Private Tour to Fatima & Coimbra with Lunch Included

Private tour to Fatima and Coimbra with lunch.

Overview

Discover Portugal’s spiritual heart and its historic university soul on a Private tour to Fatima and Coimbra with lunch, with comfortable hotel pickup and a professional guide. Visit the Sanctuary of Fátima, then continue to Coimbra, a city shaped by centuries of learning and culture.

🗺️ What to Expect

Your day begins in Porto with a smooth drive south in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle. In Fátima, you will experience the calm and reverence of one of the world’s most important Catholic pilgrimage sites, including time at the Sanctuary and the Chapel of the Apparitions.

Next, you will head to nearby Aljustrel to see the houses of the three little shepherds, Lúcia and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta, preserved with an authentic sense of place. The journey continues to Coimbra, the celebrated “City of Students,” where history, architecture, and academic tradition meet on a hill above the Mondego River. Lunch is included, making this a complete, worry-free day trip.

✨ Highlights

• 🕯️ Visit the revered Sanctuary of Fátima and the Chapel of the Apparitions
• 🏡 Explore Aljustrel and see the houses of the three shepherd children, preserved almost unchanged
• ⛪ Follow the story of the 1917 apparitions reported between May and October
• 🎓 Discover Coimbra, Portugal’s iconic student city with centuries of cultural depth
• 🏛️ Visit the University of Coimbra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of Europe’s oldest universities
• 🚗 Travel in comfort with hotel pickup and drop-off in Porto
• 🍽️ Enjoy an included lunch, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available on request

📍 Itinerary

Porto (Pick-up at your accommodation), meet your guide at the scheduled time. The guide will be waiting at your hotel 5 minutes before departure.

Drive to Fátima, learn about the reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children from May 13 to October 13, 1917.

Fátima, visit the Sanctuary of Fátima and the Chapel of the Apparitions.

Aljustrel (about 2 km from Fátima), see the museum houses of the shepherd children, Lúcia, Francisco, and Jacinta, and the site of the first apparition of the Angel.

Coimbra, explore the historic student city and visit the University of Coimbra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in a privileged area of the city.

Return to Porto (Drop-off at your accommodation), timings may vary due to traffic and local conditions.

✅ What’s Included

• Professional guide
• Modern, air-conditioned vehicle
• Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
• Lunch

❌ Exclusions

• Personal expenses
• Gratuities, optional

ℹ️ Important Information

• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Stroller accessible. Service animals allowed.
• Families: Baby seats available. Travelers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Child safety: Please inform the operator if a child is under 12 years old. Children will be transported in approved seats according to Article 55 of the road code.
• Confirmation: You will receive confirmation at the time of booking.
• Reservation requirement: Booking is mandatory and requires an email request and confirmation. Reservations must be confirmed at least 48 hours before the service date.
• Duration: The tour duration is approximate and subject to local traffic and activity schedules. Please do not plan additional activities for the hour following the expected end time.
• Meeting point: Pick-up and drop-off are at your accommodation.
• Third-party availability: Services included in the tour, such as guided visits, restaurants, and monuments, are subject to third-party availability. Other groups or participants may be present during the experience.
• Schedule changes: Times may change without prior notice.
• Participation: Most travelers can participate.
• Dietary options: Vegetarian and gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking. Please inform us before the tour starts.

📌 Ready to explore Fátima and Coimbra in one day?

Book your Private tour to Fatima and Coimbra with lunch for an easy, meaningful day that blends faith, heritage, and academic grandeur. With a professional guide, hotel pickup, and an included meal, this is a seamless way to experience Fátima day trip from Porto highlights and Coimbra’s UNESCO-listed university in one itinerary.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

Q1: How long is the tour?
A: The tour is approximately 7 hours, and timing can change due to traffic and activity schedules. It is recommended not to plan other activities for the hour after the expected end time.

Q2: What are the main stops included in this experience?
A: You will visit Fátima, including the Sanctuary and the Chapel of the Apparitions, plus Aljustrel to see the shepherd children’s houses. In Coimbra, you can visit the University of Coimbra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Q3: Is hotel pickup and drop-off included?
A: Yes, pickup and drop-off at your accommodation are included. Your guide will wait at your hotel 5 minutes before the scheduled time.

Q4: Are meals included, and can I request dietary options?
A: Lunch is included in the Private tour to Fatima and Coimbra with lunch. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available if requested before the day of the booking.

Q5: Is the tour accessible for wheelchair users and families with strollers?
A: Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible and stroller accessible, and service animals are allowed. Baby seats are available, and travelers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.