Padre Pio: small groups from Rome to discover San Giovanni Rotondo Padre Pio: SMALL GROUPS from Rome to discover San Giovanni Rotondo
ID: GYG875812-1378480
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
14:00 hours
Description
Depart from Rome to visit San Giovanni Rotondo, the place of worship of Padre Pio. Discover the history and miracles of this saint by visiting the places dedicated to him.
Depart from Rome for a spiritual journey to San Giovanni Rotondo, the town that houses the Shrine of Padre Pio. You will be picked up at your hotel or apartment in Rome and travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan, accompanied by your tour guide, to the heart of Puglia.
Upon arrival, you will begin your visit to the Shrine of Padre Pio, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the Catholic world. Explore the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie where Padre Pio lived and served for many years. Admire his memorabilia and relics, including the saint's incorrupt body.
Next, visit the new Church of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano, which houses the crypt where Padre Pio's remains rest. Take some time to pray and reflect in this sacred place. After the visit, you will have free time for lunch and return to Rome having enjoyed a unique spiritual and cultural experience.
Highlights
- Travel in an air-conditioned minivan with your tour guide.
- Visit the New Church of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, designed by Renzo Piano.
- Visit the Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie
- Visit the places that symbolize the life of Padre Pio, his cell, and his relics.
- Gather in prayer in front of the saint's body.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Religious sites are only accessible with appropriate clothing, therefore shoulders and knees must be covered.
INCLUDED
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel or apartment in Rome Tourist assistant driver Visit to the Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie Visit to the crypt where the body of Padre Pio is preserved
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
