Itinerary

1. Fátima

   One of the most known pilgrimage destinations in Europe, visited by 5 million people in 2022. A sanctuary is a special place where our lady appeared in 1917 to three little shepherds bringing a very important message. Here visitors have time to pray, light a candle and understand better this spiritual and peaceful shrine.

   Highlights

   Our Lady of Rosary of Fátima Basilica, Tombs of the Little Shepherds Francisco, Jacinta and Lucia, the chapel of the Apparitions, Holly trinity Basilica, temporary Museum, a place where the Virgin and the Angel appeared, Little Shepherd's house.

2. Leiria

   A District Capital very well located between the North and South of the country. The city grew between the Castle and the River Lis. The castle remains a monumental symbol of the city’s history.

   Several kings and queens passed here. The monarch who spent the longest time in Leiria was King D. Dinis with his wife, Queen Elizabeth, one of the receivers of the Miracle of the Roses.

   The main square is named for Francisco Rodrigues Lobo, a notable local sixteenth-century poet in the heart of Leiria. It is a fantastic place for socialising, eating and doing some shopping.

   Highlights

   Castle, Cathedral, Cultural Interpretation Center, Main square, Luís Camões Park, Lis River

3. Batalha Monastery

   The Dominican Monastery of Saint Mary of Victory is an extraordinary Gothic building, ordered by King John I, in the 14th century, whose tomb is in the Royal Panthe­on.

   It is the symbol of Portugal’s national pride and a UNESCO heritage site.

   It was built to celebrate the 1385 battle when Portugal overcame the Castilians in the Battle of Aljubarrota.

   Highlights

   Manueline Cloister, a Gothic church, King John I Pantheon, Unfinished chapels

4. Alcobaça

   With a fantastic history, the monastery, with 9 centuries, is a UNESCO site because of its size, the purity of its architectural style, and the beauty of the materials, and an exemplary masterpiece of Gothic architecture in Portugal.

   Highlights

   The Monastery, Cistercian Abbey, fantastic patisseries (with the old recipes of the Cistercian monks – convent sweets)

5. Nazaré

   Famous since the 12th century due to the miracle of the Virgin Mary. This is an ancient fishing village where we can buy dry fish on the beach and see the "seven skirts" ladies. The long sandy beach and the amazing cliff 110 meters high give an extraordinary view over the Atlantic Ocean. Today is famous all over the world because of its giant waves. In 2013 the American surfer McNamara got the world record when surfing a wave of about 30 metres in height.

   Highlights

   Fort of Saint Michael Archangel, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré, funicular, shops, seafood restaurants.

6. Obidos

   A historic walled town, one of Portugal’s most romantic villages. Since the 13th century was the Queen’s wedding present.

   Adorable whitewashed homes decorated with yellow or blue, Bougainvillea trees, cafes, shops, fabulous ceramic shops with artisan quality goods, and sweet cherry liquor (ginjinha) stands.

   Highlights

   Town Gate, main street, Saint Mary Church, Bookstores, Castle, Walls, shops and gastronomy, famous sweet cherry liquor

7. Tomar

   A historical and very important city in the Medieval Ages, one of the most influential in the Iberian Peninsula. It was the headquarter of the religious and military order of the Knights Templar, founded by Gualdim Pais, the Grand Master, in the 12th century, with the blessing of Portugal’s first king, D. Alfonso Henriques. This magnificent monument is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

   Highlights

   Templar Castle, Convent of Christ, Charola chapel, Christ window, seven cloisters

   The old town, Main square, Mouchão park