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(1,764)
We loved this tour. Long day but totally worthwhile. Our tour guys did a great job. We had a great time. Highly recommend it.
The trip was very good. For Catholics Fátima is amazing. Nazaré has great views and Óbidos is a very charming village. The tour is long. So be prepared. I think I could have done without the visit to Batalha but other than that it was a good tour. The restaurant in Nazare was great. Best fish ever eaten.
The trip offered a wide range of cultural experiences for travellers, from catholic sacred place to a medieval city, worth the time and money spent. While the organiser put Fatima as the highlight, my favourite is Obidos, an interesting and beautiful town. If I could make a choice, I would rather skip Batalha and leave more time to wander around Obidos.
Spectacular, the guide Guillermo was excellent, very kind and active! Very happy with the experience, the places where we ate were wonderful The atmosphere on the bus was excellent
The two tour guides were good, thoigh the male slightly better. The vigentes change as someone frequently in bilingual situación qould be to suggest not speakin in one language for more than a minutes or 2. Ideal ly each thought and then translate. Frequently they talked in one language for 4 to 5 minutes before switching languages. That causes customers to lose interest.
Thank you for the thoughtful feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the guides and appreciate your suggestion about alternating languages more frequently during bilingual commentary. It’s a useful point for keeping the experience engaging and easy to follow for everyone throughout the day.
Great day! So much rolled into 10 hours! Though i hv been to every one of the places before, it was still totally captivating! A visit to Fatima- for its spiritual value, followed by a quick stop in Batalha to see the impressive cathedral, which is currently undergoing a massive renovation both inside/outside, did mar the views particularly of the altar area.. the next -Nazare was unrecognisable, from a small ‘village’ in 2017 when i was last there, to a sprawling town - the transformation unbelievable, the place captivating, particularly the views from the hill overlooking the town below. To cap it off-the village of Obidos, a gem! Fabulous day, great value !!
Thank you for such a lovely review! It means a lot that even after visiting these places before, the experience was still captivating. Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré and Óbidos each bring something very different to the day, and we’re delighted you enjoyed discovering them with us again!
Very nice experience The guide was really cool I recommand at 100%
Thank you so much for your recommendation! We’re delighted you had such a nice experience and enjoyed the company of our guide. Knowing you would recommend the tour 100% means a lot to our whole team. We hope to welcome you again!
Our guide and driver was beyond amazing. They made the trip so special. So knowledgeable and shared all the secrets.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so happy that your guide and driver made the trip particularly special. Knowing that their knowledge and the stories they shared added so much to your experience is exactly what we hope for. We’d love to welcome you back someday!
The experience was amazing. We loved all the sites. Everyone was on time except for one lady in Fatima. But the tour guide, Antonio Santos, when he arrived at the second location for pickup, he called out my name and literally scolded me like if I was a child. Telling me in an angry manner that he was waiting for me at stop one. I told him and showed him that my information stated there are two pickup spots and I chose the one closest to my hotel, Lisbon Marriot. There was another gentleman that Antonio Santos also treated the same way. And that client was very upset at Mr. Santos. He never apologized to either of us. But I put that aside and enjoyed the many beautiful places that we visited.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to know that António Santos helped make your experience so enjoyable. It was a pleasure to welcome you, and we hope to see you again soon.
Interesting visits and explanations that made all the difference.
Muito obrigado pelo seu comentário. Ficamos muito felizes por saber que gostou da experiência e dos locais visitados. Será um prazer recebê-los novamente em Portugal.
