Knights Templar private tour from Lisbon: Tomar, Almourol and Dornes

Free cancellation

Place: Lisbon

Duration: up to 8 hours

Language: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese

Availability: Depending on the season

Mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

Private group

Hotel pick up

Transport included

Do this because

Enjoy a fascinating journey through the myths of the Knights Templar
Explore Tomar, Dornes, and Almourol accompanied by a private guide
Admire the Convent of Christ of Tomar, a World Heritage Site
Discover the Almourol Castle, an amazing 12th-century castle

What to expect

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.

Departure toward Tomar and discover the Convent of Christ, a World Heritage Site. The visit to the Convent will include a journey to the Knights Templar Order mystical. The symbolism is all over the building and to understand the hidden meanings of each part of the Convent is to understand the true mission of the Knights. Headquarter of the Knights Templar Order for nearly seven hundred years, the Tomar Convent has thousands of stories to tell.

After lunch, you will visit the Tomar historic center. The S. João Batista Church was built in “Manuelino” style, the unique Portuguese 16th-century architectural style. We will also visit one of the oldest Synagogues in Europe, the Tomar Sephardic Synagogue and its restored Mikveh.

The last stop will be at Almourol Castle, an amazing 12th-century castle, built by Gualdim Pais and placed on an island, in the middle of the Tagus river.

Itinerary: Hotel Pickup; Dornes; Dornes Tower; Tomar: Christ Convent; Tomar: Historic Centre; Lunch: Free Time; Tomar: Synagogue; Tomar: S. João Batista Church; Almourol Castle; Hotel Drop-off.

Tour takes place from 2 to 8 participants
Infant seats are available on request
Dress code is smart casual, recommended comfortable clothing and shoes
Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator. You can find their contact information on the voucher after booking

What’s included

Private tour

Driver/guide (full-time trip leader)

Tourist luxury vehicle

Almourol Castle Tickets

Comfort pack (fresh waters and cleaning wipes)

Hotel pick-up and drop-off for Lisbon central hotels, Lisbon cruise terminal, or Lisbon airport ( Pick-up and drop-off do not include luggage transport)