Discover the shrines of Fatima in minibus

General information

Destination	Category
Lisbon, Portugal	Attractions/Entertainment

Program details

Visit and pay homage to one of the most famous religious shrines in world – Fatima, where more than 4 million pilgrims visit each year to worship Our Lady of Fátima, where it is believed that she appeared on 3 seperate occasions

Highlights
- Visit the famous Shrine of Fatima
- Stop in the picturesque towns of Nazaré y Óbidos
- Enter the UNESCO World Heritage site of Batalha Monastry

Discover the Shrine of Fatima, an incredible site close to the small town of Fatima, where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared unto three young shepherd children (Lucía de Jesús de los Santos, Francisco Marto y Jacinta Marto) between May and October 1917. This put the small town on map and since has become a centre of world pilgramage.



Visit the Chapel of Apparitions, an open air chapel built on the site of the apparitions. Across the square stands the Neoclassical-styled Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima, where the tombs of two of the children can be found. It is fourth largest Catholic Church in the world for capacity. It is flanked by magnificent pillars and overlooks the majestic square. Inside the church are 15 altars dedicated to the 15 mysteries of the Rosary. The outstanding high altar painting represents the messages of Our Lady to the three children. At the entrance of the sanctuary there is a monument known as the Berlin Wall because it holds a piece of the Wall donated by a Portuguese man who went to live in Germany.



The tour continues with stops at other pretty villages in the region. You will see Nazare, a delightful fishing village; and Obidos, still surrounded by its original mediaeval walls. Before heading back to Lisbon, you will take a stop at the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Batalha Monastry, built in the Gothic style and constructed to celebrate the Portuguese victory over the Castillians.



Languages

Portuguese, English, French and Spanish

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.
Voucher validity: same day

Location
Starting point:
Customers staying in hotels in Parque das Nações need to make their own way to Hotel Sana Evolution in Saldanha.
Pick up details are provided 24 hours in advance.

End point: Rossio or Marques de Pombal.

Schedule
Opening dates
09:30 - 18:30

Duration: 9 Hours

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide

Requirements
Remember to bring the voucher and valid photo ID with you
The tour might vary depending on weather conditions or events that could take place on certain dates.