Fátima and Coimbra experience private tour

Summary Description

We will pick you up at your hotel in Porto or Vila Nova de Gaia at 9:00am in a luxury 5 seat sedan to Fátima (center of Portugal). After approximately 2 hours we will be in Fátima where you can witness where the three local children: Lúcia and her cousins, Francisco and Jacinta Marto (pastorinhos),on 13 May 1917, while guarding their sheep in the Cova da Iria, witnessed an apparition of a lady dressed in white.

Our guide will walk with you to show you the sanctuary and church an then we will free time for you to explore the sight by yourself.

Free time for lunch (own expense).

We will departure to Coimbra where we will visit the University, the Joanina Library (own expense), the historical centre and the cathedral.

Enjoy some free time to explore the down town area and it´s shops at Rua Ferreira Borges.

Departure to Porto.

Description

In 1917, Our Lady appeared to three children in Fátima (central Portugal), turning the place into one of the most important Marian shrines in the world.

Fátima is widely known due to the apparition of Our Lady to three shepherd children in 1917.

This tour includes a visit to Coimbra, site of one of the oldest universities in the world, founded in 1290 and declared a World Heritage Site in 2013.

Included / Excluded
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Duration: 9h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Operated by:

Lusitania Experience

About operator:

We are a tourism animation company specialized in the reception of small groups and focused on offering EXPERIENCES in the city of Porto and Portugal. We exist to provide a unique EXPERIENCE, giving you the opportunity to know the best Portugal has to offer, sharing with you our passion for this country. We want to reveal landscapes, tell you the stories and show you our monuments, but, most of all, we want to take you to EXPERIENCE the traditions, culture and local gastronomy. We are two partners with different academic backgrounds, separate life experiences and distinct professional careers. But united by the same passion for the city we both live in, for the pleasure we have in sharing it with those who visit us, and for the commitment we always put in providing an excellent guest service. Our EXPERIENCES are always private and tailor-made or adapted to meet the taste and expectations of each of our guests. Choose one of the EXPERIENCES we have prepared for you or contact us, telling us your preferences. Come with us on a memorable EXPERIENCE!

Basic Information
  • Duration: 9 hours
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