DURATION
8 hours
START
08:45 meeting · 09:00 departure
LANGUAGES
English · Portuguese · Spanish · Italian · French, subject to guide availability
TICKETS
Included
OVERVIEW
Follow the legacy of the Knights Templar through Almourol and Tomar.
This full-day experience from Lisbon explores Portugal’s Knights Templar heritage through Almourol and Tomar. Begin with Almourol Castle before continuing to Tomar’s historic centre, including the area of the Church of São João Baptista.
After time for lunch in Tomar, visit the Convent of Christ and make a brief panoramic photo stop at the aqueduct. The journey combines fortresses, medieval Portuguese history and the legacy of the Knights Templar in one carefully paced day.
HIGHLIGHTS
Almourol Castle · Tomar historic centre · The Church of São João Baptista area · Convent of Christ · Aqueduct panoramic photo stop · Medieval Portuguese history · Knights Templar heritage · A small-group experience with a local guide
ITINERARY
Professional Royal Horizon guide · Transportation · Bottled water · Almourol Castle admission · Convent of Christ admission
Lunch · Personal expenses · Anything not specifically listed as included
Small Group: meet at HF Fénix Lisboa, Praça do Marquês de Pombal, Lisbon, at 08:45. Departure is at 09:00. The standard meeting point is included. Hotel or accommodation pickup within Lisbon city is available as an optional service; exact pickup time is communicated separately according to the day’s pickup route. Private tours: Lisbon pickup and return drop-off are included. For the Oeiras-to-Cascais coast and Sintra area (including Rio de Mouro), EUR30 total per private group covers both pickup and return drop-off. Private pickup time is arranged with you based on your accommodation and itinerary. If you prefer a later start, we will confirm the expected return time and any adjustments to planned visits.
Comfortable footwear is recommended. Lunch is not included. Itinerary times are approximate and timing may vary due to traffic, monument access and local conditions. Pickup customers receive their specific pickup time separately.
GOOD TO KNOW
Are the entrance tickets included? Yes. Admission to Almourol Castle and the Convent of Christ is included in your tour.
Is lunch included? No. Lunch is not included, giving you the freedom to choose where and what you would like to eat during your free time in Tomar.
Where does the tour start? The Small Group tour departs from HF Fénix Lisboa, at Marquês de Pombal. Please arrive at 08:45 for a 09:00 departure.
Are hotel pick-up and drop-off included? Private tours: Lisbon pickup and return drop-off are included. For the Oeiras-to-Cascais coast and Sintra area (including Rio de Mouro), EUR30 total per private group covers both pickup and return drop-off. For Small Group tours, the standard departure is from the meeting point at HF Fénix Lisboa. Pick-up and pick-up + drop-off may be available as optional upgrades when booking.
How long is the tour? The tour lasts approximately 8 hours, including travel time from and back to Lisbon.
What should I wear? Comfortable footwear is recommended, as the experience includes walking through historic areas, uneven surfaces and monument grounds.
Is this tour suitable for children? Yes. Families with children are welcome. Please keep in mind that the tour includes walking, historic sites and a full-day itinerary.
In which languages is the tour available? The tour is available in English, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian and French, subject to guide availability.
When is private pickup? Private pickup time is arranged with you based on your accommodation and itinerary. If you prefer a later start, we will confirm the expected return time and any adjustments to planned visits.
CHOOSE YOUR WAY TO TRAVEL
Book this journey.
SMALL GROUP
Maximum 8 guests · adult price per person. Standard meeting point included at Hotel Fénix, Marquês de Pombal, Lisbon. Optional hotel pickup available.
€128
Adult · per person
PRIVATE COMFORT CAR
Maximum 4 guests · price per group. Private tours: Lisbon pickup and return drop-off are included. For the Oeiras-to-Cascais coast and Sintra area (including Rio de Mouro), EUR30 total per private group covers both pickup and return drop-off.
€448
Per vehicle / private group
PRIVATE TOURING VAN
Maximum 8 guests · price per group. Private tours: Lisbon pickup and return drop-off are included. For the Oeiras-to-Cascais coast and Sintra area (including Rio de Mouro), EUR30 total per private group covers both pickup and return drop-off.
€598
Per vehicle / private group