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Heritage of Templar Knights Private OneDEDay Tour

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Heritage of Templar Knights Private OneDEDay Tour

About this activity

The Templars are one OF the most fascinating and mysterious military orders in history, and Portugal has played a significant role in their existence. A tour of the archaeological sites of the Templars in Portugal offers an exciting opportunity DE explore this legacy and dive into stories of courage, religion and power.

On the Templar Knights Tour, we will visit monuments related to one of the most intriguing religious and military orders in the world: the Order of the Knights of the Temple of Solomon. History has been a mystery POR many centuries. Even today, there is still much to be discovered.

The Templar Knights’ Ore DEm was founded DA in the early 12th century with the aim OF protecting the Holy Sepulchre and Christian pilgrims on their way to the Holy Land; the name comes DE its original seat – the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem. It was these powders OF pink knightly monks who helped the first king of Portugal in the war against the Moors during the "Christian Reconquest".

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At a glance

Duration
6–8 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–6
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Portugal Expert® - Vitor Pais

Ages: Adults (13–95 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Personal Accident Insurance
  • Included: All Fees and Taxes
  • Included: Official Driver/Guide
  • Included: Mercedes V Luxury

Not included

  • Not included: Customers' personal expenses
  • Not included: Meals

Itinerary

  1. Aqueduto dos Pegoes

    15 min

    The Pegões Aqueduct is undoubtedly a must-see on a Templar itinerary in the Middle Tagus : for its monumentality, its surroundings, and for being the perfect spot to watch the sunset. At the Superstar of the vault of the access tower, we can see the engraved Cross of the Order of Christ and the first sketches of the project, which date back to the 16th century and were designed by Filippo Terzi, also the master builder of the Convent of Christ.

    It is one of the largest and most imposing Portuguese aqueducts, and the connection between the two monuments is unavoidable, as the approximately 6 - kilometer construction, built in the 16th and 17th centuries, was intended to supply water to the Convent

  2. Tomar

    2 hours

    Stroll through the historic center of Tomar and visit some of its most interesting monuments; the churches of ‘São João Baptista’ and ‘Santa Maria do Olival’ and the oldest synagogue in Portugal.

  3. Castelo de Tomar

    one hour

    Built by Grand Master D. Gualdim Pais, in 1160, as the headquarters of the religious and military order of the Knights Templar.

  4. Convento de Cristo

    one hour Admission not included

    After the extinction of the Knights Templar in 1312, King D. Dinis created a new religious militia, the Military Order of Our Lord Jesus Christ, stating the need to defend Portugal from the Moors.

    The headquarters of the Order of Christ was created in the former headquarters of the Knights Templar in 1357, where it will remain for centuries. Considered one of the largest monastic complexes in Europe, it was classified by UNESCO as a world heritage Menu publisher in 1983.

    During the visit you will see; Charola, the round temple of the Knights Templar; the western window, unique in the world and designed in Portuguese late Gothic style and the main cloister, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture.

  5. Constancia

    45 min

    visit a small typical Protuguesa village, with just a few hundred inhabitants, to taste a traditional conventual sweet from the region; the Cheeses from Heaven, made by the Carmelite sisters.

  6. Castelo de Almourol

    30 min

    The castle was rebuilt in 1171 by the first Templar Grand Master Gualdim Pais. Since it was built on an island in the middle of the Tagus River, access would have to be done by boat

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Next to the Lisbon Tourism Kiosk

End point

  • Next to the Lisbon Tourism Kiosk

Pickup points

  • EasyHotel Lisbon
  • The Leaf Boutique Hotel
  • Pensao Estacao Central
  • Lisboa 85 Suites & Apartments By Ridan Hotels
  • Residencial Dona Maria II
  • Hotel Botanico
  • Convent Square Lisbon Vignette Collection by IHG
  • Hotel Alicante
  • Albergaria Senhora Do Monte
  • Hotel Dom Carlos Park
  • Hotel Alegria
  • Ever Lisboa - City Center Hotel

and 123 more pickup points

The translation can begin anywhere within the city DE Lisbon.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Child seats, mandatory by law, upon request in advance

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