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Overview
Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, has many sites relating to the life of the Saint which can be visited. The city’s masterpiece, the Basilica of St. Francis is important both from a religious and artistic perspective. Move on to San Giovanni Rotondo, located in the south of Italy which is the second most visited Catholic Shrine in the world. Saint Padre Pio was a Capuchin Friar, priest and mystic known for his devotion to God, care for the sick and supernatural gifts. He died in 1968 and was declared a Saint in 2002.
Bari, cultural crossroads since ancient times, is an ideal starting point, a city where two souls meet, the old town and the modern town.
A wonderful example of Apulian Romanesque architecture is the imposing Basilica di San Nicola (Saint Nicholas's Basilica), where the holy relics of the famous saint are kept.
What's included
Lunch
Dinner
Professional English speaking guide ( 3 hours in Assisi & 4 hours in Bari )
Transportation by deluxe vehicle and English speaking driver for the entire trip
1 night accommodation in a 4**** rating hotel in San Giovanni Rotondo area
Food&beverages and meals not mentioned in your itinerary
Gratuities
What to expect
Day 1: Rome to Assisi, visit of the town, lunch and trip to San Giovanni Rotondo.
Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi
3h · Admission ticket included
Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, has many sites relating to the life of the Saint which can be visited. The city’s masterpiece, the Basilica of St. Francis is important both from a religious and artistic perspective.
San Giovanni Rotondo
Pass by
This village in the Puglia region, in the southeast of Italy, is where Padre Pio spent most of his life and where his tomb can be found today. The modern town is dominated by the Capuchin Friary here the Saint lived and died and by the New Basilica, dedicated to St. Pio of Pietrelcina, built after his canonisation in 2002.
Day 2: Bari : private visit of San Nicola and back to Rome
Bari
4h
Bari, the capital of Apulia, has been a cultural crossroads since ancient times and is a city where two souls meet: the old town, surrounded by an imposing wall and crossed with narrow streets that lead to the discovery of its rich heritage; and the modern city, built at the beginning of the 19th Century and and having endured several changes over time.
Basilica Cattedrale San Nicola di Bari
30m · Admission ticket included
A wonderful example of Apulian Romanesque architecture is the imposing Basilica di San Nicola (Saint Nicholas's Basilica), where the holy relics of the famous saint are kept. The bright-but-sober façade, flanked by two towers of different shape and height, features three portals that give access to the interior naves that hold important works of art.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will provide pick-up transportation from all hotels / B&B and facilities in the city centre of Rome.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
