Day trip from Lisbon to Fatima and Batalha Monastery

Four stops across eight hours: from the Sanctuary to medieval walls

A day trip from Lisbon visits the Sanctuary of Fatima, Batalha Monastery (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the coastal village of Ericeira and the walled town of Óbidos, with private transportation and hotel pickup included. The tour covers four distinct sites in eight hours. Entrance tickets and guided tours of the monuments are not included, so you move through each at your own pace. Lunch is your own arrangement.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Fatima, Batalha, Óbidos and Nazaré

• Visit Shrine of Fatima
• Explore Pederneira Viewpoint in Nazaré
• Tour Batalha Monastery
• Walk around Óbidos historic center

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Lisbon hotel and a drive north to Fatima, home to the Sanctuary: one of the world's most visited religious monuments. The Shrine itself is an architectural complex built around the Apparitions Chapel, where the Virgin appeared. The Rosary Basilica, completed in 1953, holds 15 altars and the remains of two of the three children who witnessed the apparitions: Francisco and Jacinta. The Church of the Holy Trinity houses a striking mosaic retable by artist Marko Ivan Rupnik. You'll have time to walk the grounds and enter the basilicas on your own. The scale and spiritual atmosphere draw millions of visitors annually.

From Fatima, the route moves to Batalha Monastery, a 14th-century structure built in Manueline and Gothic style to honor a military victory in 1385. The exterior shows the flaming Gothic detail the period is known for (carved windows, pinnacles and railings), while inside, vaulted ceilings and stained glass fill the Royal Cloister and Chapter Room. The monastery's most striking feature is its octagonal dome, which was considered so dangerous to construct that only death row inmates were tasked with building it. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage designation and requires its own entry ticket.

The tour then passes through Ericeira, a typical Portuguese village perched above a curved sandy beach and steep cliffs about 100 km north of Lisbon. The Pederneira Viewpoint sits in the historical heart of the region, a fishing settlement since the 12th century. From there, the final stop is Óbidos, a walled medieval town with a maze of narrow streets, a castle, and a cluster of churches, Santa Maria, St. James and St. Peter among them. The 16th-century aqueduct financed by Queen Catherine of Austria and the various museums and chapels scattered through the old town give the place its character. The vehicle is air-conditioned and equipped with WiFi. The driver handles all navigation and timing across the eight hours.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your Lisbon hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• WiFi on board.
• hotel pickup and return.
• access to visit the four towns and sites at your own pace.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to7h before

AgesUp to age 90

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sucesso e Dedicação

Is this one for you?Book this if you're visiting with others and want a private vehicle to move between Fatima, Batalha monastery, and Óbidos at your own pace: shared group tours run fixed schedules that won't match your timing.

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Top questions

What is inside the Sanctuary of Fatima that I'll see on this tour?

The Sanctuary of Fatima is an architectural complex centered on the Apparitions Chapel, where the Virgin appeared. The Rosary Basilica, built in 1953, contains 15 altars and houses the remains of two of the three children who witnessed the apparitions: Francisco, who died in 1919 at age 11, and Jacinta, who died in 1920 at age 10. The Church of the Holy Trinity holds a gold and earth-toned mosaic retable by artist Marko Ivan Rupnik depicting Jesus on the cross.

Is Batalha Monastery included in the entrance fee, or do I need to buy a ticket separately?

Batalha Monastery entrance tickets are not included in this tour. You purchase admission when you arrive. The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 14th century in Manueline and Gothic style, with a Royal Cloister, Chapter Room with stained glass, and an octagonal dome that is one of its most notable architectural features.

What is Óbidos like, and what can I see there?

Óbidos is a walled medieval town with a historic center surrounded by crenellated walls and a maze of narrow streets. The town contains a castle, several churches (Santa Maria, St. James and St. Peter), a 16th-century aqueduct financed by Queen Catherine of Austria, museums including the Abilio de Mattos e Silva Museum, and various chapels and galleries scattered through the old town.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included in this tour. You arrange your own meals at any of the stops. Ericeira and Óbidos both have restaurants and cafés where you can eat during the day.

Is the vehicle accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?

Yes, the transportation is wheelchair accessible. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available if needed. Infants may also sit on an adult's lap. Service animals are allowed on board.