From Lisbon: Fátima, Nazaré, Batalha and Óbidos Guided Tour
Description
Discover the heart of Portugal on an unforgettable journey! Start your day in Fátima, one of the world’s most important Catholic pilgrimage sites, where you can visit the Chapel of Apparitions and the Basilica of the Holy Trinity. Next, explore the stunning Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Then, head to Nazaré, a charming seaside town known for its golden beaches and record-breaking waves that attract surfers from around the world. End your tour in Óbidos, a picturesque medieval village where you can stroll through cobbled streets, taste the famous cherry liqueur “Ginjinha,” and admire the historic castle walls. A day filled with culture, history, and breathtaking landscapes!
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dentity and mission of the Shrine of Fatima The Shrine of our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima is the answer to the call of Our Lady of the Rosary, already alluded to on August 13, 1917 and expressly asked in the apparition of October 13, of that year to Lucia de Jesus, Francisco Marto and Jacinta Marto: «I want to tell you that a chapel is to be built here in my honour. I am the Lady of the Rosary» (Fist Memoir of Sister Lucia). The little chapel was constructed in 1919 in the place of the apparitions of 1917 at the Cova da Iria and, since then, the place of the Shrine was built up, in response to a significant inflow of pilgrims. The Shrine of Fatima is a place of pilgrimage, which celebrates the memory of its founding event, the apparitions of Our Lady to the three little Shepherds. The pilgrim’s pastoral hospitality is a key element to its mission. The Shrine of Fatima keeps the memory of the event and the message of Fatima. It has the mission of studying and diffusing this message, worked as a means of evangelization in Portugal and worldwide. The Shrine of Fatima is, by an expressed will of the Apostolic See, a National Shrine.
Visit to the church of the Batalha Monastery and external visit to the Monastery
The construction of this Mannerist style monument began in the reign of D. Sebastião in 1577, aiming to defend the cove of attacks by Algerian, Moroccan, Dutch and Norman pirates who invested on the Atlantic coast. In 1644, and due to its position, the king D. João IV, the Restorer, ordered its remodeling and enlargement. As vigilant sentry of the fortress was S. Miguel Archangel, patron of many sanctuaries, generally constructed in elevated places. On the façade of the fort, on the portal of the entrance, D. João IV, he had a calcareous image of San Miguel Arcanjo, with the caption "ELREY DOM JUAN-1644", which marks the year of its construction.
The medieval village of Óbidos is one of the most picturesque and well preserved in Portugal. Close enough to the capital and situated on a high point near the Atlantic coast, Óbidos had a strategic importance in the territory. Already occupied before the Romans arrived in the Iberian Peninsula, the village became more prosperous from the moment it was chosen by the royal family. Since the king D. Dinis offered to his wife D. Isabel, in the century. XIII, belonged to the House of the Queens who, throughout the various dynasties, were benefiting and enriching it. It is one of the main reasons for finding so many churches in this small town. Within walls, we find a castlewell preserved and a labyrinth of streets and white houses that enchant anyone who walks there. Between Manueline porticoes, flowered windows and small openings, there are several reasons to visit, good examples of the religious and civil architecture of the village's golden age.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time in the vehicle is 4 hours
Reviews(1,718)
This day trip rates right up there among the best ones I’ve ever been on. The history, the buildings, the surroundings I mean just everything was fantastic. And the tour guides were amazing. I would highly recommend Lane Tours. The main guy, his name was Nelson/Nielsen? (not a Portuguese name) was fabulous! Full of knowledge, smart, entertaining with a great sense of humor…and not bad to look at either. 😉
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that the history, scenery, and experience made this day trip so memorable. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Nelson/Nielsen, who will be thrilled to know his knowledge, humor, and passion helped make your visit special. We truly appreciate your recommendation of Lane Tours.
It’s a must do very interesting and informative well organized and a lot to see and visit, Santa Fatima experience so amazing
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour interesting, informative, and well organized. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the many places to see and visit, and that your experience in Fátima was so meaningful. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future.
It was a wonderful and fun trip thanks to the tour guide Ana who had mastery of the history of the places visited. She was full of knowledge with a bubbly personality. The places visited were of exceptional beauty with profound meaning in terms of spirituality, historical significance and stunning scenery. This is one of the best value for money trip our family has ever undertaken.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to know that Ana helped make your experience so enjoyable. It was a pleasure to welcome you, and we hope to see you again soon.
Great experience, we saw enchanting places accompanied by Anna and Eric who explained the particularities of the places to us in very understandable English. Compliments and thanks for everything.
Grazie mille per il suo commento. Siamo felici di sapere che Ana ha contribuito a rendere l’esperienza così piacevole. Speriamo di accogliervi di nuovo presto.
Wonderful day, Fatima, Batalha, Nazaré, Óbidos, all extraordinary places, I highly recommend it if you have the opportunity, the guide Anna and the driver Éric were extremely professional and competent throughout the day, the only reason I give it 4 stars is that it was a very hot day, so a bus with functional air conditioning would have been very appreciated between the visits! Thank you very much!
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour. Nous sommes ravis de savoir que Ana, Anna et Éric a contribué à rendre cette expérience si agréable. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau bientôt.
Big day but got alot done. Tour guides are very friendly
Thank you for sharing your experience! It was certainly a full day, and we’re glad you were able to see and do so much. We’re also delighted that you found our guides friendly!
The night before the tour I had an indisposition and I was able to talk to the guide. However, so far I await the company to contact you.
First time in Lisbon, we booked a bit by chance and it was one of the most beautiful experiences we have had here. Our guides Mario and Lili were wonderful! Thanks to them for their kindness and good humor. We learned a lot. We had a good day.
Quelle joie de savoir que cette première visite à Lisbonne vous a offert l’une de vos plus belles expériences ! Mário et Liedson seront ravis de lire vos mots sur leur bienveillance et leur accompagnement. Merci d’avoir choisi de vivre cette journée avec nous !
Great tour - Mario and Lieso were excellent. There were 4 different languages on this tour and I was with Mario (English & Spanish). It went very well and it was very informative. I recommend 2 improvement points. Pick up point was not correct & took me 10 minutes to ask around because so many tours. Maybe have an Ipad with a list of names so we can find who is our tour guide or company. Lastly, when you take your group after you get off the bus - please find a shade spot and start your talk about the areas. Some older people needed the shades from the sun.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to know that Mário and Lieso helped make your experience so enjoyable. It was a pleasure to welcome you, and we hope to see you again soon.
I loved the tour. The guides were super friendly (Lili and Mario) and explained each tourist spot and its history very well.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to know that Liedson and Mário helped make your experience so enjoyable. It was a pleasure to welcome you, and we hope to see you again soon.
