Portugal: All Saints Circuit

Arrival.

Half-day Tour Lisbon. Panoramic tour of Lisbon with a view of various important sites in the city, visiting the exterior of the Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery with time to savour the famous Belém pastries.

Overnight at your hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Walking tour of Lisbon, passing by the Church of St Anthony, the birthplace of the famous saint. Guided tour of Lisbon Cathedral (included) and celebration of Holy Mass. Then on to the Portas do Sol viewpoint.

After lunch we set off in the direction of Fátima with a stop in Santarém. When we arrive in Santarém, we visit the Cathedral (included), which was the former Jesuit seminary and the centre of formation for all the missionaries who left for the five continents. Afterwards, a moment of adoration in the Santíssimo Milagre Church, where one of the most famous Eucharistic miracles took place in the 13th century.

Overnight at your hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit to the little shepherds’ house and Valinhos, then the Via Crucis to the “Hungarian” Calvary. Lunch Visit to the Chapel of Apparitions, Basilica and grounds. Free time for prayer. Recitation of the Rosary in the Chapel. Dinner Candle procession.

Overnight in Fátima.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure for the historic and monumental city of Coimbra, full of traditions and places of rare beauty. This is the city where St Anthony finished his studies before setting off on his mission. We also visit the tomb of Queen St Isabel of Portugal, in the convent of Santa Clara (included). Panoramic view of the city looking out over the River Mondego, the Old Cathedral and the Church of Santa Cruz, among many other historic sites.

Visit to the old and prestigious university, which trained many illustrious people in various areas of society. Continue to the city of the archbishops and capital of Minho: Braga.

Overnight at your hotel.

Breakfast at your hotel.

Panoramic tour of the city, highlighting the exterior of the Cathedral, the oldest in Portugal, and a visit to the Bom Jesus sanctuary (included). Continue to Guimarães, the birthplace of Portuguese nationality. Visit to the interior of the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança followed by a walking tour of the historic city centre, where you can admire its old walls, narrow streets, palatial houses, a photo of the exterior of the castle and the statue of Founder D. Afonso Henriques. Departure for Santiago de Compostela.

Overnight at your hotel.

Breakfast at your hotel.

Visit with a local guide to the historic, tourist and religious centre, especially the Cathedral, where countless pilgrims from the famous ‘Camino de Santiago’ come every day. This grandiose monument stands in the Plaza de la Obradoiro, a meeting place for all those who come here. Return to Portugal via the typical town of Ponte de Lima with time for shopping in the traditional shops. Enjoy the Minho countryside and arrive in Porto.

Overnight at your hotel.

Day dedicated to Portugal’s second largest city. Panoramic view of the Cathedral, Praça da Liberdade where the statue of D. Pedro IV of Portugal (D. Pedro I in Brazil) stands, the church and Tower of Clérigos and Foz. Visit to the Stock Exchange Palace, highlighting its magnificent Arab Hall.

Cruise on a tourist boat along the Douro River, admiring the typical neighbourhoods and historic centre, which has been declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco -included.

Free afternoon in the city for visits or shopping at your leisure.

Breakfast at your hotel.

Departure for Aveiro, the fantastic city of canals and delicious ‘ovos-moles’, a popular regional sweet.

Departure to visit Óbidos, a charming medieval walled town. Pass through Nazaré and visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré.

Arrival in Lisbon and overnight at your hotel.

Breakfast at your hotel.

Transfer out to airport.

Lisbon

• Panoramic city tour.
• External visit to the Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery.
• Walking tour of Lisbon’s historic center.
• Guided visit to Lisbon Cathedral and Mass celebration.
• Panoramic view from the Portas do Sol viewpoint.

Santarém and Fátima

• Visit to Santarém Cathedral.
• Adoration at the Church of the Holy Miracle.
• Visit to the Shepherds’ House and Valinhos.
• Stations of the Cross to the Hungarian Calvary.
• Visit to the Chapel of the Apparitions, Basilica and grounds of Fátima.
• Recitation of the Rosary and participation in the Candlelight Procession.

Coimbra and Braga

• Panoramic view of the city of Coimbra.
• Visit to the Convent of Santa Clara and the tomb of Queen Saint Isabel.
• Visit to the University of Coimbra.
• Arrival in Braga with panoramic tour.

Braga and Guimarães

• Panoramic view of the city of Braga, including the exterior of Braga Cathedral.
• Visit to the Bom Jesus Sanctuary.
• Visit to the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza in Guimarães.
• Walking tour of the historic center of Guimarães, including the walls, narrow streets, Castle and statue of D. Afonso Henriques.

Santiago de Compostela

• Guided tour of the historic center.
• Visit to the Cathedral of Santiago, the final point of the Camino de Santiago.

Porto

• Panoramic tour of the city, including the Cathedral, Praça da Liberdade and Clérigos Tower.
• Visit to the Palácio da Bolsa, highlighting the Arab Room.
• Sightseeing cruise on the Douro River.

Aveiro, Óbidos and Nazaré

• Visit to the city of Aveiro and tasting of the typical sweets “ovos-moles”.
• Visit to the medieval village of Óbidos. Stop at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré.

• International or domestic flights
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  Personal expenses
• Optional entrance fees not mentioned