Private tours in Lisbon & surroundings
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Program
Lisbon, the millenarian city of the seven hills, with unique views from the top of them, like in Edward VII park. Cross the famous
Marquis of Pombal square and go down the hill by the XVIII century boulevard of Liberty avenue to Restauradores square and
Rossio, the heart of Lisbon, which has been the shopping district for more than 2000 years. The majestic Commerce square, in front
of the extraordinary estuary of Tagus river and close by the nucleus of ancient Lisbon. Drive through the old quarter of Alfama: the
XVI century "pointed stones" palace, saint Anthony of Padua church, the very antique XII century Cathedral of Lisbon, saint Vincent
Monastery and saint Engracia church. Go up the hill of Bairro Alto, the famous section of Fado singers, where another belvedere waits
you; Estrela basilica - marvelous marble construction with an outstanding dome; the Parliament of Portugal - imposing XIX century
palace. Then, we go along the riverside by the busy harbor, with its discos and restaurants, cruise ship docks. On the way to Belem
quarter, drive by the official residence of the President and stops at Belem Tower – jewel in Manueline style dating from the XVI
century, the Monument to the Discoveries – homage to the great Portuguese navigators, Jeronimos Monastery – the most imposing
monument of Lisbon, telling about the apogee of Lisbon’s history, the age of adventurers and navigators of the XVI century. Free
taste of Port wine.
Proceed to Fatima where you can visit the Sanctuary and the Basilica (with the tombstones of the shepherds) and the Chapel of
Apparitions - heart of the shrine, where Our Lady appeared to Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco. In the Chapel of the Apparitions, in the
Basilica or in the new church you can attend mass and confess. Near the Chapel of the Apparitions, you can light a candle and make a
vow to Our Lady. Leading to the Chapel, a marble passage is crossed by pilgrims on their knees to ask spiritual heal or fulfil a
promise. In front of the Chapel there is a water source.
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Aljustrel - visit the humble houses where the 3 shepherds, Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco were born and lived. In the Ethnographic Regional Centre, next to
Lucía's house, are a lot of articles like letters of Lucia, furniture of the shepherds houses, pictures connected with the miracles, clothes, etc.
Valinhos - see the place where Our Lady of Fatima appeared for the 4th time in August 19th, 1917.
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...Lisbon’s history dates back to 300,000 years ago and ranks as one of the world's longest founded cities. As the legend
tells, it is a city founded and named by Ulysses, which has its origins in the Phoenician words "Allis Ubbo", meaning
"enchanting port". Lisbon was a battlefield for Phoenicians, Greeks and Carthaginians, however it was Romans who
started their two-century reign in Lisbon in 205 BC. In 714, the Moors arrived and stayed till the 12th century. In the
13th century, Lisbon became the capital of Portugal. The 15th century was the point of departure for the Portuguese
Discoveries, an era during which Portugal enjoyed abundant wealth and prosperity through its newly discovered off
shore colonies in Africa, the Americas and Asia. Today, Lisbon still maintaining the marks of its early history, is one of
the most beautiful capitals of Europe...
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...The Catholic Church regards the three parts of the Fatima Secret and the total Fatima message to be important and of great value to
the spiritual lives of its people. It consists only of prophecies about the new condition of the Church in the world.... Fatima and its
Secret do present us with something deeply serious, for they bring us face to face with the mysteries of eternal life. Fatima is
undoubtedly the most prophetic of modern apparitions.Faith and prayer are forces which can influence history and that in the end
prayer is more powerful than bullets and faith more powerful than armies...
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