Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity

Explore some of the rural towns of Portugal on a day tour from Lisbon. Discover the towns of Fátima, Nazaré, Óbidos, and São Martinho do Porto with the help of your guide. Start with pickup from your hotel in Lisbon and travel first to Fátima, where the famous apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima occurred. Explore the Sanctuary and experience the peaceful environment of this pilgrimage site. Visit the Chapel of the Apparition and the Holy Trinity Cathedral. See the former houses of the little shepherds who witnessed the apparition. Continue the journey to Nazaré, known around the world for its giant waves and McNamara's world record for the largest wave ever surfed. Enjoy lunch at the beach and see the giant waves for yourself. The next stop is Óbidos, a place of ancient legends and miracles. Enter the walls of the most romantic village in Portugal and experience what it was like to live in medieval times. Finally, relax on the journey back to Lisbon, with drop-off at your hotel.

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.

.This tour will take you to the Sanctuary of Fátima, famous for the apparitions of the Virgin Mary on May 13, 1917. After pickup at your hotel, we'll continue our journey. On arrival, you will be given a brief introduction and learn all about the history of Fátima and its Sanctuary, which has had a great impact and boost since Pope John Paul II. You can visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, as well as the Basilica or the latest church built in 2007 with modern architecture. You can choose to attend mass or place a candle and make a wish. There will also be time to visit a religious articles factory so that you can leave Fátima with a beautiful souvenir. We will also visit Valinhos, where the Little Shepherds' Houses are located. After an unforgettable visit, we'll return to Lisbon and your hotel.

Your tour begins with hotel pick-up in Lisbon before departing for Fátima, home to one of the largest shrines in the world, which attracts more than 5 million visitors each year. Once there, visit the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, a modern church completed in 2007. Then, stop and take your pick of religious articles or other products to get blessed at your next stop, the Sanctuary of Fatima where the Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared and left 3 messages to three children. Visit this holy site where messages are believed to have been sent at the end of the First World War, the end of communism, and after the attack on Pope John Paul the second. Next, head to the Monastery of Batalha, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover this impressive convent that was built by King John I of Portugal to thank the Virgin Mary following the battle of Aljubarrota against Spanish troops on August 14, year of 1385. Continue to the coastal city of Nazaré. Relax, as you admire the wonderful beach, charming fishermen’s houses, and amazing cliffs over the atlantic Ocean. Feel free to visit the top of the cliff, where the famous Nazaré legend took place. Travel to the charming town of Óbidos after a break for lunch. Have time to appreciate this town that is home to amazing churches and historic castle walls along its perimeter. Then it’s back to your hotel in Lisbon, where this day of cultural and religious history will end.

Immerse yourself in a unique and intimate experience as you explore Fátima on a private guided walking tour, delving into the lives of three children—Lúcia, Francisco, and Jacinta Marto—who witnessed the apparitions of Our Lady in 1917. This guided tour will lead you to the locations of the apparitions, the shepherd children's house, and the basilica housing their tombs, as well as the spots where the Angel of Peace appeared. You will have the opportunity to light candles at the sanctuary, collect blessed water, and traverse part of the Stations of The Cross, from station IX(9) to XV (15), following in the footsteps of the shepherd children. Additionally, you be driven by the church where the shepherd children were baptized and providing a panoramic view of the region. **Enhance your journey with the exclusive Way of the Cross extension. Opt for this additional hour tour to explore all 15 stations, providing a more thorough experience compared to the 7 stations included on the 3 hour tour.**

Start the day with pickup from your hotel and meet your friendly guide for the tour. The first stop of the day is the most famous sanctuary in Portugal, Fátima. Here, learn all about the apparitions that took place in 1917, when 3 little shepherds saw the image of the Virgin Mary. Explore the Chapel of Apparitions, the spot where the iconic moment occurred. Admire the beautiful Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, where the tombs of the shepherds are located and then visit the more modern building of the sanctuary, the Basilica of the Holy Trinity. The next stop is the town of Betalha to visit one of the most impressive buildings in the country, the Monastery of Batalha. Built by order of King John I, its construction was a way of celebrating the victory in a battle against the Spanish, the Aljubarrota battle, that put the independence of Portugal at risk. Inside, marvel at the tombs of both the King and his wife, as well as their sons and daughters including the famous tomb of Prince Henry, the Navigator, who had a crucial role in the Discoveries period in Portugal. The tour then moves onto Nazaré, located near the coast, this is the perfect location to stop for lunch and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Finally, the town of Óbidos is the last stop of the tour. Take some time to stroll around the medieval-looking streets of this lovely town surrounded by old walls and try the famous sour cherry liquor sold in every corner of Óbidos.

Learn the story of the apparitions of Fátima on a private tour of the sanctuary, and get insights from a local guide. Visit the Chapel of Apparitions, where Our Lady appeared to the 3 shepherd children in 1917. Then, enter the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary to see the tombs of Sister Lúcia, St. Francisco and St. Jacinta. Admire the modern Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, consecrated in 2007 as part of the 90th anniversary of the apparitions. Continue to the village of Aljustrel to explore the homes of the children, and the Parish church where they were baptized. Visit the sites of the apparitions of the Angel of Peace and the 4th apparition site of Our Lady at Valinhos.

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.

Experience the rich heritage and stunning countryside of Portugal on this small-group guided trip to Fátima from Lisbon. After pickup at your hotel in Lisbon, you’ll head through scenic landscapes to arrive at Fátima, a city known throughout the world as the location of the apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1917. This apparition has made Fátima one of the Christian religion’s most significant pilgrimage sites.   Learn about the 3 children who were witness to this apparition, and hear the story of what they saw and what happened to them afterwards. You’ll also explore the village where the children lived and explore their well-preserved homes. Experience the now-peaceful atmosphere of this place where the Virgin Mary appeared.

Discover the history of the Catholic pilgrimage site of Fátima on this half-day tour from Lisbon. After getting picked up from your hotel, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle towards the Sanctuary of Fátima, taking in scenic views of the Portuguese countryside along the way. At the sanctuary, discover the spot where 3 children were visited by the Virgin Mary and pay your respects at the shrine. Afterward, visit the Basilica of the Holy Trinity and admire its unique award-winning architecture before heading to the village of the 3 shepherds, where you can admire a faithful reconstruction of the apparition. Back to Lisbon.