Medieval towns of Óbidos and Alcobaça from Lisbon with Lunch

Lisbon , Portugal

Medieval towns of Óbidos and Alcobaça from Lisbon with Lunch

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Discover Óbidos fascinating medieval heritage and the capital of romanticism and Alcobaça Monastery. Affords a rewarding 8 hours Private Tour experience with a traditional lunch included. Obidos are considered as one of the most charming and picturesque towns of central Portugal, with traditional painted houses and narrow cobbled streets. Obidos has an extensive history, an imposing castle and wonderfully preserved town walls. See the beautiful tile paints of the Porta da Vila and taste the "Ginja de Obidos", a sweet cherry liquor served in small chocolate cups.Then visit the Alcobaça Monastery a Roman Catholic monastic complex established in 1153 by the first Portuguese King, Afonso Henriques. The church and monastery were the first Gothic buildings in Portugal included in UNESCO's World Heritage Site list in 1989
Your Private tour also includes a free and flexible pick-up (9am)/drop-off (5pm) from your located accommodations, driver/guide, lunch and cherry liquor taste.

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Discover Óbidos' fascinating medieval heritage and relish a delicious lunch<br/>Pickup included

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All taxes, fees and handling charges

Wine tasting

Lunch

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Air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Detailed itinerary

The walled town of Obidos is one of the best tourist destinations of central Portugal, and makes for a fantastic day trip from Lisbon.
The small town is situated along a limestone ridge and is completely encircled by ancient town walls. Within Obidos are traditionally painted houses, a labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets, and a medieval castle, which has guarded the region for over 800 years.

Obidos also boasts an illustrious history, as it was traditionally given to the queen of Portugal on the day of her wedding, a tradition which began in 1214 and continued through to the 19th century. This royal patronage ensured that the town retained its unique and charming character, and today is one of the most picturesque towns of Portugal.

15 Best Things to Do in Alcobaça (Portugal)

This town in Portugal’s Centro Region is rather low-key, except for one blockbuster monument: The spellbinding Monastery of Alcobaça. In 2007 this World Heritage Gothic complex was declared one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. The monument is the final resting place for the 14th-century King Pedro I and his star-crossed lover, Inês de Castro, whose lives were haunted by tragedy.

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Visite the Alcobaça Monastery (Portuguese: Mosteiro de Alcobaça, Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaça) is a Roman Catholic monastic complex located in the town of Alcobaça, in central Portugal, some 120km north of Lisbon. The monastery was established in 1153 by the first Portuguese King, Afonso Henriques, and would develop a close association with the Portuguese monarchy throughout its seven-century-long history.

The church and monastery were the first Gothic buildings in Portugal, and, together with the roughly older Augustinian Monastery of Santa Cruz in Coimbra, it was one of the most important mediaeval monasteries in Portugal. Due to its artistic, cultural and historical relevance, it was included in UNESCO's World Heritage Site list in 1989

Óbidos had its foundation in the existence of a fortified settlement, likely over the Luso-Roman castro and Roman oppidum (then civitas) on the hilltop, that was the mysterious Eburobrittium, once cited by Pliny the Elder as being situated between Collipo (near present-day Leiria) and Olisipo (Lisbon). Archeological surveys later resulted in the discovery of a forum, baths and other Roman structures near the settlement. The area was later settled by the Lusitanos (since the 4th century BC) and Romans in the first century, but later occupied by Visigoths during the 5th and 6th century and Muslims, who were responsible for fortifying the town in the 8th century.

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Important information

Specialized infant seats are available

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Coronavirus Safety Measures - The safety and well-being of everyone who uses our services are always our priority. We are actively monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and are taking steps to help keep our customers safe.

We’re certified by the Official Tourism entity ‘Turismo de Portugal’ with the hygiene certification stamp ‘Clean & Safe’.

For our safety, we operate only private tour and pick-up/drop-off all passengers. We clean and disinfect our vehicles every tour and we provide hand sanitizer and masks to our customers.

Our guides are experienced professionals, courteous and drive defensive and safety with only one objective to ensure your safety and satisfaction.

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