The Miracle of Fatima

Introduction

Since 1917, millions of pilgrims have visited the sanctuary of Fatima in northern Portugal to call on the protection of Our Lady who appeared here to three shepherd children for six months in succession instructing them to convey her message to the world that mankind should show penance for their sins and pray the rosary every day. The tour will be marking anniversary of the apparitions and the ‘Miracle of the Dancing Sun’, which was witnessed by many of the bystanders at the time. These pilgrimages will also include an excursion to visit the shrine of Our Lady of Nazareth in the pretty seaside town of Nazaré.

Basic Itinerary

DAY ONE - TENTH

London - Lisbon - Fatima

We fly from London to Lisbon. On arrival we travel for approximately 90 minutes by coach and check in to our accommodation with the Dominican Sisters for dinner and a four-night stay.

DAY TWO - ELEVENTH

Batalha - Nazaré - Alcobaca (Optional Day)

Today will be at leisure in Fatima for our private devotions. For those who wish, there will be an optional excursion. Drive to the 14th century monastery of Batalha dedicated to Our Lady, with its famous ornate cloisters (and English connections). We continue to the picturesque fishing village of Nazaré, first visiting the shrine of Our Lady of Nazareth, and afterwards having lunch here (included today).We return to Fatima via the famous Abbey of St Mary in Alcobaca, one of the most beautiful religious buildings in Portugal.

DAY THREE - TWELFTH

Fatima - Aljustrel

Fatima is known as the Hope of the World, where Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children between 13th May and 13th October 1917. There will be a guided tour in the morning including a visit to the Basilica and the Chapel of the Apparitions. After time for lunch we proceed to Aljustrel for Stations of the Cross and to visit the Shrines of the Apparitions of Our Lady and the angels, and to see the homes of the children, and possibly relatives of Jacinta (and Francisco) and Lucia. After dinner in the hotel we join the famous celebrations marking the apparitions, beginning with International Rosary and Candlelight Procession, continuing with Holy Mass and Night Vigil.

DAY FOUR - THIRTEENTH

Fatima

After breakfast we join the concluding celebrations for the feast, including rosary, Mass, the anointing of the sick and Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The afternoon will be free for private devotions and souvenir hunting.

DAY FIVE - FOURTEENTH

Fatima - Lisbon - London

This Morning Mass will be celebrated, after which we will transfer to Lisbon for our flight back to London

Five Days

Terms of Payment:

THIS TRIP INCLUDES:

Return flights on TAP Portugal, easyJet or Monarch: London – Lisbon or Ryanair: Stansted – Porto. UK and Portugal airport taxes. Return coach transfers between Lisbon and Fatima. Accommodation on a shared basis in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities at the Casa das Irmas Dominicanas or similar), Fatima. Breakfast and dinner each day. Full-day coach excursion to Nazaré, including lunch. Guided tours of Fatima, Nazaré and Lisbon. Participation in the liturgies in Fatima on the 12th & 13th. Services of a Pax Travel Tour Escort. Daily Catholic Mass.

EXTRAS:

Travel insurance currently at £23.00 unless insured elsewhere. Single room supplement (Limited number of single rooms available). Lunches, drinks, souvenirs. Supplement for scheduled flights from

Optional Day excursion (with lunch to Batalha, Nazaré and Alcobaca)