Private Tour Aveiro/Fátima: Moliceiro Ride and Sanctuary

Lisbon, Portugal
Duration12h - 14h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover two of the most charming destinations in Portugal in a private experience that combines spirituality, history, culture, and Portuguese traditions.

Start in Aveiro, the famous Portuguese Venice, known for its canals, moliceiro boats, and elegant Art Nouveau architecture. Explore the historic center, admire the landscapes of the Ria de Aveiro, and take the opportunity to take a moliceiro tour through the city's canals.

Continue to Fátima, one of the most important pilgrimage centers in the world. Discover the majestic Sanctuary, the Chapel of Apparitions, the basilicas, and the Sanctuary Museum. Also know the Houses of the Little Shepherds, in Aljustrel, and Valinhos, site of the fourth Apparition of Our Lady.

To make the trip even more special, LusaSoul offers a tasting of the traditional Ovos Moles de Aveiro and the authentic Portuguese Ginjinha.

Enjoy comfort, privacy, and personalized attention on a trip that reveals the true essence of Portugal.

Duration: 12 to 14 hours

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Round trip from the hotel or a location to be agreed upon
  • Tastings, including the traditional Ginjinha of Óbidos.
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • First aid kit
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fuel and tolls
  • Assistant
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Parking Fees
  • Personal expenses and shopping.
  • Entrance tickets to monuments, museums, and paid attractions.
  • Lunch, dinner, meals, and drinks.
  • Adult entry: Optional boat trip (approx. €15)
  • Adult entrance: Sanctuary of Fátima Museum (approx. €3)

What to expect

  1. Aveiro
    15m
    Discover the beauty of Aveiro, known as the "Portuguese Venice," thanks to its canals, bridges, and traditional colorful boats.
  2. 45m · Admission ticket not included
    You can opt for a boat tour of approximately 45 minutes through the urban canals, featuring the historic buildings, Art Nouveau facades, and the characteristic landscape of Aveiro from the water.
  3. 15m · Admission ticket included
    Take advantage of your visit to Aveiro to discover one of the most famous specialties of traditional Portuguese confectionery: the Ovos Moles de Aveiro.
  4. Fatima
    20m
    Discover Fátima, one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage centers in the world, known for the Apparitions of Our Lady to the three shepherd children, Lúcia, Francisco, and Jacinta, in 1917.

    Explore the magnificent Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, a place of great spiritual significance that receives millions of pilgrims and visitors from all over the world.
  5. Basilica of the Holy Trinity
    20m
    Discover the Basilica of the Holy Trinity, one of the largest Catholic temples in Portugal, inaugurated in 2007. Discover your impressive contemporary architecture, marked by modern lines, spacious interiors, and an atmosphere of serenity.
  6. Museu do Santuario de Fatima
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Discover the Museum of the Sanctuary of Fátima, founded in 1955 to preserve the history of the Apparitions of Our Lady and the religious heritage associated with this important pilgrimage center.

    Explore the permanent exhibition, known as "Fátima Light and Peace," where you can admire historical objects, sacred art pieces, jewelry, and offerings left by pilgrims from all over the world, including gifts from Popes.
  7. 45m
    Discover the village of Aljustrel, where Lúcia, Francisco, and Jacinta, the three shepherd children of Fátima, were born and grew up. Visit your family homes, preserved as testimonies of simple life and Portuguese rural traditions in the early 20th century. Learn about the places where these children lived and deepen the history of the 1917 Apparitions
  8. Valinhos Sanctuary
    20m
    Discover Valinhos, the place where, according to Catholic tradition, the fourth Apparition of Our Lady to the three shepherd children took place, on August 19, 1917. Admire the commemorative monument and discover the history of this event, surrounded by a tranquil natural landscape.
  9. Fatima
    20m
    Discover Fátima, one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage centers in the world, known for the Apparitions of Our Lady to the three shepherd children in 1917.

    Explore the majestic Sanctuary of Fátima, admire the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, where Lúcia, Francisco, and Jacinta rest, and get to know the imposing Basilica of the Holy Trinity.
  10. 20m
    Discover the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage centers in the world, associated with the Apparitions of Our Lady to the three shepherd children in 1917. Stroll through the imposing Prayer Hall, admire the grandeur of the religious complex, and learn about the Monument to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
  11. Capela Das Aparicoes
    20m
    Visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, the spiritual heart of the Sanctuary of Fátima, built in the place indicated by Our Lady to the three shepherd children during the Apparitions of 1917.
  12. 30m
    Admire the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, one of the most emblematic monuments of Fátima, recognized for its imposing bell tower and elegant architecture. Inside, you can see the tombs of the three shepherd children, Francisco, Jacinta, and Lúcia, central figures in the story of the 1917 Apparitions.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

On the return to Lisbon, the vacationer can choose the location where they wish to end the tour, whether at the hotel, a restaurant, in the city center, or another point of their preference, within the Lisbon area and by agreement with the driver.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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