Lisbon Trip Overview
Take a journey inspired by the mysteries of the history of the Templar Knights settled in Portugal in the 12th century, a period when they helped the first portuguese kings in the Christian reconquest. When the Order of the Templar Knights was dissolved 2 centuries later by Pope Clement V, the Order of Christ was created, becoming their true heirs and custodians of all their spiritual and material wealth, and preserving its crusading spirit during the portuguese Discoveries period.
– Private 9-hour tour by the Knights Templar routes and locations;
– Ideal for lovers of ancient history and nature;
– Visit the Templar Castle and Convento de Tomar;
– Visit the church of Santa Maria do Olival;
– Pass by Constância;
– See the Almourol Castle.
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* Duration: 9 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Central Portugal, Portugal
Take a journey inspired by the mysteries of the history of the Templar Knights settled in Portugal in the 12th century, a period when they helped the first portuguese kings in the Christian reconquest. When the Order of the Templar Knights was dissolved 2 centuries later by Pope Clement V, the Order of Christ was created, becoming their true heirs and custodians of all their spiritual and material wealth, and preserving its crusading spirit during the portuguese Discoveries period.
– Private 9-hour tour by the Knights Templar routes and locations;
– Ideal for lovers of ancient history and nature;
– Visit the Templar Castle and Convento de Tomar;
– Visit the church of Santa Maria do Olival;
– Pass by Constância;
– See the Almourol Castle.
We’re specialized in services and unique travels experiences in Portugal.
Our experience is your garantee that we understand, meet and exceed your expectations.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Tomar, Tomar, Santarem District, Central Portugal
Research about the castle they founded in Tomer in 1160, inspired by the fortifications of the Holy Land and at the time was the most modern and advanced military stronghold in the Portuguese kingdom
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mata Nacional dos Sete Montes, Avenida Doutor Candido Madureira, Tomar 2300-531 Portugal
Situated in the centre of Tomar next to one of the main avenues, the woods Mata Nacional dos Sete Montes with 39 ha is the main park of the city. There are 7 hills occupied by luxurious vegetation, where we can also find aromatic and medicinal herbs.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais, Avenida da Horta D’El Rei, Tomar 2300-304 Portugal
The Igreja de Santa Maria do Olival was built at the orders of the knight Gualdim Pais in the 12th century to serve as the Pantheon for the Order of the Knights Templar. Inside the church are the Gothic tombs of Gualdim Pais, Mestre Lourenço Martins and Mestre Dom Gil Martins.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Constancia, Constancia, Santarem District, Central Portugal
Conquered from the Moors in 1150, it was made a village in 1571 by letter from D. Sebastião. During the French Invasions it was heavily vandalized. It would later be restored, conserving today many points of rare scenic, architectural and archaeological beauty.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Castelo de Almourol, Praia do Ribatejo 2260 Portugal
In the middle of the Tagus River, the enigmatic Castelo de Almourol is one of the most emblematic monuments of the Christian Reconquest.
When the Christians arrived here in 1129, the castle already existed under the name of Almorolan, having been included in the lands given to the Templars, under the orders of Gualdim Pais. According to an inscription at the entrance, the reconstruction works date back to 1171.
Duration: 1 hour
