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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 before 3 shepherd children in 1917. Then, enter the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary to look at the tombs of Lúcia, Francisco and Jacinta. Admire the modern Basilica of the Holy Trinity, consecrated in 2007 as part of the 90th anniversary of the apparitions. Continue to the village of Aljustrel to discover the home of the children, and the church where they were baptized. Visit the sites of the apparition of the Angel of Peace and the 4th apparition of Our Lady at Valinhos.

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.

Travel to on the of the largest Marian shrines in the world on this half-day trip from Lisbon to the charming town of Fátima. Immerse yourself in this popular pilgrimage site where the three young shepherds that claimed to have seem the Virgin Mary are laid to rest.  Be picked up from the comfort of your accommodation in Lisbon. Sit back and relax in a comfortable vehicle on your way to Fátima. Go to the basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary were the three young shepherds are entombed. See the devotion of pilgrims at the Chapel of the Apparitions. Spend time in the sanctuary were the popes Pope John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis attended masses. Before returning to Lisbon, visit the houses where the children that saw the visions lived. Meet some of their relatives that are still around today.

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.

Begin by visiting Coimbra University, the oldest in Europe. The Joanine Library was built in the 18th century on the former prison. Its decoration was finished in the 18th century and the renovation included ceiling frescoes by Mestre António Ribeiro and Vicente Nunes. The portrait of Dom Joao V was done by the Italian Domenico Dupra. Visit other interesting places at the University including Saint Michel Chapel, Sala dos Capelos, and the cabra (bell) tower. Then, head downtown, between the Mondego river and the University, to a street where you can relax and get lost in the charming city. You will find countless cafes, pastry shops, and restaurants. Rich in culture and with unforgettable gastronomy, this area has been the commercial center of the city for hundreds, if not thousands of years, maintaining its genuine atmosphere and unique personality.  Choose to visit either Fatima or Obidos for your final stop before Lisbon. In Obidos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, travel back in time as you walk through the beautiful narrow streets full of traditional shops. Admire the old white houses and imagine how the medieval period would have looked and felt. Obidos was a wedding gift from D. Dinis to his wife D. Isabel and the village became part of the Casa das Rainhas until 1834, leaving the orders of D. Catarina to build an aqueduct and fountains. At the Sanctuary of Fatima, visit three places of interest. Choose to attend a mass at the Chapel of the Apparitions, the first Chapel built following the apparitions. It occupies a prominent place practically in the center of the Sanctuary. Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, built in 1928 in Neo-Baroque style. It houses the tomb of Sister Lucia who passed away in 2005. See the Basilica of Santissima Trindade, built in 2007 with more than 8,000 seats and an area of 40,000 meters squared. It was designed by the Greek architect Alexandros Tombazis and is a modern imposing church.

Enjoy a full-day private excursion from Lisbon to Fátima, one of the most important places of pilgrimage in the Catholic world. In addition to the Sanctuary you’ll see the house of Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco, the 3 young shepherds who claimed to have seen the apparition of the Virgin Mary. In 1917, when news of the apparition of the Virgin Mary spread, this once-sleepy rural village turned into an important Catholic pilgrimage site. Visit Our Lady of Fátima Sanctuary (Nossa Senhora de Fátima Santuario), a place of worship visited each year by more than 4 million pilgrims, who come to pay their respects and worship at the shrine. You’ll see the Chapel of the Apparitions, built on the site where the Virgin Mary appeared to the 3 young shepherds, and also see the tombstones of 2 of the 3 shepherds who reported the apparition.  In Batalha you’ll visit the monastery and admire its gothic architecture. In the old fishing village of Nazaré, you’ll take in the belvedere over the beach area and the headlands. Finish off with a stop in medieval Óbidos before heading back to Lisbon.

In total privacy, comfort and tranquility, travel to visit the Sanctuary of Fátima and discover one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the world, with the option of attending a mass at the sanctuary. The 10-hour tour also has an opportune stop in the historic city of Coimbra, recognized for having one of the oldest universities in Europe. This trip begins in Porto, and then onto Coimbra, the city of students and the oldest university in the country, (12th century), and one of the oldest in the world. Take the time to visit the Joanina Library with its collection of over 300,000 books and some of the rarest manuscripts in the entire country. Visit the Old Romanesque style Cathedral (Sé Velha). We recommend crossing the river to visit the Santa Clara Convent and the Quinta das Lágrimas (Estate of Tears), where the love between Pedro and Inês blossomed. We recommend having lunch at one of the taverns downtown, where you can find the most delicious snacks. We then head towards Fátima, where Our Lady of Fátima appeared to the three shepherd children in 1917. Here, we will visit the Basilica, where Francisco, Jacinta Marto, and Lúcia are buried, the Igreja da Santíssima Trindade (Church of the Holy Trinity), and the largest Catholic sanctuary in Portugal. There will also be time to see the Capela das Aparições (Chapel of Apparitions), a small temple built at the request of Our Lady of Fátima when she appeared to the three shepherd children, and Azinheira Grande, the tree that Jacinta, Lúcia, and Francisco passed before seeing the Saint.

Get out of Lisbon and go on a private 8-hour tour to the heart of Portugal. Enjoy the flexibility of having your own driver and the ability to customize your tour. Discover medieval towns, fishing villages, and beautiful coastline. Start this tour with a visit to the famous Fátima Shrine. Being one of the most important pilgrimage points for Catholics, it attracts over a million visitors each year. Visit the small town of Batalha and its Dominican Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória. Marvel at this masterpiece of Gothic architecture and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Indulge in some fresh fish by the sea in the surf mecca town of Nazaré. Explore the charming medieval town of Obidos and see its castle. Stroll among its small alleys, churches, and imposing city walls.

Depart from Lisbon and arrive to Fatima, to experience the strong spiritual energy of its Sanctuary. Visit Batalha Monastery, a World Heritage site. It is one of the most magnificent examples of European flamboyant style and a great opportunity if you want to appreciate the uniqueness of the final version of Portuguese Gothic style. Discover Alcobaça Monastery, a World Heritage site with astonishing medieval gothic architecture.  Inside listen to the most beautiful love story of medieval times. Explore the small and charming town of Nazaré. Discover the beach where the intense blue transforms itself into gigantic waves! Finally, the town of Óbidos will open its doors to you in all its intense beauty. Enjoy the architecture, the small streets and the medieval castle. During the tour, try the famous Ginjinha, a local liquor.

This 1-way transfer between Lisbon Airport and your hotel in the Fátima area will take approximately 1-hour and 40 minutes and is priced for up to 8 passengers. The economical and convenient service is available both from the airport to your hotel and from your Fátima accommodation to Lisbon Airport. In addition to this transfer service, the operator also offers first-class chauffeured transportation available during your stay in the Fátima area. Vehicles for all types of occasions are available on an hourly, daily, weekly or evenly monthly basis. You can expect a high standard of quality during the transfer, and you’ll be in the capable hands of a qualified and courteous professional driver, who knows the area well.