What to do and see in San Giovanni Rotondo, Puglia: The Best Bus Tours

Pay your respects and learn some fascinating history during this private 10-hour trip from Sorrento, Salerno, or Naples to the town of San Giovanni Rotondo in Puglia, where the Shrine of Padre Pio is located.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

San Giovanni Rotondo is famous for his work in the city of St. Pius (known as Padre Pio) of Pietrelcina, and 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 where all those supernatural events led to his sainthood and canonization took place as well. Visiting this monastery and visiting the chambers where St. Pius conducted his life means jumping into a context of spirituality and mysticism; it is a destination The Church's crypt also hosted, up until a few years ago, the tomb of St. Pio. Next to the Monastery rises the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. This profound mixture of historic, religious and architectonic elements render the Sanctuaries of Father Pious to indubitable point of interest for all, including those who are not particularly devout, or who may not profess any faith at all.

Inclusions: Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur, Private English-speaking tour escort at your disposal, Entrance to the Church of St. Pius "Great Church", Visit of the cript which hosts the body of St. Pio, Entrance to the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Entrance ticket at St. Pio's Museum

Exclusions: Food and beverages, Gratuities (optional)

San Giovanni Rotondo is famous for his work in the city of St. Pius (known as Padre Pio) of Pietrelcina, and 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 where all those supernatural events led to his sainthood and canonization took place as well. It is a destination that the tourists and tourists should make every effort to visit. The Church's crypt also hosted, up until a few years ago, the tomb of St. Pio. The Sanctuary of the Archangel Michael, or Saint Michael, in the grotto dates from the 5th - 6th centuries and the site where devotion to the Archangel Michael began. The original grotto of San Michele is said to have been consecrated by the archangel and is the only church not consecrated by human hands.

Inclusions: Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur, Private English-speaking tour escort at your disposal, Entrance to the Church of St. Pius "Great Church", Visit of the cript which hosts the body of St. Pio, Entrance to the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Entrance ticket at St. Pio's Museum, Entrance to the Sanctuary of Archangel Michael in Mount St. Angelo

Exclusions: Gratuities (optional), Food and beverages

Follow the footsteps of Saint Padre Pio to the Puglian town of San Giovanni Rotondo on a 2-night independent trip from Rome! The pretty town is one of Italy’s most sacred Catholic pilgrimage sites, home to a shrine dedicated to the Padre Pio – a humble Capuchin monk with miraculous healing powers. With 3- or 4-star hotel accommodation, round-trip train tickets from Rome to Foggia plus private transfers to San Giovanni Rotondo included, this trip allows you to learn all about the much-loved Italian saint at your own pace.

Inclusions: Private round-trip transfers (Foggia to San Giovanni Rotondo), 2 nights of accommodation, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, City Tax

You can visit in one day tour the UNESCO site Monte Sant'Angelo and San Giovanni Rotondo, with a transfer from Bari

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Guided tour with local tour guide in Monte Sant'Angelo

Exclusions: Lunch, Guided tour in San Giovanni Rotondo

Our tour with transfer allows you to reach with a comfortable transfer in minivan San Giovanni Rotondo and visit it with a guided walking tour

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Walking tour in San Giovanni Rotondo

Exclusions: Lunch

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. The Church’s crypt also hosted, up until a few years ago, the tomb of St. Pio. Next to the Monastery rises the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. This profound mixture of historic, religious and architectonic elements render the Sanctuaries of Padre Pio an indubitable point of interest for all, including those who are not particularly devout, or who may not profess any faith at all.

Inclusions: Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur;, Entrance in the Church of San Pio "Chiesa Grande", Visit of the cript which hosts the body of St. Pio, Entrance in the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Entrance ticket at St. Pio's Museum

Exclusions: Gratuities (Optional)., Food and beverages;

The journey to Puglia takes us to this town in the province of Foggia, which receives 6 million visitors every year. All thanks to the figure of St. Pius, who lived and did good works here. Beloved and controversial figure, he is undoubtedly the great protagonist of the history of Catholicism of the last century. A reputation that lasts for decades, if not centuries, to come. He thanks a small town in the Gargano, which saw its tourism explode thanks to the portentous presence of this man. In San Giovanni Rotondo, Padre Pio spent almost all his life, and he did the works there. The faithful look to miracles, but even those who do not believe cannot deny the influence that the humble Capuchin friar has had on the masses. A great personality. Whether you are believers or not, the cult of San Pio can be an excuse to visit a delightful village in the country, those that can only be admired if you opt for holidays in Italy.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, parking - fuel - tolls, Bottled water

Exclusions: Tips are not included - meals and anything else that may be considered extra

Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, has many sites relating to the life of the Saint which can be visited. The city’s masterpiece, the Basilica of St. Francis is important both from a religious and artistic perspective. Move on to San Giovanni Rotondo, located in the south of Italy which is the second most visited Catholic Shrine in the world. Saint Padre Pio was a Capuchin Friar, priest and mystic known for his devotion to God, care for the sick and supernatural gifts. He died in 1968 and was declared a Saint in 2002. Bari, cultural crossroads since ancient times, is an ideal starting point, a city where two souls meet, the old town and the modern town. A wonderful example of Apulian Romanesque architecture is the imposing Basilica di San Nicola (Saint Nicholas's Basilica), where the holy relics of the famous saint are kept.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, 1 night accommodation in a 4**** rating hotel in San Giovanni Rotondo area, Transportation by deluxe vehicle and English speaking driver for the entire trip, Professional English speaking guide ( 3 hours in Assisi & 4 hours in Bari )

Exclusions: Food&beverages and meals not mentioned in your itinerary, Gratuities

Europe Explorer Grand Tour “Adriatic Route” is the best possibility for travelers looking for a special experience of the best parts of the Illyrian (Balkan) Peninsula and Apennine Peninsula’s all Adriatic Sea coast lines, amazing natural, archeological and historical sites, and not only. It is a great opportunity to explore and enjoy the cultural inheritance, nature, history, traditions, multi-ethnicity, multi-religion, etc. It is a specially designed program, trying to optimize all “must see’' places for Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia and Italy, This tour is a real mosaic of Balkan and Italy’s multicultural world as the crossroad of all East-West Europe and Mediterranean civilizations. Important Places to be Visited: Tirana, Kruje, Lezhe, Ulcinj, Budva, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Trogir, Pula, Trieste, Venice, Rimini, San Marino, Ancona, Pescara, Foggia, Bari, Durres.

Inclusions: Hotel: Accommodation 3* hotels on double occupancy in good locations of respective cities/places., Ferry: Tickets in cabins with private bathrooms. , Transportation: Air Conditioned modern van/minibus/bus and other transportation listed in itinerary., Breakfast: Daily breakfast. All other meals not listed are at your expense., Guide: Professional bilingual English, speaking tour guide/leader, etc.

Exclusions: Admission/entry Fees, Travel insurance, visa fees (if applicable), Any charges for additional itinerary are not listed in itinerary, A mandatory service fee for tour guide/bus driver (min. 5-7 Euro /day per person), Excess baggage charges from Airlines, Personal expenses such as room service, telephone, laundry service charges, Losses or additional expenses, Lunch and Dinner charges (if applicable), Everything not mentioned in “Inclusions”