Embark on a private tour from Lisbon to Fátima, a renowned Catholic pilgrimage site. Explore historic landmarks, visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, and discover the fascinating history of this sacred destination.
Embark on a private tour from Lisbon to Fátima, a renowned Catholic pilgrimage site. Explore historic landmarks, visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, and discover the fascinating history of this sacred destination.
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Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima - The Sanctuary of Fátima annually welcomes hundred of thousands of pilgrims and tourists. Many come to participate in the celebrations that commemorate the apparitions of Our Lady to the three witness of Fátima.
In the Fátima calendar, the dates May 13th (the first apparition) and October 13th mean a…
- Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima - The Sanctuary of Fátima annually welcomes hundred of thousands of pilgrims and tourists. Many come to participate in the celebrations that commemorate the apparitions of Our Lady to the three witness of Fátima.
In the Fátima calendar, the dates May 13th (the first apparition) and October 13th mean a rise in the numbers visiting the Sanctuary – built on the site of the first apparition – and the places where the three children lived in Aljustrel, a village located around two kilometres away.
In Aljustrel, there is a religious route tracing the spots where Lúcia de Jesus, aged 10, and cousins Francisco and Jacinta Marto, aged nine and seven respectively, declared they saw the Angel of Our Lady of Fátima.
- Os Tres Pastorinhos - The three shepherd children to whom Our Lady appeared – Lúcia and her cousins, Francisco and Jacinta – were born in the small village of Aljustrel, around 2 kms from the sanctuary of Fátima.
The single-storey cottages formerly inhabited by the little shepherds are very similar in terms of architecture and simplicity and are open to the general public. The house inhabited by the brother and sister, Jacinta and Francisco was built in 1888 and is located around 200 m from the house of their cousin, Lúcia, built in 1885. The House-Museum of Aljustrel is located next to the latter, displaying agricultural implements, cooking utensils, clothes and furniture, in order to demonstrate the everyday lives of local mountain dwellers in the early 20th century.
- Republic Square - The development of Tomar is closely linked to the Order of the Templars, which received these lands in 1159 as a reward for the assistance they gave Dom Afonso Henriques (the First King of Portugal) in the Christian reconquest of the territory.
It was Dom Gualdim Pais, the first Grand Master of the Order in Portugal, who founded the castle and the remarkable Convent of Christ inside. Enlarged and altered over the centuries, this retains the influences of various architectural styles; it is the centrepiece of the city and classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
- Convento de Cristo - In 1983, UNESCO awarded the classification of world heritage to the Templar Castle and the Convent of the Knights of Christ in Tomar, a unique monument in the history of the western world. Built on a site that was originally used for Roman worship, this vast monumental complex illustrates seven centuries of Portugal’s history and contains several important mementoes of decisive moments in the history of the western world.
- Mata Nacional dos Sete Montes - Located in the centre of Tomar alongside one of the city’s main avenues, the 39-hectare “Mata dos Sete Montes” National Woodland is the city’s main park. The woodlands provide a link to the castle. They are also known as the Convent Enclosure since they form an integral part of the convent and were used by the Order of Christ for growing and harvesting crops.
The wood’s leafy vegetation includes centuries-old cypress trees, Judas trees, oak trees and olive trees, and harbour a miniature church in the form of a cylindrical tower known as the “Charolinha”. This carved stone church appears to be a replica of the lantern towers of the Convent of Christ, built in accordance with plans drawn up by João de Castilho – the architect entrusted with the Renaissance works in the convent. Surrounded by a circular tank, the Charolinha is a “Casa de Fresco”. It seems to be isolated from the world, a secret hidden retreat accessible via a stone bridge.
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- Private transportation
- Clean and Safe Certificate
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tickets / Lunch / Gratuities
- Private Guide
- Tickets / Lunch / Gratuities
- Private Guide
Join us on a journey to one of the world’s most significant Catholic pilgrimage destinations – Fátima. Known for the apparition of the Virgin Mary witnessed by 3 children in 1916, trace the path to the location of the appearance in Valinhos. Explore the historic dwellings in Aljustrel, before visiting Fátima Sanctuary, Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary…
Join us on a journey to one of the world’s most significant Catholic pilgrimage destinations – Fátima. Known for the apparition of the Virgin Mary witnessed by 3 children in 1916, trace the path to the location of the appearance in Valinhos. Explore the historic dwellings in Aljustrel, before visiting Fátima Sanctuary, Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima, and the chapel of Apparitions.
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A private full-day excursion to Fátima, commencing from Lisbon;
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Discover one of the world’s most revered Catholic pilgrimage locations;
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Explore the historic residences in Aljustrel and the village of Valinhos;
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Roam the grounds of the Fátima Sanctuary and visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary as well as the Chapel of Apparitions;
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Make a stop at Tomar and tour the Templar Castle and Christ Convent.
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