Shrine Of Our Lady Of Aparecida In Honor To The Blessed Virgin Mary – Day Trip
About This Tour
Visit the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida on a full-day journey from São Paulo and discover one of Brazil’s most important pilgrimage sites. Dedicated...
Duration: 10 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Sao Paulo · Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Know before you go: INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS; INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE; Not suitable for pets; No public transportation nearby; Not stroller accessible; AIRPORT ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:Once you have arrived at the airport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private transfer vehicle.'For tours starting at the airport, please send us the flight information so that we can track it and be waiting for you at the right time and terminal.'- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS:As soon as the driver or tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby.In the very unlikely situation that the client are not able to locate our driver, please call our emergency telephone number below.Contacts:; PICK-UP INFORMATION:• Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of São Paulo limits or its greater area.• We DO NOT do pick-ups in the countryside or coastal area of the state of São Paulo.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS:• Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of São Paulo limits or its greater area.• We DO NOT do drop-offs in the countryside or coastal area of the state of São Paulo.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -AIRPORTS ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:• Once you have arrived at the airport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private transfer vehicle.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS:• As soon as the driver or tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front deskto call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby.
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What's Included
- Entrance fees.
- Any address pick-up and drop-off are included like hotel or airport.
- VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport and port Greet & Meet services.
- Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
- Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
Not Included
- Meals and drinks.
- Tips. (optional)
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Following pick-up at your hotel in São Paulo, we drive for 2 hours to the Shrine, located in the city of Aparecida in the state of São Paulo.The temple, the largest in the country, houses the 36 cm image of Our Lady of Aparecida. The sanctuary is the largest in the world dedicated to Mather Mary. 12 million pilgrims pass through yearly, making it the main pilgrimage point in Brazil. In addition to the image, the basilica has the chapel of the candles, where the devotees pray. Each weekend, up to 10 tons of paraffin are taken off from the place. In the Hall of Promises are thousands of objects and photographs of devotees who reported miracles.Footbridge of Faith The structure is 392 meters long and reaches a height of 35 meters at its highest point, connects the National Sanctuary of Aparecida to the Old Basilica. The footbridge is a traditional pilgrimage spot for pilgrims who many cross on their knees to pay promises made to Our Lady of Aparecida. The footbridge also offers a panoramic view of the largest Catholic temple in Brazil.Old Basilica Known as Old Basilica, the church is in the downtown area of the city of Aparecida and used to be a meeting point for pilgrims before the construction of the National Sanctuary. The two churches are connected today by the footbridge of faith. With works started in 1845 and completed in 1888, the church received the title of Basilica of Aparecida from the Vatican in 1908. In 1982, it was listed as a monument of historical, religious and architectural interest.The cable car connects the National Sanctuary to Hill of the Santo Cruzeiro. On average about 2 thousand visitors per day rides on the cars. The section covered by the cable car is approximately 1,170 meters long and 115 meter high passing over a major highway nearby.Hill of the Santo Cruzeiro is accessible by cable car. Devotees also climb the Morro do Cruzeiro in procession to remember the Way of the Cross. Along the way it has 14 stations that recall the last steps of Jesus Christ to the Calvary. The hill is 900 meters long and 83 meters high.After having such a spiritual day, we journey back to the city of São Paulo where the tour started. We’ll engage in a conversation about your interests and our expertise, whether that can be religion, or cultural history of the area.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in São Paulo. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in São Paulo. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
