Between May and October 1917, the Madonna appeared to three young visionaries, no less than six times. News of the visions spread quickly and on the last occasion the Madonna appeared to the children - five months to the day after the first vision - about 50,000 people gathered to watch. The vision of Mary also bestowed three secrets, which remained closely guarded for many years. Then in 1944, close to death, Sister Lucia wrote down the secrets and they were sent to Rome where they were locked in the Vatican archives.
Pilgrimage tour options include the itinerary shown below or a tailor-made itinerary to suit your own group's requirements.
| Fatima by Air 5 day Pilgrimage |  | |
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| | Morning | Afternoon | Evening | | Day 1 | Fly from the UK to Lisbon and transfer to the hotel. Free time to explore the Sanctuary. | | Day 2 | Visit the Postulacao, telling the story of Fatima. See the models of the Cova da Iria, at the time of the apparitions and now. Visit the Basilica and the Capelinha. | | Day 3 | Visit the Parish Church, where the children were baptised, and the graveyard where they were first buried. Continue to Aljustrel to see the homes of the children and the well, the place of the second apparition. Travel on to Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared on the 19th August. Walk the Stations of the Cross, ending at the Chapel of St Stephen of Hungary. See also the Loca do Anjo where the Angel of Peace visited the children. | | Day 4 | The day is free to explore independently. | | Day 5 | Depart Fatima for Lisbon by coach. If there is time visit the birthplace of St Anthony of Padua and Lisbon Cathedral. Return flight to the UK. |
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| | Morning | Afternoon | Evening | | Day 1 | Fly from the UK to Oporto and transfer directly to Santiago de Compostela by coach. Free time upon arrival depending on flight time. | Overnight in Santiago de Compostela. | | Day 2 | Walking tour of Santiago, of course including the stunning Cathedral, the final resting place of the bones of St James. Savour the atmosphere of this hallowed city, wandering through the winding stone streets. | Overnight in Santiago de Compostela. | | Day 3 | Travel to Lugo and explore this old town surrounded by a complete Roman Wall. From here follow the final part of the Pilgrim Road to Santiago, having the opportunity to walk a part of the Camino and sample the experience of being a walking pilgrim. | Overnight in Santiago de Compostela. | | Day 4 | Travel to Fatima by coach, stopping at Braga along the way for free time to visit the amazing Bom Jesus Church. Continue onto Fatima. Upon arrival enjoy free time to explore the Sanctuary. | Overnight in Fatima. | | Day 5 | Visit the Postulacao, telling the story of Fatima. See the models of the Cova da Iria, at the time of the apparitions and now. Visit the Basilica and the Capelinha. | Overnight in Fatima. | | Day 6 | Visit the Parish Church, where the children were baptised, and the graveyard where they were first buried. Continue to Aljustrel to see the homes of the children and the well, the place of the second apparition. Travel on to Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared on the 19th August. Walk the Stations of the Cross, ending at the Chapel of St Stephen of Hungary. See also the Loca do Anjo where the Angel of Peace visited the children. | Overnight in Fatima. | | Day 7 | Depart Fatima for Lisbon by coach. Return flight to the UK. |
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