Knights Templar

Top 5 Santarém Day Trips: A Local’s Guide

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Top 5 Santarém Day Trips: A Local’s Guide So, you’ve picked Santarém as your base in Portugal, and it’s almost a perfect choice for seeing the Ribatejo region. You get this kind of authentic feel of Portugal here, you know, away from the big crowds of Lisbon or Porto. What’s really great, though, is how it’s positioned, literally as a perfect starting point for some amazing short excursions. I mean, you can stay in one spot and then, sort of, venture out each day to somewhere completely new. So, we’re going to look at five trips that are, pretty much, …

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2025 ‘Medieval Knights Templar and Alcobaça Private Day Trip from Lisbon’ Review

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2025 ‘Medieval Knights Templar and Alcobaça Private Day Trip from Lisbon’ Review Okay, so you are staying in Lisbon and, like, having a totally amazing time. The city is honestly wonderful, but after a few days, you sort of feel this little pull to see what is outside the capital’s streets. We actually felt the exact same way. We wanted a story, you know, something with a bit of history and mystery, and that’s pretty much how we stumbled upon the idea of a private day trip centered around the Knights Templar. The ‘Medieval Knights Templar and Alcobaça Private Day …

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Templar River Tour Review: Tomar & Almourol Insights

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Templar River Tour Review: Tomar & Almourol Insights You know, some spots on the map just feel saturated with old stories, right? So, Portugal is absolutely one of those countries, you know, particularly when your mind turns to the Knights Templar. Their presence here wasn’t just a brief stay; in fact, they profoundly shaped the country’s story, leaving behind some truly amazing structures. I mean, trying to experience this deep history can feel a bit overwhelming if you just show up with a rental car and a map. Basically, that’s where the idea of a private tour, like this ‘Templar …

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