Ultimate Fátima Private Day-Tour
Description
This is a tour designed for Catholic Pilgrims united in the Holy Trinity and Marian Devotion. In 1917 three children witness the apparitions of the Virgin Mary in the rural and uninformed heart of Portugal. Their lives would change indelibly - and with them, those of all Catholics in the world. Meet the profoundly moving story of these children while deepening their knowledge of the Fatima Message, your devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Jesus and Mary. More than a private tour, this is a religious experience that will fill your heart with hope and challenge you to take the Message back home. The maximum group size is 14 - it's always a private tour
Tour Options
Itinerary
Begin the day by meeting a private guide at your hotel in Lisbon and boarding your private vehicle to Fátima (pick up at your hotel or vacation rental door-to-door if accessible by our vehicles)
At the end of the Procession we'll return to Lisbon and drop you off at your hotel/vacation rental You are tiered but your heart is full! We will take you back to Lisbon safely for some deserved rest.
After lunch, we will continue to the Sanctuary. Occupying the area of the primitive land where the Virgin appeared to the children, today it is an organized structure for the reception of pilgrims from all over the world, visited by 4 Popes and graced with 4 Golden Roses. Mass is at 6.30 pm always in Portuguese - but then again a mass is a mass and the organ is just amazing! .The Chapel of Apparitions and the Basilica of the Holy Trinity are different places of worship within in the Sanctuary and allow visitors to tour as well. We will also visit the Museums in the area (expect on Mondays) . During our time at the Sanctuary, we will also be visiting the tombs of Sister Lucia; Saint Francisco and Saint Jacinta - as his holiness Saint Joh Paul II stated, the two Candles God offered to Humanity. You’ll now have some free time on your own for prayers and adoration. Until 2020 we are suggesting the Itinerary of the Pilgrim, a suggestion for the Pastoral years 2018-2020.
We are driving for dinner between 7.30 PM and 8.00 PM as the Rosary and Candlelight Procession begin at 9.30 PM. 9.30 PM – 10.45 PM – Rosary and Candlelight Procession.
One of the most important religious pilgrimage sites in Europe, Fátima became famous in 1917 when three small children claimed to have seen a vision of the Virgin Mary there. We start our day doing all your religious and souvenir shopping in a quick stop at Fatima's shopping center so that you can have your objects blessed at mass in the Sanctuary. We will continue our drive to Aljustrel in order to visit the Little Sheppards’ Houses and places of the Angel’s 2nd Apparition
We will also visit Valinhos, where the Virgin appeared and Loca do Anjo – place of the Angel’s Apparitions. This is one of Fátima most sacred and peaceful places. If the weather and timing is good we will still walk up to the Plith of the Hunagrians doing some of the Stations of the Cross. By now we will have to check how our pilgrims are! Most likely and after all the walking, we will be heading for a very deserved lunch! Our restaurant selections always include cozy traditional local restaurants.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up at all Lisbon central hotels Pick up also available at vacation rentals. Pick up will be operated in points of interest if access is not possible to minivans Pick ups outside Lisbon central hotels: surcharge may be requested
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The Procession is the EXCLUSIVE responsibility of the Fátima Shrine. Operator is not liable if the Shrine suspends the event.
Reviews(18)
Daniella might be the best tour guide I have ever had. She was so sweet and so knowledgeable. The tour was absolutely wonderful. I can not recommend this tour enough or any tour with this company. Even when my mom lost her phone Daniela called people we got it back. Also, the place they took us for lunch was absolutely wonderful. And at the gift shop you’re gonna start at on the way in. I highly recommend getting the cookies.
Daniella was professional and personable. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Very kind and caring lady. She went above and beyond. Catered to all my families individual needs and wishes. Would recommend this company thoroughly. She is a beautiful person and made the day trip memorable. We will forever remember her patience, kindness and understanding.
Thank you so much Amanda It’s our pleasure ! God bless you :)
Daniela was an awesome guide, very knowledgeable and very personable. Communication from her through texts were extremely helpful. We experienced everything you could imagine for Fátima and more. The candlelight procession following the statue of Mary is worth everything!
Daniela Tome is the best guide for this pilgrimage-like tour. She was punctual, in fact early, in meeting us at our hotel. She started by asking about our expectations and special requests. She is motivated by her personal ministry which shows how she describes events that transpired in Fatima. She is very knowledgeable and brought us to all the places that we expected to see and experience. The candle light procession cannot be missed. The restaurants for lunch and dinner were superb too. The price is worth for this private tour. It was the best highlight in our tour of Portugal and Spain.
We planned a trip to Lisbon with the main purpose of visiting Fatima and in searching for tour options we found Magnificat Tours and choosing them was the best. On the tour, I was only with my mother and Daniel, who was our guide, gave us valuable information about the history of Fatima and the little shepherds. Although the tour was in English and my mother speaks Spanish, I thank Daniel for explaining very well and slowly because this way my mother was able to understand a lot and enjoy the visit to Fatima like I did. We left Lisbon on time and had the opportunity to buy souvenirs and, in addition to visiting the town where the little shepherds lived and the church where they were baptized, we had time on our own to attend a mass in the sanctuary and spend an unforgettable time without hurry. Thank you, Daniel, for your dedication in sharing Fatima's story. If you are looking for a tour full of history and complete, this is the option.
My mother and I did this tour, and had a great experience. Our guide, Daniella, was extremely knowledgeable about both the historical and religious aspects of the Fátima story, and we learned a great deal from her. She really led the tour as a pilgrimage, and it made for a rich spiritual experience. She was also very flexible and will to accommodate some schedule changes, based on what my mom wanted to do. All around a great tour, very much worth it!
Thank you ! As our motto is visit fatima as pilgrim not a tourist: it’s what we try to do every day :)
Our tour guide, Daniella, was outstanding! She was very knowledgeable about the story & history of Fatima. There wasn’t a question she couldn’t answer. It was an excellent tour!
Thank you so so much for taking the time to review and give us feedback which makes us so proud
Beautiful experience for my family of five (including three children 13, 9 & 7). Daniel was a wonderful guide, interacted well with the kids and kept the pace of our day appropriate. We followed his recommendations for lunch, mass and souvenirs: which lent well to a worry free, easy day.
Thank you! It’s a blessing to share the day with a lovely family !
We were so grateful for a wonderfully kind tour guide, Daniel. Daniel was punctual picking us up at 8am. He covered so many interesting facts and history on our way to Fátima . On this tour, we never felt rushed. We also stopped at the large shopping Fátima Gift shop to buy our rosary beads so that we would have best selection and also have them to be blessed once we had the opportunity. The private tour allowed for needed stops and plenty of time at each special stop. Thank you to Daniel for the most memorable day, truly unforgettable.
My guide Daniel was great! He told me about all the sites & then gave me time to explore & take photos. I was not rushed & I felt he respected the sites.
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