• Pietrelcina - Nestled in the Apennine Mountains of Campania, Pietrelcina is a charming village that captivates visitors with its beauty. This town draws numerous Catholic pilgrims who come to honor Saint Pio, one of the most renowned saints of the 20th century. Known as Padre Pio, he became famous worldwide for his claims of stigmata and supernatural abilities, such as angelic communication, visions, and miracles. The town features many sites dedicated to this mystical saint, who was born and raised in Pietrelcina before becoming a Franciscan friar. Born Francesco Forgione in 1887 to a devout farming family, he committed his life to God early on. The family home is now open to visitors, providing a glimpse into the saint’s early life and the rural southern Italian society of the early 1900s.
• Chiesa di San Pio - Following Padre Pio’s passing, his fellow friars recognized the need for a new church to meet the spiritual and material needs of the growing number of devotees, as the existing church was insufficient. After reviewing several proposals, the friars commissioned architect Renzo Piano to design a new church capable of accommodating 6,500 people. It is the second-largest church in Italy, surpassed only by St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
• Cella di Padre Pio - The Capuchin Monastery, established in 1540, is where the saint resided from September 1916 until his passing in September 1968. It was here that Pio received the stigmata in 1918, and where the miraculous events leading to his sainthood and canonization occurred. Visiting this monastery and exploring the rooms where St. Pio lived offers a profound experience of spirituality and mysticism, making it a must-visit for both the faithful and tourists.

• Entrance in the Church and Museum of San Pio in Pietrelcina
• Lunch
• Entrance in the Churches in St. Giovanni Rotondo and St. Pio’s Museum
• Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
• St. Pio’s birthplace and visit of the stigmata elm tree
• Private English speaking tour escort at your disposal
• Visit of the crypt which hosts the body of St. Pio

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

The “Road of Pilgrims” leading to the Arcangelo Michele Grotto in San Giovanni Rotondo, Apulia, was established in the late 19th century. San Giovanni Rotondo is renowned globally as the birthplace of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, also known as Padre Pio, and as the location where the revered monk performed his miracles. St. Pio was beatified in 2002 and was the founder of the Sanctuary next to the historic Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Adjacent to the Convent, a larger Sanctuary, designed by the esteemed architect Renzo Piano, was opened on July 1, 2004.

• Child rate applies only when shared with 2 paying adults
• Wheelchair available on request. Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
• Please advice any specific dietary requirements or allergies at time of booking

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