Fátima, Óbidos, Nazaré & Batalha without Lunch
Supplied by: Grayline Portugal
Explore these historical sites on the West Coast of Portugal. Explore the Portuguese countryside and villages on an unforgettable tour to the Fatima Sanctuary.
What's included
- Churches of the monasteries of Batalha
- Pick-up/Drop off at any Lisbon Hotel
- Guided Tour
- Admissions
- Free time for Mass
- : Personal expenses and gratuities
Highlights
- Visit Fátima, the centre of the Catholic faith and world pilgrimage site.
- Learn about Portugal’s history through the church of the Batalha Monastery.
- Enjoy the traditional fishing village of Nazaré.
- Stroll among the medieval walls of Óbidos.
Overview
Visit some of the most important Portuguese historical sites. Explore Óbidos, a town embraced
by medieval walls with streets lined with whitewashed houses. Gaze upon the impressive Gothic churches of the monasteries of Batalha (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and picturesque Nazaré. This tour also includes the imposing Shrine of Fátima, a centre of Catholic faith and world pilgrimage site.
Itinerary
We depart first to encounter Óbidos and meet its medieval walls, rustic white houses and the rich and varied local traditions of the town. We also take the opportunity to visit the Castle Inn-Hotel. We then leave Óbidos for Alcobaça to take in the imposing monastery church, the first Gothic church to be built in Portugal and home to the tombs of the ill-starred lovers D. Pedro and D. Inês de Castro. We then head onto the picturesque and colourful fishing town of Nazaré for lunch. There’s also the chance to find out something about the legends and traditions of this town. When possible, we go to Sítio, to marvel at its wonderful views out over Nazaré and its beaches. We then move onto Batalha to visit the monastery church, a Gothic masterpiece with the most finely worked stained-glass windows. Finally, we reach the Our Lady of Fátima Sanctuary, an altar of the Christian faith and site of world pilgrimage. There is also the Chapel of Apparitions with its portrayal of Our Lady of Fátima. Take the time also for the location of the Basilica with the tombs of the three witnesses, and the Church of the Holy Trinity, the fourth largest in the world by capacity. You have some some free time to attend mass. Travelling through this colourful agricultural region, we return to Lisbon.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24h before departure time there will be no charge, after that no refund will be made. No Shows are charged at full cost.