PARTNERS - Tomar, The Templar Knights Private Tour

This immersive full-day tour is ideal for history enthusiasts, taking you from Lisbon to the heart of Portugal’s Templar legacy in Tomar. After a comfortable drive, you'll arrive in this UNESCO World Heritage city, where history stretches from the Roman era, through the Moorish occupation, to the middle ages and into modern Portugal. The highlight is a visit to the Convento de Cristo, one of the largest monumental complexes in the world, built in 1160 by D. Gualdim Pais, Grand Master of the Order of the Temple. This former Templar stronghold is a masterpiece of architecture, blending Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. Notable features include the Templar “Charola” and the iconic Manueline “Janela do Capítulo,” rich in symbolism from the Age of Discovery.

You’ll also explore the lesser-known but equally fascinating Aqueduct of the Convent of Christ, a 16th-century engineering marvel built to supply the convent with water. Before returning to Lisbon, the journey continues to the enchanting Castelo de Almourol, dramatically perched on a small island in the Tagus River. Conquered in 1129 by Portugal’s first king, this striking medieval castle served as a key defensive stronghold and is deeply linked with the Order of the Templars. Surrounded by natural beauty and rich in legend, it offers a perfect finale to a day steeped in Portugal’s historic and architectural heritage.