Medieval Knights Templar and Alcobaça Private Day Trip from Lisbon

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

This is the best tour to visit two of the most famous UNESCO Heritage Sites, the Alcobaça Monastery, built in 1153 and founded by the first Portuguese King, and the beautiful  Convent of Christ, headquarters of Knight Templars, the religious and military orders of the Temple and of Christ.

The history of the Knigths Templar has been a mystery for many centuries, The order of the Knights Templar was founded at beginning of the 12th century for the protection of the Holy Sepulchre and the Christian pilgrims

The rich history of these magical places, which were built over several centuries, gave to the Convent of the Order of Christ with your Charola, the polygonal Knights Church inspired in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem and the Alcobaça Monastery merited recognition by UNESCO and inscription in the list of World Heritage Sites.

What's Included

Local guide
Private tour
Guided visit inside monuments and museums
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

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

At your hotel in Lisbon / Cascais Lisbon Cruise Ship Terminal

OR
Meeting point
Lisbon
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Selection Tours - Private Tours

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Charola, Medieval Knight Templars, Tomar Convent

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • Castelo de Tomar (Pass by)

    Tomar Castel

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Monastery of Alcobaca

    Guided Visit

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Alcobaca

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Alcobaca Castle

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Guided Visit

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Tour Company with the Clean & Safe seal of Turismo de Portugal, Establishment complying with Health Measures.
Supplied by Selection Tours, Lda.

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Culture
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
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Cancellation Policy

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

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