Knights Templar Day Trip from Lisbon

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Duration: 8 hours
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  • Knights Templar Day Trip from Lisbon
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Experience Highlights

Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan from Lisbon to the charming Portuguese towns of Constância and Tomar and discover the history of the Knights Templar on this small-group excursion. With a professional guide accompanying you on this tour , which lasts around 9 hours, you’ll learn about the important role this Christian military order played in the great battles of Europe during the Middle Ages.

In groups of around 8 people, explore Almourol Castle, founded by the Knights Templar. Visit the Convent of Christ, a former Templar fortress, and the Church of Santa Maria do Olival, the headquarters of the Knights Templar.

  • A historical tour of the Knights Templar on a day trip with minivan transport from Lisbon.
  • Explore the Portuguese towns of Constância and Tomar during this guided tour lasting around 9 hours.
  • Enjoy a boat trip to Almourol Castle and explore the interior.
  • Accompanied by a professional guide, visit the Convent of Christ and the Church of Santa Maria do Olival in Tomar.
  • This small-group tour for around 8 people guarantees personalised attention from your guide.

What’s included

  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
  • Excursion to Constancia and Tomar
  • Professional guide.
  • Boat trip to Almourol Castle (subject to weather conditions).

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Step by Step

Enjoy a medieval journey to Constância and Tomar on this day trip for groups of around 8 people and learn all about the Order of the Knights Templar from an expert guide.

From a central location in Lisbon, you’ll travel north to Portugal in an air-conditioned minibus and visit one of Portugal’s most historic sites. You’ll take a boat trip to Almourol Castle, one of the most iconic monuments of the Reconquista. Perched on a small island in the middle of the River Tagus, you’ll visit this castle, built in 1171 on the orders of Gualdim Pais, the Grand Master of the Order of the Knights Templar.

During this excursion, lasting around 9 hours, you’ll explore the charming Portuguese town of Constância, famous for being the home of Luís de Camões, the renowned Portuguese writer and poet, where he penned some of his lyric poems. You’ll visit Tomar, the Portuguese birthplace of the Order of the Poor Knights of Christ. Today, it is one of the Portuguese towns that attracts the most tourists keen to discover the historic monuments where the Templars left their mark.

Here you can visit national monuments such as the Church of Santa Maria do Olival, the headquarters of the Knights Templar and the Order’s pantheon. Accompanied by a professional guide, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the Convent of Christ, the Templars’ former medieval barracks. This ancient Templar fortress is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Reviews

4.7
· 660 Reviews
  • I
    I.
    5
    I learned a lot during this tour, Our guide was very friendly and informative, It was well worth the price.
  • M
    M.
    4
    Very good tour. I was surprised by everything
  • L
    L.
    4
    Without a doubt the best tour to do in Lisbon.
  • E
    E.
    5
    Very well organised excursion, very knowledgeable guide, very interesting way of speaking and explanations, 10/10 without a doubt.

Meeting point

Other Things You Should Know

  • A minimum of 2 people and a maximum of around 8 people are required per booking. In the event of cancellation due to insufficient numbers, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
  • Baby seats are available on request if this is specified at the time of booking.
  • Meeting point at 8.00 am at Praça da Figueira or 8.15 am at the Hotel Fenix Lisboa (Praça Marquês de Pombal).
  • Return to just two central locations: Praça dos Restauradores or Praça Marquês de Pombal.
  • We recommend bringing a bottle of water and suitable footwear for the tour. In summer, bring your sun cream with you, and in winter, make sure you bring a jacket.
  • The boat trip is subject to favourable weather conditions. If it is cancelled due to bad weather, you will be offered an alternative.
  • In the event of adverse weather conditions, the tour will not be cancelled unless official bodies issue warnings or alerts.
  • Anti-COVID measures are in place.
  • It is not accessible to wheelchair users.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund

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