Embark on a fascinating journey exploring the myths of the Knights Templar, on a private tour of Tomar, Almourol, and Dornes.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 8 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, French, Portuguese
- Pickup included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lisbon are included - for Lisbon central hotels, Lisbon cruise terminal, or Lisbon airport. Please inform us about the exact location.
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy a private tour and marvel at the historical architecture
- Discover Tomar, Almourol, and Dornes
- Learn about the myths of the Knights Templar
Full description
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, a Portuguese crusader and Knight Templar in the service of Afonso Henriques of Portugal.
Cross Portugal’s bucolic central landscape and enjoy the breath-taking beauty of Castelo de Bode reservoir. Visit the ancient city of Tomar and delve into its mysticism. Discover the Convent of Christ, a World Heritage Site. Its history goes back several centuries and is steeped in myth.
Do you know there is a Templar treasure waiting for you inside its walls? Your itinerary will be the following: hotel pickup, Almourol Castle, Constância Village, Castelo de Bode Dam, Tomar Historic Center, lunch & free time, Tomar Synagogue, S. João Batista Church, Christ Convent, and then hotel drop-off at the end of the tour.
Includes
- Driver/guide
- Tourist luxury vehicle
- Bottled water and cleaning wipes
- Almourol Castle tickets
- Hotel pickup and drop-off for Lisbon central hotels, Lisbon cruise terminal, or Lisbon airport
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees (Christ Convent €6)
- Luggage is limited to one standard suitcase and a small carry-on bag per person
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Oversize luggage
- Smoking in the vehicle
- Food in the vehicle
Know before you go
- Maximum of 8 participants per tour
- 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 provide the ages of your children upon booking. This service does not have any additional cost.
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothing
- Gratuities are not included
- Smoking and eating is not permitted inside the vehicle
