Convent of Christ, Batalha and Alcobaça Monasteries Tour from Lisbon

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(26 reviews)
Lisbon, Portugal

9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Discover the Great World Heritage Monasteries of Portugal in a private tour from Lisbon. Enjoy a guided visit inside the Monastery of Alcobaça, the Monastery of Batalha and the Convent of Christ in Tomar . Find out, with your guide, the centuries-old link between the Knights Templar and the Kingdom of Portugal.

What's Included

Hotel pick up and drop off
Bottled water
Tickets Tomar + Batalha + Alcobaça Monasteries
Official guide (guided visit inside the monasteries)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private tour (just you and your guide)
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Monastery of Alcobaca

    You will visit the Monastery of Alcobaça, a 12th century Cister monastery, founded by the first Portuguese king, Afonso Henriques. Here you will also hear the true tragic love story of King Pedro I and Inês de Castro while you admire their tombs.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Batalha Monastery

    This masterpiece of the Portuguese Gothic resulted from the fulfillment of a promise made by King João I in gratitude for the victory in the Battle of Aljubarrota against the kingdom of Castile (1385), which secured the throne and guaranteed the independence of Portugal.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Convento de Cristo

    Visit the Knights Templar headquarter in Portugal, the Convent of Christ in Tomar. Here you will discover the centuries-old link between the Knights Templar and the Kingdom of Portugal. Visit it's original round church (Charola), built at the end of the 12th century by the first great Master of the Templars.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Food and Beverages not allowed on board (water ok)
Supplied by No Map Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Culture
Car Tours
Excellent Quality

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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