Europe
We convene at Malta International Airport at 03:45 for flight FR9654 departing at 05:45, arriving in Porto at 08:05 local time. Our excursion begins in Porto, where we embark on a city tour to visit landmarks such as the Clerigos Church and Bell Tower, Liberty Square, and Sao Bento Station. Later, we explore Cais De Ribeira and have the option to take a 6 Bridges River cruise tour and visit the Port Wine cellars. We then transfer by coach to Fatima, a significant Catholic site dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Accommodation is arranged at the 4-star Hotel Santa Maria near the Sanctuary, where dinner is provided.
After breakfast, we attend mass and commence our visits to places of devotion, including the Perpetual Adoration Chapel and the Chapel of Apparitions. In the afternoon, we visit Valinhos and Ajustrel to explore stations of the Via Crucis and see the houses of the three shepherds. Dinner is served at the hotel.
Following breakfast, we transfer to the commercial center of Fatima for some leisure time and shopping before proceeding to Tomar and the Mira D'Aire Caves. In Tomar, we visit the Templars Monastery and explore the town on foot. Free time is allotted to visit the Mira D'Aire Caves for a guided tour. In the evening, we participate in the international rosary and Flambeaux procession at the Apparition Chapel before returning to Fatima for dinner.
After buffet breakfast, we journey to Lisbon for a day excursion. In Alfama, we visit the Cathedral and the birthplace church of Sant'Antnin before exploring Commercial Square, Augusta Street, and other landmarks with the tour leader. Free time is provided before continuing to Belem to visit the Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, and Padros Dos Descobrimentos monument. We return to Fatima for dinner and an outing with the leader.
We start the day with breakfast and proceed to Obidos, renowned as the most beautiful medieval town in Portugal. Exploring Porta da Vila and the charming cobbled streets, we visit the Obidos Castle and marvel at the engineering feat of the aqueduct. Free time is granted for lunch and exploration before we head to Lisbon airport to check in for our return flight FR9655 departing at 15:40, arriving back in Malta at 19:50.
