Tour Tomar (Templars) and Fátima

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About this activity

Come travel back in time and learn about the history of the knight monks, the Templars, visit their castle and visit one of the most beautiful Portuguese convents, the Convent of Christ. Monuments created in the 16th century XII crossing the various types of Portuguese architecture.

Visiting the Sanctuary of Fatima is to feel the Christian Faith in all its splendor, in one of the most beautiful places in the world, visited by millions of pilgrims from all over the world.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Top Gun Drivers

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Entrance fees: Convent of Christ

Itinerary

Castelo de Tomar

30 min

Travel time already included in the total duration.

In this castle we find elements of military architecture in the Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance styles, it was here that D. Gualdim Pais, Master of the Knights Templar founded the headquarters of the Order in Portugal in the 16th century. XII. You can also enjoy the most beautiful view over the city of Tomar.
Convento de Cristo

1 h 30 min Admission not included

The Convent of Christ is a repository of artistic styles, ranging from the 12th century to the end of the 18th century, having one of the most notable nuclei from the Manueline period. The castle was built in 1160 by D. Gualdim Pais, serving as a base for the Knights Templar in Portugal.
Stop 3

1 h 30 min

The Sanctuary of Fátima is one of the most important Marian sanctuaries in the world, a place of Christian pilgrimage and Catholic devotion. Here you will have time to visit the Little Chapel of Apparitions, the Prayer Area (outside), the Basilica of Nossa Senhora do Rosário and the respective Colonnade, the vast Basilica of the Santíssima Trindade.