Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen trip from Madrid

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Enjoy a guided tour from Madrid to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen. Plan your trip and book now.

Price

From 56.00 €

Guide

English and Spanish

Duration

5 hours

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the experience.

Description

Enjoy your visit through the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, an architectural ensemble declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Built in the 16th century, it is a symbol of the power of the government at the time. Accompanied by your guide, you'll discover the most important areas of the monument. You'll marvel at the building symmetry and renaissance style, as you walk along the site visiting the Habsburg’s Palace, the Chapter House, the Basilica and the remarkable library.

If you have chosen the option with a visit to the Valley of the Fallen, you'll get back on the bus for the short journey to the next destination. The Valley of the Fallen is located 9 km away from El Escorial, in Sierra de Guadarrama. You'll be able to see it from far away thanks to the monumental cross built above the site. The monument is an underground church built into the mountain and is topped by the world’s largest cross, which can be seen from miles away.

Highlights

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city
Discover the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, an architectural ensemble declared a World Heritage Site
Learn more about the Spanish Civil War
Admire an impressive 150 metres high cross over the nature reserve of Madrid's mountain range
Escape the noise and traffic of the city for a day

What's included?

Included

Air-conditioned motor coach
Bilingual official guide
Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
Entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica (if option selected)
Transport included

Not included

Lunch and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Where

Meeting point:

Calle de San Nicolás, 15, Madrid, Spain

Juliá Travel office at San Nicolás 15 (next to Plaza de Ramales) Madrid. Please check in at the counter of the office in central Madrid 15 minutes in advance of your tour.

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