LISBOA GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Nine Days of Faith and Heritage: Lisboa to Fátima, Coimbra, Braga and Porto
A guided, nine-day circuit from Lisbon that visits major pilgrimage sites, historic universities and coastal cities—this guide distills the route, key moments and what to pack.
Nine Days of Faith and Heritage: Lisboa to Fátima, Coimbra, Braga and Porto.
Explore Portugal’s rich history and spirituality on a nine-day escorted circuit that links Lisbon with the sanctuaries of Fátima, the University of Coimbra, the archiepiscopal seat of Braga, the medieval streets of Guimarães and the riverside heritage of Porto, with stops in Aveiro and Óbidos along the way.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Fátima and the Chapel of Apparitions
Central to the circuit is Fátima: visits include the Chapel of Apparitions, the basilica and grounds, the little shepherds’ house and Valinhos, with time for prayer, recitation of the Rosary and a candlelight procession.
University of Coimbra and Santa Clara Convent
The itinerary stops in historic Coimbra to tour the old university and the convent of Santa Clara, where the tomb of Queen St. Isabel is visited, and to take panoramic views over the River Mondego and the city’s monuments.
Porto and a Douro River Cruise
The program devotes time to Porto’s monumental center—with visits including the Stock Exchange Palace—and includes a tourist boat cruise on the Douro River to view the historic waterfront and neighbourhoods.
What the day feels like
What the circuit feels like
The journey moves steadily from Lisbon northward and then back, alternating guided city panoramas, sacred-site visits and contained walking tours: arrival and a half-day Lisbon orientation, onward stops that include Santarém and the sanctuary at Fátima, days in Coimbra and Braga with visits to university and convent, a crossing to Santiago de Compostela, time in Porto with a Douro cruise, and a return via Aveiro and Óbidos before the final transfer out from Lisbon.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this circuit suits—and when to reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Standard program length is nine days, operating from arrival in Lisbon with a final transfer out to the airport on Day 9.
Comfortable, season-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes; sunscreen, hat and sunglasses; camera or mobile phone; and personal documents (passport/ID).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Portugal: All Saints Circuit • Standard?
The standard program runs nine days.
Where does the trip start and end?
The tour begins in Lisbon (arrival) and ends with a transfer out to the Lisbon airport on Day 9.
Are visits to religious sites and services included?
Yes. The itinerary includes visits to the Chapel of Apparitions and basilica in Fátima, a celebration of Holy Mass in Lisbon, recitation of the Rosary and a candlelight procession, among other devotional elements.
Is a river cruise part of the program?
Yes. A tourist boat cruise on the Douro River in Porto is included.
What should I pack for the trip?
Bring comfortable clothing and walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, a camera or mobile phone, and your personal documents (passport/ID).
Are university and convent visits part of the tour?
Yes. The program includes a visit to the University of Coimbra and to the convent of Santa Clara, where the tomb of Queen St. Isabel is visited.