Toledo and the Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen tour from Madrid
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the experience.
- Guide: English and Spanish
- Air-conditioned coach
- Bilingual official guide (English and Spanish)
- Entrances to the monuments included in the tour of Toledo as detailed: Church of St. Tomé, Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca and Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes
- Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
- Entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
- Transport included
- Lunch
- Guide: English and Spanish
- Air-conditioned coach
- Bilingual official guide (English and Spanish)
- Entrances to the monuments included in the tour of Toledo as detailed: Church of St. Tomé, Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca and Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes
- Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
- Entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
- Transport included
- Lunch
Combine 2 half-day tours and visit both the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, an architectural ensemble declared a World Heritage Site, and the Valley of the Fallen, a basilica that stands out for its gigantic size, before leaving to discover Toledo.
You will start with a visit at El Escorial, symbol of the Spanish power in the XVI century that commemorates the battle of St. Quentin. It is also a mausoleum for Charles V. Due to the symmetry and balance of its construction, according to the humanist Renaissance style, it had been considered for years the eighth wonder of the world. The visit includes the Habsburg Palace, the Kings and Princes Mausoleum, the Chapter House and the Basilica.
The experience will then continue to the basilica of The Valley of the Fallen. This enormous monument was built between 1940 and 1959 to honour the fallen during the Spanish Civil War. The basilica is carved into the mountain at 1350 metres of altitude, where an impressive 150 metres high cross places itself over the magnificent landscape of Madrid’s mountain range.
In the afternoon, you will depart to Toledo, a beautiful city-museum which has also been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is one of the oldest towns in Europe and has great artistic beauty and buildings from almost all periods in history (Arabian, Gothic, Mudéjar, Renaissance and Baroque style). In the XVI century, it was also home to the great painter El Greco.
- Visit some of the most important sights near Madrid: El Escorial and the Basilica of the Valley of The Fallen
- Discover the beauty of Toledo, the City of the Three Cultures
- Admire the world-famous painting by El Greco - "The Burial of the Count of Orgaz" - at the Church of St. Tomé
Calle San Nicolás, 15, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Julia Travel office at Calle San Nicolás, 15 (Next to Plaza de Ramales).
- Please refer to the calendar for updated starting times and availability
- Check-in time: 15 minutes before departure
Accessibility:
- It is not recommended for people with walking difficulties or reduced mobility, as the interior of the monument has a large number of stairs and full accessibility cannot be guaranteed due to its architectural features
Know in advance:
- The tour ends at Bus Parking Plaza de Oriente, Level -2
Remember to bring:
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Instant confirmation
- Entrance Fees Included
- Guided Tour
