Lisbon Trip Overview
Immerse in Portugal’s fascinating Templar history during this private day drip from Lisbon. Travel outside the city to the medieval castle of Ourém, one of the many Templar monuments in the country. Take a tour of the castle and then head to nearby Tomar to see the Aqueduct of Pegões, Christ Convent and Castle. Lastly, enjoy a tour of Almourol Castle before driving back to Lisbon. Enjoy undivided attention from your private guide throughout the day and customize the itinerary to suit your interests.
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* Duration: 9 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Central Portugal, Portugal
Immerse in Portugal’s fascinating Templar history during this private day drip from Lisbon. Travel outside the city to the medieval castle of Ourém, one of the many Templar monuments in the country. Take a tour of the castle and then head to nearby Tomar to see the Aqueduct of Pegões, Christ Convent and Castle. Lastly, enjoy a tour of Almourol Castle before driving back to Lisbon. Enjoy undivided attention from your private guide throughout the day and customize the itinerary to suit your interests.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Magnificat Tours, Av. Republica 6 – 1ESQ, Lisbon 1050-191 Portugal
Start the day at your hotel in Lisbon, where a the driver will meet you in the morning. Set off for three significant historical monuments built by the Templars, also known as Knights Templars, Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ, or the Temple of Solomon.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Castelo de Ourem, Ourem 2490-481 Portugal
The town of Ourém, home to a historic medieval castle. After spending time exploring the castle – very amazing views and sightseeing points – get back in the car for a 45-minute drive to nearby Tomar.
Physically challenging walking and hiking is required at this stop as the Castle has no indoor sections and no hand-rails due to it’s poor lack of conservation
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Aqueduto dos Pegoes, Aqueduto do Convento de Cristo Vale dos Pegões, Tomar 2305-203 Portugal
Aqueduct of Pegões, desgined to supply water to the already existing Convent nearby. Also some physical fitness is required to hike the stairs and enjoy the view from the top of the Aqueduct
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Convento de Cristo, Igreja do Castelo Templario, Tomar 2300-000 Portugal
The convent was founded by the Order of Poor Knights of the Temple (or Templar Knights) in 1118. Its construction continued until the final part of the 12th century with the construction of the oratory, in one of the angles of the castle, completed by the Grand Master D. Gualdim Pais (sometime around 1160). Around 1190 it was encircled and resisted the armies of caliph Abu Yusuf al-Mansur who was successful in taking strongholds in the south.
During the second quarter of the 13th century, Tomar was transferred into the control of the Templars, becoming its seat. The castle became an integral part of the defence system created by the Templars to secure the border of the young Christian Kingdom against the Moors, which at the time occupied the area to approximately the Tagus River. But, following the dissolution of the Templar Order, on 14 March 1319, and following the request of King Denis of Portugal, Pope John XXII instituted the Order of Christ.[1] The seat of the former Knights Templar was converted in 1357 into the seat of this new order.
The famous round church (rotunda) of the castle of Tomar was also built in the second half of the 12th century. The church, like some other templar churches throughout Europe, was modelled after the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, which was believed by the crusaders to be a remnant of the Temple of Solomon. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem may also have served as model.
This is a UNESCO classified Monument !
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Largo do Pelourinho, Largo Pelourinho, Tomar Portugal
A stop for lunch is in order ! Enjoy the typical cuisine of the center part of the country in the city of Tomar
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Castelo de Almourol, Praia do Ribatejo 2260 Portugal
Hop back in the car for a short trip to beautiful Almourol Castle, where visitors can take a boat ride during the summer months crossing the river to enter the Castle, as it is located on a small island. After exploring the grounds, return to the car and head back to Lisbon
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Magnificat Tours, Av. Republica 6 – 1ESQ, Lisbon 1050-191 Portugal
Head back to Lisbon, where your guide will drop you off at your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
