Monday | We meet our tour leader at the airport at 4.30pm for our AirMalta flight departing at 6.30pm and arriving at Lisbon airport at 8.45pm.  On arrival we are transferred by private coach to Hotel Santa Maria 4 star in Fatima. 

Tuesday | Breakfast will be followed by a familiarization walk with the tour leader around the village of Fatima, associated with the apparitions of Our Lady to the 3 shepherds Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco. Among other places we visit the Perpetual Adoration Chapel, the Chapel of Apparitions, the Basilica and other places of interest in connection with Our Lady of Fatima. We will have the opportunity for a group photograph. In the afternoon we go on an optional 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 sea side and fishing resort on the Atlantic coast. Optional dinner at hotel.

Wednesday : 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 Ajustrel to visit the houses where the three shepherd children used to live. Optional dinner at hotel and afterwards we participate in the procession Aux Flambeaux on the main square in front of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima. 

Thursday  l  Breakfast and afterwards we attend the ceremony of the blessing of the sick and the farewell procession. We join pilgrims from around the world and participate in a loving Adieus farewell to the statue of Our Lady of the Rosary. This will be followed by the International Mass at the Square. In the afternoon we offer you an optional excursion excursion to Coimbra. Sister Lucia used to live in the Carmelite Convent in Coimbra. Here we see the Church of Saint Isabel and the University. Optional dinner at hotel. 

Friday l  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 Black Horse Square. In the afternoon we go to Alfama, the place where St. Anthony was born, 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 l  Today, after breakfast, we offer you an 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. (During part of this excursion the group will be accompanied by a local English speaking guide.) We shall visit many interesting places and will also have free time in the pedestrian shopping area.  Optional dinner at hotel.

Sunday | 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). Free time in the afternoon and optional dinner at hotel.

Monday | After breakfast one can join the tourleader for a visit to the wax museum (entrance extra) and a wine cellar.  Optional lunch at hotel and free time until departure from Fatima to Lisbon Airport for our Air Malta flight depart from Lisbon at 9.35pm and arriving in Malta at 01.35am (early Tuesday)

*  A discount of Eur 100 per person is given when purchasing also all excursions and half board

Not included 
Tempars Monastery entrance €6
Mira d'Aire Caves entrance €6.70
Wax museum entrance €8.50
Mini train €6