Porto Salvo Trip Overview
The Knights Templars are no legend, they were real and, in Portugal, we had a region that was their land, we propose you to visit with us this amazing region full of history.
The Convent of the Knights Templar in Tomar, surrounded by the walls of the Castle of Tomar, was initially built in the XII century for the Templar Order.
The Castle of Almourol is one of the most distinctive castles in Portugal, because of its historical significance and surrounding landscape.
Its history reminds us of the Reconquest of the Portuguese territory during the Middle Ages.
The Medieval and fortified town of Óbidos, with white houses adorned with bougainvilleas and honeysuckle was captured from the Moors by the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, in 1148. D. Dinis later presented it to his wife, Queen Santa Isabel. From then until 1883, the town of Óbidos was always the property of the queens of Portugal.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Porto Salvo, Portugal
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Porto Salvo, Central Portugal, Portugal
The Knights Templars are no legend, they were real and, in Portugal, we had a region that was their land, we propose you to visit with us this amazing region full of history.
The Convent of the Knights Templar in Tomar, surrounded by the walls of the Castle of Tomar, was initially built in the XII century for the Templar Order.
The Castle of Almourol is one of the most distinctive castles in Portugal, because of its historical significance and surrounding landscape.
Its history reminds us of the Reconquest of the Portuguese territory during the Middle Ages.
The Medieval and fortified town of Óbidos, with white houses adorned with bougainvilleas and honeysuckle was captured from the Moors by the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, in 1148. D. Dinis later presented it to his wife, Queen Santa Isabel. From then until 1883, the town of Óbidos was always the property of the queens of Portugal.
Stop At: Castelo de Almourol, Praia do Ribatejo 2260 Portugal
Stop for sightseeing Castelo de Almourol
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Convento de Cristo, Igreja do Castelo Templario, Tomar 2300-000 Portugal
Stop for visiting the Convent of Christ
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Largo do Pelourinho, Largo Pelourinho, Tomar Portugal
Sightseeing of Tomar town
Stop At: Aqueduto dos Pegoes, Aqueduto do Convento de Cristo Vale dos Pegões, Tomar 2305-203 Portugal
Visit to Aqueduto dos Pegões
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Obidos Village, Obidos Portugal
Stop for visiting Obidos Town
Duration: 1 hour
