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Padre Pio and St. Michael’s Cave: Private Full Day Tour from Rome

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Experience a meaningful private full day journey from Rome to two of Italy’s most important spiritual sites. Travel in comfort by air-conditioned minivan with hotel pick-up and drop-off, exclusively for you and your group, with convenient stops for refreshments along the way.
Visit San Giovanni Rotondo, home to the renowned Padre Pio Shrine, and explore the life and legacy of one of Italy’s most beloved saints. Continue to Monte Sant’Angelo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to discover the Sanctuary of Saint Michael the Archangel and its sacred grotto, believed to be the site of his apparition.
Ideal for pilgrims, spiritual travelers, and those seeking a more personal and exclusive experience, this private tour offers a deeply enriching journey through faith, history, and culture.

What's Included

  • Visit to Sanctuary of Saint Michael the Archangel
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Visit to Padre Pio Shrine
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
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Santuario Padre Pio

A large modern structure where the remains of Padre Pio rest The Church of San Pio da Pietrelcina is the quintessential reference point for devotees of Padre Pio, beatified by John Paul II in 1999 and proclaimed a saint by the same pontiff three years later. The large church, designed by architect Renzo Piano and completed in 2004, stands in San Giovanni Rotondo, where the Capuchin friar died after residing there for many years. The imposing building was commissioned by the same Capuchin Friars Minor to whom Padre Pio belonged. Its purpose was to house the saint's relics and easily accommodate the thousands of faithful who choose to visit San Giovanni Rotondo as a pilgrimage destination, offering them an almost mystical experience. The Church of San Pio is a large modern structure, surrounded by a huge churchyard and composed of an upper church, dedicated to liturgical celebrations, a smaller lower church, and a crypt, which houses the saint's remains.
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Convento Santa Maria delle Grazie

The Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie, with its convent, is known as the place where Padre Pio of Pietrelcina lived and died from July 28, 1916. The construction of the first church dates back to the 15th century; due to the increase in visitors, work on a new church began in 1956. The old church is rectangular with a simple façade; inside, it has a single nave in Baroque style with four chapels dedicated to saints. The high altar features a wooden fresco of the Madonna and Child, flanked by Saint John the Baptist and the Evangelist. The old church of Santa Maria delle Grazie houses the urn containing the remains of the martyr Saint Maximiana, beneath a minor altar. The convent includes Padre Pio's cell, open to visitors, and the crypt where his body was kept before being transferred to the nearby sanctuary, designed by Renzo Piano. A tour inside the convent allows you to visit places significant to Padre Pio, such as the cell and the choir of the ancient church.
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Santuario di San Michele Arcangelo

The Sanctuary of Saint Michael the Archangel is located in Monte Sant'Angelo, in the province of Foggia, and is part of the Archdiocese of Manfredonia-Vieste-San Giovanni Rotondo. The sanctuary consists of an upper basilica, which includes the Romanesque portal, the bell tower, and a lower basilica, which includes the cave where, according to tradition, the Archangel Michael appeared.It is also known as the Celestial Basilica, as it is believed to have been consecrated by the Archangel Michael. This minor basilica is one of the main centers of worship dedicated to the Archangel in the West, and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011.The sacred cave is accessible via a long staircase. The Archangel's words are engraved here: "Where the rock opens, there the sins of men will be forgiven."
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Padre Pio and St. Michael’s Cave: Private Full Day Tour from Rome?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Padre Pio and St. Michael’s Cave: Private Full Day Tour from Rome?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Visit to Sanctuary of Saint Michael the Archangel.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Visit to Padre Pio Shrine.
  • Visit to Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.
  • Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air-conditioned Minivan.
  • Tour assistant for the whole trip.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Tips.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Padre Pio and St. Michael’s Cave: Private Full Day Tour from Rome is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

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  • Visit to Sanctuary of Saint Michael the Archangel
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Visit to Padre Pio Shrine
  • Visit to Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie
  • Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air-conditioned Minivan
  • Tour assistant for the whole trip
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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