Fátima and Coimbra Full Day Tour with Optional Lunch

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Duration:10 hours (approx.)
Location: Porto, Northern Portugal

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Visit the religious center of Portugal – Fátima - where you can learn more about the phenomenon of the Marian apparitions, which took place for the first time on May 13th, 1917. Visit the Sanctuary, the Basilica and the Apparitions Chapel. In the afternoon visit the magnificent city of Coimbra, where the University area, the Cathedral and the Historic Centre can be visited.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Living Tours
Your expert guide will collect you at your accommodation and will drive you from Porto to the Fátima, on of the most famous and important sites in Portugal due to the events known as the Apparitions of Fátima, that took place there in 1917.
2. Fatima
It's time to discover Fátima. With its origins deep in history, it was during the Arabian occupation that this settlement developed and was named. According to legend, during the Christian Reconquest, the Templar knight Gonçalo Hermingues, also known as Bringer-of-Moors, fell in love with Fátima, a Moor captured in the course of an ambush. Reciprocating the love, the young woman converted to Christianity and adopted the name Oureana. In the sixteenth century, the settlement became a parish in the collegiate church of Ourém within the Diocese of Leiria. Its subsequent development dates from the events known as the Apparitions of Fátima, in the early part of the twentieth century. It has become one of the key centers for the Cult of the Virgin Mary in Portugal and has been recognised world-wide by the Catholic Church.
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One of the largest Marian centres in the world. This Marian centre of pilgrimage evokes the apparitions of Our Lady to the three little shepherds Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta, which took place in 1917 and were recognized in 1930. The spot was a rural property called Cova da Iria, and it belonged to the parents of Lucia, who donated it to the Shrine. It was here that five of the six apparitions took place
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The Chapel, in the heart of the current Fátima Sanctuary, was built by local people in 1919 in response to the request made by Our Lady during one of the apparitions.
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The three shepherd children to whom Our Lady appeared - Lúcia and her cousins, Francisco and Jacinta - were born in the small village of Aljustrel, around 2 kms from the sanctuary of Fátima.
6. Coimbra
Our last stop will be Coimbra, a city known for its academic life, a city that gives life to those who lost it. You will have the opportunity to get to know a little bit of academic life but also of the general culture that surrounds the university. Take advantage of this moment to stroll through the picturesque streets of this magical city.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult Usually our tours run in one language but there are cases of one extras language or more.
• Tours run in small groups between 8 and 27 people
• Duration: the hours of duration are approximate hours, The Tour is subject to local traffic, visit schedules, etc
• Reservation is mandatory and requires an email request/confirmation. Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours befor the date of the servisse. Cancellations within 48 hours or less will be fully charged.
• All tours depart from Porto
• The services included in the tours/wine estate visits, restaurants, etc) are subject to 3rd party availability and may change without prior notice.
• We support our communities. By taking a tour with us you are contributing to our cause: we offer a meal for the homeless and people in need.
• Please kindly be aware that the overall duration of the activity could be influenced by traffic conditions. We highly advise against scheduling any additional activities or making other plans within the hour following the anticipated completion time.
• Vegetarian and Gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking. Make sure you inform us before the tour starts.
• Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Free Walking Tour departs daily in English and Spanish at 9:30 a.m. from Cordoaria (Campo dos Mártires da Pátria 31, Porto) and 4:30 p.m. from Batalha (Rua Alexandre Herculano 412, Porto).

CANCELLATION POLICY

Posted By : irisfF4522NU
Francisco is a great tour guide, very knowledgeable. Drove a small group of us (8 travelers) in a comfortable van. Glad he recommended the optional buffet lunch at a 4 star hotel in Fatima (great price with wine included), we enjoyed it very much. Noticed Living Tours have better vans than other tour company we joined in Lisbon. Bring an umbrella on a hot day for shade!
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 15:56:12

Posted By : joannM6118GJ
Overall the entire trip was fantastic. There was enough time to see as much as possible and to be able to shop for souvenirs. The only part that could have been better was that we had a group with two different languages with the majority being one language and only two of us a different language. I felt that he kept forgetting that he had two groups within his car. When he remembered or when I asked what he said, he gave a very brief explanation compared to what seemed a more lengthy explanation in the other language. I don’t think he knew my language very well. I know it said that language groups could be combined in order to fill a van, it didn’t work as well. That being said, I don’t think he needed to keep talking the entire time. But the trip was fantastic because I saw what I wanted to see. Our guide was friendly and polite so I can’t blame him totally, it was the circumstances.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 04:37:04

Posted By : C5000MAmariamm
Excellent tour. Both very beautiful destinations. The guide Emmanuel was very kind, patient and explained very well everything related to the history of the places visited. Lunch was delicious. I recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 11:46:02

Posted By : Vilma_Borghi
Everything was perfect. Punctuality, excellent guide and wonderful lunch. It was one of the best excursions I've ever taken. Fátima moved me🙏🏻
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Posted On : 2024-05-04 06:46:39

Posted By : Thomas_E
When you're in Fatima you realize without a doubt that Mary actually did appeared before the three shepard children. Our tour guide Jose Luis did a great job showing us the area and retelling the story.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27 15:11:41

Posted By : Thomas_W
Fátima was wonderful. We should have spent more time there. Coimbra was very disappointing. We stood in a plaza for an hour and couldn’t go into anything.
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Posted On : 2024-04-20 09:28:39

Posted By : Ana C
Maia took us to Fátima and Coimbra, demonstrating a lot of knowledge and interacting with the group in a way that made us feel comfortable and extremely fulfilled.
Lunch was very good. I just wish I had more time to see the beautiful things. But I already knew it would be rushed.
It was worth it too much. Super satisfied.
Ana Cristina
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Posted On : 2024-04-13 15:46:57

Posted By : Passport30792386430
excellent tour with a good itinerary. Very well prepared Maia guide, with excellent historical knowledge of the entire itinerary. Kind and attentive. We liked it and intend to repeat it.
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Posted On : 2024-04-13 15:37:45

Posted By : Georsadd_G
It was a very long day and for the first part of the tour (Fatima) the weather did not really help as it was pouring all day. I enjoyed Coimbra because of the weather and I just wished we had more time there to visit the well known library and roam around the streets. Our driver/guide (Maria)was very personable and the tour was a small group as well.
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Posted On : 2024-04-09 18:10:16

Posted By : Clifford_I
Thanks to tour guide Tiago of Living Tour, he was knowledgeable on history of significance of
Fa'tima and Coimbra. It was good feeling to be where the 3 children witness the presence of Virgin Mary
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Posted On : 2024-04-05 11:35:17