Sanctuary of Fatima & Aljustrel Tour

Discover the Sanctuary of Fatima and the rural village of Aljustrel on this tour from Coimbra.

Sanctuary of Fatima & Aljustrel Tour

Meet on Emídio Navarro Av. in Coimbra and head towards Fatima. The first stop is in the historic village of Aljustrel, where three young shepherds witnessed apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1917 according to Catholic tradition.

In Aljustrel, visit the houses of Lucía, Francisco, and Jacinta. After experiencing the atmosphere of this village, continue to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima. This pilgrimage center attracts over six million visitors annually and is significant for those interested in Catholicism in Portugal.

At the Sanctuary, visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary with its 65-meter tall tower, the Basilica of the Holy Trinity, and the Chapel of the Apparitions, where the children first encountered the Virgin Mary. There may be an opportunity to attend mass.

After touring the key monuments and religious sites at the Sanctuary of Fatima, return to the meeting point in Coimbra.