Lisbon to Templar sites: Private day trip

The Convent of Christ, located in Tomar, was the Knights Templar headquarters for several centuries since its founding in 1160. This sprawling complex features the original church with a 16-sided rotunda, and one of the country’s most famous architectural creations: the Manueline Window, an ornate work of the Age of Discoveries. Visitors can explore this grand, mysterious complex with its multi-leveled cloisters and fortified castle walls to better understand the role the Knights Templar played in Portuguese history. Be sure to book tickets to the site in advance: http://www.conventocristo.gov.pt/en/index.php?s=white&pid=172&identificador=ct24_pt

Batalha is famous for its incredible monastery, which was built by those with strong ties to the Order of Christ, the successors of the Knights Templar. This dramatic site is a jewel of Gothic architecture in Portugal, featuring a dramatic central chapel and an array of vast rooms filled with sculpture, stained glass, and centuries-old artworks. Visitors should purchase tickets in advance for the best experience: https://www.museusemonumentos.pt/en/museus-e-monumentos/batalha-monastery