Itinerary
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Stop At: Castelo de Almourol, Praia do Ribatejo 2260 Portugal
We start this awesome medieval journey towards Almourol Castle, one of Portugal’s trademarks and most famous ‘postcards’ in the country. Erected 18m (60 ft) above sea level this small granite island has 310m (1.000 ft) long by 75m (245 ft) wide in the middle of the Tagus River waterway.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Tomar, Tomar, Santarem District, Central Portugal
Tomar was a land given as a fief to the Templars. It was especially important in the 15th century when it was a center for Portuguese overseas expansion under Henry the Navigator, the Grand Master of the Order of Christ, the organization that succeeded the Templars in Portugal.
In here we can visit the Church of Santa Maria do Olival, the headquarters of the Knights Templar and a pantheon of all Grand Masters.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais, Avenida da Horta D'El Rei, Tomar 2300-304 Portugal
In here we can visit the Church of Santa Maria do Olival, the headquarters of the Knights Templar and a pantheon of all Grand Masters.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Convento de Cristo, Igreja do Castelo Templario, Tomar 2300-000 Portugal
We finish this day in a great fashion: The Convent of Christ is a magnificent monument, a Templar stronghold back in the day, constructed under the orders of Gualdim Paes and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Praça da Figueira, 1100-241 Lisboa, Portugal
Traveler pickup is offered
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08:00 AM
9 hours(approx.)
Marquis of Pombal Square, Praça Marquês de Pombal, Lisboa, Portugal
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please contact the company at least 24 hours before the activity for exact Meeting point
Meeting points: 8:00 - Praça da Figueira or choose option with pick up
Drop off at Marquês de Pombal.
Please be reminded that there may be more than one language spoken during the tour (max. two languages).
English, Spanish and Portuguese are available all year round.
Please note that infants and children occupy a seat.
Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
Child rate applies only when accompanied by, at least, 1 paying adult.
Maximum of 8 persons per vehicle.
It's a good idea to wear tennis shoes or other appropriate footwear for the tour and bring along a bottle of water. In summer bring your sunscreen and in winter it gets very cold so make sure you bring a jacket.
A minimum of 2 people and maximum of 8 people per booking is required: there is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Boat ride is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given an alternative.
In case of adverse weather conditions (e. g. heavy rain), the tour will not be canceled, unless there are warnings and alerts by official organisms.
We are not responsible for any traffic congestion in the city, resulting from cultural, sport and religious events, or even demonstrations / strikes, etc. However we will always offer alternatives to avoid these situations; one of them is to change the pick-up and drop-off locations. Unfortunately, this may be transmitted without prior notice.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Claudia_P
Miguel our guide was extremely knowledgeable in the subject, kept us informed and made this experience memorable.
We already recommended this tour to friends!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : Sonya_R
Was amazed to see the castles and the church, but was a little disappointed to find out that most of it was not original and it just had been rebuilt. The guide was amazing very knowledgable and informative
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : Jeffrey_P
The Knights Templar and Order of Christ were very well done. A bit of a drive pre and post, but Daniel was very informative during the trip and the visits were excellent. The castle was for restricting movement and not a village. A bit of a hike up and down to the fortification, but all right on a late spring day. The village was in nearby Tomar and the church, signal tower, and convent were just as imagined. Daniel facilitated a lunch at a local spot and all enjoyed their food.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : Sandra_H
If history is your thing, this was a really good tour. We enjoyed it. It didn’t disappoint. Two knights Templar sites. With a very informative guide. So happy we booked this.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : Trip48540792968
Our guide Daniel was fantastic! He conveyed his passion for the places we visited and was very knowledgeable about everything! The tour was great, especially the Tomar Castle, which was incredible! Definitely a must-see!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-09
Posted By : Nichola_N
We had the perfect day with our perfect Guide Miguel. He was so generous with his knowledge of the area. Can not recommend this tour enough
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Posted On : 2024-05-05
Posted By : Woodway2
Miguel made the Templars come to life.
The places we visited were awesome but needed the expert narration to make them more than just sites and buildings.
Thanks to Miguel for making the day special for the group.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : Extraordinary367643
Without the background information about the history of the Templars, I would not have fully appreciated the amazing places we visited. Ricky was not just knowledgeable, but a skilled teacher who welcomed questions and discussion. I also appreciated his recommendation of restaurant and menu choices. I would give this tour my highest recommendation.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : Eric_H
Nice trip very informative. Our guide had a great knowledge of all things Templar. Beautiful scenery and the castles were amazing.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : Jeannie_H
Ricky was an amazing guide with vast knowledge of Portuguese history and Templar. He was patient with us as we were late to the meeting place. I wouldn’t go to Tomar without a knowledgeable guide.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
