Religious Portugal
- 2 Days
- From : Lisbon
- To : Lisbon
- Tour
- Guide : English, German, Spanish, Portuguese
- Minimum age : 10 Years Old
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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.
What’s included?
GUIDE:
- Operated with English, Portuguese, German and Spanish- speaking licensed guide on a shared basis
ACCOMMODATION:
- 1 night on a bed-and-breakfast basis
MEALS:
- Half Board: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch on Day 1
- Full Board: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch and 1 dinner on Day 1
TRANSPORT:
- Air conditioning bus or minivan, as per detailed itinerary
ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:
- Admission to all museums and monuments mentioned in the itinerary: Guided tour in Óbidos, visit Alcobaça, visit Batalha Monastery, visit Fatima
Exclusions
- Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, laundry, drinks and meals not stated explicitly in the programme, including drinks during meals
- Tips and porterage
- Entrance fees not mentioned in the included items
- Any charges not mentioned in the included items
- Arrival airport transfer / departure airport transfer
- International / domestic flights
- All types of travel or personal insurance.
Please note
- Pick-up at 8,30 am in Pombal Square in Lisbon. We recommend to arrive at meeting point, 15 minutes before that indicated time.
- Drop-off time is 18.00 approximately in Lisbon centre.
- For the arrival transfer from the airport, clients will be met at the exit of the arrivals hall by an English speaking driver. The driver will be holding a board with clients’ name. In the event that they are unable to locate the driver, they should contact at once the emergency number before leaving the airport or making any alternative arrangements.
- For the departure transfers clients will be collected by the driver from the hotel reception area. Clients shall be ready in the reception 10 minutes prior to pick up. In the event that the driver has not arrived at the scheduled time, please contact the emergency number before making any alternative arrangements. Transfer takes 2hours and 30 minutes prior to clients’ flight departure time.
What do I need to bring?
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.
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1 Fatima:
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Santa Maria or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Lux Fatima or similar 4*
Cancellation policy
- Once ordered, this tour cannot be cancelled or refund or amended at any circumstances.
You can start this experience at the following places.
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.
Praça Marquês de Pombal, Lisboa Lisboa, PT
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.