Board a small boat to visit the medieval Almourol Castle located on a Tagus River islet.
Visit the amazing Convent of Christ, a world heritage site. It was the headquarter in Portugal of the Knights Templar. It presents amazing medieval architecture and renaissance art along with many stories and legends of the Templars.
Walk down to Tomar center to wander the streets, visit the beautiful manuelin Church and the old Synagogue.
When leaving Tomar, step on the old Aqueduct that provided water to the Convent and enjoy the monumental view.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Almourol Castle - admission ticket (boat ride) 5€
✖ Christ Convent - admission ticket 10€
Pickup Locations
1. EasyHotel Lisbon
2. The Leaf Boutique Hotel
3. Pensao Estacao Central
4. Lisboa 85 Suites & Apartments By Ridan Hotels
5. Residencial Dona Maria II
6. Hotel Botanico
7. Convent Square Lisbon, Vignette Collection, an IHG Hotel
8. Residencia Alicante
9. Albergaria Senhora Do Monte
10. Hotel Dom Carlos Park
11. Alegria a Lisbon Boutique Hotel
12. Ever Lisboa - City Center Hotel
13. Hotel Jorge V
14. WC by The Beautique Hotels
15. Czar Lisbon Hotel
16. Rossio Flh Suites
17. ibis Styles Lisboa Centro Liberdade NE
18. Lisbon City Hollywood Hotel
19. Residencia Mar dos Acores
20. Flor da Baixa
Additional Info: Total duration of the Tour includes 3 hours of driving time.
Itinerary
1
Castelo de Almourol
Almourol Castle was taken to the moors in 1129 and given to the Templars. It became then an important piece of the defensive line of the Tejo river. It looks magnificent in the river island. The visit is done by a small boat ride from the north bank.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Convento de Cristo
When Tomar was conquered to the moors it was given to the Templar Order in 1159. Visit the medieval castle and the Convent of Christ inside the castle walls. The Convent features “Charola”, a round chapel from the 12th century which is a medieval art masterpiece. It also features a famous Manuelin (king Manuel I) architecture window from a later period. The whole complex is classified as World Heritage by UNESCO.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Tomar
Tomar old town is a medieval urban area with cross shaped streets looking up to the castle hill. The old 15th century synagogue is a great example of the jewish presence until the early 16th century expulsion order by king D.Manuel I. The Church of São João Baptista is a highlight of Tomar situated in Praça da República always with the imposing castle above. Taste the local pastries in the coffe shops.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Synagogue of Tomar
The old 15th century synagogue is a great example of the jewish presence until the early 16th century expulsion order by king D.Manuel I. Also visiting the new Abraham Zacuto Museum, next to the synagogue.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
