Cross the central Marques de Pombal square and go down by the XVIII century boulevard called Liberdade avenue to the popular Restauradores and Rossio squares it's the heart of Lisbon since Roman times, and the Pombaline downtown which has been the shopping area for more than 2000 years.
The majestic waterfront Comercio square, once the welcome gate to seafarer and caravels. Close by is the nucleus of ancient Lisbon. The tour continues along the riverside by the harbour with sights of one of world's leading cruise destinations. On the way to Belem, the most monumental and historical quarter, we pass by Belem palace, official residence of the President of Portugal. Stops at Belem Tower – icon of the Age of Discovery (stop for photos, drinks and toilettes), the Monument to the Discoveries – evoking the maritime expansion. Close by is Jeronimos Monastery, magnificent example of the Manueline style.
We leave Lisbon towards North through Estremadura province enjoying a landscape of vineyards, cork trees, pine and eucalyptus forests on the way up to Serra de Aire mountain to reach Fatima at the top. Fatima is becoming the most famous pilgrimage shrine in the world dedicated to Marian devotion.
We stop close the huge sanctuary where you can visit:
-The Basilica.
The Apparitions’ Chapel.
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- 3 Km away from the sanctuary there is the house of Marto family, where Jacinta and Francisco were born. Lucía's house is close by, next to the well where the angel appeared for the second time. We’ll stop nearby and you can go inside the 2 houses and see how the shepherds used to live.