easy
6–8 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves walking on paved and dirt paths for several hours with periodic standing.
Join Magnificat Tours for a memorable pilgrimage from Lisbon to Fátima, where the Candle Procession brings thousands together in an evening of shared faith and quiet reflection. Discover historic sites and spiritual traditions in one of Portugal’s most iconic religious landscapes.
From €65 per person | Be part of a marvelous prayer moment! | 10h
Embark on a transformative pilgrimage to Fátima from Lisbon, where you’ll explore sacred sites, including the homes of the Little Shepherds and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. Experience the profound Candle Procession, connecting with fellow pilgrims in a unique spiritual journey that culminates in a memorable evening of prayer.
From €65 per person (All Ages) Tour can take up to 15 people. Prices change according to the number of people in the group.
10 hours
Moderate
Begin the day by meeting a private guide at your accommodation in Lisbon and boarding your private vehicle to Fátima: one of the most important religious pilgrimage sites in Europe.
We start our day doing all your religious and souvenir shopping in a quick stop at Fatima's shopping center so that you can have your objects blessed at Mass in the Sanctuary. We will continue our drive to Aljustrel in order to visit the Little Sheppards' Houses and places of the Angel's 2nd Apparition.
We will also visit Valinhos, where the Virgin appeared and Loca do Anjo - the place of the Angel's Apparitions. This is one of Fátima's most sacred and peaceful places. The Chapel of Apparitions and the Basilica of the Holy Trinity are different places of worship within the Sanctuary and allow visitors to tour. Don't miss the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, which holds the tombs of the now-deceased children who witnessed the Apparitions - Saint Francisco Marto, Saint Jacinta Marto, and sister Lucia.
After some free time at the Sanctuary, we'll head for an early dinner! We will then return to the Sanctuary for the international Rosary and Candle Procession. Be part of a marvelous prayer moment and Procession at the Sanctuary. Afterward, we will be returning to Lisbon - the expected time of arrival: around midnight!
Wear layers and comfortable shoes; temperatures can drop after sunset during the Candle Procession.
Maintain silence and reverence during prayers to honor the solemn nature of the pilgrimage.
Lights are minimal outside candle flames; a flashlight helps while navigating paths before the procession.
Carry water as visits involve walking between sacred sites and standing during the evening ceremony.
Fátima became a major pilgrimage site after three children reported visions of the Virgin Mary in 1917, sparking faith worldwide.
Local authorities manage visitor impact carefully to preserve sacred sites and surrounding countryside, emphasizing respectful tourism.
Supports several hours of walking over mixed surfaces between sites.
Keeps you comfortable as temperatures drop in the evening.
fall specific
Illuminates walking paths before and after the Candle Procession.
Stay hydrated during the walking portions of the pilgrimage.