Mondim de Basto Trip Overview
Why going directly to Lisbon from Porto, taking the highway, and with a few stops, it is possible to visit the historical Coimbra and the Knight Templars Region.
In one way and one day, you will get a glance of Portugal, our history, tradition and culture.
While Coimbra is full of history, home of one of the oldest universities in the world, with its magnificent Joanine Library, the entire University Complex, the Monastery of Santa Cruz and the medieval houses.
The Convent of the Knights Templar in Tomar, surrounded by the walls of the Castle of Tomar, was initially built in the XII century for the Templar Order.
The Castle of Almourol is one of the most distinctive castles in Portugal, because of its historical significance and surrounding landscape. Its history reminds us of the Reconquest of the Portuguese territory during the Middle Ages.
And of course we will be glad to show you our country, to explain the history behind the sites we visit.
Additional Info
* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Mondim de Basto, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Mondim de Basto, Northern Portugal, Portugal
Why going directly to Lisbon from Porto, taking the highway, and with a few stops, it is possible to visit the historical Coimbra and the Knight Templars Region.
In one way and one day, you will get a glance of Portugal, our history, tradition and culture.
While Coimbra is full of history, home of one of the oldest universities in the world, with its magnificent Joanine Library, the entire University Complex, the Monastery of Santa Cruz and the medieval houses.
The Convent of the Knights Templar in Tomar, surrounded by the walls of the Castle of Tomar, was initially built in the XII century for the Templar Order.
The Castle of Almourol is one of the most distinctive castles in Portugal, because of its historical significance and surrounding landscape. Its history reminds us of the Reconquest of the Portuguese territory during the Middle Ages.
And of course we will be glad to show you our country, to explain the history behind the sites we visit.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: University of Coimbra, Paco das Escolas, Coimbra 3000-370 Portugal
Visit the beautiful town of Coimbra, time to visit the university, the town and time for lunch.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Tomar, Tomar, Santarem District, Central Portugal
Stop for visiting Tomar and time for lunch.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Convento de Cristo, Igreja do Castelo Templario, Tomar 2300-000 Portugal
Stop for visiting Convento de Cristo
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Castelo de Almourol, Praia do Ribatejo 2260 Portugal
Stop for visit Castelo de Almourol
Duration: 45 minutes
