Nazare to Batalha and Alcobaca: Private day trip
Private ride with a local driver
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About your trip
Discover two of Portugal’s greatest architectural treasures in a convenient 5-hour loop starting from Nazaré. This journey takes you deep into the heart of Portuguese history, visiting two UNESCO-listed masterpieces located just a short drive from the coast.
Begin at the Batalha Monastery, a breathtaking Gothic and Manueline masterpiece built to commemorate the 14th-century victory at the Battle of Aljubarrota. Spend 90 minutes exploring its ornate cloisters and the famous Unfinished Chapels, where the stone is carved with incredible lace-like detail.
Next, a 25-minute drive brings you to the Alcobaça Monastery. This vast Cistercian complex is known for its soaring, austere arches and its immense scale. Within its walls, you will find the tragic and beautifully carved tombs of King Pedro I and Inês de Castro, Portugal’s most famous real-life star-crossed lovers. Spend 90 minutes admiring the monastery’s serene grandeur before making the short 30-minute return journey to Nazaré.
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Nazare whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Batalha, Alcobaca, Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park, and Castelo de Porto de Mós should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance






Gothic beauty and royal tombs await in Batalha’s sky-high masterpiece of stone and silence.
Stone tells a story in Batalha, where faith, art, and national pride rise in symmetry. Begin at the Mosteiro da Batalha, a UNESCO World Heritage marvel where flying buttresses and intricate carvings reach heavenward. Step into the Cloisters of King Joao I, where light dances through lace-like stone. Don’t miss the hauntingly beautiful Capelas Imperfeitas - roofless, majestic, and open to the sky. End with a taste of local tradition: try Cavacas or Brisa do Lis from a nearby cafe, with a view of this timeless Portuguese monument.





History and Cistercian beauty fill Alcobaca’s cloisters, kitchens, and carved marble tombs.
In Alcobaca, love and loss endure in the carved stone. Visit the Mosteiro de Alcobaca, a Cistercian monastery and Portugal’s oldest Gothic church. Inside, the tombs of Pedro and Ines - lovers separated in life, united in death - lie face to face. Stroll through the vast Refectory and see the medieval kitchen’s ingenious water system. Then, find a moment of calm in the Cloisters of Silence, where time stills beneath the arches. Before leaving, try the legendary monk sweets at Pastelaria Alcoa - centuries of confectionery devotion in every bite.










