Lisbon Trip Overview
A day dedicated to spirituality and medieval times. We start with Fatima, one of the most important shrines in Europe and its sanctuary, home of one of the largest pilgrimage centers in the world.
From here we will depart to Obidos, a charming medieval town within walls, where we will have a chance to taste the typical liqueur of the region: the “Ginga” served in a glass of chocolate. Obidos is the best example of the medieval city in Portugal. As we enter its walls we go back in time. You will find ancient stone alleys, houses with white-painted secular facades, ever-active commerce, and countless churches built over the centuries.
Let us drive you in the comfort of a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, with AC and WiFi, and be escorted by one of our certified professional driver-guides.
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* Duration: 6 to 8 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Central Portugal, Portugal
A day dedicated to spirituality and medieval times. We start with Fatima, one of the most important shrines in Europe and its sanctuary, home of one of the largest pilgrimage centers in the world.
From here we will depart to Obidos, a charming medieval town within walls, where we will have a chance to taste the typical liqueur of the region: the “Ginga” served in a glass of chocolate. Obidos is the best example of the medieval city in Portugal. As we enter its walls we go back in time. You will find ancient stone alleys, houses with white-painted secular facades, ever-active commerce, and countless churches built over the centuries.
Let us drive you in the comfort of a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, with AC and WiFi, and be escorted by one of our certified professional driver-guides.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Fatima, Fatima, Santarem District, Central Portugal
The famous Marian Sanctuary of Fatima is without a doubt one of the most important pilgrimage centers in the world. Millions of people come here annually to pay homage to the three shepherd children who witnessed the apparitions of the Virgin Mary in the fields of “Cova da Iria”. Free time to attend Mass (optional), visit the Chapel of the Apparitions where you can see the image of the Virgin Mary. We will also visit the Basilica where we can find the tombs of Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco (the last two were canonized by Pope Francis on May 2017, thus becoming the youngest saints of the Catholic Church). As we continue, we will visit the modern church of the Blessed Trinity of Fatima, which seats 8,633 people and has an area of 40,000 square meters. The church was designed and projected by the Greek architect, Alexandros Tombazis. Time allowed for religious shopping (optional)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Valinhos Sanctuary, Via Sacra, Fatima 2495-301 Portugal
The village where the three shepherd children, Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco, were born and lived. Visit their family’s limestone houses. It use to be an isolated and poor area in the interior of Portugal but nonetheless very beautiful.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Obidos Village, Obidos Portugal
The town of Obidos is an ancient Roman city that continued flourishing even after the fall of the empire due to the huge commercial activity through the sea port. During the Middle Ages, a wall was built around it after being conquered by the first king of Portugal, Afonso I. Obidos is the best example of a medieval village in Portugal. We go back in time as we walk through this walled town, with its narrow cobblestone alleys, houses with secular facades painted in white, a lively shopping area, and a number of churches that were built throughout the centuries. We get the sensation of the battles fought here for every square foot of land. We won’t leave without tasting the famous “Ginga de Obidos”, a local sweet liquor served on a small chocolate cup.
Duration: 2 hours
