Fatima Private Pilgrimage from Lisbon with Mass & Personal Time
Description
Enjoy an exclusive experience as you embark on a private tour from Lisbon, with the convenience of a direct pick-up service from your hotel, heading to the Sanctuary of Fátima. Visiting Fátima goes beyond a mere tourist journey; it's like immersing yourself in a day of deep faith, where tranquility is to be found in every corner of the grounds, inviting you to a unique encounter with the spirituality and peace that characterize this sacred place. This exclusive tour not only offers the comfort of privacy but also the unique opportunity to explore one of the most significant Marian shrines in the world in total comfort and flexibility. The carefully designed itinerary takes travelers to an event that took place in 1917 and changed the lives of three children and the town itself. Always accompanied by your expert guide, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the history of the Apparitions and the places related to the Message of Fatima.
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Itinerary
Pick-up from your hotel / accommodation in Lisbon Do not worry about traveling by public transport or sharing your tour and choose comfort and safety in the company of your guide who will pick you up at your hotel in a comfortable vehicle with the Clean & Safe seal guarantee assigned by the Portuguese Tourism Board. This tour is designed for those who want to get away from the traditional tours and have a more authentic and unique experience. The duration of the trip from Lisbon to the Shrine of Fatima is about 1h30.
Chapel of the Apparitions Built in response to Our Lady's request “I want you to make here a chapel”. Our Lady appeared full of light and spoke here to the Little Shepherds in May, June, July, September and October 1917.
Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima The three Little Shepherds were on May 13 1917 in this place playing at the top of the of Cova de Iria's hillside making a "small wall" and "suddenly saw what seemed to be a flash of lightning". Years later the Basilica was built (between 1928 and 1953). See the tombs of the three Little Shepherds inside the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. You will have the chance to get close to them.
Basilica of the Holy Trinity In 1973, the intention arose to build a new church in the Sanctuary of Fatima. The first stone was laid in 2004. It was inaugurated on October 12, 2007, on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the Apparitions. The whole church is white in color, covered with stone from the region: Branco do Mar (White from the Sea). The Basilica has a total of 8,633 seats, including 76 for people with limited mobility. Its construction was paid completely with donations from pilgrims. Attend the 11 o'clock mass. Depending on the day and the season the mass may be celebrated in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima or in the square of the Sanctuary.
Valinhos The fourth apparition (August 19, 1917) occurred in this place. Here, Our Lady met with the three Little Shepherds again after they failed to meet on the 13th because they were taken to Ourém for interrogation and prevented from going to Cova de Iria.
Loca do Anjo In the Spring and Autumn of 1916, the three Little Shepherds were surprised by the presence of the Angel of Peace, in this place. When he reached them, he said: - Don't be afraid! I am the Angel of Peace. Pray with me.
Still in Aljustrel, the village where the three seers were born, lived and from where they guided their flock of sheeps to Cova de Iria, you will visit the house from Sister Lucia. After being closed for eight months, the House of Sister Lucia was reopened to the public in July 2024 with the House-Museum concept. The intervention brings some novelties, such as the return of the books to the house and the wall clock that marks the time when Lucia de Jesus was born: seven o'clock in the afternoon!
The Arneiro Well Over this well, many times did the Little Shepherds sat, talking, playing and praying. Here, on a summer day, the second Apparition of the Angel of Peace took place, in 1916. When he found them he asked, “What are you doing? Pray, pray a lot. ”
You will visit the house from Saint Francisco and Saint Jacinta, which is open for visits by pilgrims and did not undergo any significant transformation after the Apparitions.
It was a great day and it is time to return to your hotel in Lisbon. We hope to see you again soon on another visit in Portugal. You will be able to choose a Drop-off location different from the Pick up one, provided it is in Lisbon. See you soon!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup and Drop-off at your hotel/accommodation in Lisbon and the surroundings The driver/guide uses an identification with his name and that of our company through a badge. Pickup locations other than specified are available upon request. However, an additional fee may apply. Please consult us so that we can assess this situation.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Folding Wheelchair accessible
Reviews(63)
Excellent service and human warmth; it would be important to implement another measure regarding the tents on the beach, as there are people who leave their towels on them and do not return, leaving others who truly need them without service.
Hola, Espero que se encuentre bien. Sin embargo, creemos que la reseña fue publicada por error en la empresa equivocada. Estrela d’Alva Tours realiza exclusivamente tours privados en Portugal y, en particular, este tour está relacionado con Fátima, por lo que no incluye servicios de playa. Le sugerimos verificar cuál fue la empresa que realmente prestó el servicio, ya que seguramente estarán muy felices de recibir su excelente valoración de 5 estrellas. Saludos cordiales, The Estrela d’Alva Tours Team
If I could give Pedro 10 stars I would. Even before our tour he went above and beyond by accommodating our almost last minute changes. He was quick to respond to my inquires. Pedro's van was clean and roomy. Our tour was informative and he waited for us to attend Mass at the site of the apparition. And when the roads around our hotel were closed due to a national holiday he helped us haul our luggage 1/2 mile through a parade! I would recommend him without reservation.
Dear Hilary & Steve, Thank you very much for your generous review. It was a pleasure to support you, especially with the last-minute changes, and to share such a meaningful day in Fátima. I’m glad you enjoyed the experience. All the best, and I hope to see you again in Portugal. Pedro
Pedro was fantastic. Would recommend!
Dear Julia, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure to be part of your visit to Fátima. All the best, and I hope to welcome you again in Portugal. The Estrela d’Alva Tours Team
Pedro was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable of the shrine and the Fatima story. He got us to mass and told us when the blessing of the religious articles was going to happen so we wouldnt miss it since the mass was in Portuguese. He took us to the town where the shepherds lived, where one of the apparitions occurred and the sites where the angel appeared to the children. Amazing day!
Dear Bobbi, Thank you very much for your kind and detailed review. It was a pleasure to guide you through the story and sites of Fátima and to help you experience those special moments throughout the day. All the best, and I hope to welcome you again in Portugal. Pedro
Pedro was exceptional Well informed and his planning in a relatively crowded place of interest was excellent
Dear John, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. I’m thrilled to hear you found the tour well-informed and that the planning worked smoothly despite the crowds in Fátima. Your feedback is truly important to us—it helps us keep improving and delivering excellent tours. Hope to welcome you back to Portugal someday! Pedro sends a big hug to everyone.
Pedro was an excellent tour guide. He made our experience in Fatima very meaningful and was just wonderful. Great tour. Thank you so much Pedro!
Dear Lucille, Thank you so much for your kind words—and for taking the time to share your experience. I’m delighted to know your visit to Fátima felt meaningful and that you enjoyed the private tour from Lisbon. Your feedback is truly important to us, as it helps us improve continuously and keep delivering excellent tours. Hope to welcome you back to Portugal one day! Pedro sends a big hug to everyone.
Great experience learned a lot along the way. What a special day. Our guide was the best, learned so much.
Dear John, Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to know that your day in Fátima was so special and rewarding, and that you enjoyed the journey as well as everything you learned along the way.
We had a wonderful experience with Pedro. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Portugal and Fátima. He was very kind, helpful and accommodating to our needs. We highly recommend him and the tour, which was everything we hoped for in a tour of Fatima.
Dear Steven, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation. I am very glad to know that your experience in Fátima was everything you hoped for, and that you enjoyed learning more about the history of Portugal along the way. It is very important for our work to receive feedback from our travelers, and your kind words mean a lot to us. It was a true pleasure to guide you.
Our guide, Daniella, was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging throughout the entire day. She made the experience enjoyable not just for us, but also for our four kids, which isn’t always easy on a long tour! I would definitely use this service again and highly recommend it to other families traveling with children.
Dear John, Thank you very much for your kind review and recommendation. We are delighted to know that you and your family had such a positive experience in Fátima with Daniella. She will be very happy to hear your words. It is especially rewarding for us to know that the children also enjoyed the day — that is not always easy on a long tour, and your feedback is very important for our work. We would be more than happy to welcome you and your family again on another visit to Portugal.
Private tour, was picked up 8:30am at cruise ship terminal, easy to find tour guide waiting with sign, proceeded in comfortable vehicle to Fatima and saw all the famous sights. Had time for quick lunch at local cafe with cold drink. Guide was very knowledgeable about the area, made sure we didn't miss anything, went to the little gift shops to get rosaries for friends back home, had holy water blessed, went to an interesting museum, but most of all seen the sights where Mary appeared to the 3 children. The childhood homes of the children were open for visitors and we even bought souvenirs at the little shop right across from the home, actually run by relatives of the children. Then at the end, we were dropped off at our hotel in Lisbon. After cruising on cruise ship for 12 days and seeing interesting sites from Rome to Lisbon, I would have to say that THIS tour topped all of the excursions we just had previously. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this tour.
Dear Phyllis, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re truly delighted to hear that the private tour to Fátima was the highlight of your journey after such an incredible cruise. It was our pleasure to ensure everything ran smoothly, from your pick-up at the cruise terminal to the drop-off at your hotel in Lisbon. We're especially glad you had the opportunity to visit the apparition sites, experience the authenticity of the place, and bring home such meaningful souvenirs. Your kind words mean a lot to us and will surely inspire other travelers to follow in your footsteps. Pedro sends a warm hug to everyone! Estrela d'Alva Tours Team
