Knights Templar Tour from Lisbon
Knights Templar Tour from Lisbon
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
9 hours (approx.)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Explore Lisbon's rich history with the Knights Templar Tour, where you'll delve into the fascinating past of one of Western Christianity’s wealthiest military orders. This guided tour offers visits to two historically significant sites related to the Templars’ legacy: Almourol Castle and other pivotal locations in Lisbon. Discover why many believe this order may still exist today while soaking up stories that have captivated historians for centuries.
Explore Lisbon's rich history with the Knights Templar Tour, where you'll delve into the fascinating past of one of Western Christianity’s wealthiest military orders. This guided tour offers visits to two historically significant sites related to the Templars’ legacy: Almourol Castle and other pivotal locations in Lisbon. Discover why many believe this order may still exist today while soaking up stories that have captivated historians for centuries.
Be assured of a hassle-free, personalized experience with a tour including round-trip transfers and a small group of 8 people at the most.
Learn captivating stories about the Christian military order that prevailed in the Middle Ages from your expert guide.
If the weather permits travel to the Templar-built, magnificent Almourol Castle on a scenic boat ride.
Explore the Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the former Templar stronghold.
Fun fact: The Star Wars' Jedi were inspired by the Templar knights, and their influences can also be seen in the Night's Watch from Game of Thrones.
Small-group tour (max 8 guests)
English/Spanish/Portuguese-speaking guide
Return transfers from Lisbon
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Boat ride to Almourol Castle (susceptible to weather conditions)
Entry and guided tour of the Convent of Christ
Convent of Christ in Tomar, Portugal, part of Knights Templar Tour from Lisbon.
Get a Fascinating Glimpse of the Past
The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon also known as the Knights Templar was one of the wealthiest Western Christian Military orders that were founded way back in 1118. Historians believe that the order was disbanded close to 700 years ago but many still believe that some form of it is still in existence today.
Visit Two Sites Significant to the Templar Role in History
For the first stop, i.e., Almourol Castle, you may get to travel on a boat if the weather permits. Standing at 60 feet above sea level, the castle is a beautiful representation of 12th-century military architecture situated by the Tagus River. On the way to the next stop, you will also pass by the quaint village of Constância until you reach Tomar.
Handed over to the Templars as a fief, Tomar remains a vital site to Templars’ history as it houses the Church of Santa Maria do Olival which was used as a headquarters as well as The Convent of Christ. As you walk through the Convent, your experienced guide will tell you riveting stories to help you relive the past through this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Itinerary
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Almourol Castle
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Constância
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Tomar
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Convent of Christ
Tomar Convent of Christ courtyard on Knights Templar Tour from Lisbon.
Tomar Convent of Christ, a key site on the Knights Templar Tour from Lisbon.
Convent of Christ in Tomar, Portugal, part of Knights Templar Tour from Lisbon.
Tomar Convent of Christ courtyard on Knights Templar Tour from Lisbon.
Tomar Convent of Christ, a key site on the Knights Templar Tour from Lisbon.
Knights Templar church exterior in Tomar, Portugal, part of Lisbon tour.
Important Information
You will be picked up from Praça da Figueira. The drop-off will be at either Restauradores square / Marquês de Pombal.
Timings
Tue, Thu, and Sat: 8am onwards.
Tomar's Convent of Christ, a key site on the Knights Templar Tour from Lisbon.
Historic church and statue in Tomar, Portugal, with pigeons flying, part of Knights Templar Tour from Lisbon.
Knights Templar church exterior in Tomar, Portugal, part of Lisbon tour.
Tomar's Convent of Christ, a key site on the Knights Templar Tour from Lisbon.
Historic church and statue in Tomar, Portugal, with pigeons flying, part of Knights Templar Tour from Lisbon.
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