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Private Templar Tour: Visit Tomar, Explore Almourol Castle and Experience Medieval history
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Praia do Ribatejo
Embark on a private Templar tour to Tomar and explore the Almourol Castle. Discover the medieval history of Portugal, visit the Convent of Christ, and marvel at the stunning architecture and art. Don't miss the chance to stroll through Tomar center and witness the old Aqueduct's monumental view.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Castelo de Almourol - Almourol Castle was taken to the moors in 1129 and given to the Templars. It became then an important piece of the defensive line of the Tejo river. It looks magnificent in the river island. The visit is done by a small boat ride from the north bank.
- Convento de Cristo - When Tomar was conquered to the moors it was given to the Templar Order in 1159. Visit the medieval castle and the Convent of Christ inside the castle walls. The Convent features “Charola”, a round chapel from the 12th century which is a medieval art masterpiece. It also features a famous Manuelin (king Manuel I) architecture window from a later period. The whole complex is classified as World Heritage by UNESCO.
- Tomar - Tomar old town is a medieval urban area with cross shaped streets looking up to the castle hill. The old 15th century synagogue is a great example of the jewish presence until the early 16th century expulsion order by king D.Manuel I. The Church of São João Baptista is a highlight of Tomar situated in Praça da República always with the imposing castle above. Taste the local pastries in the coffe shops.
- Synagogue of Tomar - The old 15th century synagogue is a great example of the jewish presence until the early 16th century expulsion order by king D.Manuel I. Also visiting the new Abraham Zacuto Museum, next to the synagogue.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicles for comfort
What's Not Included
- Almourol Castle - admission ticket (boat ride) 5€
- Christ Convent - admission ticket 10€
Additional Information
Embark on a short voyage to the Almourol Castle, a medieval structure situated on an islet in the Tagus River. Delve into the remarkable Convent of Christ, a global heritage site, once the Portuguese headquarters of the Knights Templar. This site boasts incredible medieval design and renaissance artworks, coupled with myriad tales and myths of the Templars. Continue your journey to the heart of Tomar, exploring its lanes, admiring the stunning Manueline Church and the ancient Synagogue. Lastly, make a stop at the former Aqueduct - once the provider of water to the Convent, and take in the stunning view of the monument.
Location
Castelo de Almourol
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Astrid
Oct 19, 2023
Best day in Portugal! - We had an excellent experience with Frederico! We booked the evening before our tour and even though our street was shut down to traffic, he was there to meet us outside our hotel for the short walk to his car. He is very proficient in English and gave us the history of Portugal on our way to Almourol Castle. At the attractions, he not only guided us around but provided detail on what to expect, the story and history of each attraction and answered all of our questions. We felt by doing the private tour with Frederico, we got so much more from this experience than being part of a group or doing this on our own. He even researched a medieval restaurant in the area for us to go to for lunch for an authentic experience. We highly recommend booking with Frederico, he is a wealth of knowledge and is very personable. Thank you again, Frederico, for a day we will never forget! It was certainly a highlight of our trip to Portugal.
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