Lisbon: Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Fátima
ID: GYG354680-635285
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
With a local guide learn about the history of the apparitions at the Shrine of Fatima. Stop by the towns of Cova da Iria, Aljustrel, and Valinhos and visit the places where Our Lady and the Angel of Peace appeared.
Experience the rich heritage and stunning countryside of Portugal on a private guided trip to Fátima from Lisbon. Start the tour with a transfer to Fátima where you will arrive around 11:00 AM. Fatima is known throughout the world as the location of the apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1917. After your arrival at the Shrine of Fatima in Cova da Iria, visit the Chapel of the Apparitions which marks the most precise spot where the sightings happened. Then, follow your guide to admire the Rosary Basilica and the Church of Holy Trinity. Here, you can even attend mass in the Sanctuary or light a candle if you desire.
Continue the tour to the town of Aljustrel to visit the houses of the 3 children who were witness to this apparition Hear stories about Lúcia, Jacinta, and Francisco and learn about life at the beginning of the 20th century. Then, head over to Valinhos to take a walk through the stations of the cross in the Hungarian Calvary. See the statues of Our Lady and the Angel of Peace. Visit the Parish Church of Fátima, the place where the three infant shepherds were baptized and if you desire, the place where they are buried.
Throughout the day, you'll have free time to further explore the city, have lunch or go souvenir shopping. At the end of the tour, head back to Lisbon where you'll be dropped off at your accommodation.
Highlights
- See all the important sites of interest at the Shrine of Fátima
- Get the chance to light a candle or attend mass inside one of the basilicas
- Visit the town of Aljustrel to see the houses of the three little shepherds
- See the apparition site of the Angel of Peace in 1916
- Stroll through the ancient area of Fatima to explore the baptism place of the 3 shepherds
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for wheelchair users
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
