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Escorial Monastery and the Basilica of the Valley

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Where: Madrid, Spain

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Duration: 5 hours

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$63.31

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The tour provides a fascinating insight into Spanish history, the Escorial Monastery is where the King Phillip commanded the Spanish Empire from while the Valley of the Fallen is a monument to those who died in the Spanish Civil war
Entrance and a guided tour of the Escorial Monastery is included in the tour price
The tour is conducted in a luxury air-conditioned coach
The tour is led by an expert guide

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Rising from the plains of Castille the Escorial is a unique and immense palace, monastery, museum, and library complex just 45 kilometres northwest of Madrid. It was built by King Phillip II and from where he ruled the Spanish Empire.

The Basilica of the Valley is supposed to be a monument honouring all the dead in the Spanish Civil war. It is an underground church and tomb topped with a 500 foot stone cross, which can be seen from a distance of 30 miles.

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The guide was very knowledgeable and able to explain everything in both Spanish and English. The time spent at the two locations was about right also the coach used was modern...

Mr J B Whelan United Kingdom

Itinerary

You will be picked up from Plaza de Espana, 7, Madrid. Accompanied by a multi-lingual guide, you will travel by deluxe air-conditioned coach to visit the Monastery of Escorial.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, El Escorial is a symbol of the Spanish Power in the 16th century and commemorates the San Quintin Battle. It is also a mausoleum for Charles V. You will also visit the Hapsburg Palace, Kings and Princes Mausoleum, Chapter House and the Basilica.

Further on, proceed to Valle de Los Caidos (Basilica of the Valley) located about 9 kilometres from El Escorial. It is an enormous monument built between 1940 and 1959 to honor the Spaniards killed during the civil war. It is a basilica excavated in the mountain at 1350 metres above sea level where an impressive 150 metre-high cross places itself over the magnificent nature reserve of Madrid mountain range.

After the explanations of guide from the outside, you will have free time to contemplate this magnificent architectural monument, take pictures and admire the wonderful views of the Sierra de Madrid.

After the day’s exploration you will be taken back to Madrid, your tour will finish at Plaza de Espana, 7.

Please note

Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to the start of the tour to reconfirm the departure details
French & Italian (Tue, Thu and Sat) guide available on request, please specify your language of preference in the special request section at the time of booking

Inclusions

Entrance fees
Multi-lingual guide (English & Spanish)
Return transport by deluxe air conditioned motor coach

Exclusions

Hotel pick up & drop off
Meals & Drinks

What happens after I book?

A booking voucher will be sent to you by email
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Present the voucher at the tour start point or attraction entrance

Activity schedule

When does it run?
Daily except Monday

Duration
5 hours

Start time
0845h (08:45am)

Meeting point
Tour starts from Plaza de Espana, 7, Madrid (the closest Metro Station is Plaza de Espana on Line 10, located 3 minutes walking distance from the terminal).
Please report at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing.

Ending point
Tour returns to your original point of departure

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The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator's contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.

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