Aparecida and the land of Friar Galvão, departing Porto Alegre February 27 to March 3, 2027, on a fully reclining sleeper coach. Prices to be confirmed.
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CADASTUR registration 21.871094.11-4 (guia de turismo Ana Carla Manfro Schinoff, validade 30/04/2029) · Brazilian Ministry of Tourism
The journey
A pilgrimage to the two greatest shrines in Brazil: the Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida, the largest Marian temple in the world, and Guaratinguetá, the land of Friar Galvão, the first Brazilian saint. Departing Porto Alegre, February 27 to March 3, 2027, on a fully reclining sleeper coach.
In Aparecida, a guided city tour of the National Shrine and free time for Mass, the Room of Miracles, the cable car and the Walkway of Faith. In Guaratinguetá, the Church of Saint Anthony, Friar Galvão's House, the Museum and the Franciscan Seminary.
Prices to be confirmed. Limited seats: book through WhatsApp. Schedules and day-by-day plan confirmed when the group is finalized; itinerary subject to change for the group's comfort.
Trip highlights
Departing Porto Alegre, February 27 to March 3, 2027, on a fully reclining sleeper coach
Guided city tour of the National Shrine of Aparecida, the largest Marian temple in the world
Guaratinguetá, land of Friar Galvão, the first Brazilian saint
Prices to be confirmed; schedules and itinerary may change for the group's comfort
Limited seats: book through WhatsApp
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · The journey begins
Planned times: 8:00 am, the group meets at the Haud Park parking lot in Porto Alegre; 9:00 am, official departure. Settle into your reclining seat and relax: we head for São Paulo with onboard service and well-planned stops.
Day 2 · Meeting Our Lady of Aparecida
Planned times: 7:00 am, arrival in Aparecida and hotel check-in, with breakfast; 9:00 am, guided city tour of the National Shrine; 12:00 pm, lunch at the hotel. Free afternoon to attend Mass, fulfill promises, visit the Room of Miracles, ride the cable car or cross the Walkway of Faith. 7:00 pm, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3 · Paths of Friar Galvão
Planned times: 8:00 am, breakfast and a free morning for last-minute shopping or prayer; 11:30 am, check-out and departure for Guaratinguetá. On the Route of Faith we visit the Church of Saint Anthony (where Friar Galvão's pills are given out), Friar Galvão's House, the Museum and the Franciscan Seminary. Lunch on your own, a chance to try the local cuisine. In the afternoon, we begin the return trip to Porto Alegre.
Day 4 · The return
Arrival in Porto Alegre expected around 3:00 pm. Schedules and day-by-day plan confirmed when the group is finalized; itinerary subject to change for the group's comfort.
What is included
+Round-trip transport on a fully reclining sleeper coach
+Tourist-category hotel, very close to the Basilica
+Breakfasts
+1 lunch and 1 dinner in Aparecida
+Accredited tour guide traveling with the group, plus a local guide
+Full city tour of Aparecida and Guaratinguetá
Frequently asked questions
Questions about this trip
How many days does the Aparecida and Friar Galvão trip last?
The Aparecida and Friar Galvão trip lasts 5 days, departing on February 27, 2027 and returning on March 3, 2027.
Which places does the Aparecida and Friar Galvão itinerary cover?
The Aparecida and Friar Galvão itinerary covers, day by day: The journey begins, Meeting Our Lady of Aparecida, Paths of Friar Galvão and The return.
What is included in the price of the Aparecida and Friar Galvão trip?
The Aparecida and Friar Galvão trip includes: Round-trip transport on a fully reclining sleeper coach, Tourist-category hotel, very close to the Basilica, Breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner in Aparecida, Accredited tour guide traveling with the group, plus a local guide and Full city tour of Aparecida and Guaratinguetá.
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