Private tour in Lisbon Sandra P
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Hi there! I'm Sandra, a history buff and qualified Official Tour Guide. Welcome to this stone book that is Portugal! I feel so fortunate to be a true born and bred Lisbon local. A charming city of the Old Continent blessed with more than 300 sunny days a year. And we Portuguese certainly make the most of it, with terraces and squares on every corner! I am an experienced Guide specializing in day trips from Lisbon and museum guided tours. All peppered with a strong passion for history, art and storytelling. As a big time history lover, it's no big surprise that I am a fan of the History Channel. And, being passionate about the history of the Portuguese Templar Knights (a personal favourite), I of course follow The Curse of Oak Island. When I'm not guiding, you'll find me browsing old bookshops for another history book, or enjoying a sunny day on the terrace of a Lisbon café overlooking the wide Tagus river. HOW IT ALL STARTED I'm a Journalism graduate and studied in Australia for a year - many moons ago. Back in Portugal, I took a career turn, went back to school and started all over again. I've always loved history and, as a former journalist, I like nothing more than sharing a tale or two. And that's how I started sharing stories with people like you. I've been lucky enough to have this "job" since 2014. WHAT I PROMISE All the must see sites, but also the hidden gems. Jaw-dropping architecture, hidden alleys and history and stories of ancient times. For day tours from Lisbon, I drive a Mercedes-Benz Vito which can accomodate up to 7 passengers (fully air-conditioned) or a Mercedes E-Class for up to 3. Do not hesitate to get in touch with me. I'm more than happy to share my insider tips and hints. See you in Portugal. Cheers, Sandra Official Tour Guide - SNATTI 4869 Licensed Operator RNAAT 412/2014 by Turismo de Portugal (Official Tourism Accreditation) Fully insured professional (Public Liability Insurance Cover) Insured and registered vehicles Journalism Graduate I have no restrictions, but my vehicles are smoke-free (no smoking allowed).
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Let's embark on a fascinating journey and discover the history of the Knights Templar. Immerse yourself and feel truly passionate about the story of these knight-monks who founded the first Templar nation so far away from Jerusalem: Portugal! (Sounds like Port of Grail?) Who were the Templars? What was their link to Portugal? Well. . . where do I start? Do you have 8 hours? :) Tomar is a Templar stone book. A story parallel to the history of Portugal. At the end of the day, you'll realize why Portugal wouldn't exist without the Templars, and why we protected them from persecution. Let's read that stone book in the Convent of Christ and Castle of Tomar (both their headquarters and a UNESCO World Heritage site), in the Santa Maria do Olival Church (their pantheon, the last abode of the Templar Masters) and in the emblematic Almourol Castle, in the middle of the Tagus river. After this tour, you'll fall in love with the Templars as much as I have!
- The tour will begin picking you up at your location within Lisbon. - We'll go on a boat ride and a visit to the Almourol Castle, after 1,5h drive*. - Next, we'll visit the Santa Maria do Olival Church, their burial place. - We then embark on a Templars journey at the UNESCO World Heritage site "Convent of Christ and Castle of Tomar" where I'll give you a guided tour inside. - Afterwards it will be time for lunch (I will make a reservation for you at a thematic restaurant). - In the end, we'll return to Lisbon (1h45m trip). *If the weather/river conditions do not allow us to visit the castle (access by boat), I provide an alternative - I will advise you whenever possible. This itinerary can be customized upon request.
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Modern Mercedes-Benz Vito van (4 to 7 persons) or Mercedes-Benz E-Class station wagon (1 to 3 persons) fully air-conditioned.
Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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