OVERVIEW 

Go on a quest for the Knights Templar legacy in Tomar region. Marvel with the Convento de Cristo, one of Portugal's most unique and impressive architectural monuments, listed as UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit Tomar city, former home of the Order of The Knights Templar, a beautiful, mysterious and magical place.

Get aboard and enjoy a boat ride to discover the stunning Castle of Almourol, that sits on top of a small island in the midlle of Tagus river.

HIGHLIGHTS 

• Climb up to the Templar castle and discover the monumental work of the Convent of Christ
• Explore Tomar, one of Portugal's historical jewels and the last Templar town to be commissioned for construction
• Visit the old synagogue
• Watch the natural beauty of the confluence of Zêzere and Tejo rivers in the quaint village of Constância
• Go on a boat ride to Almourol Castle

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT 

Meet your Around Lisbon guide and head to Tomar on a road trip that should take us about 1 hour. When there, we will go directly to the Templar Castle and the Convento de Cristo Monastery and get amazed by this magnificent monument filled with history.

Descent to the city of Tomar and visit the old town passing by the old Synagogue, the oldest in Portugal. You’ll have the chance to walk around and find some of the most unique buildings in the city, as well some free time to enjoy your lunch (not included).

Leaving Tomar, we’ll head on to Constância, where Luís de Camões - the most famous Portuguese poet - is said to have lived. There, enjoy the magnificent views of the onfluence of Zêzere and Tejo rivers.

Take a small boat ride in the Tagus river calm waters up to the unique Almourol Castle island, where you’ll have some more free time to explore.

Then, take the beautiful roads that follow the Tagus river south, crossing the Ribatejo plains and passing by Golegã (horse riding capital of Portugal) and Santarém (gothic capital of Portugal), before taking the return route back to Lisbon.

 PRIVATE TOUR

1-2 Persons - 300€ | 3-4 Persons - 360€ | 5-6 Persons - 400€ | 7-8 Persons - 440€

Prices per group in Euros 

SHARED TOUR

80€ (with a minimum of 3 participants)

Prices per person in Euros 

INCLUDED

 Hotel pickup and drop-off

Around Lisbon expert guide

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Wi-Fi on board the minivan

Complimentary bottle of water

Entrance ticket to Convento de Cristo

Boat ride and entrance ticket to Almourol Castle

Accident and liability insurance

NOT INCLUDED

Lunch

Food and Drinks

Other extras not mentioned

 PRIVATE TOUR

  EVERYDAY, except Mondays.

  SHARED TOUR

  Tuesdays and Fridays.

 LANGUAGE OPTIONS

 PRIVATE TOUR: English, French or Portuguese

SHARED TOUR: English

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Departure point: your centrally located Lisbon hotel
• Departure time 9h30am (exact pickup time will be confirmed within 48h prior to the tour)
• Duration 8 hours (approximately)
• Returns to original departure point at approximately 7pm

      Aline R [May 2016]

We went to Lisbon in May of this year. We hired Around Lisbon to take us on a Templar tour. Our guide, Rui, was on time, knowldedgeable, and eager to share Lisbon and her history with us. We were on a cruise so our time was limited.
On our tour we saw Christ Convent which I think is a hidden treasure. The place was so large you could spend a few days there. Rui was able to take us around, explain the history and facts, show us a few other Templar sites and get us back to our ship in time for sailing.
My only regret is that we did not have a week with Rui. Thank you Rui and Around Lisbon. I highly recommend going with Rui and Around Lisbon when you are there.