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Small-Group Tour from Lisbon to Tomar Knights Templar History
Santa Maria do Olival (Tomar)
Convento de Cristo
Small-Group Tour from Lisbon to Tomar Knights Templar History
Tomar

Small-Group Tour from Lisbon to Tomar Knights Templar History

By The Cooltours (Lisbon)
4.8 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$132 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

We promise you a journey back in time, castles that were built by the legendary Knights Templar and then later used by the Knights of Christ, the guys that set up the Age of the Discoveries.
At the first stop, there will be a short boat trip that will take the group to the island of the Almourol Castle, the most stunning medieval castle you can find in Portugal, with breathtaking views and sceneries around.
Next the medieval journey will take you to Tomar, a city founded by the Knights Templar that turned out to be also important a few centuries after when Henry, the Navigator, was the leader of the Knights of Christ.
In Tomar there is a stop at Santa Maria do Olival Church, former mausoleum of the Masters of Knights Templar in Portugal, and at the Convent of Christ, one of the most outstanding and important buildings for Portuguese history, an UNESCO site since 1983.
It also includes a surprise to sweeten you mouth. Join the Knighthood!

Activity location

  • Castelo de Almourol
    • 2260, Praia do Ribatejo, Portugal, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Praça da Figueira
    • Praça da Figueira
    • 1100-241, Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Check availability


Tour With Meeting Point
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$140.03 x 1 AdultAU$140.03

Total
Price is AU$140.03
Tour with Pick up
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Hotel Pick up
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$169.51 x 1 AdultAU$169.51

Total
Price is AU$169.51

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBoat ride to Almourol Castle (susceptible to weather conditions)
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance + guided visit inside Convent of Christ & to Almourol Castel
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedMeeting Point - 8:00 Am - Praça da Figueira
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal Pastry
  • What's includedWhat's includedSmall-group tour (8 people max.)
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by air-conditioned minivan
  • What's includedWhat's includedDrop-off at Marquês de Pombal
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks (including meals), unless specified
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel Pick-Up & Hotel Drop-Off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal Expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips & Service charge

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please contact the company at least 24 hours before the activity for exact Meeting point
  • Meeting points: 8:00 - Praça da Figueira or choose option with pick up
  • Drop off at Marquês de Pombal.
  • Please be reminded that there may be more than one language spoken during the tour (max. two languages).
  • English, Spanish and Portuguese are available all year round.
  • Please note that infants and children occupy a seat.
  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
  • Child rate applies only when accompanied by, at least, 1 paying adult.
  • 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 sun cream and in winter it gets very cold so make sure you bring a jacket.
  • A minimum of 2 people and maximum of 8 people per booking is required: there is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.
  • 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; one of them is to change the pick-up and drop-off locations. Unfortunately, this may be transmitted without prior notice.

Activity itinerary

Castelo de Almourol
  • 50m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Tomar
  • 3h
Tomar was a land given as a fief to the Templars. It was especially important in the 15th century when it was a centre for Portuguese overseas expansion under Henry the Navigator, the Grand Master of the Order of Christ, the organisation 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.
Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Convento de Cristo
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCastelo de Almourol
    • 2260, Praia do Ribatejo, Portugal, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPraça da Figueira
    • Praça da Figueira
    • 1100-241, Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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