Discover 4 different landscapes on an 8-hour tour to Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré and Óbidos from Lisbon. Learn about the apparition of the Virgin Mary at Fátima, see the 14th-century monastery at Batalha, appreciate the Atlantic Ocean at Nazare and much more.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 9 hours
- Starting time 8:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Follow in the footsteps of Catholic pilgrims at the Fátima shrine
- See the 14th-century monastery in Batalha
- Enjoy panoramic views of the surf beaches of the Atlantic from Nazaré
- Wander the medieval streets of Óbidos
- Feast on Portuguese food far from the tourist crowds (own expense)
- Drive through a variety of scenic coastal landscapes
Full description
Follow in the footsteps of Catholic pilgrims on a full-day sightseeing tour of Central Portugal from Lisbon. Transfer from the Portuguese capital, and drive through a vast variety of landscapes.
Your first stop will be the extraordinary town of Fátima, where an apparition of the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared before 3 children every month between May 1917 and October 1917. Now one of the major shrines of the Catholic faith, the complex contains the tombs of 2 of the young shepherd children, the crown of the Virgin in the Chapel of the Apparitions, and a section of the Berlin Wall (said to be a tribute to God’s part in the fall of communism) .
Next, go to the city of Batalha to see the 14th-century Batalha Monastery, built by King John I to thank the Virgin Mary for the Portuguese victory over the Spanish during the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. Most of the monument was completed by 1434, but there are Manueline influences added in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant (own expense) far from the tourist crowds, and get a taste for authentic Portuguese food. Continue to the fishing port of Nazaré for panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Popular with surfers, Nazaré was the site of a 79-foot wave, surfed by Garrett McNamara in 2011.
Finally, tour the picturesque town of Óbidos, taken from the Muslims in 1148. Forming part of the dowry of numerous Portuguese queens, Óbidos maintains its medieval feel inside the old city walls, with cobblestone streets and flower-bedecked houses.
Includes
- Guide
- Transportation by 8-seat, air-conditioned vehicle
- 1 cup of Ginja de Óbidos (cherry liqueur in a chocolate cup)
- Meals
- Pickup and drop-off
- Entrance to the Batalha Monastery (EUR 6 per person)
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Meeting point
In front of the Armani Exchange store, at Av. da Liberdade 9, 1250-096 Lisboa, Portugal. This is a 1-minute walk from Restauradores Metro Station (blue line).
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- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes, and bring sunscreen
