Porto: Fatima and Coimbra Day Trip
Discover the pilgrimage site of Fatima and the university city of Coimbra on a day trip from Porto! The full-day tour includes a visit to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary in Fatima where several apparitions of the Virgin Mary are said to have taken place. Attend mass inside the sanctuary’s basilica, soaking up the serene atmosphere, and then spend the afternoon in Coimbra, seeing the university and Old Cathedral of Coimbra on a walking tour.
Options
Fatima & Coimbra with lunch
Lunch
What's included in Porto: Fatima and Coimbra Day Trip
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Start the tour from Oporto.
The most important Portuguese religious center and one of the most famous places of catholic pilgrimage in the world. Its worldwide prominence is due to the phenomenon of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary reported by three little shepherds.
Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima
Observe the inspiring devotion of many pilgrims from around the world and feel a special magic, peace and serenity as you arrive at the Shrine of Fatima, a Marian shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima. In the statue of the Virgin Mary you can see the bullet that struck Pope John Paul II during the assassination attempt.
Inclusions
- Visit to the home of Francisco and Jacinta (two of the three shepherd children)
- Professional guide
- Free time at the Sanctuary of Fátima for religious activities
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided walking tour of Coimbra's historic center and the Pátio das Escolas
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee to Coimbra University (approx. 6 euros)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel Pick up and drop off
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Our Tourism office is located on the top of Rua Mouzinho da Silveira door number 352-354, near São Bento Train Station.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
- Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure time
