Private Tour Fátima - Nazaré - Batalha - Óbidos
Description
Visit one of Portugal's most charming cities during this full-day tour of Fatima from Lisbon. As one of the largest religious pilgrimage sites in the world, Fatima has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known as the place where the Virgin Mary appeared to three little shepherds.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Pick up at the Hotel, Villas, Apartment
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
Reviews(7)
We.had a wonderful day exploring Fátima, Batal, Nazare, and Obidos with Jorge as our guide. He was a wealth of information and very personable! We had a delightful seafood lunch in Nazare and Jorge recommended some authentic Portuguese dishes. We really enjoyed the midevil village of Obidos with its castle walls. We highly recommend this tour!
Thank you very much for your Review.. Jorge is a Fantastic Guide, and always made the best for our guests. Thank you
Our tour guide George was knowledgeable and friendly and had a good sense of humor. We enjoyed our tour which was over the 8 hour allotted time. He was very accommodating to our needs beyond the usual tour program.
Thanks for your Review. It was a pleasure to do this tour with you. Regards Eusébio Lima
I booked a private tour in order to see as much as I could in a short time. I wanted to go to Fátima but had read about long lines and crowds. I was not disappointed George was an excellent guide. He explained the history of the places we visited in detail making me feel as if I were an out of town family member not just another tourist. He was proud of his country and made me want to return and see more of Portugal.
Thank you very much for your review... We are very happy that you enjoyed traveling with us and our Fantastic Guide George. We are extremely proud to show our country to those who visit us. Recommend Portugal to your friends. Big hug from Portugal
The tour was excellent given by a knowledgeable guide named Jorge Santos. He made our day the. Most memorable of our stay in the Iberian Peninsula. We recommend this tour to truly get to know many facts of Pirtugal's history. The only disappointment was theat we dud not visit Bathla, which was mentioned in our tour confirmation.
Focused on performing his tasks well. You serve as an exemplary role model by consistently demonstrating a commitment to upholding your company values. Your ability to both listen to others and contribute your own ideas is a great demonstration of your professionalism. Your willingness to share your knowledge to your customers during the tours is beautiful. Your high level of organization is evidenced by how efficiently you are able to complete your many tasks with tight deadlines. Thank you for the best service Mr Eusebio Lima. All the Best. 😊👍🏽
Thank you very much for choosing our company to do a Tour in Portugal. It was a great pleasure for me to have the opportunity to show a little of my country, tell part of history and show incredible places, which will surely remain in your memory forever. I hope one day to see you again in Portugal, and if you enjoyed our tour, I would like to recommend you to your family and friends. Big Hug from Portugal Eusébio Lima :)
Prompt, knowledgeable, reliable, English fluent, clean vehicle, friendly, interested in us, interesting, worry-free, accommodating and safety conscious are all items that describe our experience with Lima from Eagle Travel Tours. When we're in Portugal and am seeking a tour guide the only place we need to contact is Eagle Travel Tours. Eusebio Lima was our guide and he and the experience was EXCEPTIONAL as in exceptionally good!!! As Churchill said "I am easily impressed ... with excellence". That summarizes our two day's with Lima from Eagle Travel Tours. The sites were all great too. What great memories and pictures we have. Portugal is great. Thanks Lima. William and Deborah, Alexandria, VA USA
Hi William Thank you so much for the review. It was a pleasure to be with you these days and have the pleasure of bringing you to know the Beautiful Portugal, its people, gastronomy, landscapes. You and your lovely Wife can always count on this company in Portugal to get you to know the best we have. Everything that is made with love has another charm. Thank you very much and I hope to see you soon in Portugal Big hug Eusebio Lima
Tour was fantastic. Our driver/guide, Pedro, was patient and let us spend as much time as we wanted in the sites we visited. Nonetheless we, as a group, was aware of the time constraints but was pleasantly surprised of not being hurried up to meet a schedule. We can vouch for this tour provider and highly recommend them. You will not be disappointed.
Thank you so much for your Review and for your words. We make our Tours with Love and Passion to our Country. No stress, your holidays it´s very important for us. Keep happy and smiling Regards Eusébio Lima
