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What's included
9th – 16th July
VISITING Tomar, Mira d’Aire Caves, Lisbon, Valinhos, Aljustrel, Batalha, Alcobaca, Nazare, Fatima, Coimbra & Oporto
Wednesday 9th July
We meet at the airport at 6.20am for our Ryanair flight departing at 8.50am and arriving at Lisbon airport at 11.20am. We then procced by private coach to Fatima. Check in at hotel and later in the afternoon we will go on a familiarisation walk with the tour leader. Optional dinner at hotel
Thursday 10th July
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 where one can also enjoy some shopping from the Centro Commerciale. Optional dinner at hotel.
Friday 11th July
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 Jeronimo’s 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. Optional dinner at hotel.
Saturday 12th July
Breakfast and 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. Optional dinner at hotel and in the evening, we participate in the procession Aux Flambeaux on the main square in front of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima.
Sunday 13th July
Breakfast. 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. Optional dinner at hotel.
Monday 14th July
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 visit the Sanctuary Museum and watch a video about the three shepherds and Our Lady of apparitions. We will also visit a wine cellar. Optional dinner at hotel.
Tuesday 15th July
Today, after breakfast, we offer you the 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. Optional dinner at hotel.
Wednesday 16th July
Breakfast, check out of rooms and we proceed to Lisbon Airport for our Ryanair Flight departing at 11.45am and arriving in Malta at 3.50pm
PRICE PER PERSON *SPECIAL PRICE
Adult in Triple €949 €849
Adult in Twin €959 €859
Adult in Single €1099 €999
Child under 12 sharing with 2 adults €599 €499
Half Board (7 Meals) €140
*Special Price applies when half board and all excursions are taken.
PRICE INCLUDES
Ryanair direct return flights to Lisbon including 20kg checked-in luggage
7 nights accommodation in 4-star Hotel Santa Maria in Fatima or similar
Rooms with private facilities, TV & A/C
Daily buffet breakfasts
Return airport transfers
Airport taxes & service charge
Services of tour leader
Services of spiritual director
Insolvency fund certificate
EXCURSIONS ADULT CHILD
Tomar/Mira d’Aire Caves €44 €25
Lisbon €59 €35
Batalha/Alcobaca/Nazare €49 €30
Coimbra €44 €25
Oporto €64 €35
NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE
City Tax
Templars Monastery €6 per person
Mira d’Aire Caves €8 per person
Wax Museum €9 per adult / €5.50 per child
Mini Train €6 per person
