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Fátima by Candlelight: A Night Pilgrimage from Lisbon
A private full-day pilgrimage from Lisbon to the Sanctuary of Fátima that culminates in the international Rosary and Candle Procession, useful for travelers wanting a focused, guided spiritual experience.
Fátima by Candlelight: A Night Pilgrimage from Lisbon.
Leave Lisbon for a daylong, private pilgrimage to Fátima: visit the sanctuary’s sacred sites—the Little Shepherds’ homes, the Chapel of Apparitions and the basilicas—and return after joining the international Rosary and Candle Procession.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The Candle Procession and International Rosary
The tour is timed so your group returns to the Sanctuary in the evening to take part in the international Rosary and the Candle Procession—an intense, communal moment of prayer that defines the pilgrimage experience.
Little Shepherds’ Houses and Apparition Sites
Explore Aljustrel and the homes of the Little Shepherds, then visit Valinhos and Loca do Anjo—the places tied to the Angel’s apparitions—quiet sites that anchor the Sanctuary’s history.
Basilicas and the Chapel of Apparitions
Tour the Chapel of Apparitions, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary—where the tombs of Francisco, Jacinta and Lucia are located—and the Basilica of the Holy Trinity, each offering a different scale and style of worship.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
You meet your private guide in Lisbon and travel by private vehicle to Fátima, stopping for quick shopping so objects can be blessed at Mass; the day proceeds through Aljustrel, Valinhos and other apparition sites, includes time at the Sanctuary and an early dinner, and culminates in the evening Rosary and Candle Procession before returning to Lisbon late at night.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this pilgrimage suits — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Dress appropriately for all-weather conditions (the tour runs in rain or shine when safe); bring layers for evening; bottled water is provided on the tour.
Infant seats are available; children must be accompanied by an adult; the tour is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible and service animals are allowed.
The experience operates in all weather conditions as long as safety is secured; extreme weather may force cancellation with an option for rescheduling or a full refund.
Bottled water, a driver who serves as guide, and hotel/port pickup and drop-off at Lisbon central hotels are included; transport is by air-conditioned minivan, private vehicle or coach depending on group size.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The private full-day tour lasts approximately 10 hours.
What happens if I go on a Thursday?
On Thursdays the Sanctuary organizes a Eucharistical Procession instead of the statue procession; the organization of that procession is the Sanctuary’s responsibility.
Is the trip wheelchair accessible?
Yes — the experience notes wheelchair and stroller accessibility.
Will the tour run in bad weather?
The experience operates in all weather conditions as long as safety is secured; extreme weather may cause cancellation with a reschedule or full refund offered.
Are meals included?
Meals are excluded from the tour price; the itinerary includes an early dinner arranged separately by travelers.
How large are private groups?
This is a private tour for just your group and can take up to 15 people; pricing varies according to group size.