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Shrine Of Our Lady Of Aparecida In Honor To The Blessed Virgin Mary Day Trip

Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Shrine Of Our Lady Of Aparecida In Honor To The Blessed Virgin Mary – Day Trip

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Overview

Duration

10h

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Don’t miss the chance to explore the largest Catholic temple in Brazil and the largest cathedral in the world, the Cathedral Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida. Millions of pilgrims from all parts of Brazil visit the shrine every year to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and admire the monumental temple.

The shrine is located in the countryside about 2:00 h from the city of São Paulo accessible by car.

In order to welcome approximately 12 million pilgrims every year, the Sanctuary provides its devotees with an area of more than 1.3 million square meters, with about 143 thousand square meters of built-up area filled with a myriad of attractions.

The main reason for the visits are religious. Accompanied by a guide, visit the National Shrine, pass by the image of Our Lady Aparecida and exchange glances with her, participate in a Holy Mass, make requests, thank graces received, pay promises, appreciate craftsmanship, majestic forms and stained-glass windows.

What to remember

Important info

Infants must sit on laps. Infant seats available. Most travelers can participate. Not wheelchair accessible. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate. Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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.. Entry/Admission - Morro do Cruzeiro. Entry/Admission - Matriz Basilica Nossa Senhora Aparecida. Entry/Admission - National Sanctuary of Our Lady of Aparecida

What's not included

Meals and drinks.. Tips. (optional)

Know Before You Go

Operating days

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Gregtur Turismo

Meeting Point

Traveler pickup is offered
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 desk
to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby.

Airports

Guarulhos Intl Airport, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo Brazil
Congonhas Airport, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo Brazil