Fatima, Nazare & Obidos: Private Day Trip with Flexible Stops

Summary

From Fatima’s quiet devotion to Nazaré’s wild surf and medieval Óbidos walls

You’ll wander sacred Fatima’s quiet paths, step inside Batalha’s soaring monastery, watch Atlantic waves crash over Nazaré’s sand, and sip sweet ginja liqueur within Óbidos’ ancient walls—all with a local guide who brings every stop to life. Expect moments of awe and laughter along this private day trip from Lisbon.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the hush at Fatima—like the world just paused. It’s not silence exactly, more like soft footsteps on stone, murmured prayers weaving through the air. Our guide, João, pointed out where Lucia and her cousins saw the apparitions. He told us stories about their families—how they’d walk these fields with sheep before all this became a pilgrimage center. I’m not Catholic, but standing in that little Chapel of Apparitions, you feel something settle in your chest. Maybe it’s faith or just the weight of so many hopes left behind by strangers.

We stopped in Valinhos next—tiny houses, whitewashed walls, laundry flapping lazily in the breeze. João knocked on one door (he seemed to know everyone), and an older woman waved us inside for a look at family photos from decades ago. The road to Batalha Monastery was lined with olive trees and sudden bursts of wildflowers. That place… gothic arches soaring up into dim light, cold stone under my hand. João explained how it was built after a battle—the king promised it to Mary if Portugal won. I tried to imagine monks pacing those echoing halls centuries ago. Hard not to get lost in it.

Nazare hit differently—louder, saltier air, gulls shrieking overhead. Fish drying on wooden racks right on the beach; women in bright skirts selling snacks and laughing at my terrible Portuguese (“Bom dia!” got me a thumbs-up though). We watched the waves for ages—João said sometimes they reach 30 meters high when the Nazaré Canyon gets wild. I can’t even picture that much water moving at once.

The last stop was Óbidos—a medieval village wrapped tight inside its old stone walls. Cobblestones everywhere (bring good shoes), tiny shops selling cherry liqueur called ginja in chocolate cups. I spilled half of mine trying to eat and drink at once; João just grinned and handed me another. There’s something about wandering those crooked lanes at dusk that sticks with you—I still think about that view from the ramparts, orange roofs tumbling down toward green hills. Didn’t want to leave yet.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Fatima, Batalha, Nazare, and Obidos

• Visit Shrine of Fatima
• Explore Valinhos village
• See Batalha Monastery church
• Visit fishing village of Nazare
• Tour medieval village of Obidos
• Taste regional Ginjinha liqueur

Top questions

How long is the private day trip from Lisbon to Fatima, Nazare & Obidos?

The tour is a full-day trip with multiple stops including Fatima, Valinhos, Batalha Monastery, Nazare, and Óbidos.

Is hotel pickup included for this Fatima & Nazare day tour?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at your accommodation are included.

Can I taste Ginja liqueur during the Obidos visit?

Yes, there is time set aside in Óbidos to taste the regional cherry liqueur known as ginja.

Are entrance fees included for Batalha Monastery?

The tour includes accompaniment by your guide at all monuments; check directly if specific entry fees are covered.

What languages does the guide speak?

The tour is multilingual; guides generally speak English and Portuguese.

Is lunch provided during this day trip?

No lunch is specified as included; you’ll have opportunities to buy food along the way.

Is this private tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Do we visit both Basilicas at Fatima Sanctuary?

You’ll see both the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and Basilica of the Holy Trinity as part of your visit.

What’s included

Your day includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with compulsory insurance coverage throughout. You’ll be picked up directly from your hotel or accommodation and guided personally through every monument—from Fatima Sanctuary to Batalha Monastery—with plenty of flexibility for stops along the way (and yes: time for Ginja tasting in Óbidos) before returning home relaxed.