Fragas de S. Simão and Tomar: We will discover the charm of Portugal, its nature, an enchanted schist village and the magnificent city of Tomar, where the beauty of the Convent of Christ (World Heritage – UNESCO), home of the Knights Templar for centuries, mysteriously awaits us.
- Private tour is operated with just your party and a Professional Tourism Driver/Guide
- Free hotel/terminal cruise/airport pickup and drop-off included (central location in Lisbon)
- Private tour in luxury transportation
| Included | Private tour Driver/guide (full time trip leader) Comfort pack (fresh water and cleaning wipes) We provide masks and alcohol-based hand gel Hotel pickup and drop-off - for Lisbon central hotels, Lisbon cruise terminal, or Lisbon airport. |
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| Not included | Entrance fees, tickets: Christ Convent (6€) Food and drinks, unless specified No smoking or eating inside the vehicle. Gratuities are not included. The baggage is limited to one standard suitcase per person. |
| Duration | 9 Hours |
| Participants | Minimum number of participants: 2 people. Maximum number of participants: 8 people. |
| Important information | Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking. Dress code is smart casual, recommended comfortable clothing and shoes. Essência da Latitude Contacts: (+351) 938 164 042 / (+351) 932 444 263 / geral@essenciadalatitude.com |
Further information
The first stop will be at the magnificent xisto village, Casal de S. Simão.
Perched on top of a hillside, the village overlooks the beauty of the huge cliffs, which surround the river of fresh and transparent water.
We will explore the village and take a walk along the walkways that surround the cliffs, enjoying the plants, trees, birds and all the beauty that nature has to offer.
After lunch, we will set off in the direction of Tomar to discover the city and the Convent of Christ, a World Heritage Site (UNESCO).
We will visit the historic centre of Tomar and the church of S. João Batista, which was built in the “Manuelino” style, the singular Portuguese architectural style of the 16th century.
We will also visit one of the oldest synagogues in Europe, the Tomar Sephardic Synagogue and its restored Mikveh.
The visit to the Convent will include a journey into the mysticism of the Order of the Temple.Symbolism is found throughout the building and to understand the hidden meanings of every nook and cranny of the Convent is to understand the true mission of the Knights.
Headquarters of the Knights Templar Order for nearly seven hundred years, the Convent of Tomar has thousands of stories to tell.Did you know that the Templar treasure is waiting for you in Tomar?
Come with us and discover it!
Itinerary:
Pickup
Casal de S. Simão
Fragas de S. Simão
Lunch: Free time
Tomar: Historical centre
Tomar: Synagogue and Mikveh
Tomar: St. John the Baptist Church
Tomar: Convent of Christ
Drop-off
