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Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima

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From Lisbon: Fátima and Sintra Private Tour

1. From Lisbon: Fátima and Sintra Private Tour

Start with pickup from your accommodation and meet your driver/guide for the day. Travel by air-conditioned minivan or sedan north Lisbon to the town of Fátima. Upon arrival in Fátima, visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima and see the Apparition Chapel, Our Lady of the Rosary Basilica, and the Holy Trinity Basilica. Learn about the Marian Apparitions to 3 local children in 1917 and 1918 with your expert guide. Head to nearby Valinhos and see the houses where the 3 children were born. Enjoy the serenity of this tranquil location surrounded by scenic rolling hills. Travel southwest to the village of Sintra and enjoy some free time to explore the charming streets. Take a break for lunch in one of the cafés in the village. Afterward, visit the stately Pena Palace which is situated on a hill overlooking Sintra. Learn about the history of the palace, and enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding area, before returning to Lisbon.

From Lisbon: Half-Day Fátima Tour

2. From Lisbon: Half-Day Fátima Tour

Explore the phenomenon of Our Lady of Fátima on a half-day tour of the shrine to the Virgin Mary. Stroll around the grounds of the sanctuary on arrival to see monuments dedicated to the sightings of Mary in 1916 and 1917. Visit the Chapel of the Apparitions that marks the most precise spot where the sightings happened and admire the stone and marble Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Most Holy Trinity Basilica, built in 2007. Go to the town of Aljustrel to see where the 3 shepherd children who saw Mary lived. Marvel at faithful reconstructions of scenes from the story using old objects such as family photographs, clothes, kitchen utensils and furniture.

Fátima Full-Day Private Personalized Tour from Lisbon

3. Fátima Full-Day Private Personalized Tour from Lisbon

Spend the day at the Shrine of Fatima on a private full day tour from Lisbon, and discover one of the world's most popular pilgrimage sites on an itinerary customized to your preferences. Meet your guide at your hotel/accommodation in Lisbon (other location available on request) and travel to Fátima in the Central Region of Portugal. On arrival, explore one of the world's most important religious shrines at your own pace. Discover every corner of the Sanctuary of Fatima, including the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima where the three little shepherds are buried. Pray in the Chapel of the Apparitions. Visit the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity and see the amazing Temporary Exhibition "Faces of Fatima" which is on display until October 15, 2022. Enjoy some free time for lunch and the opportunity to buy religious and devotional items in the many specialty stores of Fátima. Then, head to the small village of Aljustrel to visit the homes of the three Little Shepherds who witnessed the apparitions in 1917 and Valinhos, site of Our Lady's fourth Apparition on the 19th August 1917, before your transfer back to Lisbon.

From Lisbon: Half-Day Trip to Fátima

4. From Lisbon: Half-Day Trip to Fátima

Begin your amazing journey by meeting your friendly local guide at your accommodation. Sit back & relax while traveling to the center of Portugal and hearing about the region. After driving 150 kilometers (90 miles) north of Lisbon, arrive at your first destination, the region of Fátima. Explore the religious capital of Portugal. Visit the Chapel of Apparitions to see the stone pillar that marks the spot where the Virgin Mary appeared, the Shrine, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima. Enjoy free time to enjoy the sight. Learn interesting facts about Fátima and Portuguese Catholic and religious traditions from your guide. At the other end of Fatima’s Shrine is the Most Holy Trinity Church (Lesser Basilica, from 2007). Witness this modern piece of architecture. In 1917 a religious event changed the history of this location forever. 3 shepherds witnessed successive apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima (another name for the Virgin Mary) turning it into one of the most important landmarks in Marian worship, attracting pilgrims from all over the world. Next, be whisked away to a local village 2 kilometers away. This is where the 3 young shepherds (responsible for the importance of Fatima’s landmark) were born. Get an insight into their lives and costumes, along with a context of this landmark of Portuguese history.

From Lisboa: Fatima, Batalha, Nazare, & Obidos Full-Day Tour

5. From Lisboa: Fatima, Batalha, Nazare, & Obidos Full-Day Tour

After pickup from your hotel in Lisbon, travel to one of the 3 sites in the world where the apparition of Virgin Mary is confirmed by the Vaticano, one of the most important Christian sanctuaries in the world, located in Fatima. Visit a religious item factory, where you can acquire those items to be blessed in the Sanctuary. Next, head to Batalha village, with a stop at the monastery of Batalha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the main European inspirations during the gothic architecture period. After, head towards Nazaré, a fisherman's village with beautiful white houses and stunning cliffs. Explore the village and enjoy its traditional costumes. Discover the place that has the biggest waves of the world, where surfers from worldwide come to beat the worlds surf record during the giants season. On the way back to he hotel, pass at the medieval village of Óbidos. Due to its proximity to the coast, it has been occupied by various civilizations throughout the centuries including Lusitanians, Romans, Visigoths, and Moors, who each left their mark on the area. You will find a castle well preserve, filled up with a labyrinth of streets and white houses. Discover and enjoy the local costums, such as the chocolate or our traditional Ginjinha, that is locally produced at the region.

Portugal: Fatima, Aljustrel & Valinhos Trip with Picnic

6. Portugal: Fatima, Aljustrel & Valinhos Trip with Picnic

Discover Fatima, also known as the Altar of the World, on this private tour with a guide. Explore the places where the apparitions of the Angel of Peace took place and see other sacred locations in the town, too. After leaving Lisbon with your guide, head over to Loca do Cabeço where the first and third Apparitions of the Angel of Peace occurred. Then, drop by the Arneiro well, the location of the second apparition in 1916. Proceed to the house of San Francisco and Saint Jacinta and the house of Sister Lucia, both open for pilgrim visits. 1 kilometer from Aljustrel and 2 kilometers from the Sanctuary, you will find the Parish Church of Fatima, where the seers were baptized and integrated into the Christian community. Continue on to Cova de Iria, where the sanctuary's place of prayers and monuments are located. Then, visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, the exact location of the apparitions and considered as the heart of the Sanctuary. You will also see and contemplate in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Cruz Alta, Fontanário, Azinheira Grande, and a temporary exhibition.

Fátima Batalha Nazaré and Óbidos Private Tour from Lisbon

7. Fátima Batalha Nazaré and Óbidos Private Tour from Lisbon

In one day, explore Fátima and its famous sanctuary; visit Batalha Monastery; Stroll the ocean coastline of the fishermen's village of Nazaré; Visit the medieval town of Óbidos. This tour is the perfect choice for first-time visitors in Portugal. - Private Full day tour for your family and friends, departing from Lisbon; - Visit Fátima and its sacred sites; - Tour of Batalha's Monastery; - Pass-by the coastline and viewpoints from the village of Nazaré; - Explore the most medieval town of Óbidos.

Fatima Spiritual Full Day Private Tour from Lisbon

8. Fatima Spiritual Full Day Private Tour from Lisbon

Let us take you to one of the most iconic and important catolic pilgrimages city in the World – Fátima. Famous due to the sighting of the Virgin Mary by 3 childrens in 1916, follow the route to the place were the apparition appeared in Valinhos. Visit the historic houses at Aljustrel, before roaming to Fátima Sanctuary, Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima and the chapel of Apparitions. We start our day by visitting the Little Sheppard's Houses and the place where the Angel appeared for the second time. House of the Three Shepherds - It was in the small village of Aljustrel, located about 2 kms from the Fatima sanctuary, that the three seers of Fatima were born - Lucia and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta who shared her herding duties. Very similar in design and simplicity, the single-storey houses that the little shepherds lived in can be visited. The house where the brothers Jacinta and Francisco lived was built in 1888 and is about 200 meters from the house of their cousin Lucia, dating from 1885. Valinhos - We will walk in this amazingly peaceful and sacred place, where the Virgin appeared and Loca do Anjo, the place that marks the Angel's apparition for the 1st and 3rd time. We will also walk up to the Hungarian Calvary while going through some of the Cross Station's. By this time we are sure everyone will be hungry, so we will recommend some local restaurants for you to enjoy some traditional food. After lunch, we'll proceed to Fatima Sanctuary.

From Caldas: Fátima, the path of Faith

9. From Caldas: Fátima, the path of Faith

Fátima is considered to be one of the major catholic pilgrimage sites in the world: it is visited by more than six million people every year. This half-day tour offers travelers a visit to the most emblematic sites of the Sanctuary of Fátima, namely the Apparitions Chapel, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima (where the little shepherds Lúcia, Jacinta, and Francisco were laid to rest) and the contemporary Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, built to provide more room to welcome the pilgrims from all around who come to Fátima. Visitors will have the time to freely explore the sanctuary and its surroundings.

From Lisbon: Fátima Half-Day Shrine and Basilica Tour

10. From Lisbon: Fátima Half-Day Shrine and Basilica Tour

Explore the phenomenon of Our Lady of Fátima on a half-day tour of the shrine to the Virgin Mary. Stroll around the grounds of the sanctuary on arrival to see monuments dedicated to the sightings of Mary in 1916 and 1917. Visit the Chapel of the Apparitions which marks the most precise spot where the sightings happened and admire the stone and marble Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Most Holy Trinity Basilica, built in 2007. Go to the town of Aljustrel to see where the 3 shepherd children who saw Mary lived. Marvel at faithful reconstructions of scenes from the story using old objects such as family photographs, clothes, kitchen utensils, and furniture.

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4.7 / 5

based on 140 reviews

Daniel, our tour guide was excellent. He was very friendly, providing us with plenty of information regarding Fatima and the visionaries. He also provided snippets of information on the journey to and from Fatima. The half day tour was perfect, allowing us plenty of time to see Fatima itself and the homes of the 3 children. I would definitely recommend this tour.

I closed the tour here 4 days before and it was wonderful. The driver Hermes, in addition to being exceptionally punctual, insisted on taking us and showing us everything. He knew the stories and made sure to surprise us by showing us places we weren't expecting. We will do whenever possible tours with you.

Beautiful walk, I recommend it to everyone, not just for those of Christian faith. Our guide was an expert, very attentive and helpful, thank you very much Gonçalo, my family and I loved the tour, I will recommend your great service to friends and family!!!

Excelente compañero de aventuras!!!

A lovely drive, we had a very friendly knowledgeable guide who was a fountain of information and a great conversationalist.

Small group is better more comfortable and can be more flexible