Spiritual Italy
Private Touring
- Flexible Dates
- 24-Hour Local Assistance
- Flexible Itinerary
- Upgrade Accommodation
- Modern Airconditioned Vehicle
Itinerary
Board on a train from Rome Termini to Foggia, where you will meet your private car and driver, who will take you to your hotel in San Giovanni Rotondo, home of the Shrine of Padre Pio (opportunity to stop at Monte Sant’Angelo with a supplement). Settle into your hotel to rest up for the day ahead.
Meal Plan: No Meal
After breakfast at your hotel, spend the day exploring this fascinating city on your own. From July 28, 1916, until his death on September 23, 1968, Padre Pio, famous for his stigmata, called San Giovanni Rotondo home. The miracle of his stigmata was recognized by the Pope after the approval of the three commissions canonically required. The Medical Consultations of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints examined the case, and with a unanimous vote judged it "scientifically inexplicable". Finally, the Pope officially recognized the miracle with the decree of December 21, 1998, and fixed the date for the Beatification for Sundays, May 2, 1999. Millions of people exulted with joy and participated in the ceremony at Saint Peter’s Square. On June 16, 2002, Padre Pio was declared a Saint. His body was exhumed in March of 2009 and placed on display at the Santa Maria Delle Grazie shrine, where it stayed until September 2009. After this intense day, return to your hotel for some well-earned relaxation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your private car takes you back to the Foggia train station, where you will depart to Rome for the conclusion of your tour.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Inclusions
-2 nights in San Giovanni Rotondo Bed and Breakfast Basis.
-Private transfer by car Foggia / San Giovanni Rotondo / Foggia.
-Train tickets Rome/Foggia & Foggia/Rome in 2nd class.
Exclusions
• International Airfare
• Airport Tax
• Tips
• Porterage service
• Drinks
• Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned
• City tax for overnight stays (according to each city council rules)
• Everything that is not mentioned in the paragraph “The Tour includes”
Notes
Hotels Used Or Similar
San Giovanni Rotondo
Tourist Category - Fini 3*
1st Category - Gran Paradiso 4*
OVERNIGHT IN LISTED HOTEL OR SIMILAR.
Important Notes:
· All meeting points and pick-up times, both for transfers and for tours included in the packages, will be reconfirmed at the time of final booking confirmation. Any changes will be communicated in advance along with the travel documents.
· Pick-up time of the tours are approximate according to traffic.
· Due to the frequent change of transportation and the type of transportation used it is compulsory to bring only one piece of hand luggage per person for excursions to the south of Italy, as the luggage handling can provoke several difficulties and often may be lost or damaged.
We are not responsible for those passengers who do not follow these luggage restrictions. In the eventuality of extra luggage clients will be charged directly.
· In Sorrento, when dinner included in the program, we highly recommend wearing long trousers, in order to be admitted to the restaurant.
· For all tours that include lunches or dinners, please kindly inform us of any allergies, intolerances, or dietary preferences (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) in advance. Providing this information allows us to better accommodate your specific dietary needs.
Supplements & Notes:
· In Florence, Milan, Venice, Bologna, and Rome, during trade shows, public holidays, or events, additional fees may apply. In such cases, the amount to be paid will be communicated at the time of booking.
· Entrance fees to monuments are not included unless explicitly mentioned in the inclusions.
*For all City Break and Multi-City Journeys that include transfers, a night supplement will be applied for services from 08:00 AM to 08:00 PM.
City Tax:
Please note that rates do not include city taxes. Where applicable, the amount due will be paid directly by clients at the hotel. The amount varies according to the city, and hotel category, and is charged per person, per night.
Fairs and Events might change.
