Sanctuary of Fatima & Aljustrel Tour

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

Sanctuary of Fatima & Aljustrel Tour

The tour begins on Emídio Navarro Av. in Coimbra, proceeding towards the village of Fatima. The first stop will be in the historic village of Aljustrel, known for the apparitions of the Virgin Mary witnessed by three young shepherds in 1917.

While strolling through Aljustrel, visitors will have the opportunity to see the houses of Lucía, Francisco, and Jacinta. After experiencing the atmosphere of Aljustrel, the tour will continue to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima, a significant pilgrimage center attracting over six million visitors annually.

Key sites within the sanctuary include the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, featuring a 65-meter tall tower, the modern Basilica of the Holy Trinity, and the Chapel of the Apparitions, where the Virgin Mary is said to have first appeared to the children. There may also be an opportunity to attend mass.

After visiting important monuments and religious sites at the Sanctuary of Fatima, the tour will return to the meeting point in Coimbra.