Padre Pio's Shrine Private Day from Rome with Lunch Discount Tickets

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Overview

On the East coast of Italy lies one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in Italy. It attracts visitors from around the world. He was to spend the rest of his life here and was known for his many mystical experiences and spiritual gifts. It was said that he could read souls–if you went to confession to him and left something out he would not hesitate to remind you. And his confessions were highly popular, with long hours devoted to the Sacrament. You can still see his confessional when you visit his shrine today.Other gifts that he received were prophecy, bilocation, odor of sanctity and miraculous healings. It was said that he predicted that Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II) would one day become Pope.But he is perhaps best known for having received the Stigmata (the wounds of Christ). He was pierced with the 5 wounds of Christ while praying before a crucifix.

Pickup Information

Pick up at 6:30 am 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

Portuguese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

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, and then 4 hours to come back from San Giovanni Rotondo to your accomodation
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
Originally built in 1540, the Capuchin Monastery is the site where the Saint lived from September, 1916 until his death in September 1968. It was here that Pio received the stigmata in 1918, and where all those supernatural events that led to his sainthood and canonization took place as well. Visiting this Monastery and viewing the chambers where St. Pio conducted his life means jumping into a context of spirituality and mysticism; it is a destination that the devout and tourists alike should make every effort to visit.
Duration: 120 mins
4. Originally built in 1540, the Capuchin Monastery is the site where the Saint lived from September 1916, until his death in September 1968. It was here that Pio received the stigmata in 1918, and where all those supernatural events that led to his sainthood and canonization took place as well. Visiting this Monastery and viewing the chambers where St. Pio conducted his life means jumping into a context of spirituality and mysticism; it is a destination that devout and tourists alike should make every effort to visit.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Santuario Padre Pio
San Giovanni Rotondo has become a must for the faithful from all over the world. The greatest attraction of this town is the small convent of Padre Pio, located in the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Inside this church you will find the crypt and a small museum that collects the remains of San Pio and reconstructs his life. Inside the museum you can visit the small cell where San Pio spent his life.
Duration: 120 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 Church of San Pio "Chiesa Grande"

Entrance ticket at St. Pio's Museum

Lunch (fixed menu)

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

Exclusion

Food or drinks choices made outside the fixed menu

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

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are 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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