Why choose this Lisbon tour ?
200 years after coming back from Jerusalem, the Knights Templar could only be safe in Portugal and Scotland. Powerful institutions turned against them. Having to escape persecutions, they look for the safe land to start over, the prototype of a country they had created 200 years before. They traveled home, to PortVsgRal and a new Era began, changing the world forever!
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What makes Tomar | OR | Tomar & Almourol a unique experience ?
Any relation with the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem is not a coincidence. Plus the ground floor is not only used for pray, also serves as a gateway for templar’s treasures. This is the pantheon of templar’s grand masters as they rest buried inside the temple walls.
Founded by templar’s this is the most important headquarters of the order in Western Europe. Why? Because, like no other, in this one, the knights created for the first time ever, the structure for the biggest commercial enterprise the world has ever seen. From this point on they would give birth to new secret organizations that still exist today, defining the goals for our everyday economy and political systems.
Castles in the water where unique stronghold points, or fortresses, against the Arabs or moors attacks. It was the time of the crusades, and decisive to protect the center north of Portugal, due to exist in it representations of holy grounds, like Jerusalem or Nazareth.
We also visit the Tomar Synagogue and the Saint John the Baptist church
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The frequent use of sanitizing gel is strongly recommended
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Tomar | OR | Tomar & Almourol
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Tomar | OR | Tomar & Almourol Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Tour customizable by the client when possible
- Pick-up and drop-off at guest hotel or designated spot
- Water bottles
- Tour available in english, portuguese, french or Spanish
- Private deluxe transportation with individual AC
- Professional tour guide in and outside of monuments
- Direct access to monuments without waiting in line when authorized.
- Certified Guide and transport complying with National Tourism and Health Authorities regulations anti-COVID19
Not Included
- Tickets for visiting monuments
- Meals (although lunch time is included)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Nuno Sophiatours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Lisbon.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Search for the sign “Sophiatours” or the guide at the designated meeting point.
