Hotel O Paço - Tomar from US$132

price per person From

US$146

US$132

Based on 2 adults

(US$263 Total Price )

Created: Monday, June 3, 2024 - Departure: Friday, November 1, 2024

About the destination

Tomar is a small city but holds an important ancient past and some of the most important monuments in Portugal. The town of Tomar was born inside the walls of the Convento de Cristo, constructed under the orders of Gualdim de Pais, the fourth grand master of the Knights Templar in the late 12th century. Tomar is one of Portugal's historical jewels and more significantly was the last Templar town to be commissioned for construction. Tomar was especially important in the 15th century when it was a centre of Portuguese overseas expansion under Henry the Navigator, the Grand Master of the Order of Christ, successor organization to the Templars in Portugal. The Convento de Cristo in Tomar is the most spectacular place to visit in Portugal, "...Founded by the Knights Templar, it's a beautiful, mysterious and magical place, wonderful to discover and enjoy." Landmarks Convento de Cristo and Castelo de Tomar built in 12th century. After the Order of the Knights Templar was dissolved in the 14th century, the Portuguese branch of the order was turned into the Knights of the Order of Christ, which supported Portugal's maritime discoveries of the 15th century. Church of Santa Maria do Olival, it was built in the second half of the 12th century by the provincial master of the Order of the Knights Templar in Portugal, Gualdim Pais. Church of São João Baptista and Republica Square, this church was built in the end of the 15th century, marked as National Monument in 1910 and is in Republica Square where is Gualdim Pais statue. Aqueduct of Pegões, (Quinta dos Pegões), it was built to deliever water to Convento de Cristo and has 6 km of extension. The construction started in 1593 and finished in 1614. The highest point of this aqueduct is 30 m above ground level. Synagogue of Tomar, is the best preserved of the medieval synagogues of Portugal. It is located in the historic centre of the city of Tomar, and houses a small Jewish Museum. Museom of Matches (Museo dos Fosforos) Surprisingly nice exhibition of matches's boxes all over the world.

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Accommodation

2 Nights

O Paço - Exclusive Accommodation, Outdoor pool

O Paço - Exclusive Accommodation, Living area

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O Paço - Exclusive Accommodation, Front of property

O Paço - Exclusive Accommodation, Balcony

O Paço - Exclusive Accommodation

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Tomar - At 2.1 km from the centreROOM ONLYRua Voluntários da República, 166, Tomar 2300-489

Deluxe double room

With a stay at O Paço - Exclusive Accommodation in Tomar, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Synagogue of Tomar and Museu Luso-Hebraico Abraham Zacuto. This guesthouse is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Sao Joao Baptista and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and espresso makers. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Grab a drink at the swim-up bar while enjoying a refreshing dip in the guesthouse pool.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator.

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