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LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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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 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. The Church’s crypt also hosted, up until a few years ago, the tomb of St. Pio. Next to the Monastery rises the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. This profound mixture of historic, religious and architectonic elements renders the Sanctuaries of Padre Pio an indubitable point of interest for all, including those who are not particularly devout, or who may not profess any faith at all.
What's included
Entrance to the Church of San Pio "Chiesa Grande"
Entrance to the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie and St. Pio's Museum
Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
Visit of the Cript which hosts the body of St. Pio
Food and beverages
Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary.
What to expect
Naples
Pass by
Naples represents the starting point but also the end of the tour , because there will be 2 hours of driving time to get in San Giovanni Rotondo, and then 2 hours to come back from San Giovanni Rotondo to your accomodation
Convento Santa Maria delle Grazie
1h · Admission ticket included
The Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in San Giovanni Rotondo is a famous religious site closely associated with Saint Padre Pio, who lived there for many years. Founded in the 16th century, it is home to the Capuchin friars and welcomes millions of pilgrims every year. It is a place of prayer, faith, and spiritual reflection.
Cella di Padre Pio
1h · Admission ticket included
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.
Chiesa Di San Pio
2h · Admission ticket included
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. 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.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick up at 7:30 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.
Additional information
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
