Visit the small town of Fátima and its religious sites on this half-day tour with transport included from Lisbon. This city is home to the shrine where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to three children in 1917. Explore the Sanctuary of Fatima, basilicas, and children’s homes with commentary from your guide in a small group of no more than eight guests for an intimate experience.
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Transportation
- Wi-Fi on board
- Mineral water
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
What To Expect
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Stopping Place: Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Av. by Dom José Alves Correia da Silva, Fatima 2496-908 Portugal
The Basilica of the Holy Trinity is a minor basilica located in the place of Cova da Iria, in the parish and city of Fátima. It is a huge church dedicated to the Holy Trinity, belonging to the complex of the Shrine of Fatima, with 8,633 seats and 40,000 m² of area. The project was designed by the Greek architect Alexandros Tombazis. It was inaugurated on October 12, 2007 by the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary at Fatima.
Duration: 1 hour
Stopping Place: Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima, Rua de Rainha Santa Isabel 26, Fatima 2495-424 Portugal
The Shrine of Fatima, formally titled by the Catholic Church as the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima, is a Marian shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima, located in the place of Cova da Iria, in the city of Fatima, municipality of Ourém, in Portugal.
The Shrine of Fatima is, par excellence, a place of Christian pilgrimage and Catholic devotion, preserving the memory of the events that led to its foundation, namely the apparitions of Our Lady to the three shepherd children – Lúcia dos Santos, Francisco and Jacinta Marto – in 1917. Its magnitude and relevance from a religious point of view has long been consensually recognized, nationally and internationally. By the express will of the Holy Apostolic See, this is a National Shrine. It is also one of the most important Marian shrines in the world belonging to the Catholic Church and the largest international destination for religious tourism, receiving about six million visitors a year. He was honored with three papal golden roses and visited by Popes Paul VI (1967), John Paul II (1982, 1991 and 2000), Benedict XVI (2010) and Francis (2017).
Duration: 1 hour
Departure and Return
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Start:
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Praça Marquês de Pombal 8, 1250-160 Lisbon, Portugalpick-up in front of Hotel Fenix, Marques de Pombal Square
End: This activity ends at the meeting point. -
Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Close to public transport
- Infant seats available
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience will only take place if the weather is good. If cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, you will be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it is cancelled because the minimum number is not reached, you will be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private activity/tour. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
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