Quick Details
Adults
Ages 18+
€ 424
Children
Ages 7-12
€ 159
Infants
Ages 0 - 6
€ 95.40
Private Templars Tour with Estate Wine & Cheese Pairings
Learn the secrets of the Templars and enjoy a unique wine tasting in this fabulous region rich in history!
Highlights
- Wonder at Almourol Templar Castle, an iconic landmark on an islet in the middle of the Tagus River
- Visit the Herdade dos Templários and try wines combined with local cheeses and bread, all artisanal
- Enter the hallowed Tomar Castle and Monastery, the last redoubt of the Templars
- Marvel at Dornes’ Templar Pentagonal Tower and enjoy a river fish lunch which is the delicious the delicious day’s special
- Ideal for families
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- 8:00 – Pickup in Lisbon and the drive north along the Tagus.
- 9:30 – Almourol Castle, the Templar fortress on an island in the river.
- 11:00 – Tomar: the castle and the Convent of Christ, headquarters of the Knights Templar in Portugal, with its Charola and Manueline window.
- 13:00 – Riverside lunch (included).
- 14:30 – Wine and cheese pairing at a local estate.
- 15:30 – Dornes, the small peninsula village with its pentagonal Templar tower.
- 17:00 – Return to Lisbon.
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We suggest bringing comfortable clothing, sunglasses, a hat and your camera.
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– Driver/Guide
– Lunch
– Bottled Water
– Pick-up and Drop-off
– Private Tour
– Wine tasting -
“Jose is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the Knights Templar.”
Kathryn C, New York, Tripadvisor, October 2022
“Jose was so knowledgeable and passionate about Portugal’s history.”
Alicia K, Tripadvisor, September 2024
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What is included in the price?
Pickup and drop-off anywhere within 30 km of Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais, your driver-guide for the whole day, the vehicle, tolls, parking and bottled water, plus lunch and the wine and cheese pairing. Monument tickets and personal expenses are not included.
How long is the tour and when does it start?
About 8 hours door to door, starting at 8 am from your accommodation. Timing can be adjusted when you book.
Are monument tickets included?
No. Tickets are paid at the entrance of each monument and your guide will tell you the prices before you decide; we can pre-book them if you tell us your choice when booking.
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch is included on this tour.
Can children and non-drinkers join the wine tasting?
Yes. The visit is as much about the estate and the region as the wine, and juice or water is provided for those not drinking.
Can we change the itinerary?
Yes. It is a private tour: tell your guide what matters most to you and the order and timing adapt to your group.