Fatima Tour
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Our Mission
Fatima Tour Reveals All the Secrets.
The Sanctuary at Fátima is one of the most important places in the Marian veneration, attracting pilgrims from all over the globe.
The area of the Temple of Fátima, at Cova da Iria, had actually till 1917 been an unknown place in the district of Ourém, in the parish of Fátima. That year, a spiritual occasion transformed its history and significance for ever, when three little guards, Jacinta, her sibling Francisco and also their cousin Lúcia, witnessed succeeding apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary. At first checked out with uncertainty by the Church, albeit cherished by the people, the sensation was not acknowledged by the Bishop of Leiria up until 1930. From after that onwards, the advancement of the village grew, leading to Fátima being offered town condition, in 1977, and also city standing in 1997.
The globe renown of the Temple raised during the papacy of John Paul II, an admitted enthusiast of Our Lady of Fátima, that travelled there in 1982 to appreciate for having survived an assassination attempt the year before. In 2000, on his 3rd see to the site, he announced the beatification of Jacinta and also Francisco, to whom the Vatican associated the wonder of a treatment.
The very first apparition occurred on 13 May, complied with by others on the exact same day of the taking place months until October, and that is the day of the major celebrations in Fátima. One of one of the most essential events is the Candle Procession, on the night of 12 May, when countless candle lights held by the faithful filling the grand Temple plaza offer a magic atmosphere of communion and also religious dedication to this place. It is as important as the Goodbye Procession on the 13th.
To learn more about the area, we suggest a route going through Leiria, along the coast between the beaches of São Pedro de Moel and also Nazaré and using two monuments classified as World Heritage, the Monasteries of Batalha and Alcobaça.
Our Mission
Fatima Tour Reveals All the Secrets.
The Sanctuary at Fátima is one of the most important places in the Marian veneration, attracting pilgrims from all over the globe.
The area of the Temple of Fátima, at Cova da Iria, had actually till 1917 been an unknown place in the district of Ourém, in the parish of Fátima. That year, a spiritual occasion transformed its history and significance for ever, when three little guards, Jacinta, her sibling Francisco and also their cousin Lúcia, witnessed succeeding apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary. At first checked out with uncertainty by the Church, albeit cherished by the people, the sensation was not acknowledged by the Bishop of Leiria up until 1930. From after that onwards, the advancement of the village grew, leading to Fátima being offered town condition, in 1977, and also city standing in 1997.
The globe renown of the Temple raised during the papacy of John Paul II, an admitted enthusiast of Our Lady of Fátima, that travelled there in 1982 to appreciate for having survived an assassination attempt the year before. In 2000, on his 3rd see to the site, he announced the beatification of Jacinta and also Francisco, to whom the Vatican associated the wonder of a treatment.
The very first apparition occurred on 13 May, complied with by others on the exact same day of the taking place months until October, and that is the day of the major celebrations in Fátima. One of one of the most essential events is the Candle Procession, on the night of 12 May, when countless candle lights held by the faithful filling the grand Temple plaza offer a magic atmosphere of communion and also religious dedication to this place. It is as important as the Goodbye Procession on the 13th.
To learn more about the area, we suggest a route going through Leiria, along the coast between the beaches of São Pedro de Moel and also Nazaré and using two monuments classified as World Heritage, the Monasteries of Batalha and Alcobaça.
The Route
The Secrets of Fatima.
It is one of the most important Marian sanctuaries belonging to the Catholic Church in the world and a major international destination for religious tourism, receiving about six million visitors a year.
On the Fatima Tour you will see, among others, the Little Chapel of the Apparitions, the Rosary Enclosure/Explanade, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and colonnades, the retreat house of Our Lady of Carmel and the Rectory, the retreat house of Our Lady of Sorrows and the hostel for the sick, Pius XII Square and Paul VI Pastoral Centre, and also the vast Holy Trinity Basilica. You can also visit the Lausperene Chapel (where the Most Holy Body of Christ is exposed in the Consecrated Host) and the Chapel of Reconciliation.
Hotel (Lisbon)
Fátima Sanctuary (visit)
Aljustrel: House of the little shepherds (visit)
Hotel (Lisbon)
Batalha
Nazaré
Obidos
The Fleet
Mercedes Class E 1/3 pax
Mercedes Vito VIP 1/8 pax
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The Itinerary
- Hotel (Lisbon)
- Fatima Sanctuary (visit)
- Aljustrel: House of the little
shepherds (visit) - Hotel (Lisbon)
- Batalha
Optional route - Nazare
Optional route - Obidos
Optional route
The Fleet
– Mercedes Class E 1/3 pax
– Mercedes Vito VIP 1/8 pax
– View Other Vehicles
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You have at your disposal, a wide range of VipDrive Tours, if you wish to know more about Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, or any other point in Portugal. Whether as an individual or in a group, choose the vehicle that best suits your needs.
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(*) entrance tickets to monuments / museums/ churches, lunch and personal expenses are not included.
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