Escorted Tour > Portugal

5 Days Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Fatima Pilgrimage - Led by Fr Joe McGee, MSC


Duration: 4 Nights

From €999 per person sharing

22nd - 26th September 2026

Led by Fr Joe McGee, MSC - Spiritual Director



Day 1

Depart Cork at 05:50 am, arrive at Faro Airport at 08:25 am

Transfer to Fatima, with a comfort stop along the way

Check-in at the hotel

Dinner and overnight stay in Fátima


Day 2

Breakfast at the hotel

Orientation tour of the Sanctuary area, including:

  • Rosary Basilica
  • Graves of Jacinta, Francisco, and Lucia
  • Holy Trinity Basilica

Return to hotel for lunch

Afternoon free to relax or explore on your own

Dinner at the hotel

Evening Rosary & Torchlight Procession


Day 3

Breakfast at the hotel

Visit Aljustrel to see:

  • Homes of Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta

Visit Valinhos, including:

  • Site of Our Lady’s apparition in 1916
  • Lucia’s garden well, where the Angel appeared

Opportunity to participate in the Outdoor Stations of the Cross

Return to hotel for lunch

Dinner at the hotel

9:30 pm – Rosary and Candlelight Procession

Overnight stay at the hotel


Day 4

Free day for optional activities, or join one of the optional tours (extra cost):

1. Nazare & Batalha – approximately 1 hour from Fatima:

  • Visit Batalha, a magnificent Dominican Monastery built to give thanks to Our Lady after the Portuguese victory at the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385
  • Continue to Nazare, a charming traditional Portuguese coastal town famous for its fishing heritage and stunning ocean views
  • Packed lunch will be provided from the hotel

2. Coimbra – historic university town and former capital of Portugal:

  • Visit Sr Lucia’s Carmelite Museum, which tells the story of her life and devotion
  • Enjoy a guided city tour of Coimbra, taking in its historic streets, university buildings, and cultural highlights

3. Porto Day Tour – approximately 2 hours journey:

  • Guided city tour of Porto, including key landmarks and architectural highlights
  • Free time to explore the city independently, shop, or enjoy the riverside atmosphere


Day 5

Breakfast at the hotel

Free time in Fatima for optional activities

Travel to Faro Airport for departure

Depart Faro at 20:20 pm, arrive in Cork at 22:55 pm

Inclusions

  • Return Flights from Cork and Dublin
  • 10kg hand luggage per person
  • Return Airport transfers 
  • 4 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Fatima
  • Full Board basis
  • Orientation tour of the Sanctuary
  • ½ Day tour of Aljustrel
  • Accompanied by a Representative of Barter's Travelnet

Prices are based on 2 people sharing* 

Exclusions

  • Single room supplement: €155.00 for duration. Single rooms are very scarce and are on a first come first served basis. 
  • Insurance: €50 up to 79 years & €100 over 79 years.
  • Optional Tours  

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