Lisbon Trip Overview
*Our cultural tours include a certified tour guide who will enter all monuments with you* Journey back in time and discover the history of the Knights Templar in Portugal, whilst supporting this local, rural community. You will visit astonishing medieval Almourol Castle by boat, set on a small island in the River Tagus. The most uniquely positioned castle in Portugal! A fantastic monument and memory of the Knights Templar in Portugal. Then it’s on to the 12th century Knights Templar city of Tomar. Here you will eat in a Medieval Tavern and explore the streets of the city including the Igreja de São João Baptista, the Synagogue of Tomar and the Order of Christ and the awesome and vast complex of Convent of Christ.
Highlights
– Do good by supporting this local, rural community
– Visit a castle on the water via a relaxing boat ride
– Explore medieval and Portuguese history at the 12th century city of Tomar
– Taste and experience a Medieval lunch
Additional Info
* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Central Portugal, Portugal
*Our cultural tours include a certified tour guide who will enter all monuments with you* Journey back in time and discover the history of the Knights Templar in Portugal, whilst supporting this local, rural community. You will visit astonishing medieval Almourol Castle by boat, set on a small island in the River Tagus. The most uniquely positioned castle in Portugal! A fantastic monument and memory of the Knights Templar in Portugal. Then it’s on to the 12th century Knights Templar city of Tomar. Here you will eat in a Medieval Tavern and explore the streets of the city including the Igreja de São João Baptista, the Synagogue of Tomar and the Order of Christ and the awesome and vast complex of Convent of Christ.
Highlights
– Do good by supporting this local, rural community
– Visit a castle on the water via a relaxing boat ride
– Explore medieval and Portuguese history at the 12th century city of Tomar
– Taste and experience a Medieval lunch
Itinerary
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Stop At: Castelo de Almourol, Praia do Ribatejo 2260 Portugal
The most uniquely positioned castle in Portugal! Set on the river, you will discover this medieval fort via a relaxing boat ride. A fantastic monument and memory of the Knights Templar in Portugal.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Taverna Antiqua, Praça da República 23, 2300-556 Tomar, Portugal
So an amazing fact about Tomar is that it was a planned city. The oldest quarter follows a strict grid system created by the Knight Templar in the 12th century. In this square, the 16th-century town hall is beautiful building with a statue of the Templar Knight and Tomar’s founder, Gualdim Pais. It is on this square that you will eat an an authentic medieval experience! Eat from a medieval menu at rustic tables and chairs by candlelight. A popular location and unique dining experience.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Igreja de Sao Joao Baptista, R. Sao Joao 135 Praca da Republica, Tomar 2300-568 Portugal
This 15th century church is known for its exuberant sculpture and intricate stonework. Discover the beautiful tilework and paintings.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Synagogue of Tomar, Rua Dr. Joaquim Jacinto, 73 The synagogue has been renovated and is now open for visitors, Tomar 2300-577 Portugal
The synagogue was founded in the 15th century but wasn’t used for more than 50 years since the Jews were expelled or forced to convert by King Manuel I in the 1400s. It has since been restored in the 20th century and it now home to Tomar’s Jewish Museum
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Convento de Cristo, Igreja do Castelo Templario, Tomar 2300-000 Portugal
A vast monumental convent standing on top of a hill, founded in 1160 by a grandmaster of the Knights Templar. In the 12th century, King Afonso Henriques handed over the region around Tomar to the Knights Templar. They founded this convent famed for its round church. A UNESCO site there is a combination of Gothic, Manueline and Renaissance architecture in the church, chapterhouse and cloister that will leave you memorised.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Castelo de Tomar, Colina do Castelo, Tomar 2300-000 Portugal
This castle protects the convent. Still visible is the Cross of Malta and other Templar symbols. Discover Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance remnants, and much more!
Duration: 30 minutes
