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Full-Day Fátima Tour from Lisbon

1. Full-Day Fátima Tour from Lisbon

Discover 4 portuguese cities – Fátima Batalha, Nazaré and Óbidos on a full-day guided tour from Lisbon. Visit some of the most important historical sites in the west of Portugal. Discover the imposing Sanctuary of Fátima, center of the Catholic faith and a world-renowned Christian pilgrimage site. Contemplate the impressive Monastery of Batalha through is Gothic Church – UNESCO World Heritage. Relax in the charming fishing village of Nazaré, so popular with surfers and water sports fans. Explore Óbidos, a medieval village embraced by walls that hide the Castle – one of the seven wonders of Portugal. Contemplate the typical whitewashed houses spread throughout the village and taste the famous Ginja de Óbidos.

From Lisbon: Fatima, Obidos, Batalha and Nazaré Group Tour

2. From Lisbon: Fatima, Obidos, Batalha and Nazaré Group Tour

Experience a mix of historical, cultural, and scenic sights in Portugal on this full-day small group tour in an air-conditioned van. Discover the history and heritage of Fatima, Óbidos, Batalha, and Nazaré, as you make your way through many of central Portugal's highlights. Start your tour with pickup from your hotel in the Lisbon city center and enjoy a scenic drive to the Shrine of Fatima, a major Catholic pilgrimage site. Learn about the miracle of the Virgin Mary's apparition to 3 shepherd children here in 1917. Next, visit the Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Gothic monument, built by King John I of Portugal. After a lunch of regional foods, visit the seaside resort of Nazaré, a popular destination for surfers and water sports enthusiasts. From the top of the rock, see the black Madonna statue by Saint Joseph and the colorful fishing boats. Finally, explore the medieval village of Óbidos, known for its cobbled paths, medieval houses, handicraft stores, and Ginjinha sweet cherry liqueur.

Lisbon: Fátima Half-Day Tour

3. Lisbon: Fátima Half-Day Tour

Take a trip north from Lisbon to visit the town of Fatima, home of the majestic Our Lady of Fatima Basilica, and famous for reported religious visions in the early 20th century. We will arrive first at the basilica, completed in 1953 and built at the site of religious apparitions that gained fame around the world. The basilica holds the tombs of the three children said to have seen the Virgin Mary, as well as a beautiful and ornate white marble interior. While at the basilica, you are free to attend mass if you wish. Afterwards, we will visit various sites related to the religious apparitions throughout the town. See the very site of the apparitions of an angel, and the place of the fourth apparition of Our Lady in 1917. After seeing the home of these extraordinary events, and experiencing this unique spiritual town, we will return to Lisbon in the evening.

From Lisbon: Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré, and Óbidos Tour

4. From Lisbon: Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré, and Óbidos Tour

Anticipating a full day is always a great suggestion. Your trip will start in Lisbon, then depart for the famous sanctuary of Fátima. Behind each monument, there is a history and the history of Fatima is permanently associated with events in which three local children: Lucia and her cousins, Francisco and Jacinta Marto, saw, on May 13, 1917, a flash and visions of a "lady dressed in white", in the shadow of the holm oaks in a place called Cova da Iria. This place is now called the Chapel of Apparitions. The blessed Virgin Mary said she had been sent by God with a message to every man, woman and child of our century. It appeared at a time when civilization was being punished by war and bloody violence. She promised that Heaven would give peace to the whole world. You can enjoy this free time to attend Mass if you wish. In addition to the Sanctuary of Fatima, you can take advantage of the Monastery of Batalha, which is part of the list of the 7 wonders of Portugal. Known for its old and unfinished but beautiful chapels. Have you met Nazaré? The beach that has become internationally famous for having the biggest waves in the world and as a result is now better known as the mecca of surfing. Nazaré is a charming coastal town full of beaches, seafood and viewpoints with superb sea views. Take the opportunity to enjoy the view and take beautiful photos.

From Lisbon: Fatima Night Tour for the Procession of Candles

5. From Lisbon: Fatima Night Tour for the Procession of Candles

On this excursion, leave with us with a private vehicle, car or minivan, in the direction of the Sanctuary of the Madonna of Fatima, to attend the procession of the Candles during the period from April to October. We will meet at the meeting point, in front of Padaria Portuguesa in Restauradores square at number 65/68, at the established time and after about 1h20min we will reach the square of the Sanctuary, the meeting point for the restart. You will be able to take advantage of free time to eat something in the restaurants/bars surrounding the Basilica or to buy a religious object to take with you. We will visit together the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, where we will find the tombs of the 3 little shepherds, seers who saw Our Lady in 1917, right there in Cova d'Iria. We will then visit the largest Catholic shrine in Portugal dedicated to the Holy Trinity and then prepare to attend the Rosary at 9.30pm in the Chapel of the Apparitions, it is a chapel located on the grounds of the Fátima Shrine. The pedestal on which the original sculpture of Our Lady of Fátima stands marks the exact spot where was the small holm oak on which the Blessed Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared to the three shepherd children - Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta - on May 13, June, July, September and October 1917. During the recitation of the Rosary there will be a procession with the original statue of the Virgin followed by the faithful present with lighted candles. After the procession we will return to Lisbon by private vehicle.

From Lisbon: Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré, and Obidos Tour by Van

6. From Lisbon: Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré, and Obidos Tour by Van

Discover the diverse sights around Lisbon on a tour to Fátima, Obidos, Nazaré, and Batalha. Walk through the medieval city of Obidos, see the biggest waves in the world in Nazare, visit the most religious place in Portugal, the Sanctuary of Fátima, and admire the beauty of the last Gothic convent in Batalha. Sit back and relax in your group's van and head out of Lisbon towards Fatima. Immerse yourself in religious history at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, a Marian shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima. Visit this location steeped in history, dating back to the times when pilgrims came to this peninsula. Now, it is one of the most significant places of the 20th century, where, a hundred years ago in 1917, the Virgin Mary appeared to the three shepherds and the crowd. Then, admire the beauty of the Dominican convent in Batalha, the Monastery of Batalha. Built after the famous battle of Aljubarrota in 1385, this is one of the best and original examples of Late Flamboyant Gothic architecture in the country. Continue through wonderful natural landscapes on the way to Nazaré, home to the biggest waves in the world. Walk through this quiet fishing town, where a church houses the world's first statue of St. Mary. Then, head over to the fairytale, picturesque medieval town of Obidos. Meander through this fortified town's cobble stone streets up to the imposing castle at the top of the hill. Marvel at views of the surrounding landscape from the top. Finally, head back to Lisbon in the comfort of your van.

From Lisbon: Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré & Óbidos Full-Day Tour

7. From Lisbon: Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré & Óbidos Full-Day Tour

Travel by air-conditioned minivan to Fátima and learn why millions of pilgrims make their way to the sanctuary each year. Continue to Batalha to see some of the best 14th-century architecture in Portugal, including the monastery built in commemoration of the 1385 Battle of Aljubarrota. Next, go to the charming seaside town of Nazaré and savor some fresh fish at lunch (own expense). Take a scenic coastal drive through São Martinho do Porto and the Óbidos Lagoon en route to the medieval walled village of Óbidos. Stroll around the cobbled streets and taste some authentic ginjinha (cherry liqueur).

Lisbon: Fátima, Nazaré, Óbidos & São Martinho do Porto Tour

8. Lisbon: Fátima, Nazaré, Óbidos & São Martinho do Porto Tour

Explore some of the rural towns of Portugal on a day tour from Lisbon. Discover the towns of Fátima, Nazaré, Óbidos, and São Martinho do Porto with the help of your guide. Start with pickup from your hotel in Lisbon and travel first to Fátima, where the famous apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima occurred. Explore the Sanctuary and experience the peaceful environment of this pilgrimage site. Visit the Chapel of the Apparition and the Holy Trinity Cathedral. See the former houses of the little shepherds who witnessed the apparition. Continue the journey to Nazaré, known around the world for its giant waves and McNamara's world record for the largest wave ever surfed. Enjoy lunch at the beach and see the giant waves for yourself. The next stop is Óbidos, a place of ancient legends and miracles. Enter the walls of the most romantic village in Portugal and experience what it was like to live in medieval times. Finally, relax on the journey back to Lisbon, with drop-off at your hotel.

Half-Day: Fátima Tour

9. Half-Day: Fátima Tour

Behind each monument, there is a history and the history of Fatima is permanently associated with events in which three local children: Lucia and her cousins, Francisco and Jacinta Marto, saw, on May 13, 1917, a flash and visions of a "lady dressed in white", in the shadow of the holm oaks in a place called Cova da Iria. This place is now called the Chapel of Apparitions. The blessed Virgin Mary said she had been sent by God with a message to every man, woman and child of our century. It appeared at a time when civilization was being punished by war and bloody violence. She promised that Heaven would give peace to the whole world. You can enjoy this free time to attend Mass if you wish. During the drive, you will be able to enjoy the different landscapes of our beautiful country, from the farming areas to the wetlands and the sprawling green plains of Ribatejo. In Fatima, a place of utmost importance for all Christian believers mainly because it is one of the biggest catholic centers in the world, you will have some free time to visit Fátima Shrine that is an interesting place to visit full of peaceful energy. You will be able to attend mass or merely visit the Our Lady of the Rosary Basilica, the Holy Trinity Basilica, or the Chapel of Apparitions.

Fátima, Óbidos and the Atlantic Coast Day Tour from Lisbon

10. Fátima, Óbidos and the Atlantic Coast Day Tour from Lisbon

Head to the Atlantic Coast from Lisbon, visit the romantic village of Óbidos, and see the important religious pilgrimage site of Fátima on this day trip from Lisbon. Journey into the rolling hills of the Portuguese countryside and on to the coast. Board a climate-controlled van in Lisbon and experience life as a religious pilgrim at the Sanctuary of Fátima. Learn about the visitations of the Virgin Mary to 3 local children as you view the stained glass art and the statue of Our Lady of Fatima. Discover the stunning 14th-century Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the lovely Gothic windows in the west façade and admire the stained glass art that depicts the Visitation, the Adoration of the Magi, the Flight into Egypt, and the Resurrection.  Go to the Founder's Chapel, the Cloisters, and the unfinished chapels. Ride along the Atlantic coast, passing the picturesque villages of Foz do Arelho and São Martinho do Porto. Stop in Nazaré for lunch and take in the sights from the top of the Nazaré Cliffs. As you travel to Óbidos, listen to the commentary of your expert guide. You'll fall in love with this romantic village as you admire its medieval architecture, including its castle and fortified wall. Return to Lisbon at the end of your day trip. 

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Superb trip with a very informative guide who spoke English, Portuguese and Spanish. On recommendation, we chose the package without lunch which allowed us to attend midday mass at the Chapel of the Apparitions. Tip - pick up the small yellow guide as you enter the grounds. It’s in multiple languages and very useful as a guide to help you maximise your time. The trip included visits to Nazare, Obidos and the Batalha Manastery, each with its own great heritage. Well recommended!

Great day! Great Tour Guide! Big thanks to out awesome Tour Guide Nunu! Highly recomment to do this Tour! First stop in fatima (~1h), then batalha monastery, Nazare (~1.5h) and Last obidos.

We have a great experience with Vera, our guide. She was very knowledgeable about all the Fatima history. Our family really enjoyed it we highly recommend her.

Antonio was an exceptional guide today. He was well informed, skilled at managing people and the usual issues that arise in groups.

Really great experience. Tour guide was really good- ensured everyone was comfortable and happy throughout the day.