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Knights Templars - Discovering the History


Discovering the History of the Knights Templars

May 6 - 12, 2017 

Available May - October 2017 & 2018

An experience of a lifetime. Discovering the Real History of the Fabled Warrior Monks. Discovering the history of the Knights Templars. 

Visiting incredible castles, abbeys and monasteries. Exploring the culture of this fascinating, beautiful, part of Portugal. Seeing the "Real Portugal." 

Tomar and its region are home to some of the most important sites linked to the Knights Templar in the world. A region rich in history, culture and spirituality. Tomar, with its UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE Castle is in the center of Portugal and easily accessible from Lisbon. It is only 30 minutes from other UNESCO World Heritage sites and the Pilgrimage Centre of Fatima. In addition Tomar has a rich tradition of History, Culture, wonderful wine and superb cuisine. this is the "Real Portugal."

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