• Cityrama Gray Line Portugal - Depart from Lisbon directly to Óbidos.
• Alcobaça - Explore Alcobaça, home to the Monastery of Alcobaça, also known as the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Alcobaça, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1989. Construction began in 1178 by order of King D. Afonso Henriques, and the monks settled there in 1223. It is one of the largest and best-preserved complexes of the Cistercian Order. King D. Pedro chose the monastery’s church as the burial site for himself and his beloved, Inês de Castro, whose remarkable tombs are open for visits.
• Óbidos Village - The village of Óbidos was likely founded by the Celts in 308 BC. Recent studies suggest that Óbidos was part of the ancient Roman city of Eburobrittium. The village was later occupied by the barbarians and then by the Moors. The first King of Portugal, Afonso Henriques, conquered this village from the Moors. In the 18th century, Óbidos retained its noble status as a royal summer retreat. King John V resided in Óbidos for eight years on his doctors’ advice to bathe in Caldas da Rainha for arthritis and obesity treatment.
• Rua Direita - The main street of this village leads to the Church of Santa Maria, through a maze of streets adorned with Manueline porticos, flowered windows, and small squares.
• Castelo de Óbidos - The castle of Óbidos was originally constructed by the Arabs on a site previously occupied by Lusitanians, Romans, and Visigoths. In the context of Portuguese territorial expansion and the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula, D. Afonso Henriques captured this castle around 1148.
• Igreja de Santa Maria - The Church of Santa Maria, or Igreja Matriz de Óbidos (founded between 1148 and 1185), is the main church of the town of Óbidos, in the district of Leiria, Portugal.
• Church of Saint Peter - The Church of St. Peter is a medieval church, founded in the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries and rebuilt after the earthquake of 1755; located in the charming walled city of Óbidos, Portugal.

• Map
• Interactive guide (1 smartphone per customer including children)
• Information folder
• Transport by minibus or bus (depending on the size of the group)
• Guide assistant

• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Discover the historical landmarks of Alcobaça and Óbidos in Portugal by strolling along the charming cobblestone streets on this engaging self-guided tour. Travel from Lisbon with the assistance of a guide, then embark on your own journey, using a smartphone device for intuitive navigation as you uncover the history of Óbidos’ churches and monuments. An information booklet and additional resources are provided to enhance your exploration of Alcobaça and the diverse influences of Óbidos’ past empires. This tour offers a wonderful opportunity to delve into Portugal’s rich and captivating history.

• There is no bathroom on board the bus
• Dress code is smart casual
• The tours may be changed without prior notice
• A moderate amount of walking is involved

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.