Templar River: Tomar and Almourol Private Tour

Lisbon, Portugal
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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 middle of Tagus River.

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Itinerary
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Pass By: Lisbon, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal

Meet your Around Lisbon guide at your Hotel or Apartment and head to Tomar, on a road trip that should take about 1 hour.

Stop At: Castelo de Tomar, Colina do Castelo, Tomar 2300-000 Portugal

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Convento de Cristo, Igreja do Castelo Templario, Tomar 2300-000 Portugal

Learn about the History and symbology of the Templars in Portugal, with the help of your expert guide.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Tomar, Tomar, Santarem District, Central Portugal

Descent to the city of Tomar and take some free time to walk around and find some of the most unique buildings in the city, and enjoy your lunch (not included).

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Synagogue of Tomar, Rua Dr. Joaquim Jacinto, 73 The synagogue has been renovated and is now open for visitors, Tomar 2300-577 Portugal

Visit the old town passing by the old Synagogue, the oldest in Portugal.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Constancia, Constancia, Santarem District, Central Portugal

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.

Stop At: Castelo de Almourol, Praia do Ribatejo 2260 Portugal

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.

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Golega, Golega, Santarem District, Central Portugal

Then, take the beautiful roads that follow the Tagus River south, crossing the Ribatejo plains and passing by Golegã (horse riding capital of Portugal).

Pass By: Santarem, Santarem, Santarem District, Central Portugal

Pass by Santarém (gothic capital of Portugal), before taking the return route back to Lisbon.

Pass By: Lisbon District, Lisbon District, Central Portugal

Return to Lisbon by the end of the day, and be dropped off at your Hotel or apartment.

Inclusions

  • Live commentary on board
  • Local guide
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Entry/Admission - Castelo de Almourol
  • Entry/Admission - Castelo de Tomar
  • Entry/Admission - Convento de Cristo

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Masks are required insdoors at buildings and monuments, except for meals at restaurants;
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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