This is the best tour to visit two of the most famous UNESCO Heritage Sites, the Alcobaça Monastery, built in 1153 and founded by the first Portuguese King, and the beautiful Convent of Christ, headquarters of Knight Templars, the religious and military orders of the Temple and of Christ.
The history of the Knigths Templar has been a mystery for many centuries, The order of the Knights Templar was founded at beginning of the 12th century for the protection of the Holy Sepulchre and the Christian pilgrims
The rich history of these magical places, which were built over several centuries, gave to the Convent of the Order of Christ with your Charola, the polygonal Knights Church inspired in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem and the Alcobaça Monastery merited recognition by UNESCO and inscription in the list of World Heritage Sites.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Local guide
✔ Private tour
✔ Guided visit inside monuments and museums
✔ Driver/guide
✔ Live commentary on board
✔ Transport by air-conditioned minivan
✔ Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Lunch
Departure & Return
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Selection Tours - Private Tours
2
Charola
Charola, Medieval Knight Templars, Tomar Convent
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Castelo de Tomar
Tomar Castel
4
Monastery of Alcobaca
Guided Visit
Duration: 2 hours
5
Alcobaca
Alcobaca
Duration: 45 minutes
6
Castle of Alcobaca
Alcobaca Castle
7
Convento de Cristo
Guided Visit
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• Tour Company with the Clean & Safe seal of Turismo de Portugal, Establishment complying with Health Measures.
