Pilgrimage draws us to God and establish Him as the centre of our existence. It offers us an opportunity to sustain and increase our faith, hope, and trust in God. We take a journey to experience God, and through our Lady of Fatima, the message of God is revealed to us in a unique way, individually and as a group. Our prayers are answered, our hope is renewed, and we realise that setting off for that place where God specially chose to reveal his messages to humankind is a calling to have an intimate encounter with God in different areas of our lives.
I am delighted to invite you to be part of a great spiritual experience in Fatima with the Nigerian Catholic Chaplaincy of England and Wales as we embark on a journey of hope and divine peace. Special areas of interest include the Our Lady of Fatima Apparition, St. Anthony of Padua’s Church and tomb, and the Eucharistic Miracle of Santarem at St. Stephen Church. This pilgrimage promises to bring abundant blessings to you and your family. It will strengthen your faith, and the serenity you need will surely be obtained through the intercession of our Lady.
As people of faith and prayer, we continue to live in the hope and trust that we will encounter the Eucharistic Jesus at St. Stephen and that our lost joy, peace, dreams, and property will be restored with our visit to St. Anthony of Padua. May the Lord be with us to protect and help us and those who are dear to us. For all who come, they will be witnessing and participating in the phenomenon of God’s grace. Please, if you hear the silent voice of invitation, do not hesitate to join us for this pilgrimage because the blessings of God await you and your loved ones. Don’t miss it.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Alexander Atu
Chaplain NCC.
UK - Lisbon - Santarem - Fatima
Depart London Gatwick to Lisbon. Upon arrival at Lisbon airport your coach and guide will be waiting to take you to our hotel in Fatima but before that, we stop in St Stephen’s church to visit the most Eucharistic Miracle of Santarem then we proceed to Fatima. Check-in to our hotel and evening dinner here. Afterwards, we participate in the Rosary at the Chapel of Apparition followed by Candlelight procession.
Fatima
After breakfast the guide will be waiting in the hotel lobby at around 8:30am and we will walk together to the Sanctuary for a guided tour showing you around the Sanctuary Square, visiting the Chapel of Apparition, the Rosary Basilica where the tomb of the seers are buried, followed by Mass at the Apparition Chapel. After lunch we will have a video show in the theatre about the Apparitions of Our Lady. Return to the hotel for evening dinner. We participate in the Rosary at the Chapel of Apparition followed by a Candlelight procession around the Sanctuary.
Fatima - Valinhos - Aljustrel (Walking Tour)
We have private Mass in the morning and afterwards we walk the Stations of the Cross along Via Sacre to Valinhos, where according to tradition this is the place where the first and the third apparitions of the Angel to the seers (Francisco, Jacinta and Lucia) took place. While reciting the Rosary between the 8th and the 9th Stations, we stop and view the place where the fourth Apparition of Our Lady in August 1917 occurred. Continue on to the village of Aljustrel and visit the homes where the children lived with their families. We stop at the Old Parish church to say the Rosary and return to the hotel for evening dinner. We walk back to Fatima Sanctuart or catch a mini train back (cost not included). We will participate in the International Rosary at the Chapel of Apparition followed by a Candlelight procession.
Fatima - Batalha - Nazare
Today we visit Batalha and Nazare. We drive the scenic route to Batalha - a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by King John I of Portugal and visit the church. Afterwards, proceed to Nazare which used to be a fishing village and now has been transformed to a beautiful seaside resort. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré is an imposing Marian shrine that memorializes an ancient miracle that occurred under the intercession of the Virgin Mary. After visiting the shrine, we have lunch and then free time to relax on the beach or walk along the long promenade. We return to the hotel for evening dinner. We attend the Rosary at the Chapel of Apparition followed by Candlelight procession.
Fatima - Free day
Today is your last day in Fatima. We attend Rosary and Mass at the Chapel of the Apparition. Free for the rest of the day revisiting places of interest and some shopping and much more. Return to the hotel and evening dinner here. We attend Rosary Prayer at the Sanctuary and candlelight procession.
Fatima - Lisbon - UK
After breakfast, check-out the hotel and travel to Lisbon to visit St Anthony’s church - (The Patron Saints of Lost Objects) and celebrate Mass here followed by a short tour of the church and view the Tomb of St Anthony. Afterwards, we return to our coach and we will have a quick tour of Lisbon from the bus. If time allows, we may have a chance to have lunch here. Proceed to the airport for our flight back home. This price is based on 25 people travelling.
The booking deadline at this price is 15/03/2024. If you are booking after this date, please contact us first to confirm the current price.
A deposit payment of £250 with your completed booking form will confirm your place on this tour. The final balance is due 2 months prior to the departure date.
We’ll mail your travel pack around two weeks before travelling, including your flight information, boarding passes (if applicable), general information booklet, hymn and prayer booklets, name badge, lanyard and luggage label.
All Saints Travel is an ATOL licence holder (no. 6049). In the very unlikely event of company insolvency, you are guaranteed a refund and repatriation back to the UK through the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Air Travel Trust Fund (ATTF). Please visit www.caa.co.uk/atol-protection for further information.
It’s your responsibility to ensure you have a passport with at least 6 months validity remaining from the date of return, in addition to any visas required to travel to the relevant countries. Please call us on 01793 881166 for further information.
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While people of all ages are invited to travel on this tour, a reasonable level of fitness is required in order to keep pace with the group. There may be extended periods of standing and walking on hard surfaces.
It’s compulsory to have adequate travel insurance for your journey. You have the option of purchasing cover from Global Travel Insurance when booking with us, or you can buy your insurance independently.
