From Porto: Fátima and Coimbra Full Day Tour

4.9 (494 reviews) Porto, Portugal
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Duration10h
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LanguagesPortuguese, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 27 travelers

Overview

Visit the religious center of Portugal – Fátima - where you can learn more about the phenomenon of the Marian apparitions, which took place for the first time on May 13th, 1917. Visit the Sanctuary, the Basilica and the Apparitions Chapel. In the afternoon visit the magnificent city of Coimbra, where the University area, the Cathedral and the Historic Centre can be visited.

Options

FRENCH TOUR ONLY
SPANISH DEPARTURE
ENGLISH TOUR ONLY
PORTUGUESE TOUR ONLY

What's included

  • Free time at Fátima Sanctuary for personal devotion or exploration
  • Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
  • Walking tour through the historic centre of Coimbra, including the University Courtyard
  • Guided visit to the homes of the three shepherd children: Francisco, Jacinta, and Lúcia
  • Round-trip transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus
  • Entrance included to the houses of Francisco, Jacinta and Lúcia
  • Professional tour guide with in-depth knowledge of the destinations
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Living Tours Porto
    1h 30m
    Your expert guide will collect you at your accommodation and will drive you from Porto to the Fátima, on of the most famous and important sites in Portugal due to the events known as the Apparitions of Fátima, that took place there in 1917.
  2. Fatima
    2h
    It's time to discover Fátima.
    With its origins deep in history, it was during the Arabian occupation that this settlement developed and was named. According to legend, during the Christian Reconquest, the Templar knight Gonçalo Hermingues, also known as Bringer-of-Moors, fell in love with Fátima, a Moor captured in the course of an ambush. Reciprocating the love, the young woman converted to Christianity and adopted the name Oureana.

    In the sixteenth century, the settlement became a parish in the collegiate church of Ourém within the Diocese of Leiria.

    Its subsequent development dates from the events known as the Apparitions of Fátima, in the early part of the twentieth century. It has become one of the key centers for the Cult of the Virgin Mary in Portugal and has been recognised world-wide by the Catholic Church.
  3. 1h
    One of the largest Marian centres in the world.

    This Marian centre of pilgrimage evokes the apparitions of Our Lady to the three little shepherds Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta, which took place in 1917 and were recognized in 1930. The spot was a rural property called Cova da Iria, and it belonged to the parents of Lucia, who donated it to the Shrine. It was here that five of the six apparitions took place
  4. Capela Das Aparicoes
    Pass by
    The Chapel, in the heart of the current Fátima Sanctuary, was built by local people in 1919 in response to the request made by Our Lady during one of the apparitions.
  5. Pass by
    The three shepherd children to whom Our Lady appeared - Lúcia and her cousins, Francisco and Jacinta - were born in the small village of Aljustrel, around 2 kms from the sanctuary of Fátima.
  6. Coimbra
    1h 30m
    Our last stop will be Coimbra, a city known for its academic life, a city that gives life to those who lost it.
    You will have the opportunity to get to know a little bit of academic life but also of the general culture that surrounds the university.
    Take advantage of this moment to stroll through the picturesque streets of this magical city.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point: Calçada da Vandoma, Porto – just next to Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto).

Look out for our friendly staff dressed in red and clearly identified with Living Tours. They’ll be ready to check you in and introduce you to your guide for the tour.

End point

Rua de Alexandre Herculano (next to Praça da Batalha)

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • All tours depart from Porto
  • Tours are usually in one language, but a second language may be used.
  • Group size maximum capacity is 27 people.
  • Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto

Cancellation policy

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

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