Albufeira Trip Overview
Visit Fátima – one of the most known sanctuaries in the world – on this full-day trip from Algarve!
This Tour is directed by a professional multilingual that will tell you all about the Portuguese culture and history.
We will have the chance to visit the Sanctuary and the shepherds houses, in a one day tour from Algarve to Fátima.
Known as Portugal’s holy city, Fátima was the place when in 1917, three kids were tending sheep when they saw a blessed messenger. In the blink of an eye following, the Virgin Mary showed up from next to an oak tree. Supposedly, she showed up on the thirteenth of every month from May to September, showing the youngsters petitions and sharing privileged insights. Her last debut was October 13, 1917, seen by many thousands who had heard the kids’ accounts and had gone to the fields to check whether their records were valid.
Today you get to visit the town, explore the various religious monuments and learning all about this history.
Additional Info
* Duration: 12 hours
* Starts: Albufeira, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal
Visit Fátima – one of the most known sanctuaries in the world – on this full-day trip from Algarve!
This Tour is directed by a professional multilingual that will tell you all about the Portuguese culture and history.
We will have the chance to visit the Sanctuary and the shepherds houses, in a one day tour from Algarve to Fátima.
Known as Portugal’s holy city, Fátima was the place when in 1917, three kids were tending sheep when they saw a blessed messenger. In the blink of an eye following, the Virgin Mary showed up from next to an oak tree. Supposedly, she showed up on the thirteenth of every month from May to September, showing the youngsters petitions and sharing privileged insights. Her last debut was October 13, 1917, seen by many thousands who had heard the kids’ accounts and had gone to the fields to check whether their records were valid.
Today you get to visit the town, explore the various religious monuments and learning all about this history.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Alcacer do Sal, Alcacer do Sal, Setubal District, Alentejo
A small break half of the way to Fátima, where you can have breakfast
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Casa De Lucia, Rua dos Pastorinhos, Fatima 2495-301 Portugal
Visit to the Shepherds House
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Fatima, Fatima, Santarem District, Central Portugal
Stop for lunching and free time for shopping
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, 2495-402 Fátima, Portugal
Visit to the Santuary of Fátima
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Alcacer do Sal, Alcacer do Sal, Setubal District, Alentejo
Stop half way back to the Algarve, for bathroom and other needs
Duration: 30 minutes
