Padre Pio and St. Michael the Archangel Private Tour from Rome Discount Tickets

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Overview

San Giovanni Rotondo is famous all over the world as the native city of St. Pio (known as Padre Pio) of Pietrelcina and as the city where the venerated monk worked his miracles. Pio was beatified in 2002. In the Capuchin Monastery, Padre Pio received the stigmata in 1918, and there were all those supernatural events that led to his sainthood and canonization that took place as well. It is a destination that the devout and tourists alike should make every effort to visit. The Church’s crypt also hosted, up until a few years ago, the tomb of St. Pio. The Sanctuary of the Archangel Michael, or San Michele, in the grotto dates from the 5th-6th centuries and is the site where devotion to the Archangel Michael began. The original grotto of San Michele is said to have been consecrated by the archangel and is the only church not consecrated by human hands.

Pickup Information

Pick up at 6:30am at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address. N.B.: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.

Language Offered

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Itinerary

1. Rome
Rome represents the starting point but also the end of the tour , because there will be 4 hours of driving time to get in San Giovanni Rotondo, then 25 minutes to get in Monte Sant Angelo and then almost 5 hours to come back. There’s the restroom stop each 2 hours from Rome to San Giovanni Rotondo.
2. Chiesa Di San Pio
After the death of Padre Pio, the Saint’s friars thought of constructing a new church, because too sensitive to the material and spiritual needs of the devotees, that the existing church could not contain. After the presentation of several projects, Friars entrusted the design of a new church to the architect Renzo Piano, so that it could accommodate 6,500 people. For its size it is the second largest church in Italy, after St. Peter's Church in Rome.
Duration: 120 mins
3. Cella di Padre Pio
Long dedicated to Santa Maria delle Grazie, the new Sanctuary conceived by Renzo Piano occupies – with its enormous conch-shell structure - and represents the second-largest church in Italy after Milan's Duomo. Finally opened after ten years of construction, and also known as the Church of St. Pio, the new Sanctuary was almost entirely financed by the offerings of pilgrims. Today it can hold up to 6,500 people at once.
Duration: 120 mins
4. Convento Santa Maria delle Grazie
Long dedicated to Santa Maria delle Grazie, the new Sanctuary conceived by Renzo Piano occupies – with its enormous conch-shell structure - and represents the second-largest church in Italy after Milan's Duomo. Finally opened after ten years of construction, and also known as the Church of St. Pio, the new Sanctuary was almost entirely financed by the offerings of pilgrims. Today it can hold up to 6,500 people at once.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Santuario di San Michele Arcangelo
San Michele Pilgrimage Shrine consists of the original Sanctuary of the Archangel Michael in a grotto and the crypt and devotional museums. To find the shrine as the octagonal bell tower, built in the 13th century, rises above the town of Monte Sant' Angelo on Puglia's Gargano Promontory. From the small square by the bell tower, pilgrims and tourists pass through the Gothic arches of San Michele. Descending the long stone staircase constructed in the 13th century (or elevator for the disabled), visitors arrive in the nave with frescoes and murals. On the Bronze doors, made in 1076 in Constantinople, are 24 panels depicting Bible scenes. The doors lead to the cave of Saint Michael. The Sanctuary of the Archangel Michael, or San Michele, in the grotto dates from the 5th - 6th centuries and is the site where devotion to the Archangel Michael began. The original grotto of San Michele is said to have been consecrated by the archangel and is the only church not consecrated by human hands.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Private tour leader at your disposal (choose the language on the checkout)

Entrance in the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie

Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur

Entrance in the Sanctuary of Archangel Michael in Monte St. Angelo

Entrance in the Church of San Pio "Chiesa Grande"

Lunch (fixed menu)

Entrance ticket at St. Pio's Museum (free of charge)

Visit of the cript which hosts the body of St. Pio

Exclusion

Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary.

Cancellation Policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Dress code required: knees and shoulders must be covered

Wheelchair avaible on request. Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required. Additional price € 50,00.

Please advice any specific dietary requirements or allergies at time of booking

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