Portugal · UNESCO Heritage Sites

1-Day UNESCO Monasteries Tour of Tomar, Batalha and Alcobaça

1 Day Round trip from 2460 Alcobaça Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Royal Abbey of Santa Maria in Alcobaça, founded by the Order of Cistercians in 1153
02 See the magnificent Gothic tombs of King Pedro and Ines de Castro
03 Explore the Monastery of Batalha, a Gothic masterpiece built to honour the victory of Aljubarrota
04 Discover Tomar's Castle and Convent of Christ, the 12th-century UNESCO headquarters of the Knights Templar in Portugal
05 Climb the magnificent 17th-century Aqueduct Pegues, stretching 6 km long

Head to the three most important monuments in the heart of Portugal, all listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Relive the bygone era of Portugal's rulers through the awe-inspiring Gothic architecture they gifted to this land, from Alcobaça and Batalha to the Templar town of Tomar.

Here, you will see the magnificent Gothic tombs of the two lovers, King Pedro and Ines de Castro.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Tomar, Batalha, Alcobaça

Languages Arabic, English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Alcobaça, Batalha and Tomar's Great Monasteries

Start the tour after meeting your Portugal tour guide.
Head to Alcobaça and visit the Royal Abbey of Santa Maria, founded by the Order of Cistercians in 1153. Construction began in 1178 on land donated by King Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal, to the Order of Cistercians in fulfilment of a vow made after the Christian reconquest of Santarém. Here, you will see the magnificent Gothic tombs of the two lovers, King Pedro and Ines de Castro.
Continue to Batalha, built in 1386 to fulfil a vow made by King John I to the Virgin Mary to bless the Portuguese army against the Castilians in the great Battle of Aljubarrota on 14 August 1385. The Monastery of Batalha is a Gothic masterpiece.
Discover Tomar, a Templar town with its Castle and Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating from the 12th century. It served as the headquarters of the Knights Templar in Portugal, later known as the Knights of Christ.
Climb one of the most wonderful aqueducts in Portugal, the Aqueduct Pegues, a magnificent 17th-century work stretching 6 km long.