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Top 10 Tours in Santarem, Central Portugal
Discover the best top things to do in Santarem, Portugal including Templar River: Tomar and Almourol Private Tour, Private Tour of 1 to 8 Templars, Discover the Plateau of "Mendiga", Discover Serra dos Candeeiros, Templar River: Tomar and Almourol Shared Tour, Private Tour to Batalha Monastery and Fátima Shrine by the countryside route , Hydroponic Farm Tour, Paths of Fatima Pilgrimage 6 days, Discover unknown places in Portugal (Lisboa - Santarem - Rio Maior - Peniche), Explore Portugal's mountains by sidecar.
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1. Templar River: Tomar and Almourol Private Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Go on a quest for the Knights Templar legacy in Tomar region. Marvel with the Convento de Cristo, one of Portugal's most unique and impressive architectural monuments, listed as UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit Tomar city, former home of the Order of The Knights Templar, a beautiful, mysterious and magical place. Get aboard and enjoy a boat ride to discover the stunning Castle of Almourol, that sits on top of a small island in the middle of Tagus River.
Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Freedom314949
Fantastic day , highly recommend. From the moment we were collected to the moment we were dropped back the guys gave exceptional service throughout the day
2. Private Tour of 1 to 8 Templars
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Discover the magical and mysterious world of the Templar Order and its impressive castles, located in a region with sublime landscapes.
Inclusions: Waters
Exclusions: Appetizer, Lunch
Reviewed By tenzichtroje
Paulo is a great guy, he showed us so many marvellous places extra and gived great hints, atmosphere was great too
3. Discover the Plateau of "Mendiga"
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
With an approximate duration of 3 hours, we will start by discovering why they call this territory the “Kingdom of Stone”. The exploitation of aggregates is the main source of income in the region and the use of limestone is evident in the old mills (or what remains of them), houses, walls ... We will visit some of the most emblematic and most beautiful geological formations where you can take some photos. We will discover dinosaur trails and fossils of marine animals. The “dry stone walls” mark the landscape and delimit land where cattle still graze today. We will end at the viewpoint of Pebada over Porto de Mós, from where you can see the whole valley and the Castle, with its green tiles, dominating the village.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
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Reviewed By Jude I
I used to be a travel writer based in London, so I've taken quite a few tours. I want to tell you that, in my experience, this is one of the best I've had - very warm, personal, and well-informed. My husband and I wanted an 'orientation' to the Parque Natural de Serra de Aire e Candeeiros, but what Hernâni gave us was far beyond our expectations. He was patient with our non-stop questions and took us through the park and its small hamlets to see dinosaur footprints, explaining the hill formations carved by rushing water and quarrying of limestone over the ages, showing us artistically painted azulejo tiles that unfolded the story of the production of olive oil , and others that paid homage to locals who fought in foreign wars. We visited little lakes and an ingenious water capture and filtration using local materials that provides water for the precarious little farms, and treated us to hot rosemary and fennel tea with gorgeous pastries made by his wife, Teresa. We heard about the history, geology and customs, visited an old corn windmill just as a local lady sprinted across the stony outcrops driving her sheep before her. It was a timeless scene that brought everything to life. There was much more - misty morning views of olive groves and cottages that gave way, as the sky cleared, to far views of the rolling hills and craggy outcrops. Lots of opportunity to see, get out and walk and simply enjoy the beauty of this fascinating part of Portugal. A first-rate tour from an excellent guide. Highly recommended!!
4. Discover Serra dos Candeeiros
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
With an approximate duration of 3H, we will discover one of the few water points on the surface in the Lagoons of Arrimal. These support a huge number of species of plants and animals that find the ideal place to grow here. We will find abandoned windmills, the wells and cisterns show the need for humanity in the collection and preservation of a high-value resource, water. Ecopista marks the use of the old train line that used to transport coal from the Bezerra mines. We will ascend to the top of the mountain by roads that take us to places with fantastic views over the coast. If we are lucky we will see the ocean and identify the Berlengas Islands. The “Arco da Memória” marks the limit of the Coutos de Alcobaça and the beginning of the lands of the King. It is the memory of the History of Portugal here celebrated in a building of “Arco triumphal” style.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
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5. Templar River: Tomar and Almourol Shared Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 9 reviews
Go on a quest for the Knights Templar legacy in Tomar region. Marvel with the Convento de Cristo, one of Portugal's most unique and impressive architectural monuments, listed as UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit Tomar city, former home of the Order of The Knights Templar, a beautiful, mysterious and magical place. Get aboard and enjoy a boat ride to discover the stunning Castle of Almourol, that sits on top of a small island in the middle of Tagus River.
Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Fresh bottle of water, WiFi available in the minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Freedom314949
Fantastic day , highly recommend. From the moment we were collected to the moment we were dropped back the guys gave exceptional service throughout the day
6. Private Tour to Batalha Monastery and Fátima Shrine by the countryside route
Come and visit the Monastery of Batalha, built by King Dom João I in 1386 to thank Our Lady the victory of Portugal at the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385 against the powerful Spanish army. This battle marks the beginning of the Second Dynasty and opens the way to the great Maritime Discoveries of the 15th and 16th Centuries. The Monastery of Batalha is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and it took more than a hundred years to be built, spanning several reigns. In 1983 the monument was classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. Travelling 130 km from Lisbon, enables us to discover the hidden natural beauties of Central Portugal. We'll visit the historic Salt Pans of Rio Maior and Serra de Aire and Candeeiros Natural Park. A typical lunch in a local restaurant on the heights is recommended. Leaving Batalha we'll visit the sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima. At Porto de Mós we'll get a sight of the city renaissance-style castle, an unique exemplar of this type in Portugal.
Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Bottled water, Wifi Internet onboard
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Reviewed By Martin S
Henrique was our guide for a delightful day designed around our specific interests and temporarily limited mobility. We visited Estoril ( where we learned "Casablanca" was filmed), Cascais, a mountain viewpoint in the Serra da Sintra National Park with spectacular views of the coastline, Sintra itself but briefly because of the crowds, and on the way home, the Queluz Palace. Our day was all the more interesting because with his extensive knowledge of Portuguese history Henrique was able to put everything we saw into a more comprehensive context. Regrettably we don't know Portuguese so his facility with foreign languages was a vital contributor to our enjoyment.The day was also a wonderful eating experience because of Henrique's familiarity with the region, including a morning espresso and traditional pastry at Cascais and delicious lunch at at a restaurant where we are pretty sure the other guests were entirely Portuguese. Without hesitation we thoroughly recommend taking tours with Henrique!
7. Hydroponic Farm Tour
Our farmer is mainly engaged in the production of horticultural and aromatic plants in greenhouses, supported in the innovation of a system of production called hydroponics in NFT (Nutrient Film Technique), with an area of about half a hectare. The challenge included a detailed analysis, business and market prospecting, work follow-up, dynamization of work methods and teamwork, always with the aim of sustainability, streamlining and designing the root vegetables. Hydroponics is a subset of hydroculture, which is the growing of plants in a soil less medium, or an aquatic based environment. Hydroponic growing uses mineral nutrient solutions to feed the plants in water, without soil. Ready to grow without soil? Our experience will include: - Arrival to the farm and welcome by the producer - Guided tour of the farm - Sowing and harvesting experience - Offer of Hydroponics products
Inclusions: Offer of Hydroponics products
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Reviewed By Bowtell
Our visit to Quinta do Sanguinhal winery was everything we asked for and more. The winery itself is well preserved, still functioning and lovely to see. The vineyards are beautiful, as are the surrounding gardens. It truly is stunning. They hold weddings in the grounds and I can tell they are really something special. Our guide was Ana. She was friendly, engaging and very knowledgeable about her family business. I really feel that we learnt a lot on the tour. Once we moved onto the tastings, Katarina joined us to help Ana with the wine tastings. The wines were all of a high standard and the guides did a great job explaining them and giving some extra history. We all really enjoyed our experience. I would not hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone.
8. Paths of Fatima Pilgrimage 6 days
This is a path of faith and pilgrimage. With our pilgrim experience in Fatima and Santiago we will help you to make this spiritual and inner adventure with all the comfort and safety. We will arrive together at Fatima !!
Inclusions: Guide present throughout the course always accompanying the group, We make reservations for accommodations, Transfer to the departure point and return to Lisbon at the end of the pilgrimage., Personal accident and liability insurance included
Exclusions: Accommodation, Meals, Other not included
Reviewed By CatarinaG19
Luís who runs the company really knows everything about the region and its natural resources! Amazing morning spent in nature and the difficulty level was 100% accurate!
9. Discover unknown places in Portugal (Lisboa - Santarem - Rio Maior - Peniche)
If you want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of traditional Portugal, soaked with the breath of this topical flavor, spend the whole day as the locals spend enjoying the scenery, splashing the ocean, tasting the wine, try the delicious cuisine of the most popular restaurant and enjoy the hospitality of the locals, then a better place than the Ribatejo region you will not find
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Lunch
10. Explore Portugal's mountains by sidecar
Escape the city and experience Portuguese mountain life, history, culture and people as they have been for centuries. You will discover unforgettable rugged and beautiful landscapes that set the scene for the most exhilarating and fun sidecar adventure tours. We share the investing facts and information of the region as we take you to the lesser-seen spot for incredible 360 panoramas views of the mountains. We will ride the roads and tracks to see geographic formations and caves, salt pans and architecture that reflect life in the region, roman ruins and mountains villages of today. Whilst we carry some snacks with us we’ll stop for refreshments and of course, lunch at the local pastellarias along the way. Travelling by sidecar really is the perfect way to enjoy a day of discovery and then take the sensations home with you.
Inclusions: Water, fruit and granola bars, nuts, biscuits and other light snacks., We will provide helmet, gloves, eye wear (goggles or helmet with visor), blanket, charging points (bring own cable), WiFi on board
Exclusions: While we provide snacks for on the road, main meals are not included in the tour., Sun glasses, protection or clothing (for hot, cold or wet days), essential medications
Reviewed By AileenG401
It’s hard to believe it’s a year now since I went adventuring with Gusto Sidecar Adventures. And what adventures they were! I spent a few days exploring the region with Zayne and Rob and enjoyed every minute. We started by taking a short spin round the village with a wee off-road section for me to get the feel of travelling in a sidecar. I loved the smell of the eucalyptus in the forests - it took me back to the time I spent living in Australia. Being immersed in nature was wonderful, from the many bird calls to the potential (though I’m quite glad it didn’t happen) sightings of wild boars - Rob knows where the local wild boar likes to have his mud bath, and took me by to see his wallowing patch! Then it was off on a half-day trip with Zayne to nearby Ourem. The castle is beautiful, with great vistas of the surrounding countryside and it was fun exploring the cobbled streets. We had a fantastic lunch in the excellent Casa do Castelo and being the non-driver I was able to try a local beer. The ‘boot’ in the sidecar had plenty room for my purchases from the shop - gorgeous soaps, candles etc. and some local wine to try with dinner. The next day Zayne and I ventured further afield, to the Zazere river. It was a glorious sunny crisp clear January day. The journey there took us through several towns and villages - it was busy market day in one of them, but we managed to squeeze through and I had a pretty good view of the wares on offer from the sidecar! The roads wound up and down with spectacular views on all sides. We did stop at a few ‘scenic view’ or ‘outlook’ posts but being in the sidecar means you don’t really have to because you’re ‘in’ the view/experience as opposed to being in the bubble of a car/coach and looking out onto it. We stumbled across a local restaurant at lunchtime and after a bit of a bilingual discussion when we assured them we were more than happy to have the ‘dish of the day’, we dined on what I can only describe as a ‘feast of fish’. Just superb, and the kind of experience you would never find yourself. Off home again, with a stop at the local supermarket to fill the boot with Portuguese produce for me to take home and a few craft beers. My only regret that day - that, having brought my swimsuit, I didn’t take plunge and have a dip in the river. I’ll just have to go back! I would highly recommend Gusto Sidecar Adventures to anyone visiting or living in the region. It’s a fantastic way to get off the beaten track and explore not just areas you might not come across but in a unique way. I’m a huge fan of sidecar exploring now and can’t wait to do it again. Thanks Zayne and Rob.
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