Private Tour to Fatima and Obidos from Lisbon
Joined 2024
You'll leave Lisbon towards Fatima. You will visit Cova de Iria, where the sanctuary's places of cult and prayer are located. You'll start by visiting the Little Chapel of the Apparitions, built in 1919 on the exact location where the Apparitions took place.
Conclude your tour in Obidos. The fortified village of Obidos is one of the ex-libris of Portuguese heritage. Obidos will be a surprise for you, since it is a medieval village surrounded by the walls of the Castle of Obidos.
Itinerary
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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
Obidos
You will complete the tour in Obidos. This fortified village is one of the ex-libris of Portuguese heritage and will be a surprise to you, since it is a medieval village surrounded by the walls of its castle, serving as a living, inhabited testimony that has remained almost unchanged since the end of the XVII century. Walking through the streets of Obidos is to make an appointment with the past, through its sidewalks and Gothic houses from the 16th and 17th century.
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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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.
$550/ per group
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