2-Day Religious Portugal Tour from Lisbon

Day 1 Lisboa - Obidos - Alcobaca - Nazare - Batalha - Fatima(156 km)

In the morning, guests will be picked up from their Lisbon hotels. We will begin this tour by driving to Obidos through a landscape dotted with windmills and fruit trees. Here, we will admire the well-preserved medieval walls and architecture before we move on to Alcobaca to visit the Gothic Monastery. Then, we will stop in Nazare, a nearby fishing village and seaside resort, before continuing to Batalha, where we will visit the Monastery of Santa Maria de Victoria. Afterwards, we will arrive in Fatima to visit the Marian Sanctuary. This is where we will spend the night.

Alcobaca, PORTUGAL A city and a municipality in Oeste Subregion, region Centro in Portugal. The city became notable after the first king decided to build a church to commemorate the Conquest of Santarem from the Moors in 1147. The church later evolved into the Monastery of Alcobaca.

• Alcobaca Monastery This church and monastery were the first Gothic buildings in Portugal, founded in 1153. The main components of the complex are the royal tombs, the Chapel of St. Bernard, the royal Pantheon, the sacristy, and more.

Batalha, PORTUGAL A town and a municipality in Portugal. The municipality population in 2011 was 15,805, in an area of 103.42 square kilometres. Here you can find the Batalha Monastery.

• Batalha Monastery Construction on this monastery began in 1386 and eventually wrapped up in 1517, spanning the reign of seven kings. It is a Dominican convent built in a Gothic style.

Fatima, PORTUGAL Fatima is a civil parish in the municipality of Ourem, in the Portuguese Santarem District.

• Sanctuary of Fatima The Sanctuary of Fatima is a large, open public facility dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The site features many buildings, including a minor basilica and two small chapels.

Dulexe Hotel: Hotel Santa Maria or similar

Day 2 Fatima - Lisbon

After breakfast, we will have the day at our disposal to explore Fatima. We will have time to visit the famous church as well as the Chapel of Apparitions. We will have time to attend a local mass should we choose. At the end of the day, we will return to Lisbon, where the tour will end. Please see ?Departure and Return? for more detailed information regarding pickup and drop-off times and locations.

• Location: Lisbon, 11
• Address: Praca Marques de Pombal, Lisbon, 11
• Departure: 9:00am
• Return: 7:30pm

Inclusions

• Breakfast in hotel
• Lunch
• 1 night accommodation
• Transport by air conditioned bus or minivan, as per detailed itinerary
• Guided tour
• Taxes

Exclusions

• Meals and beverages, unless otherwise specified
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities

• Guided tour available in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and Italian

Confirmation

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Redemption

• Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your e-ticket. You must print and bring e-ticket(s) on your trip, as they serve as proof of purchase.