Medieval Knights Templar and Alcobaça Private Day Trip from Lisbon
Overview
This is the best tour to visit two of the most famous UNESCO Heritage Sites, the Alcobaça Monastery, built in 1153 and founded by the first Portuguese King, and the beautiful Convent of Christ, headquarters of Knight Templars, the religious and military orders of the Temple and of Christ.
The history of the Knigths Templar has been a mystery for many centuries, The order of the Knights Templar was founded at beginning of the 12th century for the protection of the Holy Sepulchre and the Christian pilgrims
The rich history of these magical places, which were built over several centuries, gave to the Convent of the Order of Christ with your Charola, the polygonal Knights Church inspired in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem and the Alcobaça Monastery merited recognition by UNESCO and inscription in the list of World Heritage Sites.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Guided visit inside monuments and museums
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Lisbon
Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Tour Company with the Clean & Safe seal of Turismo de Portugal, Establishment complying with Health Measures.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- Private tour.
- Live commentary on board.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off.
- Driver/guide.
- Guided visit inside monuments and museums.
- Local guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Lunch.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Medieval Knights Templar and Alcobaça Private Day Trip from Lisbon is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Tour Company with the Clean & Safe seal of Turismo de Portugal, Establishment complying with Health Measures.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Medieval Knights Templar and Alcobaça Private Day Trip from Lisbon will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private tour
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Guided visit inside monuments and museums
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Tour Company with the Clean & Safe seal of Turismo de Portugal, Establishment complying with Health Measures.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
