Visit Fatima as a pilgrim, not a tourist !
Tread in the footsteps of religious pilgrims during this private full-day tour to Fátima from Lisbon.
One of the most important Catholic pilgrimages sanctuaries in Europe, Fátima was a small town where, in 1917, three small children saw the Virgin Mary. Tour the homes where the children lived, visit the Sanctuary and Chapel of Apparitions, and see the Basilica of the Holy Trinity.
Visit the tumbs of the 3 children and learn a bit more about their profound Faith and Devotion to the Blessed Mother.
Take part on one of the most moving collective praying moments at Fátima: the International Rosary and Candle Procession. Our Lady asked us to pray the Rosary everyday, and at our day trip you'll experience all the spirituality of Fátima.
**Procession is of exclusive responsability of Fatima Sanctuary; on Thursday's, Procession will be Eucharistic.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private tour
✔ Bottled water
✔ All taxes, fees and handling charges
✔ Tour escort/host
✔ Hotel/port pickup and drop-off at Lisbon Central Hotels
✔ Driver/guide
✔ Transport by air-conditioned minivan or transport by private vehicle
✖ Dinner
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Imperador Hotel
2. EasyHotel Lisbon
3. Hotel Ibis Lisboa Jose Malhoa
4. VIP Inn Berna Hotel
5. Hotel Nacional
6. Pensao Estacao Central
7. Residencial Dona Maria II
8. Hotel Botanico
9. Altis Prime Hotel
10. Hotel A. S. Lisboa
11. Hotel Alicante
12. Albergaria Senhora Do Monte
13. Hotel Dom Carlos Park
14. Lisboa Pessoa Hotel
15. Alegria a Lisbon Boutique Hotel
16. Turim Terreiro Do Paco Hotel
17. Ever Lisboa - City Center Hotel
18. Memmo Alfama Hotel
19. Hotel Jorge V
20. WC by The Beautique Hotels
Additional Info: Pick up at all Lisbon central hotels
Pick up also available at vacation rentals.
Pick up will be operated in points of interest if access is not possible to minivans
Pick ups outside Lisbon central hotels: surcharge may be requested
Itinerary
1
Magnificat Tours
Begin the day by meeting a private guide at your hotel in Lisbon and boarding your private vehicle to Fátima: one of the most important religious pilgrimage sites in Europe, Fátima became famous in 1917 when three small children claimed to have seen a vision of the Virgin Mary there
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Valinhos Sanctuary
We start our day doing all your religious and souvenir shopping in a quick stop at Fatima's shopping center so that you can have your objects blessed at mass in the Sanctuary.
We will continue our drive to Aljustrel in order to visit the Little Sheppards’ Houses and places of the Angel’s 2nd Apparition.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Valinhos Sanctuary
We will also visit Valinhos, where the Virgin appeared and Loca do Anjo – place of the Angel’s Apparitions. This is one of Fátima most sacred and peaceful places. If the weather and timing is good we will still walk up to the Plith of the Hunagrians doing some of the Stations of the Cross.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima
The Chapel of Apparitions and the Basilica of the Holy Trinity are different places of worship within in the Sanctuary and allow visitors to tour. Don’t miss the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, which holds the tombs of the now-deceased children who witnessed the apparition - Saint Francisco Marto, Saint Jacinta Marto and sister Lucia.
After some free time at the Sanctuary, we’ll head for an early dinner! Our restaurant selections always include cozy traditional local restaurants.
Duration: 3 hours
5
Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima
We will then return to the Sanctuary for the International Rosary and Candle Procession. Be part of a marvelous prayer moment and Procession around the Sanctuary.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Magnificat Tours
Afterwards, we will be returning to Lisbon, expected time of arrival, around midnight!
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The Procession is the EXCLUSIVE responsibility of the Fátima Shrine. Operator is not liable if the Shrine suspends the event.
