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Knights Templar private tour in Tomar & Almourol
1 day
Private
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais, Avenida da Horta D'El Rei, Tomar 2300-304 Portugal
We'll visit the Church of Santa Maria do Olival, that was built in the eleven-hundreds. Was used as a burial place for the Knights Templar and, later, by the Knights of the Order of Christ (which succeeded the Templars in the thirteen-hundreds). It’s mainly a Romanic and Gothic building. In front of the church, we’ll see a rectangular tower, that had a defense purpose in the past.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Convent of Christ, Igreja do Castelo Templario, Tomar 2300-322 Portugal
The Convento de Cristo was founded in the eleven-hundreds and was the headquarters of the Knights Templar in Portugal. It’s a Romanic, Gothic, Manueline and Renaissance building. The most interesting part in the Convento de Cristo is the Charola, an 8-sided Templar church, inspired in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Levada de Tomar – Moinhos e Lagares d’El Rei, Rua Joao Carlos Everard, 2300, Tomar 2300-000 Portugal
We'll explore Tomar, a lovely town with its pedestrian historic center and surrounded by the Nabão River where we can see swans and families of ducks. Tomar is also the perfect spot for a traditional local lunch (lunch costs are not included).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Synagogue of Tomar, Rua Dr. Joaquim Jacinto, 73 Place being renovated, so no visits are possible., Tomar 2300-577 Portugal
In the center, we’ll find the country’s best-preserved medieval synagogue, that was built in the fourteen-hundreds (subsequently it served as prison and warehouse).
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Castle of Almourol, Em1191, Vila Nova da Barquinha 2260 Portugal
The Almourol castle is an old roman fortification that was built in the middle of the river Tejo (Tagus River). Was later improved by Gualdim Pais (1171), the Portuguese Knights Templar Master. We will take a small boat to reach the castle, explore the island and enjoy the view from the tallest tower. The castle was part of the so-called Tagus Line, an imaginary border between the Cristian and Muslim world. It is one of the most representative examples of the military architecture.
Duration: 1 hour
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais, Avenida da Horta D'El Rei, Tomar 2300-304 Portugal
We'll visit the Church of Santa Maria do Olival, that was built in the eleven-hundreds. Was used as a burial place for the Knights Templar and, later, by the Knights of the Order of Christ (which succeeded the Templars in the thirteen-hundreds). It’s mainly a Romanic and Gothic building. In front of the church, we’ll see a rectangular tower, that had a defense purpose in the past.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Convent of Christ, Igreja do Castelo Templario, Tomar 2300-322 Portugal
The Convento de Cristo was founded in the eleven-hundreds and was the headquarters of the Knights Templar in Portugal. It’s a Romanic, Gothic, Manueline and Renaissance building. The most interesting part in the Convento de Cristo is the Charola, an 8-sided Templar church, inspired in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Levada de Tomar – Moinhos e Lagares d’El Rei, Rua Joao Carlos Everard, 2300, Tomar 2300-000 Portugal
We'll explore Tomar, a lovely town with its pedestrian historic center and surrounded by the Nabão River where we can see swans and families of ducks. Tomar is also the perfect spot for a traditional local lunch (lunch costs are not included).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Synagogue of Tomar, Rua Dr. Joaquim Jacinto, 73 Place being renovated, so no visits are possible., Tomar 2300-577 Portugal
In the center, we’ll find the country’s best-preserved medieval synagogue, that was built in the fourteen-hundreds (subsequently it served as prison and warehouse).
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Castle of Almourol, Em1191, Vila Nova da Barquinha 2260 Portugal
The Almourol castle is an old roman fortification that was built in the middle of the river Tejo (Tagus River). Was later improved by Gualdim Pais (1171), the Portuguese Knights Templar Master. We will take a small boat to reach the castle, explore the island and enjoy the view from the tallest tower. The castle was part of the so-called Tagus Line, an imaginary border between the Cristian and Muslim world. It is one of the most representative examples of the military architecture.
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- Convento de Cristo entrance fee (6€ per person)
- Almourol castle entrance fee (4€ per person)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Local guide and driver
- Entry/Admission - Convent of Christ
- Entry/Admission - Castle of Almourol
Not included
- Food and drinks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
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