The Fátima phenomenon is bigger than the town and the country and we start the journey by visiting the three shepherds' houses at the town of Aljustrel, four kilometers away from the Sanctuary. Those were the family residences of Lúcias dos Santos and her cousins Jacinta and Francisco, the three shepherds that witnessed the apparitions of the virgin in 1917. Heading next to the Sanctuary where there is a lot to visit, mainly the Little chapel of the apparitions, built at the exact place where the apparitions took place, and two Basilicas: Our Lady of the Rosary, that as the shepherds thumbs inside, and the Holy Trinity Basilica, one of the biggest catholic temples in the whole world. At the sanctuary you will have free time to explore the religious site, including witness the mass and visit the different religious buildings that are part of the sanctuary. A unique journey through faith and history of one of the most famous places in Portugal. An incredible pilgrimage.
The Chapel of the Apparitions marks the most precise place where the apparition of the Virgin Mary happened.
There are two basilicas here: the one of Our Lady of the Rosary, made of stone and marble in neo-baroque style. The Holy Trinity Basilica is much more recent (2007) being the fourth largest Catholic temple in the world in capacity.
There are two basilicas here: the one of Our Lady of the Rosary, made of stone and marble in neo-baroque style. The Holy Trinity Basilica is much more recent (2007) being the fourth largest Catholic temple in the world in capacity.
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
• Please contact the company at least 24 hours before the activity for exact Meeting point • Meeting points: 8:00 - Praça da Figueira or choose option with pick up • Drop off Marquês de Pombal. • Please note that you may have to walk from your accommodation to be picked up. • Please be reminded that there may be more than one language spoken during the tour (max. two languages). • Please note that infants and children occupy a seat (available on request if advised at time of booking). • Child rate applies only when accompanied by, at least, 1 paying adult. • It's a good idea to bring comfortable footwear for the tour and bring along a bottle of water. • Please note, this tour may be conducted in two languages. • English and Portuguese are available all year round. • A minimum of 2 people and maximum of 8 people per booking is required: there is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. • In case of adverse weather conditions (e. g. heavy rain), the tour will not be canceled, unless there are warnings and alerts by official organisms. • We are not responsible for any traffic congestion in the city, resulting from cultural, sport and religious events, or even demonstrations / strikes, etc. Unfortunately, this may be transmitted without prior notice. • Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.