Private Knights Templar Full-Day Tour to Tomar, Almourol Castle and Constância

Lisbon , Portugal

Private Knights Templar Full-Day Tour to Tomar, Almourol Castle and Constância

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About this experience

On this historical tour from Lisbon, spend a lovely day in the charming Portuguese villages of Constância and Tomar, and discover the history of the Knights Templar, a Christian military order that played a role in the great battles of Europe during the Middle Ages.

Visit Almourol Castle, built by the Knights Templar, and the Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former Templar stronghold. This small-group tour is limited to eight people, ensuring a personalised and valuable experience with your guide.

Available options

Private Templars - Tomar

Inclusions:: Almourol Castle + Convent of Christ Included with guided visit<br/>Pickup included

Private Knights Templar Full-Day Tour to Tomar, Almourol Castle

No Inclusions<br/>Pickup included

What's included

Professional guide

Small-group tour (8 people max.)

Live commentary on board

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Pick-up & drop-off at your hotel / accommodation

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

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.

Afterwards we continue to Constância, a small charming village where Luis de Camões (one of the most famous Portuguese poets) lived and used to write some of his lyrical poems until we reach Tomar.

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.

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.

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.

What's not included

Food and drinks (including meals), unless specified

Gratuities

Boat ride to Almourol Castle (susceptible to weather conditions)

Entrance + guided visit inside Convent of Christ

Available languages

Guide guide

PT EN IT FR ES

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Important information

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Pricing is according to the number of travellers - not age. There's two set of prices: 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 people. However, if there's children in the group please note that they occupy a seat.

Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking. Please state their age so we can arrange them accordingly.

A moderate amount of walking is involved.

English, Spanish and Portuguese are available all year round. French, Italian, Russian and Romanian ONLY ON REQUEST (according to availability).

Pick-up & drop-off at your hotel only in certain areas of the city (center). Please note that you may have to walk a short distance from your accommodation to be picked up.

Maximum of 8 persons per vehicle.

Boat ride is subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given an alternative.

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.

Please contact the company at least 24 hours before the activity for exact pick-up location and time (normally between 08:00 AM to 08:45 AM).

Meeting point

8.15 - We will meet front of the door

Important notes

• Pricing is according to the number of travellers - not age. There's two set of prices: 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 people. However, if there's children in the group please note that they occupy a seat.
• Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking. Please state their age so we can arrange them accordingly.
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Please contact the company at least 24 hours before the activity for exact pick-up location and time (normally between 08:00 AM to 08:45 AM).
• Pick-up & drop-off at your hotel only in certain areas of the city (center).
• Please note that you may have to walk a short distance from your accommodation to be picked up.
• English, Spanish and Portuguese are available all year round. French and Italian ONLY ON REQUEST (according to availability).
• 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 moderate amount of walking is involved.
• Not wheelchair accessible.
• Boat ride is subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled 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 cancelled, 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. Unfortunately, this may be transmitted without prior notice.

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