Knights Templar Discoverer Private Tour Full Day

Knights Templar Discoverer Private Tour Full Day

Journey back in time on our new and exciting Knights Templar Discoverer tour. We begin our day at the astonishing medieval Almourol Castle. Set on a small island in the River Tagus, it was a Knights Templar stronghold and first line of defence. Here you will enjoy a relaxing boat ride across to the castle, a very unique experience! Next is the 12th century Knights Templar city of Tomar. Here you will eat in a Medieval Tavern, explore the streets of the city and discover more history of the Knights Templar and the Order of Christ. Next we venture to the awesome and vast complex of Convent of Christ and end the tour at the spectacular Pegoes Aqueduct.

Highlights

– Sightseeing tour, 9 hours

– Visit a castle on the water, with relaxing boat ride

– 12th century city of Tomar

– Discover Knights Templar history and heritage

– Experience a Medieval lunch

– Private driver/guide, water, wifi and air-conditioning

Itinerary
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Stop At: Castle of Almourol, Em1191, Vila Nova da Barquinha 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, 24, Praça da República 23, 2300 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, Praca da Republica, Tomar 2300-000 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: Convent of Christ, Igreja do Castelo Templario, Tomar 2300-322 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

Stop At: Pegoes Aqueduct, Two kilometres outside the town of Tomar, Tomar Portugal

This 6km aqueduct was created to supply the Convent of the Order of Christ with a much-needed water supply. The aqueduct is most spectacular when it reaches the Vale da Ribeira dos Pegões with two tiers of arches reaching a maximum height of 30 metres.

Duration: 30 minutes