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Take a journey inspired by the mysteries of the history of the Templar Knights settled in Portugal in the 12th century, a period when they helped the first portuguese kings in the Christian reconquest. When the Order of the Templar Knights was dissolved 2 centuries later by Pope Clement V, the Order of Christ was created, becoming their true heirs and custodians of all their spiritual and material wealth, and preserving its crusading spirit during the portuguese Discoveries period.
- Private 9-hour tour by the Knights Templar routes and locations;
- Ideal for lovers of ancient history and nature;
- Visit the Templar Castle and Convento de Tomar;
- Visit the church of Santa Maria do Olival;
- Pass by Constância;
- See the Almourol Castle.
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Traveler pickup is offered Any Hotel or Address in Lisbon District
Itinerary
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Research about the castle they founded in Tomer in 1160, inspired by the fortifications of the Holy Land and at the time was the most modern and advanced military stronghold in the Portuguese kingdom
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Situated in the centre of Tomar next to one of the main avenues, the woods Mata Nacional dos Sete Montes with 39 ha is the main park of the city. There are 7 hills occupied by luxurious vegetation, where we can also find aromatic and medicinal herbs.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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The Igreja de Santa Maria do Olival was built at the orders of the knight Gualdim Pais in the 12th century to serve as the Pantheon for the Order of the Knights Templar. Inside the church are the Gothic tombs of Gualdim Pais, Mestre Lourenço Martins and Mestre Dom Gil Martins.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Conquered from the Moors in 1150, it was made a village in 1571 by letter from D. Sebastião. During the French Invasions it was heavily vandalized. It would later be restored, conserving today many points of rare scenic, architectural and archaeological beauty.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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In the middle of the Tagus River, the enigmatic Castelo de Almourol is one of the most emblematic monuments of the Christian Reconquest. When the Christians arrived here in 1129, the castle already existed under the name of Almorolan, having been included in the lands given to the Templars, under the orders of Gualdim Pais. According to an inscription at the entrance, the reconstruction works date back to 1171.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please keep in mind that this is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
- The information of the places or monuments to be visited on this tour are merely indications of places of interest, which may or may not be visited during the trip;
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Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please keep in mind that this is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
- The information of the places or monuments to be visited on this tour are merely indications of places of interest, which may or may not be visited during the trip;
- The driver can extend the hours of the tour in agreement with the customer, and charge any extras that are not included in this tour.
- Please advise at time of booking if there is any guest disabled or with limited walking, so we can adjust the itinerary.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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