Fátima Pilgrimage Tour from Lisbon: Basilicas & Shepherd Sites

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Duration5h

GroupUp to 25

LanguagesEN · PT +1

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Pray at three basilicas and walk where the shepherd children lived

A five-hour guided tour from Lisbon to the Sanctuary of Fátima, one of the world's most important pilgrimage sites, with stops at the Chapel of the Apparitions, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Aljustrel (birthplace of the three shepherd children), and Valinhos (where the Angel of Peace appeared). An air-conditioned vehicle and expert guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese are included; free time for prayer, reflection and souvenirs is built into the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Sanctuary of Fátima and Surroundings

Depart from Lisbon
Visit Sanctuary of Fátima
See Chapel of the Apparitions
See Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
See Basilica of the Holy Trinity
Free time for prayer or shopping
Visit Aljustrel shepherds' homes
Stop at Valinhos apparition site
Attend mass (optional)

The Experience

The tour departs from Lisbon and covers the three main sites of the Fátima pilgrimage in a single morning. You'll visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, where the visions occurred, then the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Basilica of the Holy Trinity—each one central to the spiritual life of the sanctuary. Your guide shares the history of the apparitions and their significance as you move through the complex. Free time is yours to attend mass if you wish, pray quietly, or browse religious souvenirs in the sanctuary shops.

From the main sanctuary, the route continues to Aljustrel, the small village where Lúcia, Jacinta and Francisco were born. You'll see their humble homes and the places where they lived before the apparitions changed their lives. The final stop is Valinhos, a few kilometers away, where the Angel of Peace is said to have appeared to the children. The journey back to Lisbon follows, with the guide available throughout to answer questions about what you've seen.

Travel is in an air-conditioned vehicle, which matters on the drive between Lisbon and Fátima—about 130 kilometers each way. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese, so you can choose the language when you book. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children. The pace is unhurried, with time built in for reflection rather than rushing between stops.

What’s included

Air-conditioned vehicle for the full journey from Lisbon.
expert guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
entry to the Sanctuary of Fátima with access to the Chapel of the Apparitions, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, and the Basilica of the Holy Trinity.
visits to Aljustrel and Valinhos.
free time for prayer, reflection and shopping for religious items.
specialized infant seats available upon request.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Lanetours

Is this one for you?Most Fátima tours from Lisbon rush the sanctuary itself and skip the shepherd sites entirely. This one gives you unhurried time at all three basilicas and the Chapel of the Apparitions, then takes you to Aljustrel and Valinhos so you see where the children lived and where the Angel appeared—the full pilgrimage story, not just the main shrine.