Step beyond Lisbon’s city limits with Celina Tours to discover the medieval strongholds of the Knights Templar in Tomar and Almourol. This private journey offers deep historical insights paired with striking riverside castles and the iconic Convento de Cristo.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels as the terrain is mostly walking on paved and natural paths with some stairs.
Wildlife
History
The Knights Templar established Tomar as their Portuguese headquarters during the 12th century to aid in the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula.
Conservation
Efforts continue to balance visitor access with preservation of these historic sites, including managing foot traffic and protecting surrounding natural habitats.
Celina Tours
Step beyond Lisbon’s city limits with Celina Tours to discover the medieval strongholds of the Knights Templar in Tomar and Almourol. This private journey offers deep historical insights paired with striking riverside castles and the iconic Convento de Cristo.
Celina Tours is a Lisbon-based tour operator specializing in private and small-group guided excursions across Portugal. The company organizes day trips and evening experiences from Lisbon to nearby cultural and natural landmarks, including Arrábida, Évora, Sintra, Cascais, Fátima, Tomar, Batalha, Nazaré, Óbidos, Mafra, Ericeira, Queluz and regional highlights such as Cabo da Roca and Cabo Espichel.
Tours listed by Celina Tours include private Arrábida tours with wine tasting, Évora historical visits with wine and olive oil tastings, Sintra and Cascais itineraries featuring Palácio da Pena and Cabo da Roca, Tomar Templar routes visiting Convento de Cristo and Almourol, Sanctuary of Fátima pilgrim experiences including candlelight processions, and Lisbon city tours that cover Belém, Jerónimos Monastery and local miradouros. The operator offers evening programs combining dinner and traditional Fado performances in Lisbon’s oldest neighborhoods.
Celina Tours provides itinerary details and guided commentary to help visitors discover history, architecture, local flavors and coastal landscapes. Based in Lisbon, the provider coordinates logistics, entrance arrangements and local tastings as described in each tour summary. The business presents factual trip summaries and locations for travelers planning day trips from Lisbon. Celina Tours emphasizes clarity in trip descriptions, starting points and featured stops to help visitors choose experiences that match their interests. Guides accompany groups to tastings, monuments and viewpoints, and reservations list exact departure points, meeting times and practical details. See the official tour listings for full itineraries and inclusions online.
Based In
Lisbon, Portugal
Tours depart from Lisbon
Tours Offered
14 tours
Private & evening experiences
Destinations
Sintra to Arrábida
Historic, coastal and spiritual sites
Tour Types
Day & Night
Day trips, evening Fado & processions
Book a private departure or evening tour for wine tastings, historic sites, coastal views and traditional Fado nights.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The tour involves cobblestone streets and uneven castle grounds, so sturdy footwear is essential.
Bring a refillable water bottle
There are limited water stops outside the city—stay hydrated especially in warmer months.
Prepare for sun exposure
Open hilltops and river views offer little shade; pack sunscreen and a hat.
Check weather ahead
Rain can make stone surfaces slippery; adjust plans accordingly for safety.
Walking shoes
Supportive shoes will help navigate both cobblestones and castle stairs safely.
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Protect skin from intense rays on exposed hills and castle courtyards.
summer
Rain jacket
A light waterproof layer prepares you for unpredictable spring showers.
spring
Refillable water bottle
Keep hydrated during long outdoor stretches where water sources are limited.