Monastery of El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen - Tour from Madrid
Activity Schedule
Key Highlights
- Two fascinating periods in Spanish history covered in one day
- Visit the Monastery of El Escorial; a historical residence of the King of Spain
- Your knowledgeable guide will lead a tour of some of El Escorials’ highlights
- Travel to the Valley of the Fallen, which honours the victims of the Spanish Civil War
- The tour is conducted in a luxury air-conditioned coach
Overview
The Monastery of El Escorial is a historical residence of the King of Spain. This wondrous complex combines a Monastery, Palace, Museum and School. Its beauty, along with its historical and cultural significance have seen it designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Valley of the Fallen (Valle de los Caídos) is an underground basilica, built under General Franco, to honour the victims of the Spanish Civil War. The underground church and tomb topped with a 500 foot stone cross, which can be seen from a distance of 30 miles.
Itinerary
You will be picked up from designated meeting point. 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.
Inclusions
- Transportation on an air conditioned coach.
- Local official guide.
- Tour operated in both Spanish and English.
- Radio guide system.
- Admission to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial.
- Admission to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica.
Exclusions
- Hotel pick up & drop off
- Meals & Drinks
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
Voucher information: Mobile or Paper voucher !
Additional info
Customer Reviews
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4
Recommend for anyone loving the history of Spain
10/13/2015 LE THANH TRI, Vietnam -
4
Monastery of El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen - Tour from Madrid
11/10/2013 JOHN C. O'SULLIVAN, Ireland -
5
An enjoyable tour
05/07/2012 Mr J B Whelan, United Kingdom
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