Faith and Heritage: Fátima Batalha Nazaré and Óbidos Private Tour from Lisbon
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Immerse yourself into Portugal's rich history, culture and traditions on this amazing full day tour to Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré and Óbidos.
Discover the devotion of Nossa Senhora de Fátima at one of the most important religious sanctuaries in the world, learn all about one of the most important events of Portuguese history: the heroic battle of Aljubarrota after which the beautiful Batalha Monastery was built. Taste fresh fish at the scenic fishing village of Nazaré and marvel at the medieval walled village of Óbidos, one of most picturesque in Portugal.
Highlights
Inbegriffen
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
On-board WiFi
Bottled water
Private tour
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Nicht inbegriffen
Lunch
Gratuities
Reiseverlauf
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Start your day by driving to Fátima, roughly 1h15 away from Lisbon, a city that developed after the apparitions of Virgin Mary back in 1917.
Vorbeifahrt ohne Halt•Eintritt frei
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At Fátima Sanctuary you'll find an unique ambiance of devotion, whether you're a believer or not, it's impossible to feel indifferent at this place of great spirituality that receives millions of pilgrims each year.
You'll have around 45 minutes free time to enjoy as you prefer.
1 Std. 30 Min.•Eintritt frei
3
Learn all about the legend of Virgin Mary's apparitions to three shepherd children in 1917 and what became the most adored devotion in Portugal: the one of Our Lady of Fátima.
20 Minuten•Eintritt frei
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Batalha Monastery
Drive from Fátima to Batalha along the countryside. If it's already time, enjoy lunch in Batalha (not included).
Visit the best example of late Gothic (14th century) architecture in Portugal, the Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was built in commemoration of the 1385 battle (batalha) of Aljubarrota against the Castillians and its original name is in fact Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitória (Monastery of Saint Mary of the Victory).
Drive to Nazaré, a charming seaside town where local fishermen haul in fresh catches from the ocean. Don't miss the opportunity of tasting this fresh fish at lunch (not included), if you didn't lunch in Batalha.
40 Minuten•Eintritt frei
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Learn all about the legend of Nazaré and how the Virgin Mary had a miraculous intervention in 1182, which saved the life of the Portuguese knight Dom Fuas Roupinho (possibly a Templar) of falling down a 100 meter cliff, while he was hunting deer one morning in a dense fog. On this place it was built a chapel.
20 Minuten•Eintritt frei
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Nowadays Nazaré is also known for being the capital of big wave surfing, holding the record of the largest wave ever ridden (33 meters), in 2015.
From Forte de S. Miguel you can see where the waver form and imagine the power of the ocean.
10 Minuten•Eintritt inbegriffen
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Drive to Óbidos, where you'll
Drive to Óbidos, where you'll have free time to explore the narrow streets inside the walled village.
30 Minuten•Eintritt frei
10
Óbidos
Your guide will be happy to share a Ginjinha with you, the tradtional liquor of this region.
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