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Personalized Pilgrimage to Fatima: 1-Day Tour from Lisbon
Joined 2024
Embark on a private tour from Lisbon with convenient hotel pick-up to the Sanctuary of Fátima. This journey immerses you in deep faith, tranquility, and spirituality. The itinerary includes a guided visit to the Apparition sites, understanding the history of the 1917 events, visiting Aljustrel and Valinhos and time to attend the 11 AM Mass. Your specialized guide ensures a hassle-free experience, allowing you to pray and soak in the peace of this sacred place.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Pick-up at your hotel/accommodation in Lisbon and the surroundings
- Pick-up at your hotel/accommodation in Lisbon and the surroundings The driver/guide uses an identification with his name and that of our company through a badge. Pickup locations other than specified are available upon request. However, an additional fee may apply. Please consult us so that we can assess this situation. The duration of the trip from Lisbon to the Shrine of Fatima is about 90 minutes.
Shrine of Fatima - Cova da Iria
You have reached the Cova da Iria. It was here, where the Shrine stands, that “a lady dressed all in white, brighter than the sun (...)” appeared to three children aged between 7 and 10 - Lucia de Jesus, Francisco and Jacinta Marto, on May 13, 1917. Go back in time and imagine this place as a vast plot of land that was used for grazing and cultivation, with only a few fruit trees, holm oaks and carrasqueiras (holm oak sprouts). There were no buildings erected. Think of the Shrine's Prayer Area as a large open-air church.
Little Chapel of the Apparitions
The Chapel of the Apparitions is the heart of the Shrine. It was the first building to be built in Cova da Iria, in the exact place of the Apparitions, erected by the people in 1919 in response to Our Lady's request “I want to tell you to make a chapel here in my honor, for I am the Lady of the Rosary”.
Our Lady appeared full of light and spoke here to the Little Shepherds in May, June, July, September and October 1917. In August She appeared in another place where you will also visit.
Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima
The three Little Shepherds were on May 13 1917 in this place playing at the top of the of Cova de Iria's hillside making a "small wall" and "suddenly saw what seemed to be a flash of lightning". Years later the Basilica was built (between 1928 and 1953).
See the tombs of the three Little Shepherds inside the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. You will have the chance to get close to them.
Attend the 11 o'clock mass. Depending on the day and the season the mass may be celebrated in the Basilica of the Holy Trinity or in the square of the Sanctuary.
Basilica of the Holy Trinity
In 1973, the intention arose to build a new church in the Sanctuary of Fatima. The first stone was laid in 2004. It was inaugurated on October 12, 2007, on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the Apparitions. The whole church is white in color, covered with stone from the region: Branco do Mar (White from the Sea). The Basilica has a total of 8,633 seats, including 76 for people with limited mobility. Its construction was paid completely with donations from pilgrims.
Attend the 11 o'clock mass. Depending on the day and the season the mass may be celebrated in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima or in the square of the Sanctuary.
Free time
Time for lunch and shopping for religious articles
Valinhos Sanctuary
The fourth apparition (August 19, 1917) occurred in this place. Here, Our Lady met with the three Little Shepherds again after they failed to meet on the 13th because they were taken to Ourém for interrogation and prevented from going to Cova de Iria.
Loca do Anjo
In the Spring and Autumn of 1916, the three Little Shepherds were surprised by the presence of the Angel of Peace, in this place.
When he reached them, he said: "Don't be afraid! I am the Angel of Peace. Pray with me."
Aljustrel - House of Sister Lucia
Still in Aljustrel, the village where the three seers were born, lived and from where they guided their flock of sheeps to Cova de Iria, you will visit the house House of Sister Lucia.
After being closed for eight months, the House of Sister Lucia was reopened to the public in July 2024 with the House-Museum concept. The intervention brings some novelties, such as the return of the books to the house and the wall clock that marks the time when Lucia de Jesus was born: seven o'clock in the afternoon!
The Arneiro Well
Over this well, many times did the Little Shepherds sat, talking, playing and praying. Here, on a summer day, the second Apparition of the Angel of Peace took place, in 1916.
When he found them he asked, “What are you doing? Pray, pray a lot. ”
Aljustrel - House of St. Francisco and St. Jacinta Marto
You will visit the house from Saint Francisco and Saint Jacinta, which is open for visits by pilgrims and did not undergo any significant transformation after the Apparitions.
Departure to Lisbon
It was a great day and it is time to return to your hotel in Lisbon. We hope to see you again soon on another visit in Portugal.
Expected arrival in Lisbon at 4:30 PM.
You will be able to choose a Drop-off location different from the Pick-up one, provided it is in Lisbon. See you soon!
Ending Point
At your hotel in Lisbon
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Private transportation
The vehicle is a Mercedes Vito Tourer 9 seater minivan
Driver/Guide
Personal accompaniment during the whole day
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Pick-up and drop-off at Hotel/Accommodation in Lisbon
Liability insurance according to current law
Personal Accident Insurance according to current law
Lunch
Any additional expenses not covered and agreed in advance
Tour Important Information
* This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
* This tour involves some walking, so you should wear comfortable shoes and clothes.
* On this tour all the sites and monuments you will visit have free admission
* Physical level: Easy
* Wheelchair accessible
* Stroller accessible
* Service animals allowed
* Infant seats available
* Folding Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Pedro F.
Son of Portuguese immigrants, I was born in the former West Germany. At the age of 12, I returned to Portugal, taking up residence in Almada, the riverside city that Lisbon serves as a backdrop on the other bank of the Tagus.
I attended the Architecture course at the University of Lisbon but decided to change the direction of my life by dedicating myself with my heart and soul to graphic design. In 2013, I embarked on a guiding project with my family, acting as Tour Manager and Driver Guide.
For the last 10 years, I have specialized in guided tours of the Sanctuary of Fátima and the Village of the Three Shepherds. Additionally, I have developed a passion for street art and have become an expert guide in this vibrant and dynamic field, offering unique insights into Lisbon's urban art scene.
Fluent in Portuguese, English, and German, I strive to provide enriching and memorable experiences for all my clients, combining my deep knowledge of Portugal's heritage and contemporary culture with a personalized and friendly approach.
$530/ per group
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