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Fátima Experience: Self-guided tour
4.2
42 Ratings
Lisboa
Embark on a self-guided smartphone tour from Lisbon to Fátima and immerse yourself in the history and monuments of this fascinating city. Follow the paths of pilgrims and experience the awe-inspiring story of Our Lady of Fátima.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cityrama Gray Line Portugal - Begin your journey from Lisbon straight to Fátima.
- Casa-Museu de Aljustrel - Discover the charming, rural village where the Little Shepherds were born. Visit the homes of Jacinta and Francisco Marto, and Lucia de Jesus. Explore the Arneiro Well, where the Angel appeared to the three Shepherd Children in the summer of 1916, a year before Our Lady’s apparition.
- Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima - This stunning church was the first Catholic temple built in Lisbon after the Republic was established in Portugal in 1910. Awarded the Primo Valmor in 1938, it features remarkable stained glass by Almada Negreiros.
- Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima - This Marian pilgrimage center commemorates the apparitions of Our Lady to the three shepherd children, Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta, in 1917, which were recognized in 1930.
The Sanctuary includes the Chapel of Apparitions, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Prayer Hall, and the Basilica of the Holy Trinity. It also features the Retreat Houses of Our Lady of Sorrows and Our Lady of Carmo, along with the Paul VI Pastoral Center.
- Chapel of the Apparitions - The Chapel of the Apparitions was constructed on the exact spot where Our Lady appeared to the shepherd children, near the holm oak that once stood there. The tree no longer exists, as it was gradually taken by pilgrims who visited.
What's Included
- Map
- Interactive guide (1 smartphone per customer including children)
- Information folder
- Transport by minibus or bus (depending on the size of the group)
- Guide assistant
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Revel in the history of Fátima’s fascinating monuments during this self-guided smartphone tour, departing from Lisbon. Meet your guide assistant in Lisbon and familiarize yourself with your easy guide device, then travel to Fátima, where you’ll explore on your own.
Know the birthplace of the three Shepherd Children and visit their houses to have a deeper immersion into the history and origins of the Miracle of Fátima.
Trace the paths of pilgrims as you follow the intuitive guidance of your interactive device, which serves as your own local expert about the city’s history. By the end of this tour you may even feel like one of the lucky children who witnessed the apparition of Our Lady of Fátima.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- There is no bathroom on board the bus
- Dress code is smart casual
- The tours may be changed without prior notice
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
Location
Cityrama Gray Line Portugal
Alameda Edgar Cardoso
Departure Point: Eduardo VII Park in Marquês de Pombal (Bus Terminal)
Directions: Small kiosk made of glass - Cityrama, Eduardo VII Park, 1070-051 Lisboa
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(42 Ratings)
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Cynthia_m
May 15, 2024
A Wonderful Spiritual Experience - Excellent on site agents who helped redo our excursion after we missed the scheduled one due to massive traffic jams enroute to the meeting point. The tour guide, driver & fellow travelers were super. Definitely recommend this tour.
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Jeffery_c
May 7, 2024
Awesome experience - There was a mass and I got to recivere communion I never expected any of this and it was wonderful a dream come true wanted to go since I was a little girl she came to me on Sunday mass it was really nice to see her sincerely Katie cunha of USA god bless you
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Pedron2449
May 3, 2024
Innovative Experience and at Our Pace - This product is innovative! Visit all points of interest at our own pace and with all the essential information. Excellent reception from the team…
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Joseguillermo_s
Apr 30, 2024
Fátima Sanctuary - Good excursion if you like to go at your own pace and take your time to admire the Basilica, the chapel and the church of the Holy Trinity.
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James_l
Apr 26, 2024
spiritual - tour brought us to center of Fatima spiritual highlights of Fatima. Sophia was very helpful in guiding us during our visit
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Younesg943
Jun 23, 2024
Very spiritual trip - The guide Ruben was very professional and nice to everyone, he was holding a unique flag, and was very gentle to offer to each one a souvenir from Fatima.
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Yvonne_w
Apr 29, 2024
Fatima Experience - The tour operator provided an iPhone with the Fatima info on it but no other dialog or interaction. The bus was a few minutes late returning to pickup spot and no further interaction. I would not recommend this tour for the money.
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John_j
Jul 26, 2024
Nice visit, BAD bus - The Fatima experience was fine, the bus on the return trip was a disaster! The seat that my wife had was loose, it slid side to side as the bus made turns, and the back would not stay up, it was fully reclined at all times. In addition to that, the air conditioning was poor as we left Fatima, and the airflow stopped halfway back to Lisbon. We were both soaked when we got back.
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Debra_b
May 30, 2024
6 hours not 3! - This was a total of six hours, not three as advertised. The guide was not very good. If I had known it was six hours I would’ve booked a n actual tour guide for just a little more money.
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Polyanna_r
Jul 31, 2024
Do not go. - I have sent my mom and her friend on this tour. Both +70, active ladies, polite and easygoing.
They mentioned that the guide didnt do the basics: introduce herself. That she had a grumpy face, treated people badly and was rude.
The guide didn’t mentioned where to find toilets or a quick bite. Also, she was about to leave a dad and his kid behind because of a few minutes.
The feedback was clear: don’t go. Not worth to go to a Sanctuary trip with a guide that doesn’t do the basics and mistreat people.
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