Father Pio's Shrine Private from Rome
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Rome represents the starting point but also the end of the tour, because there will be 4 hours of driving time to get in San Giovanni Rotondo, and then to come back. There’s the restroom stop each 2 hours from Rome to San Giovanni Rotondo.
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.
Originally built in 1540, the Capuchin Monastery is the site where the Saint lived from September 1916, until his death in September 1968. It was here that Pio received the stigmata in 1918, and 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 devout and tourists alike should make every effort to visit.
Originally built in 1540, the Capuchin Monastery is the site where the Saint lived from September 1916, until his death in September 1968. It was here that Pio received the stigmata in 1918, and 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 devout and tourists alike should make every effort to visit.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code required : knees and shoulders must be covered
- 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
Reviews(35)
We had a meaningful experience at Rotondo. Our guide Riccardo is very warm and professional - very attentive to the family’s needs, especially to the children. He also went out of his way to make this experience special for the whole family! Our driver, Luigi is skillful, and the transport is very comfortable and luxurious!
Thank so much for this review! It was a true pleasure hosting you. We hope to see you all again someday!
This experience is well worth the price paid. The car is luxurious and very clean, and the journey from Rome to Rotondo, although very long, is mostly comfortable, with toilet stop after 2 hours. Riccardo, our guide is very professional and knowledgeable! He is very warm and friendly, and went out of his way to make our experience is very meaningful and memorable one. Thank you Riccardo!
Thank you for this wonderful review!! We will pass your kind words to Camilla, who will love hearing that her photos turned out great!
We had a very excellent experience on our tour yesterday! The team was very courteous, patient, and professional throughout the whole trip. They made sure everyone was comfortable, especially during the long travel time, and they really took care of us from start to finish. What stood out most was how genuine and attentive they were, without making the experience feel rushed or scripted. Our guides and driver were both kind, helpful, and very easy to be with. Overall, it was a smooth, meaningful, and well-organized tour that we truly appreciated. Very highly recommended!
Thank you so much for taking your time to write this review, we appreciate you so much, hope to see you again in Rome soon!
Francesco and Luigi who are assigned to us were very accommodating and assisted us with all our concerns from the start to end. Excellent service! Will book with them again when I go back. Francesco guided us during the tour highlighting Padre Pio’s milestones, location and stories. Kudos to Luigi as well for driving us safe and helping us.
Thank you so very much for your kind review, we appreciate you taking your time to write this. Hope to see you again sometime soon!
We can't thank Camilla and her entire team at Rome Italy Explora enough for our once-in-a-lifetime trip to Italy! From the time I did research until after our tour was complete, the company went above and beyond to make sure every need/question was answered. My in-laws have an extreme devotion to St. Michael and were absolutely thrilled that this tour from Rome even existed! Our tour guide Maria & driver Luigi were absolutely amazing - so kind and knowledgeable. Both Padre Pio's shrine and St. Michael's cave were absolutely impressive beyond words. Maria walked us through all the important sights, and made sure we saw everything we wanted to see. Maria & Luigi being Spanish speakers were a huge plus to my in-laws who are primarily Spanish speaking, and we all felt so bonded and comfortable with them both. We can't thank Maria enough for making our trip so special. I highly recommend Rome Italy Explora to families who are looking for a company who truly cares about tailoring your experience to fit your needs. I hope to book them again for our next trip! :)
Thank you for your wonderful review! I’m so happy you enjoyed the experience and felt the positive energy throughout the tour. Your enthusiasm made it even more special. Wishing you many more great journeys ahead!
Our tour with Francisco of Father Pio was absolutely outstanding. From the very beginning, he made us feel welcomed and cared for, and throughout the day his knowledge and passion brought the story of Father Pio to life in a truly meaningful way. Francisco was incredibly informative, answering every question with patience and detail, yet he kept the experience engaging and easy to follow. His guidance allowed us to connect deeply with the history and spirituality of the sites, making the journey both educational and inspiring. What really stood out was his kindness and attentiveness—he anticipated our needs, offered helpful suggestions, and went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable. Thanks to him, the trip was not only smooth and enjoyable, but unforgettable. The tour was worth every cent and I would do it again !! Thank you also to Florian our driver, who got us safely to and from the destination. We could not have asked for a better guide and driver. If you are planning a visit, we highly recommend requesting Francisco you will leave with both knowledge and memories that will stay with you forever. Deanna V.
Hello! Thank you so much for taking your time to write this awesome review. Hope to see you again soon!
We spent an incredible day with Maria, Ricardo and Luigi going to Padre Pio’s shrine. They were absolutely wonderful to us - warm, friendly and very kind and it was a wonderful experience! I would highly recommend this fantastic team! They arrived on time, were very accommodating and caring! Thank you so, so much for making this a memorable and wonderful experience!!
Thank you so much for your kind words—we’re thrilled you had such a memorable experience with Maria, Ricardo, and Luigi!
This was an amazing experience, my family and I loved it. I would Highly recommend it. Our guide was knowledgeable and great.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you and your family had a great time. Hope to welcome you back soon!
It was a comfortable and well-paced journey. Francesco and Luigi were attentive and catered to our requirements. We not only learned about the Shrine of Padre Pio but also various other parts of Italy. It was an enjoyable and relaxing trip.
Thank you for choosing us! We’re just waiting you to come back in Italy to plan other tours! Hope you enjoy! - Francesco
Excellent service, personalized, very Professional, Luigi and Dania, everything was perfect, we even celebrated my mom's birthday. Thank you very much for the trip
Muchas gracias por haber escrito este comentario, fue un placer ser parte de su experiencia.
