Tomar and Almourol Castle Day Trip

Discover the charm and cultural wealth of the Templar City with this Tomar Day Trip from Lisbon. We'll admire its 12th-century architecture and the historic Almourol Castle.

Tomar and Almourol Castle Day Trip

We will meet at Praça da Figueira at the indicated time to start our Tomar day trip. After approximately one and a half hours of travel through central Portugal, we will arrive at Almourol Castle.

We will approach the 12th-century fortress on the small island located in the Tejo River by boat and enter the castle to view its 10 imposing towers. During our visit, we will learn about its significance as one of the most important military monuments of the Iberian Reconquista.

You will have free time to taste traditional Portuguese cuisine at local medieval-style restaurants (lunch not included).

Next, the bus will take us to Tomar, the Templar City. We will explore the historical center filled with medieval monuments connected to the Order of the Poor Knights of Temple and learn about King Alfonso I and the Templars.

Our guide will accompany us as we visit Tomar Castle and the Convent of Christ, a sanctuary built in the style of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. We will also visit the Church of Santa Maria del Olivar, a 12th-century Gothic temple built for the Knights Templar.

The tour will conclude with a return to Lisbon, scheduled to arrive at Praça Marque de Pombal approximately 11 hours after pickup.