- Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima - The Shrine of Fatima, is a Marian shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima, located at the place of Cova da Iria, in the city of Fatima, Portugal.
The Sanctuary of Fátima is, par excellence, a place of Christian pilgrimage and Catholic devotion, preserving the memory of the events that led to its foundation, namely the apparitions of Our Lady to the three little shepherds - Lúcia dos Santos, Francisco and Jacinta Marto - in 1917 It is also one of the most important Marian shrines in the world belonging to the Catholic Church and the largest international religious tourism destination, receiving around six million visitors a year. He was distinguished with three papal gold roses and visited by Popes Paul VI (1967), John Paul II (1982, 1991 and 2000), Benedict XVI (2010) and Francisco (2017).
Its construction began in 1919 with the construction of the Chapel of the Apparitions.
- Batalha Monastery - The Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória (better known as the Monastery of Batalha was built in 1386 by King João I of Portugal as a thank you to the Virgin Mary for the victory against the Castilian rivals in the battle of Aljubarrota.
This monastery of the Order of St. Dominic was built over two centuries until about 1563 during the reign of seven Portuguese kings, although from 1388 the first Dominican friars lived there. An example of Gothic architecture, or Manueline style, is considered world heritage by UNESCO.
- Nazare - You will ride west to Nazaré, embracing the cliffs and providing stunning views. In Nazare is one of the most picturesque Portuguese coastal cities and is now also one of the most popular places to surf in the world. In 2011, the biggest wave in the world (nearly 24m; 79ft) was surfed here by Garrett McNamara, an American professional big wave surfer.
- Obidos Village - Óbidos the Medieval Village - Whoever comes to Óbidos has to drink a Ginjinha (from Cherry) in a chocolate cup, which is a delight.
It was taken to the Moors in 1148 and received the first charter in 1195 under the reign of D. Sancho I. Obidos was part of the dowry of countless queens of Portugal, namely D. Urraca of Castile (wife of D. Afonso II), Queen Santa Isabel (wife of D. Dinis), D. Filipa de Lencastre (wife of D. João I), D. Leonor de Aragão (wife of D. Duarte), D. Leonor de Avis D. João II), among others.
In 1527, there were 161 inhabitants in the village.
- Educational films about destinations and history played in the car
- USB charging sockets for mobile phones
- On-board WiFi access
- Complimentary bottle of water
- Air conditioning in the vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Fátima stands as one of the premier global pilgrimage locations dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
- Batalha Monastery Monument, predating Brazil
Constructed in 1386 under the directive of King João I of Portugal as a gratitude gesture to the Virgin Mary for the triumph over the Castilian forces at the battle of Aljubarrota. This impressive monastic edifice belonging to the Order of St. Dominic took over two centuries to complete, around 1563. It bears witness to the late Portuguese Gothic artistry, otherwise known as the Manueline style and is recognized as a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
- The city of Nazaré and its cliff renowned for their breath-taking cityscape-and-seascape views. Do not miss out on the ‘Ermida da Memória’ linked to the Legend of Nazaré.
- Thirteenth Century Medieval Town of Obidos, an experience unlike any other. Make sure to savor the Ginjinha served in a chocolate cup.
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- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
