Obidos, Nazare, Fatima and Batalha Day Trip

Description:

• Take a fascinating day trip from Lisbon to visit the religious center of Fatima, explore a 14th-century monastery in Batalha and stroll through the picturesque villages of Nazare and Obidos.

  Your first stop is the world-famous pilgrimage site of Fatima, where 'Our Lady' appeared in 1917. You will have free time in Fatima to visit the Shrine, attend a mass if you wish and enjoy some lunch.

  Just outside Fatima in Ajulstrel, you'll see the houses of the three shepherd children - Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta - to whom the vision of 'Our Lady' appeared.

  Next stop is Batalha and its World Heritage-listed monastery. While in Batalha you will have free time to visit this 14th-century masterpiece of Portuguese Gothic architecture.

  The tour continues to Nazare, a picturesque fishing village, which you will also have free time to explore.

  Before heading back to Lisbon on this day trip into a bygone era, your last stop is Obidos. This fortified village of whitewashed houses and narrow streets has with a distinctly medieval atmosphere.

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