Description
The 8-day, 7-night pilgrimage tour begins in Naples, where you will visit the charming historic center, including stops at iconic sites of the city. A special visit is dedicated to Padre Dolindo Ruotolo at the Church of San Giuseppe dei Vecchi and Immacolata di Lourdes, offering a moment of prayer and reflection.After Naples, the tour heads to Pompeii to visit the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary, an important Marian devotion center. The journey continues to Pietrelcina, the birthplace of Padre Pio, where you will explore his childhood home and places tied to his early life.
The next stop is the Sanctuary of the Incoronata, before arriving in San Giovanni Rotondo, where you will visit the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, which houses the remains of Padre Pio. The tour continues to Monte Sant'Angelo, known for the Sanctuary of St. Michael the Archangel, one of the most revered pilgrimage sites.
From there, you proceed to Alberobello to admire the iconic trulli, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The journey moves on to Matera, where you will discover the Sassi, ancient cave dwellings and remarkable rupestrian churches.
Finally, the tour reaches Bari, where you will visit the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, one of the most significant religious sites in the city, before concluding the pilgrimage with a transfer to Bari Airport for your departure.