- Convento de Cristo - Convento de Cristo encompasses 800 years of significant history related to the Knights Templar in Portugal. Recognized as a UNESCO Heritage Site, it is celebrated for its architectural styles and royal history. Highlights include the charola, a church that closely resembles the Holy Sepulcher with an inscription of Christ’s name, and the Manueline Window. The time mentioned covers both the visit and the transfer to the site.
- Batalha Monastery - This Dominican monastery is a testament to King D. João I, also known as the master of Avis, who defied all odds to ascend to the throne and commissioned this splendid Monastery and its Unfinished Chapels. The time mentioned includes the visit and the transfer to the site.
- Monastery of Alcobaca - The Alcobaça Monastery, part of the Cistercian Order founded by Bernard of Clairvaux in France, was constructed at the king’s request as a ‘perfect replica’ of his first abbey in France, right here in central Portugal. The monks, known for their exceptional architectural skills, created a unique monastery. It also houses one of Portugal’s greatest love stories, that of Pedro and Inês, the king who crowned his queen posthumously. The time mentioned includes the visit, transfer to the site, and return to the pick-up point.
- Safe
- Pick-Up & Drop-Off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private Official Guide
- Monuments entrance tickets (10€ pax)
- Lunch
- Gratuities
These three stunning destinations in Portugal are packed with history, cultural significance and architectural wonders that will leave you in awe. At Convento Cristo we will be able to contemplate the incredible history of the Templars in Portugal and their extreme importance for the country’s conquests. The convent is a huge complex with different styles and one of the most visited in the country. The Monastery of Batalha is the hallmark of King D. João 1, the Master of Avis, an unlikely King who built the Church with the largest nave in Europe. The Alcobaça Monastery is a replica of the Church of Bernardo de Claraval, a Cistercian monk of enormous importance who helped Portugal become an independent country. The architectural intelligence of this building is simply incredible. Join us on this remarkable journey and let these monumental treasures awaken your wanderlust.
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