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Ourém, Tomar and Almourol Castle Full Day Private Tour from Lisbon
Ourém
About
Between the 10th century end and the mid-13th century, during the reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors, Portugal emerged as an independent kingdom, much due to the support of the Knights Templar.
This tour takes you on a journey inspired by the mysteries of the history of the Knights of the Order of the Temple and their symbolism full of occult messages, to discover some of Moor heritage left behind and Portugal’s Templar treasures.
Besides that, Tugabuddies is a sightseeing tour agency that has been creating and delivering customized tours through the Center and West of Portugal (and a few other stunning places) since April 2016.
We focus on carefully preparing each experie...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pick up and drop off at your accommodation
Private transportation
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Knowledgeable guide
Convent of Christ entrance
Lunch
Gratuities
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Ourém, Tomar and Almourol Castle Full Day Private Tour from Lisbon
Ourém
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$301.50
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About
Between the 10th century end and the mid-13th century, during the reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors, Portugal emerged as an independent kingdom, much due to the support of the Knights Templar.
This tour takes you on a journey inspired by the mysteries of the history of the Knights of the Order of the Temple and their symbolism full of occult messages, to discover some of Moor heritage left behind and Portugal’s Templar treasures.
Besides that, Tugabuddies is a sightseeing tour agency that has been creating and delivering customized tours through the Center and West of Portugal (and a few other stunning places) since April 2016.
We focus on carefully preparing each experie...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pick up and drop off at your accommodation
Private transportation
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Knowledgeable guide
Convent of Christ entrance
Lunch
Gratuities
Itinerary
1
Castle of Ourem
Older than Portugal itself, the medieval village of Ourém is a true precious jewel that will surely catch your eye with its deeply rich historical heritage and unrivalled beauty.
30 minutes
2
Castelo de Ourem
The place where the Castle of Ourém now stands was inhabited since prehistoric times. Its manor house, built by the 4th Count of Ourém, D. Afonso, in the 14th century, is a unique example in Portugal, a symbol of military and economic wealth.
15 minutes
3
Aqueduto dos Pegoes
In order to supply water to the Convent of Christ ,the Aqueduct of Pegões was one of the main public works built in the 17th century in Portugal. It is around 6-km long and constituted by 180 arches.
10 minutes
4
Convento de Cristo
The Convent of Christ is one of the most beautiful Portuguese monuments, that illustrates seven centuries of Portugal's history and contains numerous reminders of decisive moments in the history of the western world.
It offers its visitors several points of interest that had the influence of several architectural styles throughout the centuries, such as the castle, the Gothic and Renaissance cloisters, the charola and the Manueline church.
1 hour
5
Mata Nacional dos Sete Montes
Once part of the Convent complex, where the members of the Order of Christ used to farm and meditate, this forest is nowadays a park where you can relax for some minutes and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty.
15 minutes
6
Synagogue of Tomar
Built between 1430 and 1460, the Synagogue of Tomar is one of the very few Coeval Jewish temples from the presence of this people in Portugal, in earlier times to the expulsion they were subjected to by King Manuel I.
15 minutes
7
Praca da Republica
A fun fact about this city is that its historic centre was designed as a cross, having a convent at each cardinal point.
At the centre of this cross, there is the square Praça da República, with the city hall on one side and the Church of St. John the Baptist on the other.
10 minutes
8
Castelo de Almourol
Almourol Castle is the most magical of Portugal's castles, set as it is on an island in the middle of the River Tagus. Once the border between Christian and Islamic Portugal, it's one of the most emblematic military monuments of the Reconquest.
30 minutes
9
Jardim das Portas do Sol
This garden is one of the most wonderful places in the historic centre of Santarém. It has a real balcony to the Tagus river and the numerous fields that make up the beautiful landscape of this region.
