Lisbon & Tomar - The Knights Templars Heritage - Portugal Group Walking Holidays

Groups accepted with a minimum of 6 pax.   Lisbon & Tomar - the Knight’s Templars heritage is a one-week unique walking and sightseeing tour on the trail of the Knights Templar and some of the most fabulous towns in Portugal. The Templars were founded in Jerusalem in 1118. However, their heyday was connected with the founding of Portugal and the crusades against the moors. This resulted in them being granted prime sites of castles and land-primarily sited around the Tomar region. Despite their fearsome, battle-hardened reputation, the Knights Templar have learned men, dedicated to protecting travellers and pilgrims of all religions, not just Christians. They were great statesmen, politically adept, economic traders, and they were apparently allied with the great sailor fraternity that had created a worldwide trading empire in Phoenician times.   Lisbon Lisbon is so many special things; it’s the sound of vintage trams rambling up and down cobblestone streets, a medley of heartfelt Fado songs, an open-air gallery of historic heritage, a haven for free spirits, a surprise for fashionable shoppers, and Portugal’s ‘coolest city. Lisbon, Monument to the Discoveries, evokes the Portuguese overseas expansion. Steeped in history and culture, this enchanting ‘city of light’ boasts a natural luminosity and effortless charm unlike any other in the country and has become a popular European destination for its exciting diversity, beautiful sites, and enviable, sunny climate.   Tomar The dramatic city of Tomar has been nominated a UNESCO World Heritage site and rightly so. The Convento de Cristo or Convent of Christ was the Headquarters of the Knights Templar of Portugal for nearly 900 years from where their influence spread across Europe. It is contained within the site of the Castle which dates from 1160. This magnificent building dominates Tomar from the hill above the city. River Nabao in Tomar, the river embellishes the historic center and freshens up the Mouchão Park. Lying either side of the tranquil river Nabão, Tomar as well as the surrounding area boasts some of the most significant and magnificent monuments in the entire country. This tour was designed for lovers of history, culture, and tradition. You will visit some of the most important historical Knights Templar locations in the world. But it will be much more than just visiting castles and abbeys. We will also show you the marvelous countryside and enjoy great food and wine! https://youtu.be/Qv7CtN1mOlc https://youtu.be/l9gluh_m1S8