About this tour
Spend a full day tracing two pivotal sites in Catholic devotion: San Giovanni Rotondo, birthplace of Padre Pio and home to the Capuchin Monastery where he bore the stigmata in 1918, and Monte Sant'Angelo, site of the 5th-century Sanctuary of the Archangel Michael built within a grotto said to have been consecrated by divine hand rather than human blessing. Travel by private car with an English-speaking guide from Rome, visiting the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, the Chiesa Grande, Pio's museum and crypt, plus lunch included. Twelve to fourteen hours round trip.
Highlights
- Capuchin Monastery where Padre Pio received the stigmata
- View the crypt housing Padre Pio's remains
- Monte Sant'Angelo's ancient grotto sanctuary of Archangel Michael
- Museum dedicated to Padre Pio's life and legacy
- Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie and Chiesa Grande
- Private chauffeur-driven luxury transport from Rome
- Lunch included; accessible to all fitness levels
What to expect
Your private driver collects you from Rome early morning for the journey south to Puglia. Upon arrival in San Giovanni Rotondo, explore the Capuchin Monastery and Chiesa Grande, where Padre Pio spent decades. You'll descend into the crypt to see where his body lay before recent reinterment. The museum walks you through his life and the documented events surrounding his stigmata. After lunch, travel to nearby Monte Sant'Angelo, climbing to the clifftop sanctuary built into a natural grotto. The cave sanctuary has drawn pilgrims for over 1,500 years, believed to mark where the Archangel Michael appeared. The journey back to Rome departs late afternoon.
Good to know
Knees and shoulders must be covered throughout both sites; plan clothing accordingly. Inform the operator of any dietary requirements or allergies beforehand. Wheelchairs are available on request—specify at booking. The full itinerary suits all fitness levels, though Monte Sant'Angelo involves some stairs. Gratuities are not included but customary if satisfied.
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