3-Day Knights Templar Heritage Tour in Portugal via Tomar and Sintra

3 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Journey through the most important sites on the route of the Knights Templars in Portugal on this 3-day tour. Discover the incredible Almourol Castle, the Conve...

Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Lisbon, Serra de Sintra, Tomar, Alcobaça · Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish

Know before you go: This tour is available in the following languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Russian, German, and Italian.

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What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
Travel by comfortable bus or minibus
English-speaking Portuguese guide during the tour
Entrance to the monuments mentioned
24/7 customer service assistance

Not Included

Flights to and from Portugal
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Baggage service at the hotels
Hotel fees

Itinerary

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Day 01

Almourol Castle and Tomar's Templar Heritage

Meet your tour guide at your hotel at 8:30 AM and head out to explore the route of the Portuguese Templars. Meet your tour guide at your hotel at 8:30 AM and head out to explore the route of the Portuguese Templars. Start your tour with a visit to Almourol Castle, an impressive medieval fortress located on a small rocky island in the middle of the Tagus River. Start your tour with a visit to Almourol Castle, an impressive medieval fortress located on a small rocky island in the middle of the Tagus River. Continue to the Convent of Christ, a former Roman Catholic convent in Tomar. Originally a 12th-century Templar stronghold, when the order was dissolved in the 14th century, the Portuguese branch became the Knights of the Order of Christ, who later supported Portugal's maritime discoveries in the 15th century. Continue to the Convent of Christ, a former Roman Catholic convent in Tomar. Originally a 12th-century Templar stronghold, when the order was dissolved in the 14th century, the Portuguese branch became the Knights of the Order of Christ, who later supported Portugal's maritime discoveries in the 15th century. Visit the Church of St. John the Baptist, the main church of Tomar, and the Church of Santa Maria dos Olivais, both fine examples of Gothic architecture. Visit the Church of St. John the Baptist, the main church of Tomar, and the Church of Santa Maria dos Olivais, both fine examples of Gothic architecture. Overnight in Tomar.
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Day 02

Dornes, Aljubarrota, and Alcobaça Monastery

Make your way to Dornes, where you can learn about one of the most important battles of medieval Europe at the Battle of Aljubarrota Interpretation Center. Make your way to Dornes, where you can learn about one of the most important battles of medieval Europe at the Battle of Aljubarrota Interpretation Center. Continue to the Alcobaça Monastery, home to one of the largest Cistercian abbeys in Europe. This architectural masterpiece was commissioned by D. Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal. Continue to the Alcobaça Monastery, home to one of the largest Cistercian abbeys in Europe. This architectural masterpiece was commissioned by D. Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal. Overnight in Sintra.
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Day 03

Quinta da Regaleira and Lisbon Landmarks

Make your way to the enchanting Quinta da Regaleira. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the complex features a beautiful palace, chapel, gardens, tunnels, and initiation wells. Make your way to the enchanting Quinta da Regaleira. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the complex features a beautiful palace, chapel, gardens, tunnels, and initiation wells. Head to Lisbon and visit the Tower of Belém, one of the architectural jewels of the reign of Manuel I. Head to Lisbon and visit the Tower of Belém, one of the architectural jewels of the reign of Manuel I. Explore the National Navy Museum and see how the Order's cross remains the symbol of the Portuguese Navy and Air Force. Explore the National Navy Museum and see how the Order's cross remains the symbol of the Portuguese Navy and Air Force. Return to your accommodation at 6:00 PM. Return to your accommodation at 6:00 PM.