Porto: Fatima and Coimbra Day Trip
Description
Discover the pilgrimage site of Fatima and the university city of Coimbra on a day trip from Porto! The full-day tour includes a visit to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary in Fatima where several apparitions of the Virgin Mary are said to have taken place. Attend mass inside the sanctuary’s basilica, soaking up the serene atmosphere, and then spend the afternoon in Coimbra, seeing the university and Old Cathedral of Coimbra on a walking tour.
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Itinerary
Start the tour from Oporto.
The most important Portuguese religious center and one of the most famous places of catholic pilgrimage in the world. Its worldwide prominence is due to the phenomenon of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary reported by three little shepherds.
Observe the inspiring devotion of many pilgrims from around the world and feel a special magic, peace and serenity as you arrive at the Shrine of Fatima, a Marian shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima. In the statue of the Virgin Mary you can see the bullet that struck Pope John Paul II during the assassination attempt.
The notorious university town. Coimbra keeps alive a set of student traditions and symbolic practices: look around and observe the emblematic uniforms of the students. The long black capes perfectly embrace the prestigious tradition of this noble city.
Impeccably combines its rich history and real student life. It's easy to see why its monumental buildings and history attract people from all over the world. Located on a hilltop, from the University grounds, you can have stunning views of the city.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- There is no bathroom on board the bus
- Dress code is smart casual
- The tours may be changed without prior notice
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
Reviews(123)
Great tour! The only thing I would change is the duration of time spent in Fatima (I think it is too long, compared to the time in Coimbra). Our guide, Carlos Chevez, was great..good driver, accomodating and gave us a lot of facts along the way.
Thank you for your kind feedback and recommendation! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and that Carlos Chevez made the experience so informative and enjoyable. We also appreciate your suggestion regarding the time spent in Fátima and Coimbra, and we'll be sure to share it with our team. Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and we hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Orlando has been the perfect tour guide. Our trip was bilingual with both Portuguese and English speaking tourists. Time spent with each group was evenly balanced. Explained important things quite well. I highly recommend this trip as it is a combination of knowledgeable holy and fun tour.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Orlando made your experience so enjoyable. It's great to know that his bilingual guidance, knowledge, and balanced approach helped make the tour both informative and enjoyable. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again soon!
It’s a long drive and depending on the number of participants it’s the size of the vehicle you travel in. We had a small group and were in a mini van. I was under the impression it would be a tour bus so although I enjoyed the experience, the ride was not comfortable.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the overall experience. We understand that the comfort of the journey is an important part of the tour, and we're sorry that the vehicle did not meet your expectations. The type of vehicle used depends on the size of the group, allowing us to provide a more personalized experience, but we appreciate that you were expecting a larger coach. Your comments are valuable and will be taken into consideration as we continue to improve the information provided to our guests and the overall experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again on another tour in the future.
Francisco Quico was spectacular—very professional. He shared his knowledge with us throughout the bus journey. In Coimbra, he provided us fascinating information about the university and the city’s rich history. We had free time. Fátima was a mystical and wonderful experience. We walked around and had free time at the Sanctuary to attend Mass and explore all areas of the shrine. Afterwards, we visited the children’s village, their homes, and the site where the Angel appeared. There are no words to fully describe such an impressive experience. It was a day to remember forever. Thank you! 100% recommended
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Francisco Quico made such a positive impact on your experience through his professionalism and knowledge. It’s also great to know that you enjoyed both Coimbra and the unique atmosphere of Fátima, with enough time to explore and experience each place at your own pace. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We are truly pleased that this was a day to remember, and we hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable tour. 😊
It exceeded expectations, it ran all within the expectations. Thanks to Guia Paulo, excellent guide and a skull in information and stories of the places visited, knows a lot. Indicate and valued a lot, Fatima and Coimbra ❤️
Muito obrigado pelo seu feedback tão positivo. Ficamos muito felizes em saber que a experiência superou as suas expectativas e que tudo correu conforme esperado. O Paulo ficará certamente muito contente com as suas palavras e com o reconhecimento pelo seu conhecimento e dedicação. Agradecemos a sua recomendação e esperamos voltar a recebê-lo em breve.
Very interesting and informative and included ample free time in addition to the guided tour to Fatima and Coimbra.
Thank you very much for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the tour very interesting and informative, and that you appreciated the balance between guided visits and free time in Fátima and Coimbra.
We didn’t really enjoy this tour, barely any time to explore Coimbra, more free time in Fátima but no info given as to where to go or what to do with the time other than pointing out one good restaurant and one souvenir shop we could get a discount using the guides name. As a result we cancelled our next booked tour to Braga and took the bus there ourselves.
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations, particularly regarding the limited guided information in Coimbra and the lack of clear orientation during the free time in Fátima. We understand how important it is to have a well-balanced itinerary with clear guidance throughout the experience. Your comments have been shared internally for review, as they are very valuable in helping us improve both the structure of the visits and the quality of information provided to our guests.
Trip was amazing. Timing was great and very organized
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip and that Menu and Luisa helped make the experience informative, well organized, and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your comments.
I believe we needed more explanation; for what I paid, I expected more history. I would not recommend it with you; I saw other agencies that seemed to offer better service.
Fatima was more than expected. From the little village where the 3 young shepherds lived to the shrine that resembles the Vatican.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that your visit to Fátima exceeded expectations and that you enjoyed discovering both the village of the shepherds and the sanctuary. We hope to welcome you again in the future.
