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Excursion to the medieval region of the Templars: Almourol Castle, Tomar... - from Lisbon

Go on a medieval excursion to the Templar region in the district of Santarem!

The essentials

Go on a medieval excursion to the Templar region in the district of Santarem!

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Duration
9 hours
Languages
English
French
Spanish
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Starting time
8:00 AM - 8:20 AM
Cancellation Free cancellation

Highlights

The medieval world of the Templars

A tour of Almourol Castle

The town of Tomar

Comments from your guide (english, portuguese, french and spanish)

Description

Set off on a medieval excursion to the Templar region in the Santarem district!

Starting from Lisbon, you'll begin your excursion with the guided tour of the Château d'Almourol, erected in 1171, right in the center of Portugal, built in the middle of the Tagus River. This medieval castle served as a fortress for the Knights Templar during the Reconquista period.

The tour will continue in Tomar, you'll discover its historic center and enjoy a lunch break(not included), you'll also taste a local pastry. In the early afternoon, you'll visit the church of Santa Maria do Olival, the headquarters of the Knights Templar and pantheon of all the masters.

Finally, you'll end your excursion with a guided tour of the Convent of Christ, a stronghold for the Knights Templar, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

You'll be reconducted to the center of Lisbon, Place de Restauradores or Place Marquês de Pombal, after a full day's excursion.

Meeting point

Important information

  • Availability : Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (except in exceptional cases)
  • Departure location : pick-up at the meeting point or from your hotel depending on the option chosen, the exact place and time will be reconfirmed to you after booking
  • Please note: at the end of the tour you will be driven back to the center of Lisbon, but not to your point of departure. You can get off the bus at either Place des Restauradores or Place Marquês de Pombal
  • Your guide can take the tour in 2 languages simultaneously

Included

  • Pick-up from departure point

  • Transportation in air-conditioned minibus or van

  • Services of a multilingual guide

  • Entrance ticket and guided tour of Almourol Castle

  • Visit to the historic center of Tomar

  • Tasting of a local pastry

  • Entrance fee to Santa Maria do Olival church

  • Entrance ticket and guided tour of the Convent of Christ

Not included

  • Lunch and drinks
  • Tips
  • All other extras

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