Lisbon: Tomar and Almourol Knights Templar Tour Private Full-Day Tour with Hotel Mundial Meeting Point
ID: GYG181307-703316
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in the history of the Knights Templar and follow their footsteps in Portugal. The Templars were a powerful Catholic religious-military order full of mysteries.
Follow the footsteps of the mysterious Knights Templar, a religious-military order, on this full-day tour. The Templars played an important role Portugal's history from the country's foundation, until the era of Portuguese discoveries.
Visit the picturesque village of Constância, as well as Almourol Castle, built by the Templars on a small island. See the Tomar Convent of Christ, a church inspired by the temple of Solomon. Explore its many cloisters and see the iconic Manueline window. Both offer insight to the Knights Templar. Tomar was the former headquarters of the Templars, making this place one of the most important sites in the medieval world, and is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Venture next to the Gothic-style Church of Santa Maria do Olival, a gorgeous 12th century church erected for the Knights Templar. Your guide will accompany you along the way, sharing stories and curiosities about the place you visit.
Highlights
- Explore the Almourol Castle, situated on an island in the middle of the River Tagus
- Visit the picturesque village of Constância
- Explore Tomar, the Templars former capital in Portugal
- See the beautiful Convent of Christ
- Take in panoramic countryside views
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• A minimum of two people per booking is required
• Maximum group size is 8 people
• May be operated by a multilingual guide
• Please choose the meeting point option that suits you best
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Look out for the guide with a blue umbrella outside Hotel Mundial.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
