Private Tour in Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos from Lisbon

The Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosário de Fátima (Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary) in Fátima holds the tombs of Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco - the three children who saw the apparition of Mary in 1917.

Jacinta and Francisco perished young in the Spanish flu pandemic but Lucia was to become a Carmelite nun and lived in a convent in Coimbra until her death in February 2005, also on the 13th of the month.

The church is part of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima (Santuário de Nossa Senhora de Fátima), which consists of various Marian places of devotion and worship in the town.

The house in Aljustrel where Saints Francisco and Jacinta Marto were born is accessible to the public. Here, it is possible to visualize a little more about the history of the little shepherds and to understand the habits of the highland families of Portugal in the early twentieth century. The decorative objects such as the kitchen utensils, agriculture equipment, clothing, rosaries and pieces of furniture are contemporary of the time of Francisco and Jacinta Marto.

A few meters from the house of her cousins ​​Francisco and Jacinta Marto, is the house of Lucia. Lucia lived in Aljustrel until 1921. It was in this house, now open to the public, that the first interrogations of the three seers of Fatima took place. The house contains some belongings and personal objects of Sister Lucia.

The Monastery of the Dominicans of Batalha was built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over the Castilians at the battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. It was to be the Portuguese monarchy's main building project for the next two centuries. Here a highly original, national Gothic style evolved, profoundly influenced by Manueline art, as demonstrated by its masterpiece, the Royal Cloister.

The red lighthouse at Nazaré in Portugal is located on a far headland on the ocean shore. It is part of a small fort located on the top of a 318-meter cliff. The lighthouse offers a magnificent view of the Atlantic Ocean, in good weather you can even see the outline of the Berlengas islands. It is a must-see for all photo lovers because of the possibility of capturing interesting shots. The waves in Nazaré are so huge that they are often at the height of the lighthouse. It is a perfect place for surfers.

A short distance from the lighthouse is the center of the village with a panoramic terrace, market square and church. You can also use the services of numerous dining options and souvenir shops.

Unquestionably, one of the most popular resorts in this region, Nazaré is one of the most traditional of fishing villages where women still opt to follow custom and don the seven skirts regional dress as they care for the fish salt drying on wooden frames exposed to the sun. The Beach, falling entirely within the town's limits, maintains the traditional canvas shelters in brightly coloured strips, with the seas below wild and with strong waves providing for excellent surfing and bodyboarding conditions.

The mediaeval town of Óbidos is one of the most picturesque and well preserved in Portugal.

Quite close to the capital and located on high ground near the Atlantic coast, Óbidos has had a strategic importance in the territory. It had already been settled prior to the Romans’ arrival in the Iberian Peninsula, and the town prospered after being chosen by the royal family. King Dinis offered it to his wife, Queen Isabel, in the 13th century, and it became part of Casa das Rainhas (Queens’ Estate), who improved and enriched it throughout the various dynasties. This is one of the main reasons for the high concentration of churches in this small place.

You will find a well preserved castle within the walls, and a maze of streets and white houses that are a delight to stroll amongst. Along with the Manueline porticoes, the colourful window boxes and the small squares, many fine examples of religious and civil architecture from the town’s golden days.