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Padre Pio's Shrine in San Giovanni Rotondo Private Tour from Rome
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Padre Pio's Shrine in San Giovanni Rotondo Private Tour from Rome

By Rome Italy Explora Srls
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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.
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Duration: 11–12 hours
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Live guide: Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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  • Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
  • Private English-speaking tour escort at your disposal
  • Entrance to the Church of St. Pius "Great Church"
  • Visit of the crypt which hosts the body of St. Pio
  • Entrance into the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.
  • Entrance ticket at St. Pio's Museum.
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Chiesa di San Pio
What's not included
  • Gratuities (optional)


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • 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.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Near public transportation
        • Infants must sit on laps
        • Infant seats available
        • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
        • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 120696P76

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • Child rate applies only when shared with 2 paying adults
        • Dress code required: knees and shoulders must be covered
        • Wheelchair available on request. Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 120696P76

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          After the death of Padre Pio, the Saints friars thought of constructing new church, because it is too sensitive to the material and spiritual needs of the devotees, the existing church could not contain. 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.
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        • Rome Italy Explora Srls
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          Rome, Lazio, Italy
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          Beautiful experience, Luigi was the best driver and Sabrina was a wonderfull tour guide so patient and attentive they are the best
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        Nestor P
        4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Bianca is a wonderful lady. She speaks fluently English and Spanish and has a profound knowledge of Padre Pio’s life . Very recommendable tour . The tour company is a serious company, they took care of any detail we enjoy the visit and a wonderful lunch as well . Special mention to the driver “TITO” . Very kind ragazzo!! . A must do if you want to be amazed by the story of this wonderful priest !!
        Written 4 June 2023
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        Thanks for the awesome review! We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Come back and see us soon. Cheers!
        Written 4 June 2023
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        Laura M
        Apple Valley, CA10 contributions
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        Apr 2024 • Couples
        This was the best tour ever! Francesco and the driver were so polite and informative. Francesco made it a very special and memorable experience. I highly recommend this tour. Thank you for everything we look forward to booking additional trips.
        Written 26 April 2024
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        Thank you so much for your kind review, it was our pleasure being part of this wonderful experience!
        Written 27 April 2024
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        jackpot7777
        Henderson, NV12 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        This Adventure was delayed 2 years by COVID. We kept in touch with Rossana, through Viator and made this fantastic tour a few days ago.
        My wife’s wish was to make this pilgrimage to her Patron Saint’s Shrine. Padre Pio played a major role in our lives during recovery of several health situations.
        We concluded that Rossana’s Tour was the Best and possibly the only reasonable way to make this journey. We at first thought the trip was pricey, but looking back Rossana’s Personal Tour was priceless.
        Picking you up at the Hotel, Rosanna introduces Luigi, your driver for the day. He is an excellent pilot!
        She then explains that her intention is to show us a most special day visiting Padre Pio’s Shrine and other Pertinent Sites. Actually, Rossana provided a carefully choreographed experience meeting our expectations perfectly.
        Following the religious/spiritual and emotional happening of viewing Padre Pio, one connects with the Padre’s life and after death. The harmony throughout was very meaningful.
        Rossana was amazing throughout showing appropriate empathy and continuing the storylines concluding with a beautiful late lunch at Tia Daniele Restorante.
        I could go on, but simply put we appreciate Rossana and the Driver Luigi for the total, never to be forgotten, experience!
        Written 8 April 2022
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        Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us! We count ourselves lucky for customers like you. We look forward to meet you again in the future! Arrivederci!
        Written 9 April 2022
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        Dri A
        8 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing day with Luigi and Rossana up in San Giovanni Rotondo. My brother and I were doing a pilgrimage through a few sacred sites in Italy, so Rossana made sure to reserve time for Mass and prayer in addition to observation of the incorrupt body of St. Padre Pio. We had time to visit his "cella" (apartment we're he lived), and the convent and old church we're he preached. Precious opportunity, amazing views. We had lunch at a local restaurant with super good food before heading back to Rome. Recommend this trip to anyone who wants to have a taste of Italy's Adriatic Coast and explore the mistery of a blessed mystic saint of modern times. Professionally handled by Rome Italy Explora, I recommend it highly.
        Written 17 October 2019
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        Thank you very much for your review! It is always a pleasure to visit our beloved Padre Pio but more when traveling with people like you and your brother. I hope we can meet again to have the opportunity to explore many other Italian holy places together! God bless you! Arrivederci! 🇮🇹
        Written 18 October 2019
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        Reena B
        22 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2024 • Friends
        As a devotee, I hope people can differentiate tourist spot from sacred places like this one.
        San Giovanni Rotondo is Far from cities but reachable with public transportation. A beautiful place but we were there for 4-5hrs.
        Overall, its nice to add in your journey to see the pilgrims of Padre Pio.
        Written 6 August 2024
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        Thank you for sharing your opinion, it is very much appreciated! Thank you!
        Written 2 September 2024
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        RickD
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great visit to see St Pio with Rossana Lanucara and the driver. Such a great experience and made even better with her great direction. They both made the visit from Rome so informative and very enlightening. Thank you again Rossana I can't wait to come back an plan another adventure with you!!!
        Written 14 November 2019
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        Thank you very much for your review and for your kind words! It was a great pleasure to offer you our services and we hope to meet you again in the future! Arrivederci 🇮🇹
        Written 15 November 2019
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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