Go back to the origins of Portugal with this Knight Templars-themed tour around Tomar region in regular and small group format.
Highlights
Dive into the rich history of Portugal
Description
You 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.The castle is an incredible sight, one of the most representative examples of the military architecture of the 12th century. Afterwards you 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 you can visit the Church of Santa Maria do Olival, the headquarters of the Knights Templar and a pantheon of all Grand Masters.
You 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.
Included :
• Pick-up at your hotel (city centre only) & drop-off at two locations of your choice (Restauradores or Marquês de Pombal square)
• Tour guide / driver
• Almourol castle & Convent of Christ guided visit
• Local pastry
• Wi-fi inside the van
Not included :
• Lunch
• Hotel drop-off
Duration: 9 hours
Price: €85