Historical and Religious Tour: Alcobaca, Batalha and Fatima
Alcobaça, Portugal
Trip Type: Cultural Tours
Duration: 1 day
Visit Alcobaça, Batalha and Fátima. Learn about the Cistercian Monastery of Alcobaça, classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, and then head to Batalha. Admire the 14th century Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitoria before heading to the Santuario de Fatima (Fatima’s Sanctuary). Located at Cova da Iria, in Fátima, is one of the world’s most important Marian sanctuaries and a destination of pilgrimage for several hundred thousands of Catholic pilgrims and tourists from all over the world.
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Visit Alcobaça, Batalha and Fátima. Learn about the Cistercian Monastery of Alcobaça, classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, and then head to Batalha. Admire the 14th century Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitoria before heading to the Santuario de Fatima (Fatima’s Sanctuary). Located at Cova da Iria, in Fátima, is one of the world’s most important Marian sanctuaries and a destination of pilgrimage for several hundred thousands of Catholic pilgrims and tourists from all over the world.Depart from S. Martinho do Porto and begin your full-day tour. Please see below details of the itinerary:
Alcobaça
Visit to the Cistercian Monastery of Alcobaca, classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, the first Portuguese monument completely built according to the Gothic style. See the magnificent 14th century tombs of King Pedro I and Lady Ines de Castro, the Portuguese royal couple whose tragic love story has deeply moved the world for centuries and has inspired the works of many artists.
Batalha
Visit to the 14th century Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitoria (Holy Mary of Victory) a gothic work of art. The monastery was built to celebrate the victory of the Portuguese army over the Castilians in Aljubarrota, a battle that consolidated Portugal’s independence. The monastery was built as a fulfillment of a vow made by King John the 1st of Portugal who asked for the protection and the favor of Virgin Mary during the battle. The monument was classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
Fátima
The Santuario de Fátima (Fatima’s Sanctuary), located at Cova da Iria, in Fátima, is one of the world’s most important Marian sanctuaries and it is the annual destination for several hundred thousands of Catholic pilgrims and tourists from all over the world.
The Sanctuary celebrates the events related to the three little shepherds: Lúcia and her cousins Jacinta and Francisco Marto, who, in 1917, on the 13th May, witnessed the first apparition of Our Lady of Fatima while they were pasturing their flock of sheep at Cova da Iria.
You will some free time to have lunch (not included) and to attend a mass.
Visit the small villages of Aljustrel and Valinhos, where the three little shepherds were born.
Alcobaça
Visit to the Cistercian Monastery of Alcobaca, classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, the first Portuguese monument completely built according to the Gothic style. See the magnificent 14th century tombs of King Pedro I and Lady Ines de Castro, the Portuguese royal couple whose tragic love story has deeply moved the world for centuries and has inspired the works of many artists.
Batalha
Visit to the 14th century Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitoria (Holy Mary of Victory) a gothic work of art. The monastery was built to celebrate the victory of the Portuguese army over the Castilians in Aljubarrota, a battle that consolidated Portugal’s independence. The monastery was built as a fulfillment of a vow made by King John the 1st of Portugal who asked for the protection and the favor of Virgin Mary during the battle. The monument was classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
Fátima
The Santuario de Fátima (Fatima’s Sanctuary), located at Cova da Iria, in Fátima, is one of the world’s most important Marian sanctuaries and it is the annual destination for several hundred thousands of Catholic pilgrims and tourists from all over the world.
The Sanctuary celebrates the events related to the three little shepherds: Lúcia and her cousins Jacinta and Francisco Marto, who, in 1917, on the 13th May, witnessed the first apparition of Our Lady of Fatima while they were pasturing their flock of sheep at Cova da Iria.
You will some free time to have lunch (not included) and to attend a mass.
Visit the small villages of Aljustrel and Valinhos, where the three little shepherds were born.
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