Knights Templar Private Tour
Coimbra, Portugalby NomadInspiration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
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Overview
From the pick up in your hotel, our expert driver/guide will tell you all the details of this enigmatic and fascinating history of the Knights Templar. On a private car or Van just you and your family will enjoy this customized private tour, where you will have a guide that also drives and can tell you the best restaurants and curiosities of the Templar and also Portugal. We make a difference by the comfort we give, flexibility and the customizing, because for us every client has different needs. So come and have a wonderful day with hurries, leave all the details for us.
What's included
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Driver/guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Tickets for the Christ convent and Templar
Itinerary
- 1
Castelo de Almourol
30 min
After our expert guide pick you up at your hotel, we will take about 1h30 until the amazing castle of Almourol. On the river Tagus, this particular castle has really advanced arquitecture for the period. Here we will take a small boat that takes 2 minutes until we reach the castle.
- 2
Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais
15 min
This the mother church for the Knights Templar, ground zero where they iniciate the other, to be, Knights. Here we unreavel some mysterys of the order of the Knights Templar.
- 3
Tomar
30 min
In the Center of Tomar we will walk trough the medieval streets, this town was built by the Templar's for a defensive purpose.
- 4
Synagogue of Tomar
10 min
The oldest Synagogue existing in Portugal. It was built by Prince Henry the Navigator and still preserves the original character. It was closed after the Jewish expulsion and used as a jail and warehouse.
- 5
Stop 5
Pass by
Beautiful church from the 16th century
- 6
Convento de Cristo
1 hour
The Convent of Christ and the Templar Castle. The oldest, the castle was built by Gualdim Pais in 1160 in the image of the Middle East castles. The amazing Castle was the home of the Knights Templar until the 14th century, from then on the Convent was built and serve as home and sacred protection.
Meeting and pickup
We will pick you in any place in Lisbon and surroundings.
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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