PILGRIMAGE TO  SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO

TOUR 3 DAYS/ 2 NIGHTS

 

1st day: Pietralcina and San Giovanni Rotondo

Arrival in Pietralcina and lunch in restaurant. During the afternoon visit of the natal city of San Pio: the cloister of Frati Minori Cappuccini with the museum dedicated to the Saint, the natal house, the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, the church of Sant'Anna, the ancient village. At the end of the visit, continuing to San Giovanni Rotondo. Arrangement in hotel, dinner and night.

2nd day: San Giovanni Rotondo and Monte Sant'Angelo

Breakfast in hotel. Morning dedicated to the guided visit of the Santuario di Santa Maria delle Grazie, the new church dedicated to San Pio and the hospital "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza". Lunch in hotel. During the afternoon guided visit of Monte Sant'Angelo, located in panoramic position at the margin of Forest of Umbrai. Return in hotel for dinner and night.

3rd day: San Giovanni Rotondo and Loreto

Breakfast in hotel and departure to Loreto. At the arrival visit to the Santuario della Santa Casa, the house where Maria was born, grow up and received the Annunciation. Today is the place for excellence of Marian pilgrimages thanks to the statue of Madonna Nera and the marble complex of Lutheran art. Possibility to take part to the mass. To finish city walk and lunch in restaurant. Finish of the services.