Óbidos Alcobaça Batalha Nazaré

CHARM, DRAMA & BEAUTY

Óbidos, Alcobaça and Nazaré, with a Licensed Guide

Discover the charm and beauty of medieval Óbidos, a small town of Roman origin that was property of the Portuguese Queens for six centuries. This royal, feminine touch can be seen and felt everywhere as we walk along its narrow streets, lined with whitewashed houses and their flowerpot-decorated windows and enter one of its thirteen small churches and chapels. All this enveloped in the best-preserved medieval walls in Portugal. Unmissable is also tasting the locally famous sour cherry liqueur.

Not far, in Alcobaça, discover the largest gothic church in the country, the former headquarters of the Benedictine/Cistercian monks in the early days of Portugal. In this Unesco’s World Heritage site (since 1989), learn about the importance of this abbey and be amazed at the true, most beautiful and eventually tragic love story between King Pedro and his secret wife Inês, two hundred years before Shakespeare’s romance “Romeo and Juliet”, and that inspired more than twenty operas throughout Europe. Written in stone!

Then, right on the Atlantic front, enjoy Nazaré, the old village of fishermen and fishwives that featured a number of issues of the National Geographic Magazine before it became a popular beach. More recently, its name has made it again around the world, as American surfer Garret McNamara discovered the giant waves that frequently hit its northern coast and made it a surf haven. Enjoy a spectacular bird’s-eye view of this place before returning to your hotel.

Time for lunch on your own, in Alcobaça or Nazaré.

• This private tour requires dedicated transportation. We can arrange for a deluxe, air-conditioned sedan (for up to 2 travelers) or a deluxe, air-conditioned, touring van (for up to 6 travelers) and a professional driver, accordingly. Please advise.
• Tour starts and ends at your hotel in Lisbon area, though other locations are also possible – please advise accordingly.
• Portions of this discovery experience require walking, so average physical fitness and appropriate footwear are recommended.
• The contents of this full-day tour are also customizable. Please advise if you wish any adjustment.

WAR & PEACE

Batalha, Nazaré and Óbidos, with a Licensed Guide

Discover the most impressive gothic monument in Portugal, built to perpetuate the memory of the Portuguese victory over the Castilian invasion, in 1385, which allowed the country to preserve its independence. In this Unesco’s World Heritage site (since 1983), whose construction spanned about 150 years, feast your eyes with and learn about this unique combination of Flamboyant Gothic and Manueline. Learn, also, about the the victorious king and founder, John I, as well as one of his sons, Prince Henry, the Navigator, both buried here, and the seeds of the maritime expansion that lead to the construction of the Portuguese overseas empire, in 15C and 16C.

Not far from here, right on the Atlantic front, enjoy Nazaré, the old village of fishermen and fishwives that featured a number of issues of the National Geographic Magazine before it became a popular beach. More recently, its name has made it again around the world, as American surfer Garret McNamara discovered the giant waves that frequently hit its northern coast and made it a surf haven. Feast your eyes with a spectacular bird’s-eye view of this place before continuing.

Finally, discover the charm and beauty of medieval Óbidos, a small town of Roman origin that was property of the Portuguese Queens for six centuries. This royal, feminine touch can be seen and felt everywhere as we walk along its narrow streets, lined with whitewashed houses and their flowerpot-decorated windows and enter one of its thirteen small churches and chapels. All this enveloped in the best-preserved medieval walls in Portugal. Unmissable is also tasting the locally famous sour cherry liqueur.

Time for lunch on your own, in Nazaré.

• This private tour requires dedicated transportation. We can arrange for a deluxe, air-conditioned sedan (for up to 2 travelers) or a deluxe, air-conditioned, touring van (for up to 6 travelers) and a professional driver, accordingly. Please advise.
• Tour starts and ends at your hotel in Lisbon area, though other locations are also possible – please advise accordingly.
• Portions of this discovery experience require walking, so average physical fitness and appropriate footwear are recommended.
• The contents of this full-day tour are also customizable. Please advise if you wish any adjustment.

Cancellation Policy:

Up to 72 hours: no penalty
Up to 48 hours: 50% penalty
Less than 48 hours or no show: full payment

Reservations and confirmation subject to availability