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Private Fatima Pilgrimage Tour with Mass and Free Time

About this experience

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.

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr
  • Private experience

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Private Fatima Pilgrimage Tour with Mass and Free Time
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour8 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesGerman (live guide), Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • Personal accompaniment during the whole day
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pickup and drop-off at Hotels and Accommodations in Lisbon
  • Driver/Guide

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Any additional expenses not covered and agreed in advance

Itinerary and highlights

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!

Meeting and pickup information

  • 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.

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Estrela d’Alva Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 8 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
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.
Which guide languages are listed?
German (live guide), Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 0+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Folding Wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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