Shore Excursions Group
Fatima, Batalha, Nazare & Obidos
Fatima, Batalha, Nazare & Obidos
Head off the beaten path and get a true taste of Portuguese life. On this Lisbon tour, you’ll visit a handful of charming towns that will provide many fond memories and photo opportunities. Reserve your spot today and embark on an amazing journey.
There are four main sites you’ll be visiting on this Portugal tour: Fatima, Batalha, Nazare, and Obidos. Each of these towns is relatively small, but don’t be fooled, there are a lot of things to do. At Fatima, you’ll get to visit the town’s namesake sanctuary. More than 5 million visitors come to the site annually. Pay extra attention to the story behind the Chapel of the Apparitions here. This is a famous site where three children first saw the Virgin Mary, which consequently helped to inspire the construction of the sanctuary.
From there, proceed to Batalha, where your religious journey continues with a trip to the Batalha monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The structure is known for being one of Portugal’s prime examples of late gothic architecture. Once you’re done admiring buildings, your tour takes a turn for the natural with a trip to Nazare, where you’ll be awed by the surrounding cliffs and wonderful sea breeze.
At your final stop, Obidos, you’ll fall in love. For many people who have taken this tour, the colorful little village is the highlight of the route. Winding streets, medieval structures, and beautiful natural landscapes make it a memorable end to your Lisbon tour.
| Day 1 |
Lisbon, the enchanting capital of Portugal, entices sightseers with its vibrant color, stunning Gothic architecture, and temperate weather. Easily traversed by foot or tram, the city’s distinct quarters and vivid cultural landmarks make Lisbon an excellent spot for exploration.
The Alfama district’s notable red roofs beckon you. Its cobblestoned roads lead to the Castelo de São Jorge, once a Roman and Moorish stronghold, as well as a number of charming cafés and clubs. Alfama’s Museo do Fado offers fascinating exhibitions on the Fado genre of Portuguese music, whose melodic sounds can be heard throughout the neighborhood. A trek northeast of the Alfama district will bring you to the Museu Nacional do Azulejo, a museum displaying the intricate and colorful Portuguese tiles that line the city’s buildings. Be sure to venture south of Alfama to the central Baixa district, where the magnificent Rua Augusta Arch entices visitors to stroll the Praça de Comércio square. Head to the city’s waterfront Belém neighborhood for a spectacular view of the sparkling Tagus River and incredible beaches. Lisbon's two UNESCO World Heritage sites are also located in the Belém district: the mighty Belém Tower and the sumptuous Mosteiro dos Jerónimos. Located on the water’s edge, Belém Tower is a small castle that once welcomed Portuguese explorers. The Monastery of St. Jerome was constructed to exalt Vasco de Gama’s exploration of India. There is so much to discover in captivating Lisbon! |
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05/03/22 - 05/15/27 |
Starting At $135 |
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Participants must be able to get in and out of the vehicle. Guests must be able to walk on paved, as well as cobblestone surfaces. There are steps required to enter several of the sites, as well as steep curbs in some areas.
