Knights Templar – Tomar (UNESCO SITE), Almourol Castle and Dornes
Knights Templar – Tomar (UNESCO SITE), Almourol Castle and Dornes
Take a fascinating journey through the myths of the Knights Templar while on this 8-hour tour. Relax with stress-free pickup and drop-off from your centrally located Lisbon hotel, cruise terminal, or airport, accompanied by your private guide and your personal group of no more than 8, tour Tomar, Constância and Dornes. Discover the best-kept secrets in all of Portugal's history.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Torre Templaria de Dornes
The first stop will be at Dornes, an ancient village, founded by the Romans. At Dornes we will visit the medieval Tower, built in the 12th century by Gualdim Pais, the Knights Templar Grand Master, and will appreciate the breathtaking view over Zêzere river.
45 minutesIgreja de Sao Joao Baptista
we will visit Tomar historic center. The S. João Batista Church was built in “Manuelino” style, the unique Portuguese 16th century architecture style.
20 minutesSynagogue of Tomar
We will also visit one of the oldest Synagogues in Europe, the Tomar Sephardic Synagogue.
25 minutesConvento de Cristo
Discover the Convent of Christ, a World Heritage Site. Its history goes back several centuries and steeped in myth and symbolism.
1 hour 30 minutesCastelo de Almourol
Start the day visiting the surprising Almourol Castle, an amazing construction placed on an island, in the middle of Tagus river.
1 hourIncluded
- Private tour
- Driver/guide (full time trip leader)
- Comfort pack (fresh waters and cleaning wipes)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off - for Lisbon central hotels or Lisbon cruise terminal.
- Almourol Castle Tickets
- Entry/Admission - Castelo de Almourol
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees (Christ Convent 6€)
- The baggage is limited to one standard suitcase and a small carry-on bag per person.
Good to Know
- Adult pricing applies to all travellers.Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking. Portuguese law stipulates that children under 12 years of age and 135 cm in height, when transported in a car with safety belts, must travel in an approved restraint system adapted to their size and weight. Please let us know if you have children and their ages. This service does not have any additional cost.
- Dress code is smart casual, recommended comfortable clothing and shoes.
- The baggage is limited to one standard suitcase and a small carry-on bag per person.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- No smoking or eating inside the vehicle.
- Gratiuties are not included.
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Our Tours are completly private – you and your travel companions will be alone with our Guide; We provide masks and alcohol-based hand gel; Our vehicles are desinfected after each Tour; Guides are conducting daily personal wellness checks before reporting to work; We implemented social distance.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.