information

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Packages & Add-Ons

What's Included, What's Not

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Day 1 - Departure from DFW

28-Jul-2027

Departure from DFW

Group flight departure from DFW

Departure

Jul 28, 2027

DFW

Flight options available starting September 2026.

Day 2 - Arrival in Japan and Nagasaki Welcome

29-Jul-2027

Arrive in Nagasaki

Arrival to Nagasaki

Check-in at Accommodation

Free Time in Nagasaki

Depending on time of arrival.

Dinner in Nagasaki

Overnight Stay in Nagasaki

Day 3 - Nagasaki Spiritual and Historical Sites

30-Jul-2027

Explore Nagasaki's Cathedrals and Martyrs' Shrines

Breakfast at Accommodation

Private Mass

Visit the Nagasaki Cathedral

Visit Atomic Bomb Museum

The museum documents the 1945 atomic bombing through powerful exhibits that promote remembrance, peace, and the abolition of nuclear weapons.

Lunch

Visit Shrine of the 26 Japanese Martyrs

It commemorates the first Christian martyrs of Japan, executed in 1597, and stands as a powerful symbol of faith and perseverance.

Dinner in Nagasaki

Overnight Stay in Nagasaki

Day 4 - Nagasaki Dejima Island and Ohno Area

31-Jul-2027

Explore Dejima Island and Hidden Christian Sites

Breakfast at Accommodation

Private Mass

Visit Dejima Island

Small artificial island in Nagasaki where Portuguese (later Dutch) merchants were confined during Japan’s isolation period to control foreign trade and limit the spread of Christianity.

Lunch

Visit Ohno Area

It is closely linked to Christianity in Japan, as this rural region near Nagasaki was one of the places where kakure kirishitan (“hidden Christians”) took refuge.

Visit Ono Catholic Church

Visit Shitsu Catholic Church

Dinner in Nagasaki

Overnight Stay in Nagasaki

Day 5 - Hirado Visit and Transfer

01-Aug-2027

Explore Hirado and Transfer for Overnight

Breakfast at Accommodation

Transfer to Hirado

DepartureNagasaki

DestinationHirado

Transfer to Hirado (2.5 hrs).

Visit Hirado

It is a coastal town known for its historic church dedicated to St. Francis Xavier, set amid a landscape traditionally dominated by numerous Buddhist temples.

Lunch

Transfer to Nagasaki or Fukuoka

DepartureHirado

DestinationNagasaki or Fukuoka

Transfer to Nagasaki or Fukuoka for overnight and dinner depending on flight option to Seoul (same distance).

Dinner in Nagasaki or Fukuoka

Overnight Stay in Nagasaki or Fukuoka

Day 6 - Arrival in Seoul and Pilgrims Gather

02-Aug-2027

Arrive in Seoul and Begin World Youth Day

Breakfast at Accommodation

Transfer to Airport for Flight to Seoul

Flight to Seoul

Arrival at Incheon International Airport

Transfer to Accommodation

About 1.5 hours by bus.

Check-in at Accommodation

Explore Seoul

Depending on time of arrival.

Dinner in Seoul

Overnight Stay in Seoul

Day 7 - Seoul City Center Exploration and WYD Opening

03-Aug-2027

Explore Seoul, Visit Palaces and Attend WYD Opening

Breakfast at Accommodation

Explore Seoul – Bukchon Hanok Village

Visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace (Royal Guard Changing Ceremony)

Lunch at Gwangjang Market

Enjoy the traditional food and a market tour.

Visit the Myeongdong Cathedral

The spiritual heart of Korean Catholicism, rich in history and martyrdom, centrally located and essential for understanding the faith journey of the Church in Korea.

World Youth Day Opening Mass

Possibility to attend the WYD Festival Events

Dinner in Seoul

Overnight Stay in Seoul

Day 8 - Ganghwa Island, Buddhist Temple, Martyrs’ Shrine

04-Aug-2027

Ganghwa Island, Buddhist Temple, Martyrs’ Shrine

Breakfast at Accommodation

Transfer to Ganghwa Island

About 1.5 hrs by bus.

Visit the Jeondeungsa Buddhist Temple

A serene and visually striking site that fosters reflection and dialogue, ideal for youth groups. Visitors should be prepared to approach it with respect and cultural sensitivity.

Visit the Ganghwa History Museum

Museum on the Korean conflict – a powerful and meaningful place for youth groups, offering strong catechetical value on division and reconciliation, with open spaces for prayer.

Lunch

Visit the Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine

A significant site in Korean Catholic history, where many believers were martyred during the persecution of Catholics in the late 19th century.

Possibility to Attend the WYD Festival Events and the Catechetical Session n.1, led by a Bishop

Dinner in Seoul

Overnight Stay in Seoul

Day 9 - Paju DMZ, Papal Welcome, Youth Festival

05-Aug-2027

Explore Paju DMZ and Attend Papal Welcome

Breakfast at Accommodation

Transfer to Paju DMZ

About 1 hr by bus.

Visit the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel & Dora Observatory

A key historical site related to the Korean War and ongoing division of the peninsula, allowing visitors to understand the geopolitical context and view North Korea from the Dora Observatory.

Lunch

Attend the Papal Welcome

Possibility to Attend the WYD Festival Events and the Catechetical Session n.2, led by a Bishop

Dinner in Seoul

Overnight Stay in Seoul

Day 10 - Namyang Shrine and Korean Folk Village

06-Aug-2027

Visit Namyang Shrine and Korean Folk Village

Breakfast at Accommodation

Visit the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Namyang

A deeply meaningful martyrdom site that offers an immersive experience, helping young people understand sacrifice, faith, and the roots of Korean Catholicism in a powerful and tangible way.

Lunch

Visit the Yongin Korean Folk Village

About 30 mins by bus.

Possibility to Attend the WYD Festival Events, the Catechetical Session n.3, and the Way of the Cross

Dinner in Seoul

Overnight Stay in Seoul

Day 11 - Vigil with Pope Leo and Overnight in Seoul

07-Aug-2027

Vigil with Pope Leo and Overnight Under the Stars

Breakfast at Accommodation

Private Morning Prayers

Private morning prayers at the hotel or nearby church.

Lunch

Vigil with Pope Leo

Dinner at the Encounter

Provided by WYD Organization

Overnight Under the Stars in Seoul

Day 12 - Sunday Mass and Farewell in Seoul

08-Aug-2027

Closing Mass, Free Time, and Farewell Dinner

Breakfast at the Encounter

Provided by WYD Organization.

Closing Sunday Mass with the Holy Father

Return to the Accommodation

Lunch

Free Time in Seoul

Special Farewell Dinner

Overnight Stay in Seoul

Day 13 - Departure from Seoul

09-Aug-2027

Departure and Return Flight to the USA

Breakfast at Accommodation

Return flight to USA

Seoul

USA

TBD

Packages & Add-Ons

What's Included, What's Not

What's included

Round Trip Airfare

$1,600 ESTIMATE: Actual fare price will become available in September 2026.

Accommodations

Stay in 4-star hotels

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided each day.

Transportation

Private bus for all days with parking and tolls.

All Activities Mentioned in Itinerary

Tour Manager

4-stay tour managers included from start to finish.

Travel Support from Vocatio Team Members

Medical Insurance

Vocatio Swag

Internal Flights from Japan to South Korea

WYD Registration & Pilgrim Kit

Whisper Sets for Everyone in the Group

Tips for Guide and Driver

Daily Private Masses

In church or hotel

Contribution Link Provided

What's not included

Trip Cancellation Insurance

Options provided by Vocatio Travel

Get Ready

Travel Checklist

Register and book your trip!

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the return date. You are responsible for ensuring that you have all your necessary travel documents (such as visas) in order before you travel.

Travel Insurance

Packages and options available when you book your trip.

Final Trip Information

About a month before departure, we will share packing information, final trip details, and additional helpful resources.

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1. Nagasaki Cathedral

1-1-1 Motoomachi, Nagasaki, 850-0002, Japan

2. Atomic Bomb Museum

7-8 Hirano-machi, Nagasaki, 852-8117, Japan

3. Shrine of the 26 Japanese Martyrs

7-8 Nishizaka-machi, Nagasaki, 850-0051, Japan

4. Dejima Island

6-1 Dejimamachi, Nagasaki, 850-0862, Japan

5. Ono Catholic Church

Ono-machi, Nagasaki, Japan

6. Shitsu Catholic Church

Shitsu-machi, Nagasaki, Japan

7. Hirado St. Francis Xavier Memorial Church

1506 Iwanoue-cho, Hirado, Nagasaki 859-5152, Japan

8. Incheon International Airport

272 Gonghang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea

9. Bukchon Hanok Village

37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

10. Gyeongbokgung Palace

161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

11. Gwangjang Market

88 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

12. Myeongdong Cathedral

74 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

13. Jeondeungsa Buddhist Temple

37 Jeondeungsa-ro, Gilsang-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon, South Korea

14. Ganghwa History Museum

161, Ganghwa-ro, Ganghwa-eup, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon, South Korea

15. Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine

6 Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

16. Paju DMZ (Dora Observatory)

310 Je3ttanggul-ro, Gunnae-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

17. 3rd Infiltration Tunnel

Je3ttanggul-ro, Gunnae-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

18. Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Namyang

112 Namyang-ro, Hwado-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

19. Yongin Korean Folk Village

90 Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea