ERASMUS TRIP TO FÁTIMA Let’s do something for the soul and take a mystic breath of the Portuguese sacred history. Many of you at least once heard about “The Miracle of the Sun” from Fátima, and this year occurs to be a centenary of this miraculous apparitions! Since it’s just 130 km far from Lisbon you simply can’t miss this opportunity! Come with us to see for yourself the place at which the whole world is looking at this year, but mostly only on TV... This is not the only attraction prepared for us! We will also show you the largest church in Portugal in Alcobaça and incredibly stunning Monastery of Batalha. Check out what’s ahead of you: FÁTIMA This civil parish has been permanently associated with the Marian apparitions that were witnessed by three shepherd children at the Cova da Iria in 1917. The Catholic Church later recognized these events as "worthy of belief." A small chapel was built here in honor of Our Lady of Fátima in 1918, and her statue which was crowned by the Vatican. In next years the chapel and statue have been enclosed within a large shrine and basilicas. Each year thousands of pilgrims visit the Sanctuary of Fátima. ALJUSTREL The village of Aljustrel, where the children lived, is very close from the Sanctuary. Here you can visit the pastoral houses (Casas dos Pastorinhos). In Aljustrel, almost everything is like the time of the apparitions. The village is surrounded by beautiful olive groves. You can find true peace and quiet here. If you care about quiet prayer and contemplation, it is worth to go here. BATALHA This charming town was founded by King D. João I of Portugal, jointly with the Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória na Batalha, to pay homage to the Portuguese victory at the Battle of Aljubarrota (August 14, 1385) that put an end to the 1383–1385 Crisis. ALCOBAÇA The city of Alcobaça became notable after the first king of Portugal, Afonso Henriques, decided to build a church to commemorate the Conquest of Santarém from the Moors in 1147. The church later evolved into the Monastery of Alcobaça, one of the most magnificent gothic monuments in the country and the largest church in Portugal. In the church are the tombs of Pedro I of Portugal and his murdered mistress Inês de Castro. Over the centuries this monastery played an important role in shaping Portuguese culture. PROGRAM: 08:30 – Meeting point - To be announced 09:00 – Departure to Alcobaça 10:30 – Arrival in Alcobaça: monastery 11:30 – Meeting point to departure to Batalha 12:00 – Arrival in Batalha: monastery + lunch time 14:30 - Meeting point for departure to Aljustrel 15:00 - Arrival in Aljustrel: Aljustrel House Museum 16:00 – Meeting point for departure to Fatima 16:30 – Arrival in Fatima: explore the sanctuary 18:30 – Meeting point for departure to Lisbon 20:00 – Arrival in Lisbon* *maximum time, departure and arrival´s hours are rounded PRICES: - 15€ early ticket with the TIAB Erasmus card - 18€ standard ticket with the TIAB Erasmus card The price includes: transportation by chartered bus and insurance. NOTE-> If you don’t have our TIAB Erasmus card, you will have to buy at the meeting point for only 10€, before with one of our promoters, at our office or here online: http://www.tiabevents.com/product/erasmus-welcome-pack Tickets and TIAB Erasmus cards will be checked at the entrance to the bus. ___________________________________________________ REGISTRATIONS & PAYMENT (note –> LIMITED PLACES): ### Use google chrome to make your registration, other browsers don't work very well ### https://www.goo.gl/fPXnSg After registration make your payment online following this link: Link available soon Or visit our OFFICE to make a registration and complete the payment: Open: Monday to Friday (11:00 - 18:00) Rua das Portas de Santo Antão 110, 2nd floor, Left (in the end of the corridor) 1150-269 Lisboa (Building of Ateneu Comercial de Lisboa) __________________________________________________ CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY Cancellations until one week before the trip will be 100% refunded. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you like DISCOUNTS, FREE ENTRY, NICE PARTIES, TRIPS and a lot of useful TIPS for your ERASMUS here in Lisbon stay tuned and like our TIAB Events page: https://www.facebook.com/tiabevents/ and join our official Erasmus FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/erasmusinlisboa2017 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #TIAB_EVENTS #THE_PARTY_NEVER_ENDS #TO_INFINITY_AND_BEYOND #FÁTIMA #BATALHA #ALCOBAÇA
