Europe
Fatima & Portugal’s Hidden Gems
Discover the spiritual heart of Fátima and the charm of Portugal, from historic cities and picturesque villages to sweeping Atlantic views.
Group A · 12–17 March 2027
We meet at Malta International Airport at 08:00 for our direct flight FR9654 to Lisbon, departing at 10:30. On arrival, we travel by coach to Nazaré, a seaside town known for its fishing traditions. From the Miradouro do Suberco viewpoint, we enjoy sweeping views over the beach and the Atlantic Ocean. We take a walk along Avenida da República and have some free time before continuing to Fátima. We check in at the centrally located 4-star Hotel Santa Maria, just a few steps from the Sanctuary. After Dinner, we join our tour leader to attend the International Rosary.
After buffet breakfast, we spend the day in Fátima and the surrounding area. We take the tourist train (extra) to Valinhos and Aljustrel, where we reflect together on the Stations of the Cross and visit the homes of Lúcia, Francisco and Jacinta. We continue by coach to the parish church of the Three Shepherd Children and stop at a shopping centre for anyone who would like to buy souvenirs. Back in Fátima, we visit the Cova da Iria, the Chapel of the Apparitions and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, where we see the tombs of the Three Shepherd Children. After Dinner, we join our tour leader to attend the Rosary.
We travel to Porto in northern Portugal and begin our visit at Cais da Ribeira, where you can take a cruise on the Douro River (extra). We then take the Funicular dos Guindais (extra) up towards Batalha, enjoying views over the river. We continue on foot through the Cathedral area and see São Bento Railway Station, Praça da Liberdade, the Clérigos Tower and Praça de Lisboa. We have free time for lunch before returning to our hotel in Fátima. After Dinner, we head to the Chapel of the Apparitions.
After buffet breakfast, we leave for Coimbra, a historic city on the Mondego River. Our tour leader takes us around the university district, Rua Ferreira Borges, Santa Cruz Church and the riverfront. We have free time for lunch and a chance to shop for cork products. We continue to Aveiro, a coastal city on the Ria de Aveiro lagoon, known as the “Venice of Portugal”. We walk through the city centre with our tour leader and see some of its finest Art Nouveau buildings. Those who wish can take a canal trip aboard a traditional moliceiro boat (extra). We return to Fátima for Dinner and then head to the Chapel of the Apparitions.
After buffet breakfast, we set off on a full-day excursion to Lisbon, Portugal’s capital. We start in the city centre, where we see Praça do Comércio, Rua Augusta, Praça Dom Pedro IV and Praça dos Restauradores. During our free time, those who wish can join the tour leader in Alfama to see the Church of Saint Anthony, built on the site where the saint is traditionally believed to have been born. We continue by coach through Lisbon’s main streets and squares, passing several monuments and seeing the Vasco da Gama Bridge. In Belém, on the banks of the Tagus River, we see the Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries, Padrão dos Descobrimentos. We return to Fátima for some free time. After Dinner, we join our tour leader in the Sanctuary square and by the Chapel of the Apparitions.
After buffet breakfast, we leave Fátima for Grutas da Moeda, where those who wish can visit the caves (extra) and see their natural chambers and rock formations. We continue to Óbidos, a medieval village enclosed by walls, with narrow lanes and small houses. Here, we have the chance to taste a local drink served in a chocolate cup. After some free time, we travel to Lisbon Airport for our direct flight FR9655, departing at 19:35 and arriving in Malta at 23:45.
Excursions, Half Board and airport taxes included
| Room type | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Triple room | €885 |
| Twin or double room | €890 |
| Single room | €980 |
| Child aged 11 or under sharing with two adults | €770 |
Direct flights with Malta Air
20 kg checked bag and one small bag that fits under the seat
Transfers and excursions as per the itinerary
5 nights at the 4-star Hotel Santa Maria in Fátima
Buffet breakfast and Dinner daily during the stay
Airport taxes
Maltese tour leader
Insolvency protection
City tax
Admission fees and activities marked as extra, including the Douro River cruise, the moliceiro boat trip, the tourist train and the funicular
The itinerary may be subject to minor changes due to circumstances beyond our control.
Please ask for our General Terms and Conditions.
