Travel from Lisbon to Aveiro and Fátima on a private 12- to 14-hour tour: canals and moliceiro boats, the Sanctuary and the shepherd children’s sites, with ovos moles and ginjinha tastings included.
Fun fact: Aveiro is known for its canals, moliceiro boats, and traditional ovos moles.
Highlights
- Aveiro canals and optional moliceiro boat ride
- Aveiro ovos moles and ginjinha tastings included
- Fátima Sanctuary, Chapel, and basilicas
- Aljustrel, the shepherd children’s homes, and Valinhos
Full description
Discover Aveiro and Fátima on a private 12- to 14-hour experience combining culture, traditions, and spirituality. With pickup from a hotel, accommodation, or pre-arranged location in Lisbon, travel with a driver-guide who speaks Portuguese or English, on an itinerary that can be tailored to your group’s pace. Please be ready 15 minutes before departure. Start in Aveiro, where canals, moliceiro boats, and Art Nouveau architecture define the city’s landscape. Explore the historic center and enjoy the option of taking a moliceiro boat ride, available at an extra cost and subject to service availability. The visit includes a tasting of traditional Aveiro ovos moles and Portuguese ginjinha, offered during the experience. Continue to Fátima to visit the Sanctuary, the Chapel of the Apparitions, and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity. Take time to appreciate the atmosphere of the site and discover the history of the 1917 Apparitions. The Sanctuary Museum may be included, subject to ticket and opening-hour availability. In Aljustrel, learn about the homes of the shepherd children, including the House of Francisco and Jacinta Marto. The itinerary also passes through Valinhos, associated with the fourth Apparition of Our Lady. The order and duration of stops may be adjusted according to traffic, opening hours, and your group’s priorities. The price includes private round-trip transportation, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, water, coffee or tea, parking, fuel, tolls, and the tastings listed. Admission tickets, the moliceiro boat ride, meals, other drinks, and personal expenses are paid separately. For the return trip, choose a drop-off point in the Lisbon area in agreement with the driver.
Route
Duration: 14 h
- Meeting point
- 1
Aveiro: centro histórico, canais e Arte Nova
15 min
A ride to discover the city’s atmosphere and moliceiro boats.
- 2
Passeio de moliceiro pelos canais
45 min
Optional, at an extra cost and subject to service availability.
- 3
M1882: Maria da Apresentação da Cruz, em Aveiro
15 min
Ovos moles tasting included; ginjinha offered during the experience.
- 4
Fátima: Santuário, Capelinha e basílicas
110 min
Time to explore the religious site and pray or reflect.
- 5
Museu do Santuário de Fátima
45 min
Optional visit with a separate admission fee.
- 6
Aljustrel: Casa de Francisco e Jacinta Marto
45 min
Discover the village connected to the story of the shepherd children.
- 7
Valinhos
20 min
A site associated with the fourth Apparition of Our Lady.
For reference only: the route and times may change on the day.
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 h before for a full refund
Duration: 14 h
Private: your group only
Guide / driver speaks
Portuguese, English
Hotel pickup available
Recolha no hotel, alojamento ou ponto previamente combinado em Lisboa. Esteja pronto 15 minutos antes do início. No regresso, escolha um ponto na área de Lisboa mediante acordo com o motorista.
What's included
Private round-trip transportation from your hotel or an agreed location in Lisbon
Driver-guide / assistant who speaks Portuguese or English
Air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi
Bottled water and coffee and/or tea
Parking, fuel, and tolls
Aveiro ovos moles tasting and ginjinha tasting
Onboard first-aid kit
Not included
Admission tickets to monuments, museums, and paid attractions
Optional moliceiro boat ride
Lunch, dinner, meals, and drinks not listed as included
Personal expenses and purchases
Meeting point
Lisboa, Portugal
The exact meeting point is provided in the booking confirmation.
Also picks up in: Recolha no hotel, alojamento ou ponto previamente combinado em Lisboa. Esteja pronto 15 minutos antes do início. No regresso, escolha um ponto na área de Lisboa mediante acordo com o motorista.
Important information
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the season and religious sites
Good to know
- Strollers and service animals are welcome. Baby seats are available on request in advance.
- Moliceiro boat rides and paid admission tickets are not included. Visits are adjusted to the time available and opening hours.
- Itineraries are flexible and may be changed to suit the client, by agreement and depending on the time available.
- Meeting point: to be arranged with the client.
- Portuguese drivers with local knowledge and a passion for showing you the best of Portugal
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. After that: at least 12 hours’ notice, 50% refund; at least 1 hour’s notice, 1% refund. Less than 1 hour before departure, no automatic refund is available; travelers may ask the operator to review their request.
Company's general termsShowHide
Relax aboard a modern, air-conditioned, carefully sanitized vehicle with dedicated assistance, water, Wi-Fi, and a first-aid kit. With fuel and tolls included in the price, we provide a private, personalized service, with rest stops and all the attention needed for a comfortable, relaxing journey.
Questions and answers
Where is the pick-up?
At the hotel, rental or address you give when booking. The company confirms the exact spot and time.
Can I bring children?
Yes. Count children in the number of people. For child seats or other needs, write to the company through the booking messages.
Can we stop wherever we like?
On a private service the vehicle is just for your group: agree stops with the driver, within the service's duration.
Can I cancel?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. After that: at least 12 hours’ notice, 50% refund; at least 1 hour’s notice, 1% refund. Less than 1 hour before departure, no automatic refund is available; travelers may ask the operator to review their request.
How do I pay?
Online, by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. You get the confirmation by e-mail straight away.
What if I have more questions?
After booking, talk to the company through the booking messages. Before that, write to us at [email protected].
