PCK-07 SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO 2 DAYS

Day 1 - Transfer to San Giovanni Rotondo and Visit of the Shrine of Padre Pio

YMeet your driver at your hotel in Rome and set out for an amazing journey that will take you through the spectacular countryside of Southern Italy crossing the regions of Lazio , Abruzzo, and Puglia. The first stop will be the shrine of Padre Pio, one of Italy's most Sacred Catholic Pilgrimage sites. Executed in simple wood and local stone as a reminder of the saint’s simplicity, the Padre Pio Pilgrimage Shrine has been described as the second-largest in the world after St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, seating 8,000 people, with room for 30,000 standing on the parvis outside. People from all around the world gather in prayer in front of the Saint's body to ask for blessings and miracles.

The day will end with a transfer to your accommodation in town.

Day 2 - Visit of the Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo and Transfer to Rome

Today your driver will pick you up at your accommodation and take you to the Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo, the oldest shrine in Western Europe dedicated to the archangel Michael. Dating back to the 5th - 6th centuries it is the site where the 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. The Lombards, who at that time dominated in Southern Italy, made it their national shrine and it quickly became renowned throughout Christianity and a destination, not only for pilgrims from all over Europe, but also for the Crusaders departing for Jerusalem, for Popes and Kings.

After the visit, head back to your accommodation in Rome for a roughly 4.5 hours drive.

Highlights:

- Padre Pio Pilgrimage Shrine
- Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo

Notice:

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Important information

- This tour includes a professional informative English-speaking driver. Due to strict Italian laws & regulations that protect officially licensed guides, our drivers cannot walk with you into any site but can answer any question you have from the vehicle. A professional licensed guide, where needed, can be hired on request at an extra cost

- Please dress respectfully when visiting religious monuments; local custom requires covering knees and shoulders.

- Comfortable walking shoes recommended.

- Keep an eye on your wallet and purses at all time. Do not wear jewelry or carry large amount of cash.

Inclusions

- Transportation with an English speaking driver in a comfortable vehicle for both days
- Gas tolls, parking fees and driver’s boarding included

Exclusions

- Lunch
- Admission fees
- Lodging
- Tips to driver and guide ( please read below for more information)

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