Fátima Sanctuary – Private Full Day Tour

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Duration

8 Hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

8 People/vehicle

Languages

English

About this tour


Embark on a Spiritual Journey to Fátima

Experience the profound spirituality of Fátima on a private day trip from Lisbon. Your dedicated guide will accompany you to one of the world’s most significant Catholic pilgrimage sites.

Immerse yourself in the sacred atmosphere of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, where millions of pilgrims gather each year. Visit the Chapel of Apparitions, the site of the miraculous events of 1917.

Participate in a Holy Mass and witness the devotion of pilgrims from around the world. Explore the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and the modern Basilica, marveling at their grandeur and spiritual significance.

Highlights

  • Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, a major Catholic pilgrimage site.
  • Participate in a Holy Mass at the Chapel of Apparitions.
  • Explore the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and the modern Basilica.
  • Learn about the miraculous events of 1917.
  • Experience the spiritual atmosphere of Fátima.
  • Enjoy a personalized tour with a knowledgeable guide.

Included/Excluded

  • Pick-up and return to the hotel in Lisbon.
  • Free time to attend Mass.
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Personal and accident insurance.
  • Lunch

Itinerary

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima

Visit one of the most impressive Catholic sanctuaries in the world. In this place flock by year, 4 to 5 million of pilgrims from around the world, mostly pilgrims who moved by faith, there moving, on 13 May and 13 October or rest of the year promises to pay and ask the protection of the Virgin. In Fatima the 3 little shepherd children – Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta – claimed to have seen the Virgin Mary, for the first time May 13, 1917. Understanding Fatima is visit a Sanctuary full of peace and serenity. The Chapel of the Apparitions, where worship began, continues to have a very attractive who moves there. The pedestal with the image of Our Lady marks the exact spot of the small holm oak (missing due to the devotion of the first pilgrims who led branch to branch) mentioned in reports of apparitions to the children the 13th day of May, June, July, September and October 1917.

Monument to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus appears in the middle of the Plaza Pio XII, the largest venue for outdoor prayer. It´s gilt bronze and stands on a spring water well surrounded by a fountain to which pilgrims come and drink (and return home with a bit). The image was donated by an anonymous grateful pilgrim and blessed on May 13, 1932 by the then Apostolic Nuncio, Monsignor Beda Cardinale. The location is now central to the message of the Virgin to the little shepherds in the Cova da Iria. You can see this in the plaza in addition to the Chapel of Apparitions and Church of the Holy Trinity.

Chapel of the Apparitions

The chapel of the Apparitions is the "heart" of the Shrine of Fatima. It was in the place of the Chapel that our Lady talked to the little shepherds. Out of the six apparitions of the Virgin Mary, five of them happened in this place – May, June, July, September and October – where, by the Lady’s indication, a chapel in her honour was to be constructed. Built between April 28 and June 15, 1919, it was later blessed, having Mass been celebrated there for the first time on October 13, 1921. Dynamited in the morning of March 6, 1922, it was restored and reopened on January 13, 1923.

Pilgrims burning votive candles

Fatima now attracts thousands of pilgrims from all over the world, particularly on the pilgrimage days in May and October. Moreover, the large torch-light processions in the evening are particularly impressive, often led by Cardinals and Bishops. The pilgrims gather in Cova de Iria, an enormous plaza where a little chapel was built and where the Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared.

Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity

Consecrated on October 12, 2007, on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the apparitions of Fátima, this is now Portugal’s biggest church and possibly the fourth largest Catholic church in the world. The first thing that strikes you about the Church of the Most Holy Trinity is its modern look and this immediately draws different reactions from visitors. Traditionalists and people who prefer the rich, ornate architectural styles may have problem liking this modern design.

 Houses of the three shepherds

Visit the village and the home of the three young shepherds, here you`ll find a faithful reconstruction of scenes from other times using old objects such as family photographs, clothes, kitchen utensils, furniture, among others. A unique tour through the faith and history of one of the most famous places in Portugal.

Durations

8 Hours

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

Yes, on all our private tours pick up at your hotel in Lisbon is included.

This tour has a start time of 08:45.

This tour does involve a certain level of walking, although the guide will always try to drive as close as possible to every visited location.

All activities will take place throughout the year even if it rains. If the weather conditions are extreme (for example a snow storm) and the organizer cancels the tour, you’ll either be refunded immediately or be able to do the activity on another day.

Most of our activities are carried out during the Christmas season and on the various public holidays, but each activity has its specific calendar. Check the availability and book as soon as possible. During peak season, activities are quickly sold out.

To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

Cancellations must be made by request to support@go2lisbon.com, and can be made up to 24 hours prior to the booking starting time.

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mariannesteiner
03/08/2024

"Fantastic tour

Wir haben einen spannenden Tag mit unserem Guide Rui erlebt. Er weiss alles über Portugal und wird nicht müde, begeistert und mit viel Herzblut von und über sein schönes Land zu erzählen. Zudem kennt er jede Ecke und wir haben viel mehr gesehen als auf einer normalen Tour. Es war toll!"
BarcelonaAzul
30/07/2024

"Excelente tour

Vimos varios sitios en un día porlo que es totalmente recomendable, agradecer especialmente a Vlad nuestro guía su amabilidad y las explicaciones que nos iba facilitando,,, posee mucho conocimiento sobre lo que explica y eso se nota y agradece cuando te toca un guía así,,recomendable 100%"
Jose Luis G
30/07/2024

"Una experiencia inolvidable

Muy recomendable, gente muy simpática y amable, trato personalizado, seriedad y máximo aprovechamiento del tiempo."

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