UNESCO WHS: Knights Templar town of Tomar, Monasteries of Batalha and Alcobaca, Porto Salvo, Central Portugal, Portugal
The beauty of Portuguese history through the visit of 3 amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Tomar, Batalha and Alcobaca, plus the Castle of Almourol and the Medieval Town of Obidos.
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 monument was rebuilt over 5 centuries and became, from the Manueline period, the symbol of the opening of Portugal to exterior civilizations.
The tour continues through the Monastery of Batalha, built by King João to commemorate the victory over the Castilians at Aljubarrota Battle, in 1385. The Monastery is one of the masterpieces of Gothic art.
At small distance, we will find The Monastery of Alcobaça, founded in the 12th century by Our first King D. Afonso Henriques. It’s a masterpiece of Cistercian Gothic art.
The day will not end before our visit to the medieval fortified town of Obidos.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Porto Salvo, Central Portugal, Portugal
The beauty of Portuguese history through the visit of 3 amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Tomar, Batalha and Alcobaca, plus the Castle of Almourol and the Medieval Town of Obidos.
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 monument was rebuilt over 5 centuries and became, from the Manueline period, the symbol of the opening of Portugal to exterior civilizations.
The tour continues through the Monastery of Batalha, built by King João to commemorate the victory over the Castilians at Aljubarrota Battle, in 1385. The Monastery is one of the masterpieces of Gothic art.
At small distance, we will find The Monastery of Alcobaça, founded in the 12th century by Our first King D. Afonso Henriques. It’s a masterpiece of Cistercian Gothic art.
The day will not end before our visit to the medieval fortified town of Obidos.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Castelo de Almourol, Praia do Ribatejo 2260 Portugal
Stop for sightseeing Castelo de Almourol
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Convento de Cristo, Igreja do Castelo Templario, Tomar 2300-000 Portugal
Stop for visiting the Convent of Christ
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Largo do Pelourinho, Largo Pelourinho, Tomar Portugal
Sightseeing of Tomar town
Stop At: Batalha Monastery, Largo Infante Dom Henrique 2440, Batalha 2440-484 Portugal
Stop for visiting Batalha Monastery
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Monastery of Alcobaca, Praca 25 de Abril, Alcobaca 2460-018 Portugal
Stop for visiting Monastery of Alcobaca
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Obidos Village, Obidos Portugal
Stop for visiting Obidos Town
Duration: 1 hour
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Porto Salvo, Portugal
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
