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Padre Pio's Shrine and Pietrelcina Private Day Tour from Rome
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What's Included
Included
- Entrance in the Church and in the 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 cript which hosts the body of St. Pio
Not Included
- Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary.
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Itinerary
The picturesque town of Pietrelcina is a small village in the Apennine Mountains of Campania. Already a beautiful sight, the town now attracts throngs of faithful Catholics worshipping Saint Pio, one of the most famous saints of the 20th century. Also known as Padre Pio (Father Pio), he gained global celebrity for claiming to exhibit stigmata and supernatural abilities such as communicating with angels, receiving visions, and performing miracles. Many attractions in the town are dedicated to the mystic saint, who was born and raised in Pietrelcina before taking the Franciscan habit and becoming a friar. Padre Pio was born as Francesco Forgione in 1887 in a poor and deeply religious family of farmers, and soon decided that he would dedicate his whole life to God. The house where his family lived is now open to visitors, offering insight not only into the early life of the saint but also society in rural southern Italy at the turn of the 20th century.
Duration: 180 minutes
After the death of Padre Pio, the Saint’s friars thought of constructing a new church, because too sensitive to the material and spiritual needs of the devotees, that the existing church could not contain. After the presentation of several projects, Friars entrusted the design of a new church to the architect 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.
Duration: 120 minutes
Admission ticket included
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 the devout and tourists alike should make every effort to visit.
Duration: 120 minutes
Admission ticket included
Frequently Asked Questions
This tour has a specific cancellation policy. We recommend checking the terms at the time of booking to understand the refund conditions.
You will receive your confirmation via email immediately after booking. Viator sends your voucher as soon as payment is completed.
The expected duration is approximately 11 hours. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
The tour price includes:
- Entrance in the Church and in the 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
...and more
We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Check the tour's additional information for any specific requirements.