Private Day Tour: Uncovering The Culture and History of Fatima, Batalha, Nazare and Obidos
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Fatima
Uncover the rich culture and history of Fatima, Batalha, Nazare, and Obidos on this private day tour. Explore stunning monuments, learn from knowledgeable guides, and travel in comfort with Mercedes Benz vehicles.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Fatima - The famous Marian Sanctuary of Fatima is without a doubt one of the largest pilgrimage centers in the world. Millions of people come here annually to pay homage to the three shepherd children who witnessed the apparitions of the Virgin Mary in the fields of “Cova da Iria”. Free time to attend Mass (optional), visit the Chapel of the Apparitions where you can see the statue of Our Lady of Fatima. We will also visit the Basilica where we can find the tombs of Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco (the last two were canonized by Pope Francis in May 2017, thus becoming the youngest saints of the Catholic Church). As we continue, we will visit the modern church of the Blessed Trinity of Fatima, which seats 8,633 people and has an area of 40,000 m2. The church was designed and projected by the Greek architect, Alexandros Tombazis. You can shop for religious items for you, your family and friends.

  • Batalha Monastery - The Monastery of Batalha was ordered to be built by King João I to celebrate the Portuguese victory of the famous battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. This UNESCO World Heritage Site monument is one of the best examples of European Gothic architecture, in its last stages. The interior houses the Church of “Santa Maria da Vitória”, the highest in Portugal with an amazing 32,5 meters in height. This monastery , symbol of the Portugal’s national pride is without a doubt one of the most beautiful models of Portuguese medieval architecture.

  • Nazare - In the last century, the old fishing village of Nazare became one of the most sought after beach resorts by Portuguese tourists to spend their summer. The wonderful white sandy beaches of enormous length captivate all those who come through here, whether to enjoy a weekend or simply to have a great delicious meal by the sea. But Nazare became known worldwide because of its giant waves in “Praia Norte”. The world record was conquered here for surfing a giant 29- meter wave by Garret McNamara, an American from the state of Hawaii. Stop for photo taking.

  • Obidos - The town of Obidos is an ancient Roman city that continued flourishing even after the fall of the empire due to the huge commercial activity of products done by sea. During the Middle Ages, a wall was built around it after being conquered by the first king of Portugal, Afonso I. Obidos is the best example of a medieval town in Portugal. As we walk through this walled town, we go back in time and find narrow cobblestone alleys, houses with secular facades painted in white, a lively shopping area, and a number of churches that were built throughout the centuries. Here, we can imagine travelling back to the time of kings and queens. We get the sensation of the battles fought here for every piece of land. We won’t leave without tasting the famous “Ginga de Obidos”, a local sweet liquor served on a small chocolate cup.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Local taxes
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This extensive personal tour will offer our visitors the best of Fatima, Batalha, Nazare, and Obidos in terms of cultural sites, historical significance, architectural landmarks, and beautiful vistas. Our experienced certified driver-guides will accompany and furnish all the necessary information regarding the diverse areas covered on this exceptional journey. Pick-up will happen at a location in Lisbon chosen by the guest. Generally, this tour spans between 6 to 8 hours, and transport will be arranged in our luxury Mercedes Benz vehicles equipped with onboard WiFi and complimentary bottled water.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • For travelers with normal health condition
Location
Fatima
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Corky12
Oct 22, 2023
Best tour guide ever! - We were so lucky to get the owner of Premiere Tours as our guide.! He was wonderful and knew every little detail of the places we visited. Hi english was better than mine. Thank you so much!!!
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Pidgec61
Oct 13, 2023
Fabulous Fatima, Batalha, Nazarene and Obidos day tour - Jorgé met us at our hotel and we went to Fatima! His English was perfect! He was informative along the way and explained the different sites within the grounds of the basilica. He gave us plenty of time to see and do what we needed to experience all of Fatima, in spite of very limited parking since the next day was October 13th. From there we went to Batalho and he gave us so much specific and coordinated information about the history of the church and the times leading up to it! He explained that it is the tallest church in Europe and royalty has been married there for centuries. From there we went to Nazarene to view the ocean and learn of the incredible waves that come in February/March. We went into the beautiful church and learned about the origin of the other small chapel in honor of Mary who saved the nobleman. Finally we went to Obidos and we had ample time to wander, shop and try Ginja in a chocolate cup! One of my favorite tours!! Thanks Jorgé! Highly recommended!
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Tsjthompson
Nov 9, 2022
Wonderful Day Tour - This was by far the best tour company and guide (Jorge) we've ever worked with. They were so responsive on our questions prior to booking this day trip. The guide, Jorge, was knowledgeable on the area/history and could answer any question we had. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn about Portugal and Fatima-Nazare-Batalha-Obidos. The lunch spot was incredible serving local cuisine. I'm so glad we found Premiere Tours on a general internet search. We will use them the next time we travel in Portugal or Spain. If you are looking for a high quality tour company where you will learn a lot about the area and feel so comfortable in conversation, please book your trip with Premiere Tours.
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F1019tslisaj
Dec 4, 2019
Great private day tour - Jorge, who we booked a private day tour was not only a gracious guide but a proud ambassador to his country. I was reluctant to book a tour with a company I have never heard of but from the time I had made the initial contact through email, Jorge was honest, prompt and responded very efficiently to all my questions and concerns. The tour was for 7 of us and he gave more than enough time to leisurely explore each sites. Aside from his knowledge and history of the different places, I also appreciated his reminders regarding VAT during our stop at Fatima. His Mercedes van was comfortable and from the time we started at 9 in the morning to about 6pm, his demeanor remained even killed and kind despite the fact that he was driving for the last 9 hours! Thank you Jorge for making our tour memorable... hopefully we’ll be back to visit Portugal again!
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Diana
Oct 28, 2018
Amazing private day trip - We booked the Fatima-Nazare-Batalha-Obidos day trip with Jorge. It was the best part of our trip to Portugal. He was so gracious and made the trip an unforgettable experience. He always made sure we were comfortable and was so informative about the sights. We look forward to more day excursions with him the next time we visit Portugal and Spain. Thanks Jorge, again it was a pleasure!
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