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Portugal Knights Templar Tour

Embark on an exciting journey with our Portugal Knights Templar Tour! This adventure takes you deep into the heart of Portugal, where you’ll uncover the mysteries and legends of the Knights Templar.

Full Day

From 253 EUR per person

2 - 8

Unraveling the Secrets of the Portugal Knights Templar

Our tour is designed to immerse you in the fascinating world of the Knights Templar. You’ll explore medieval castles, walk through historic sites, and learn about the powerful order that shaped Portugal’s history. We aim to provide an engaging and informative experience.

Visit Awe-inspiring Monuments

2h30 River Cruise

Uncover Templar Secrets

Tour Highlights

We’ll begin our journey in Tomar, a city that was once the stronghold of the Knights Templar in Portugal. You’ll visit the Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece of Templar architecture.

We’ll walk through the castle walls and see the Manueline windows, a unique architectural style. You’ll learn about the history of the Knights Templar and their influence on Portugal. We’ll also visit the Synagogue of Tomar, a significant site for Jewish heritage, and the Church of Santa Maria do Olival, a Templar pantheon.

Tomar is a city where history and mystery intertwine on your Portugal Knights Templar Tour.

Next, we’ll venture to Almourol, a stunning castle located on a small island in the Tagus River. You’ll take a boat ride to the island and explore the castle walls.

You’ll learn about the castle’s strategic importance and its role in the Reconquista. We’ll enjoy panoramic views of the river and the surrounding countryside.

Almourol is a place of beauty and mystery, offering a unique glimpse into Portugal’s medieval past on your Portugal Knights Templar Tour.

Our tour offers many opportunities to connect with the legends and history of the Knights Templar. You’ll hear stories about their bravery, their secrets, and their influence on Portugal. We’ll visit museums and cultural centers, to see the local history. We’ll also meet friendly locals and learn about their perspectives on the Templars. This is a journey of discovery and adventure.

The drive between Tomar and Almourol is a beautiful journey through the heart of Portugal. You’ll see rolling hills, olive groves, and traditional villages. We’ll stop at viewpoints and see the beautiful landscapes. This scenic route will be a memorable part of your Portugal Knights Templar Tour.

Included

  • Pick up and Drop off
  • Mandatory fees
  • Wi-Fi and bottled water on board
  • Exclusive and specialized Guide/Driver
  • Personalized transport in a luxury Mercedes vehicle, in safe & comfortable conditions
  • All taxes
  • Public liability and personal accidents insurance
  • Guided Visit to Templar Castle and Convent of Christ in Tomar
  • Guided Visit to the Almourol Castle
  • Guided Visit to the Historical Center of Tomar
  • Boat ride of 2:30h across the river in Almourol and gastronomic experience on board

Not Included

  • Food and drinks, unless specified on Tour Includes
  • Entrance fees, unless specified on Tour Includes

Additional Information

Custom-made: The tour highlights are just suggestions of places to visit. The tour itinerary will be designed according to your preferences;

The values indicated are per person and vary depending on the number of people.

Lisbon airport, hotel and cruise transfers to and from all destinations in Portugal

Transport up to 8 adult passengers

Free Wi-Fi in all vehicles

Special rates for airport and cruise transfers

We will meet you inside the airport terminal arrivals and holding a sign with your name written on it

High quality service

Any changes made after booking confirmation along the tour will not be refundable, and the resulting costs will be considered extras and paid by the customer.

Our tours are spoken in Portuguese, English, Spanish and French.

If you must cancel your trip, penalties may apply based on the total trip price.

  • Suppose you cancel up to 30 days before your scheduled arrival. In that case, no penalties will be applied except for certain items such as entrance tickets, third-party activities, hotel bookings, and transaction fees. Each provider’s policy will be evaluated individually in these cases.
  • If you cancel between 30 and 15 days before your arrival, a penalty of 20% will be applied.
  • If you cancel less than 15 days before your scheduled arrival, a penalty of 100% will be applied. However, Real Embrace Portugal sometimes reserves the right to consider a partial refund.

Cancellation requests must be made by email.

Before you enter into a contract with us, we reserve the right to change any of the facilities or services described in our brochure or website. We also reserve the right to cancel the booking do to weather and/or other conditions. Any changes are usually very minor and we will advise you at the earliest possible date. If a major change, such as change in departure time, becomes necessary, we will inform you as soon as reasonably possible your tours begins. When a major change or cancellation occurs you will have the choice of accepting the change of arrangements, purchasing another available tour from us, or cancelling your tour. If booking is cancelled we will refund all payments made directly to us in respect of the tour price. We will not refund any personal expenses you may have incurred as a result of your booking such as flight payments for land-only tours, travel insurance, equipment purchases, visas, vaccinations etc.

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