Porto, Portugal

Batalha & Fátima

Witness Deeply Held Religious Tradition Visit two of Portugal’s most significant religious sites en route to your ship. Depart Lisbon and drive with your guide to Batalha, home to the Santa Maria da Vitoria Monastery. This stunning 14th-century complex, built in the Gothic and Manueline styles, was constructed over the reign of seven kings, from 1386 to 1517. After a fascinating tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, continue to Fátima. Visit the sacred shrine where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to three shepherd children in 1917. At this hallowed pilgrimage site, view Our Lady of the Rosary shrine and marvel at the stunning basilica. Step inside and admire its ornate interior and visit the chapel that marks the exact location of the Marian apparitions. After time to explore and lunch at a local restaurant, you will continue to Porto to embark your ship. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.