Religious Portugal

Escape Lisbon with a two-day captivating guaranteed departure religious tour that gives you the opportunity to visit the world famous Fatima sanctuary. Enjoy the picturesque villages on the way, the walled town of Obidos, and the intriguing Alcobaca where you have the chance to indulge in the delicious Portuguese food at a charming local restaurant. Then, you can stroll the alleys of Nazare, one of the most colourful Portuguese fishing villages. Spend your second day exploring Fatima, Portugal´s enchanting centre of Christian Faith and a world pilgrimage site. You can visit the main landmarks, attend mass or just wander around and take the pulse of the city.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS 

Obidos: This walled town will make you go back in time while marvelling at its Porta de Vila and charming white houses with terracotta tile roofs.

Fatima: This fascinating religious pilgrimage spot welcomes up to six million visitors every.

Nazare: Considered one of the most typical villages in the country, Nazare is a lovely place facing a beautiful sandy beach.

Day 1: ARRIVAL LISBON – OBIDOS – ALCOBACA – NAZARE – FATIMA (205km – 3 hrs)

Your first day begins with a pick-up at Marques de Pombal Square in Lisbon, at 8:30 hrs. We recommend to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the indicated time. We then drive northwards and arrive at our first point of visit: the beautiful walled town of Obidos, with its picturesque streets and the Pousada do Castelo. We then move onto Alcobaca to visit the 12th century landmark with the tombs of D. Pedro and Ines de Castro. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant and then head to Nazare, the most colorful of Portuguese fishing villages. In the afternoon, we visit the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece in the gothic style and classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. Continue your journey until you reach Fatima.

Overnight in Fatima area hotel on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Lunch included. 

Day 2: FATIMA - DEPART LISBON (130KM – 1.5 Hrs)

After breakfast at the hotel, the day is free for activities of personal nature in Fatima, a centre of the Christian Faith and a world pilgrimage site. Visit the church where the tombstones of Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco are, as well as the Chapel of Apparitions at the heart of the shrine. There is also time to attend mass. At the end of the day, we return to Lisbon through this colourful farming region. Late in the afternoon, you will be dropped off at the indicated location.

Breakfast included.

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Portugal. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.