Between the 10th century end and the mid-13th century, during the reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors, Portugal emerged as an independent kingdom, much due to the support of the Knights Templar.
This tour takes you on a journey inspired by the mysteries of the history of the Knights of the Order of the Temple and their symbolism full of occult messages, to discover some of Moor heritage left behind and Portugal’s Templar treasures.
Besides that, Tugabuddies is a sightseeing tour agency that has been creating and delivering customized tours through the Center and West of Portugal (and a few other stunning places) since April 2016.
We focus on carefully preparing each experience to meet all customer’s expectations and tastes. Our team’s work is based on the passion we all share for our home country, Portugal, but also on knowledge, experience and a great will to serve with care and quality.
We won’t just be your tour guide; we will be Your Portuguese Best Friend!
It has a real balcony to the Tagus river and the numerous fields that make up the beautiful landscape of this region.
el that will surely catch your eye with its deeply rich historical heritage and unrivalled beauty.
Its manor house, built by the 4th Count of Ourém, D. Afonso, in the 14th century, is a unique example in Portugal, a symbol of military and economic wealth.
e of the main public works built in the 17th century in Portugal. It is around 6-km long and constituted by 180 arches.
lustrates seven centuries of Portugal's history and contains numerous reminders of decisive moments in the history of the western world. It offers its visitors several points of interest that had the influence of several architectural styles throughout the centuries, such as the castle, the Gothic and Renaissance cloisters, the charola and the Manueline church.
to farm and meditate, this forest is nowadays a park where you can relax for some minutes and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty.
l Jewish temples from the presence of this people in Portugal, in earlier times to the expulsion they were subjected to by King Manuel I.
At the centre of this cross, there is the square Praça da República, with the city hall on one side and the Church of St. John the Baptist on the other.
Once the border between Christian and Islamic Portugal, it's one of the most emblematic military monuments of the Reconquest.
Your Portuguese Best Friend will pick you up at your accommodation, in the West of Portugal, and take you on a memorable experience.
Our pick-up service in the west is available in the following districts: - Peniche - Óbidos - Caldas da Rainha - Nazaré - Alcobaça - Batalha - Leiria - Fátima
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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