Full-day Private Tour: Fátima Sanctuary, Batalha, Nazaré, Óbidos

Overview

Exit towards Fátima, considered as the most important Catholic site in the Iberian peninsula, where we will visit the Sanctuary of Fátima. Next stop Batalha Monastery, best well preserved Gothic church in Portugal. After the monastery, lunch, where our driver/guide will advice you with the best options according to your preferences. After lunch Nazaré, a fishing village, where we suggest a stop to enjoy the view over the immense ocean as well the famous giant waves. Next towards the medieval town of Óbidos, where we will visit the medieval 300 a.C. village of Óbidos, where you can enjoy the famous "Ginjinha" de Óbidos, served in a chocolate Cup. Our team's goal is to make your vacation unforgettable by taking you to explore the hidden secrets and the "Holes in the Wall" of Portugal. Route may be customized.

Itinerary

1. Lisbon driving time to Fatima :1Hr20Mns The Sanctuary of Fátima annually welcomes hundred of thousands of pilgrims and tourists. Many come to participate in the celebrations that commemorate the apparitions of Our Lady to the three children witness of Fátima from May to October.

   · 1 h 30 min

2. Monastère de Batalha

   Driving time from Fatima to Batalha: 30Mns Lunch Time: 1Hr +/- One of the most fascinating places in the Iberian Peninsula. A decisive event for the consolidation of the Portuguese nation took place on August 14, 1385, near the spot where the Monastery of Batalha stands: D. João, Master of Avis and the future king of Portugal, overcame the Castilian armies in the battle of Aljubarrota. This victory put an end to a dynastic crisis that had dragged on since 1383, since the death of King Ferdinand, whose only daughter was married to the King of Castile, an aspirant to the throne of Portugal. D. João dedicated the monastery to the Virgin Mary, who he had invoked to intercede his triumph and donated it to the Dominican Order, to which his confessor belonged. This gave way to the birth of a work whose construction would last for almost two centuries and which resulted in one of the most fascinating Gothic monuments of the Iberian Peninsula.

   · 40 min

3. Praia da Nazare

   Driving time from Batalha monastey to Nazare: 35Mns Nazaré beach, with its mild climate and natural beauty, has one of the most ancient traditions connected to fishing in Portugal. The long sandy half-moon shaped beach, which is also the town’s sea front, is known for its grandeur and for the brightly-coloured awnings that decorate the white sandy beaches, contrasting with the blue of the water. These days, Nazaré’s major attractions are the waves and surfing, thanks to the "Nazaré Canyon", a submarine geomorphological phenomenon that allows the formation of perfect giant waves. It is the largest underwater canyon in Europe, about 170 kilometres along the coast, reaching a depth of 5,000 metres.

   · 30 min

4. Obidos

   Driving time from Nazare to Obidos: 40Mns The medieval town of Óbidos is one of the most picturesque and well preserved in Portugal. Quite close to the capital and located on high ground near the Atlantic coast, Óbidos has had a strategic importance in the territory. It had already been settled prior to the Romans’ arrival in the Iberian Peninsula, and the town prospered after being chosen by the royal family. King Dinis offered it to his wife, Queen Isabel, in the 13th century, and it became part of Casa das Rainhas (Queens’ Estate), who improved and enriched it throughout the various dynasties. This is one of the main reasons for the high concentration of churches in this small place. Driving time Obidos to Lisbon: 45Mns

   · 1 h

5. Lisbonne

   Product duration includes travel time in between destinations.

   · Non-stop passage

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What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

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