We meet at the airport at 6.20am for our Ryanair flight to Lisbon departing at 8.50am and arriving at 11.20am. Then, we will make our way to Fatima. Later in the afternoon we have a familiarisation walk with the tour Leader and a group photo.

Breakfast followed by a half-day optional excursion to Tomar and the caves of Mira d’Aire. On arriving at the top of a hill overlooking Tomar, we visit the Templars Monastery (entrance extra). From here we have a very beautiful panoramic view of picturesque Tomar. We proceed to the caves at Mira d’Aire for a guided tour of these spectacular caves and the fantastic show of the dancing waters (entrance extra). In the afternoon, we will have some free time to visit Centro Commerciale. In the evening, we participate in international celebrations in the Chapel of the Apparitions and candlelight procession.

Today we join the religious functions attended by thousands of pilgrims marking the 12th and 13th day of the month. On the 13th day of six consecutive months in 1917 beginning on May 13, our Lady appeared to the shepherd children, during which they related that the apparition called herself the “Lady of the Rosary”. By means of a mini train (extra), we visit Valinhos where we follow the Stations of the Cross near the little chapel. Afterwards we go to Aljustrel to visit the houses where the three shepherd children Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco used to live. In the evening, we participate in the procession Aux Flambeaux on the main square in front of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima.

The highlight of today’s programme is when we join pilgrims from around the world and participate in the International Mass during which there will be the blessing of the sick and the farewell procession, a loving Adeus farewell to the statue of Our Lady of the Rosary. In the afternoon we go on an optional half-day excursion to Batalha, Alcobaca and Nazare. We make our way to Batalha to see the Gothic Cathedral. Some free time before we continue our way to Alcobaca to visit the monastery. Afterwards we proceed to Nazare, the seaside and fishing resort on the Atlantic coast.

After breakfast we join the tour leader for a full-day optional excursion to Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. We will see the monument dedicated to Henry the Navigator, the Belem Tower, the Moorish Citadel and the façade of St Jeronimos Monastery. In the afternoon we go to Alfama with its streets decorated with beautiful tiles. We have some free time for personal sightseeing and shopping before we make our way back to Fatima.

After breakfast we board our coach to go on a half-day optional excursion to Coimbra. Sister Lucia used to live in the Carmelite Convent in Coimbra, and we will visit this convent. Here, we will also see the local historical University which used to be the residence of different kings in ancient times. Back in Fatima, in the afternoon, we have a visit to the Sanctuary Museum and a video about the three shepherds and Our Lady of apparitions. We have also a visit to a wine cellar.

Today, after breakfast, we offer you an opportunity to travel towards the north of Portugal on our optional full-day excursion to Oporto, one of the largest and most important commercial cities in Portugal. We shall visit the pedestrian shopping area and other interesting places.

We check-out of our rooms and make our way to Lisbon Airport for our Ryanair Flight departing at 11.45am and arriving in Malta at 3.50pm