Embark on a day tour from Lisbon to Fatima and Coimbra, exploring spirituality and knowledge. Visit the famous Fatima sanctuary and the homes of the three shepherds. Discover the intellectual and mystical city of Coimbra, with its stunning views and the renowned Johannine Library.
- Fatima - The renowned Marian Sanctuary of Fatima stands as one of the world’s foremost pilgrimage destinations. Each year, millions visit to honor the three shepherd children who experienced the Virgin Mary’s apparitions in the fields of “Cova da Iria”. Visitors have the option to attend Mass, explore the Chapel of the Apparitions housing the Virgin Mary’s image, and visit the Basilica containing the tombs of Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco (canonized by Pope Francis in May 2017, making them the youngest saints in the Catholic Church). The tour also includes a visit to the modern Church of the Blessed Trinity of Fatima, designed by Greek architect Alexandros Tombazis, which seats 8,633 people and spans 40,000 square meters. There will be an opportunity to purchase religious items.
- Valinhos Sanctuary - This village is the birthplace and home of the three shepherd children, Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco. Visitors can tour their family’s limestone houses. Once an isolated and impoverished area in Portugal’s interior, it remains strikingly beautiful.
- Coimbra - Internationally acclaimed for its historic university, Coimbra was Portugal’s capital until 1255. Known as the City of Knowledge, it exudes culture from the banks of the Mondego River to the university-crowned hills. Highlights include the Johannine Library, deemed the world’s most amazing library by British newspaper “The Telegraph”. Commissioned by King Joao V, this baroque masterpiece reflects the cultural aspirations of Europe’s wealthiest monarch, funded by gold from Brazil’s “Minas Gerais”. Visitors can also explore the town center and the Santa Cruz Church, which houses the tombs of Portugal’s first king, Afonso I, and his son, King Sancho I (entrance fees apply).
- Certified professional driver-guide
- High comfort Mercedes Benz vehicles
- All taxes included
- WiFi and bottled waters on board
- Accident and liability insurance
- Entrance tickets
- Clients meals and lodging
Embark on a remarkable journey focusing on spirituality and enlightenment. Explore the renowned sanctuary of Fatima - one of the globe’s largest sites of pilgrimage, established around the location of the Virgin Mary’s 1917 apparition to three youthful shepherds. Following a visit to the Basilica - the resting place of these three visionaries, the Chapel of Apparitions, and the contemporary Church of Holy Trinity, there will be free time for prayers or to take part in a ceremony (optional).
Next, we’ll tour Valinhos, the quaint hamlet which is the birthplace of the three shepherd children, and you will see their former residences.
Lastly, we’ll head to Coimbra, situated in the heart of Portugal. Celebrated as a hub of academia, this city was the capital until 1255. Spanning from the Mondego riverbanks to the University hill, Coimbra is uniquely intellectual and distinctive, imbued with a special form of mysticism. From the vantage point of the university’s balcony, enjoy the scenic vistas. The tour will include a visit to the Johannine Library, hailed by ‘The Telegraph’ as the most spectacular library worldwide.
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