Almourol & Tomar, Portugal

Knights Templar Route: Tomar & Almourol Castle

Fortresses, history and the legacy of the Knights Templar.

Almourol & Tomar, Portugal

Knights Templar Route: Tomar & Almourol Castle

Fortresses, history and the legacy of the Knights Templar.

DURATION

8 hours

START

08:45 meeting · 09:00 departure

LANGUAGES

English · Portuguese · Spanish · Italian · French, subject to guide availability

TICKETS

Included

01 / 07

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

Meet at HF Fénix Lisboa, Praça do Marquês de Pombal, Lisbon, at 08:45 for departure at 09:00. Travel to Almourol takes approximately 1 hour 35 minutes. Visit Almourol Castle from approximately 10:35 to 11:30, with admission included.

Continue towards Tomar for the area of the Church of São João Baptista and Tomar historic centre, approximately 12:00 to 12:30. Enjoy free time for lunch in Tomar until approximately 14:00; lunch is not included.

A short transfer of approximately 5 minutes leads to the Convent of Christ for a visit from approximately 14:05 to 15:15, with admission included. Continue approximately 5 minutes to the aqueduct for a brief panoramic photo stop of around 5 minutes. Return to Lisbon takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, with expected arrival around 17:00 depending on traffic and local conditions.

All itinerary times are approximate and may vary due to traffic, monument access and local conditions.

Journey from Lisbon to Almourol

Approx. 1h35

Almourol Castle

Approx. 1 hour

Tomar Historic Centre

Approx. 25 min

Lunch / Free Time in Tomar

Approx. 1h30

Convent of Christ

Approx. 1h10

Pegões Aqueduct

Approx. 5 min

Return to Lisbon

Approx. 1h30–1h45

WHAT’S INCLUDED

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Professional Royal Horizon guide · Transportation · Bottled water · Almourol Castle admission · Convent of Christ admission

NOT INCLUDED

NOT INCLUDED

Lunch · Personal expenses · Anything not specifically listed as included

MEETING POINT & PICKUP

MEETING POINT & PICKUP

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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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