Medieval Knights Templar and Alcobaça Private Day Trip from Lisbon

Lisbon, Portugal

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Visit two of Portugal’s top UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Convento da Ordem de Cristo and the Monastery of Alcobaca, on a private day trip from Lisbon. You’ll learn about the legendary Knights Templar and explore religious architecture that stretches back to the 12th century, with a private guide who'll provide insight you won't get in the guidebook. This 8-hour UNESCO tour from Lisbon includes pickup and drop-off at your accommodations in Lisbon so you don't have to find a meeting point.

Visit the former seat of the Knights Templar, something many visitors miss
Check off UNESCO-listed religious landmarks in one convenient tour
Save yourself hours of planning travel logistics
Private tour for a flexible, personal experience

What's Included

Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Local guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Guided visit inside monuments and museums

Food and drinks
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

At your hotel in Lisbon / Cascais Lisbon Cruise Ship Terminal

Meeting point

Lisbon, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Meet a driver at your Lisbon hotel or the cruise port for a morning departure—the exact meeting time can be tailored to your schedule and preferences. Begin the 86 mile (139 km.) trip from Lisbon to Tomar, a picturesque city that was once the seat of the Order of the Knights Templar.

The first stop of the day is the Convento da Ordem de Cristo, or Convent of the Order of Christ, which was founded in 1118. Learn the story of the Knights Templar as you explore the spectacular convent, which combines a range of architectural styles to dramatic effect.

Pause for lunch in Tomar, then continue to Alcobaca, at 41-mile (67-km) drive towards the coast. In Alcobaca, you’ll have the afternoon to explore the Monastery of Alcobaca, which was founded by King Alfonso I in the 12th century. See the tomb of King Pedro I of Portugal alongside that of his murdered lover, Ines de Castro, and take in the intricate detail work of the Cistercian Gothic landmark.

Following your time at the Monastery of Alcobaca, begin the 75-mile (122-km) return trip to Lisbon, where this tour concludes with drop-off at your original departure point.

Selection Tours - Luxury Tours & Transfers (Pass By)

Charola

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Castelo de Tomar (Pass By)

Monastery of Alcobaca

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Alcobaca

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castle of Alcobaca (Pass By)

Convento de Cristo

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Tour Company with the Clean & Safe seal of Turismo de Portugal, Establishment complying with Health Measures.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.8

based on 6 reviews

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Templar Tomar tour

Warren_S, Oct 2024

For Templar enthusiasts this was Outstanding. Made more so with a private auto and an EXCEPTIONAL guide. Our tour guide was Valerio and he MADE the whole event!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Hi, It was a great pleasure to receive your wonderful review. Our goal is to provide unique experiences here in Portugal, with people who visit us. We hope you can return soon to explore more of our beautiful country with Selection Tours. Many thanks, Diogo

Highly recommend

Jeanette_S, Oct 2024

John, the driver, picked us up on time, right at our hotel. He was not only knowledgeable on the Knights, he was passionate about it. We had a wonderful day exploring along with a fabulous lunch at the “Baby Pig”! We were never rushed and all questions were welcomed. John’s gift for storytelling combined with his sense of humor made for a memorable day!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

If you want the best tour and tour guide choose/read this.

Carolyn_B, Sep 2024

Valerio was the BEST tour guide we had in our entire stay in Portugal. He is a historian at heart and an amazing communicator as he shares his passion, perspectives and bridges the gap when providing the story and history of the Medieval Knights Templar. Valerio was able to show my sister and I not only the sites we wanted to see but also was able to walk away with way more all encompassing knowledge about Portugal. This tour was the best and our guide was the very best at his craft.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hello, It was a great pleasure to receive your wonderful review. Our goal is to provide unique experiences here in Portugal, with people who visit us. We hope you can return soon to explore more of our beautiful country. Many thanks, Diogo

Absolutely worth it!

Kristen_M, Sep 2023

I don’t know why more people don’t visit this! The monastery was mind blowing and our guide was great. Such enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge. He added a 2nd church and monastery in Batahla that was even more incredible. Totally worth it.