tomar templar tour
tomar - convent of christ - almourol - santarém
- (Private Tour with Vehicle and Driver/Guide just for you!)
Duration
8 Hours
Tour Type
Private
Group Size
Máx. 8px/Van
Rated 5/5 on TripAdvisor.
based on +3.000 reviews
Tour Details
Private Tour
Private Tours are flexible so you can customize according to your personal interests and needs, combined with our professional suggestions, which will provide an optimized final result and an excellent experience.
Combining your wishes with our professional suggestions, we will provide you with a fantastic day in Tomar and among all the incredible spots available, gastronomy or history, you can choose your own best way to spend the day.
Founded in the 10th century, the Order of the Poor Knights of Christ and the Temple of Solomon, commonly known as the Templars, played a key role in the Crusades and battles for the conquest of Portuguese territory.
Having received several manors and properties from D. Afonso Henriques, he left us a vast and rich historical legacy, especially north of the Tejo River, where he developed a unique and effective fortified defense system.
It is in this region that we center our Historic Templar Route, visiting Tomar, Almourol, and Santarém.
Tomar
On this tour, we will visit Tomar and the Santa Maria dos Olivais Church. Built in the 12th century, it served as a pantheon where the Grand Masters of the Order were buried. Later, it was elevated to Order of Christ Cathedral, having under its purview all the churches in the territories found in Africa, Asia, and America.
Departing to discover the historic center of the city, we highlight the São João Baptista Church and the Republic Square with the statue of the founder of the city, Gualdim Pais. Here, you will learn a little more about the life and history of this picturesque city.
Going up, we will reach the Templar Castle and Christ Convent. This monumental complex, begun in 1160, spans the entire period of the Templar presence in our country and was the central command point of the fortified defense system, made up of several castles and watchtowers.
In the 15th century, the Order of Christ reused and modernized the old castle, creating one of the most intriguing and mysterious national monuments, the Christ Convent, classified in 1983 as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, attracting the visitors to admire the misterious Charola, an one of a kind altar.
Almourol
Almourol Castle was erected around 1170 by the Portuguese Templar knights on a small island about 20 meters above water level and has strategic importance in the so-called Tejo Defensive Line.
Santarém
Heading south and enjoying the fields and plains of Ribatejo, we find Santarém. This city has, as one of its most emblematic monuments, the medieval wall of Portas do Sol and the Torre das Cabaças. From here, we will be able to appreciate the entire Ribatejo Plain, Tejo, and understand the strategic importance of this place.
Return to Lisbon
Filled with memories and good times, we will return to Lisbon, where we will drop you off at the place where you were installed.
The suggestions are ours, but the decision is yours. Enjoy to the fullest, this tour is made for you, and thinking of you.
Included
- 8 Hours Tour
- Transportation by an air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick-up / Drop-off at the place you are staying in Lisbon city centre (outside of Lisbon city centre requires analysis)
- Mandatory Insurances
- Car expenses
Not included:
- Lunch
- Tickets to Monuments
- Tips
Tour Prices
contact us and book your tour
FAQ
How to book?
To reserve the tour, complete the form on this page or you call us/Whatsapp us.
You will receive your confirmation as soon as possible.
What happens if it rains or there is bad weather?
All activities will take place throughout the year even if it rains.
Sintra, for example, has a microclimate, which in a way makes this place so magical and unique, but sometimes it can really make the visit sad by limiting visibility and the experience a bit, but that’s something that’s not in our control.
Do you come to pick me from my hotel?
Yes, we do pick up and drop off our clients at their hotels in Lisbon’s center.
Make sure that you write the correct address of your hotel or accommodation from where we should pick you up.
I am a solo traveler, can I still join the tour?
Yes, we accept solo travelers.
At what time the tour starts?
For our group tours, pick-up takes place between 08:30 and 09:00.
For private tours, we recommend the same time slot, although pick-up can be arranged at a different time upon request.
Reviews
Land Rover 4x4 Tours
Looking for a unique way to explore Portugal?
Hop on a 4x4 Land Rover and discover what most visitors never see!
