Experience first-hand the wonder that is Padre Pio and San Giovanni Rotondo. Enjoy this excursion from Rome to a place where truly miracles do happen. Tour includes train from Rome, private transfers and 4* accommodations, making this 3-day tour a memorable one
Spiritual Tour of San Giovanni Rotondo and Visit of Shrine to Padre Pio
Itinerary
Day 1: Rome - San Giovanni Rotondo
Board a train from Rome Termini to Foggia, where you will meet your private car and driver, who will take you to your hotel in San Giovanni Rotondo, home of the Shrine of Padre Pio.
Day 2: San Giovanni Rotondo
After breakfast at your hotel, spend the day exploring this fascinating city. From July 28, 1916 until his death on September 23, 1968, Padre Pio, famous for his stigmata, called San Giovanni Rotondo home.
The miracle of his stigmata was recognized by the Pope after the approval of the three commissions canonically required. The Medical Consultations of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints examined the case, and with a unanimous vote judged it “scientifically inexplicable.” Finally, the Pope officially recognized the miracle with the decree of December 21, 1998 and fixed the date for the Beatification for Sunday, May 2, 1999. Millions of people exulted with joy and participated in the ceremony at Saint Peter’s Square.
On June 16, 2002, Padre Pio was declared a saint.
His body was exhumed in March of 2009 and placed on display at the Santa Maria delle Grazie shrine, where it stayed until September 2009.
Day 3: San Giovanni Rotondo - Rome
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your private car takes you back to the Foggia train station, where you will depart to Rome for the conclusion of your tour.