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Step onto a boat to Almourol Castle and walk the ramparts of a Templar stronghold before exploring Tomar’s Convent of Christ — a UNESCO site where Portugal’s medieval and maritime histories meet. This full-day trip packs architecture, river scenery and practical cultural insights into one accessible outing from Lisbon.
Step onto a boat to Almourol Castle and walk the ramparts of a Templar stronghold before exploring Tomar’s Convent of Christ — a UNESCO site where Portugal’s medieval and maritime histories meet. This full-day trip packs architecture, river scenery and practical cultural insights into one accessible outing from Lisbon.
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Operated by Cooltour Lisbon · Tomar, Santarém
The morning fog lifts off the Tagus as the van leaves Lisbon and the river begins to dominate the view — wide, dark, and insistently present. A short cruise delivers you to Almourol, a compact island fortress rising from the water; its stone towers dare you to imagine the clash of oars and armor that once kept this stretch of the Tagus secure.
moderate.
8 hours.
Moderate fitness required — able to climb multiple flights of uneven stone stairs and walk on cobbles for several hours.
The crossing is short — typically around 5–15 minutes depending on departure point and water conditions; it’s included in the tour.
Yes — admissions to Almourol Castle and the Convent of Christ are included as part of this tour.
Children are allowed, but children under 1 require a car seat provided by you; the tour involves steps and uneven ground and is not recommended for those with significant mobility or spinal issues.
The tour runs in most conditions but may be canceled if minimum participants aren’t met; storm-level weather could alter the boat transfer or itinerary.
Tomar was founded as the headquarters of the Order of Christ, successor to the Knights Templar in Portugal; the Convent of Christ reflects both military-religious origins and later wealth from maritime exploration.
Visitors should stick to marked paths and avoid touching carved stone to protect delicate Manueline ornamentation; Almourol’s riverine environment benefits from respecting quiet zones and not littering.
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