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Fatima – Portugal
Group 1: 07 – 14 July
Group 2: 11-18 August
Group 3: 08-15 September
VISITING:
Fatima, Coimbra, Lisbon, Tomar, Mira d’Aire Caves, Oporto, Batalha, Alcobaca and Nazare,
Sunday
We meet at the airport at 12.15pm. At 2.25 pm we depart by a Ryanair flight arriving at Lisbon airport at 4.55pm. From here we depart by private coach to our central hotel in Fatima.
Monday
Breakfast will be followed by a familiarization walk with the tour leader and among other places we visit the Perpetual Adoration Chapel, the Chapel of Apparitions, the Basilica and other places of interest connected with Our Lady of Fatima. We will have the opportunity for a group photograph and a visit to the Wax Museum (entrance extra). In the afternoon we offer you an optional excursion to Coimbra. We will visit the Carmelite convent (where Sister Lucia used to live) and the old university.
Tuesday
After breakfast, we have an optional full day excursion to Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. We will see the monument dedicated to Henry the Navigator, the Belem Tower and the Moorish Citadel. In the afternoon we go to Alfama, the place where St.Anthony of Padova was born, 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.
Wednesday
Breakfast followed by a morning 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 then proceed to the caves of Mira d’Aire (entrance extra) for a guided tour of these spectacular caves and the fantastic show of the dancing waters. When we return to Fatima, one can join the tour leader to visit the Port cellars.
Thursday
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 most interesting places including the old Cathedral of Porto and will also have some free time in the pedestrian shopping area.
Friday
After breakfast, 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 Ajustrel 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.
Saturday
The highlight of today’s programme is the International Mass at the altar of
Recinto square including the blessing of the sick ceremony and the farewell procession with the
statue of Our Lady of Fatima. In the afternoon we offer you 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 on our way to Alcobaca to visit the monastery. Afterwards we proceed to Nazare, the seaside and fishing resort on the Atlantic Coast.
Sunday
After breakfast we will have some free time in Fatima until we depart by coach to Lisbon airport for our Ryanair flight departing at 5.20pm and arriving in Malta at 9.30pm.
Please note that the above itinerary is based on the 1st group departure. The day to day itinerary of the 2nd and 3rd group will vary according to the celebrations taking place in Fatima on the 12th and 13th of each month. The flight timings are the same for all groups.
PRICE PER PERSON
*SPECIAL PRICE
€799/*€699 Adult in Triple
€827/*€727 Adult in Twin
€967/*€867 Adult in Single
€499/€399 Child under 12 sharing with 2 adults
Half Board (7 meals) €140
*Special Price applies when half board and all excursions are taken.
PRICE INCLUDES
Ryanair flight Malta/Lisbon/Malta
20kg checked in luggage per person
7 nights accommodation
Group 1 at Hotel Santa Maria 4**** (or similar) in Fatima.
Group 2 at Hotel Anjo de Portugal 4**** (or similar) in Fatima
Group 3 at Hotel Sao Jose 4****(or similar) in Fatima
Rooms with private facilities, TV & A/C
7 buffet breakfasts
Return airport transfers
Services of a tour leader
Services of a spiritual director
All taxes
Insolvency Fund
EXCURSIONS
ADULT /CHILD
€40/€20 Coimbra
€55/€28 Lisbon
€40/€20 Tomar/Mira d’Aire Caves
€60/€30 Oporto
€45/€23 Batalha/Alcobaca/Nazare
NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE
Templars Monastery €6 per person
Mira d’Aire Caves €7.40 per person
Wax Museum €9.00 per adult / €5.50 per child
Mini Train €6 per person
