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 & Exclusions
✔ Private round-trip transfers (Foggia to San Giovanni Rotondo)
✔ Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
✔ 2 nights of accommodation
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
✖ Gratuities
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✖ City Tax
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Departure Point: Rome Termini Station, central Rome
Directions: Train tickets will be delivered to Rome hotel. Clients should provide their hotel name (for last day in Rome)
8.05 AM (train departure) Meeting point at train station at least 45 mins before train departure
Dates: Daily
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
Rome-San Giovanni Rotondo
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Stazione Roma Termini
Go to Termini Station in order to catch Train to Foggia
Duration: 2 hours
San Giovanni Rotondo
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centro storico San Giovanni Rotondo
San Giovanni Rotondo is an Italian town of 27 223 inhabitants of the province of Foggia in Puglia, famous throughout the world for the fact of housing the remains of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, a Capuchin friar who lived in the city for a long time. The municipality is part of the Gargano National Park.
Duration: 3 hours
San Giovanni Rotondo-Rome
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Area Sacra di Largo Argentina
Rome the Eternal City
Duration: 60 minutes
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Train tickets will be delivered to your Rome hotel; please provide hotel name and address on booking
• Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
• Rates do not includes city taxes. City tax will be paid directly at the reception hotel desk at the arrival or at the check out according to the local city board procedure. City tax will change according to hotel category
• Hotels are subject to availability at time of booking. In the rare event that the mentioned hotel is unavailable, you will be accommodated in another centrally located hotel of the same star rating
