- Castelo de Ourem - The Convent of Christ (Portuguese: Convento de Cristo/Mosteiro de Cristo) is a former Roman Catholic convent in Tomar, Portugal. Originally a 12th-century Templar stronghold, when the order was dissolved in the 14th century the Portuguese branch was turned into the Knights of the Order of Christ, that later supported Portugal’s maritime discoveries of the 15th century. The convent and castle complex is a historic and cultural monument and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983.
- Private tour
- Driver/guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Take delight in the 8-hour private tour journey to Tomar, the renowned “City of Templarios”. Tomar, historically, was the principal base of the Order of Knights Templar and even today captures a unique artistic aura and cultural richness, most prominently reflected through the Convent of Christ, a masterpiece from the Portuguese Renaissance. Explore the Templar castle and unravel the architectural grandeur of the 12th-century Convent of Christ. Though at surface level Tomar appears to be a normal riverside settlement, it encapsulates a deep-seated historical essence. Located on the Nabão River, this petite city houses the imposing Castle of Tomar and the Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site from the 12th century and the erstwhile medieval headquarters of the Knights Templar.
The private tour includes an adjustable pick-up (9 am)/drop-off (5 pm) service from your accommodation, accompanied by a driver/guide.
- Coronavirus Safety Measures - The safety and well-being of everyone who uses our services are always our priority. We are actively monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and are taking steps to help keep our customers safe.
- We’re certified by the Official Tourism entity ‘Turismo de Portugal’ with the hygiene certification stamp ‘Clean & Safe’.
- For our safety, we operate only private tour and pick-up/drop-off all passengers. We clean and disinfect our vehicles every tour and we provide hand sanitizer and masks to our customers.
- Our guides are experienced professionals, courteous and drive defensive and safety with only one objective to ensure your safety and satisfaction.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.