Fátima Sanctuary - Half Day Tour
Join me for a 5.30-hour tour from Lisbon that invites you to immerse yourself in the heart of Portugal’s spiritual heritage.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with Portugal's rich culture and spiritual legacy!
OVERVIEW
Discover the profound devotion surrounding Nossa Senhora de Fátima, one of the world’s most significant Catholic sanctuaries, attracting over 6 million pilgrims annually.
Throughout the journey, you’ll gain insight into the historical and social context of the 1917 apparitions and their lasting impact on Portuguese society.
We’ll also explore Valinhos, visiting the homes of the three shepherd children—Lúcia, Francisco, and Jacinta Marto—who witnessed Our Lady's miraculous apparitions in 1917.
In this tour, you may opt to add extra hours and include a visit to the amazing Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
ITINERARY
- We’ll depart from Lisbon and begin our 90-minute drive to Fátima, north of Lisbon.
- Upon arriving in Fátima, I will introduce you to the rich history and significance of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima.
- You’ll have approximately 60 minutes to explore the Sanctuary at your own pace. You can visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, where the tombs of Francisco and Jacinta Marto are located, light a candle, attend Mass, or spend time in this serene setting. The Museum of the Shrine of Fátima offers another great option.
- We’ll have 45 minutes for lunch (or a snack).
- Next, we’ll drive a short 10-minute journey to Valinhos, a small village just outside of Fátima.
- Our first stop in Valinhos will be the House of Lúcia, where the eldest of the three young shepherds grew up.
- Next, we’ll visit the house of Francisco and Jacinta Marto, the two young siblings who, along with Lúcia, witnessed the apparitions of Our Lady.
- We’ll return to Lisbon (90 minutes).
BOOK YOUR TOUR
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Cancellation PolicyFor a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Additional InfoConfirmation will be received at the time of booking Not wheelchair accessible Not recommended for people with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
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Bad Weather ConditionsWe operate tours rain or shine. Cancellations due to extreme weather conditions will only happen in a National or Local Emergency. In this case, you will be 100% reimbursed.