Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen from Madrid
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5h
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About this experience
Explore the majestic Monastery of El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and be captivated by its history and architecture. Accompanied by an expert guide, tour the Habsburg Palace and discover the secrets of the Spanish monarchy. Visit the Valley of the Fallen, with its underground basilica and impressive 152-meter cross that dominates the landscape of the Madrid mountains!
Available options
Private Tour In Spanish
5-hour Private Tour: Royal Monastery Of El Escorial & Valley Of The Fallen
Private Tour In English
5-hour Private Tour: Royal Monastery Of El Escorial & Valley Of The Fallen
Escorial Without The Valley
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes<br/>Without The Valley: Please note that this option does not include the admission to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
Escorial & Valley Guided Tour
What's included
Local guide
Admission to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour in English and Spanish
Hotel pickup and drop-off service (If option Private Tour selected)
Radio-guide system
Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
Detailed itinerary
1
Stop 1
Check in at our office in central Madrid 15 minutes in advance of your tour. Leave the city aboard one of our comfortable air-conditioned coaches.
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 will discover the most important areas of the monument. Of Renaissance style, you will marvel at the building symmetry as you walk along the site visiting the Habsburg’s Palace, the Chapter House, the Basilica and the remarkable library.
2
Stop 2
Visit the Valley of the Fallen, get back on the bus for the short journey to the next destination. The Valley of the Fallen is located 9km away from El Escorial, in Sierra de Guadarrama. You will 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. The same is topped by the World’s Largest Cross, which can be seen from miles away.
What's not included
Gratuities
Lunch
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
ES
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Important information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note this is a walking tour on arrival at the site. Wear appropriate attire.
Julià Travel reserves the right to modify or cancel the tour itinerary without prior notice due to force majeure reasons.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers per guide.
In accordance with the regulations of the Valley of the Fallen, the guide will not be able to give explanations inside the basilica. All information will be given outside and the visit will be on your own.
Patrimonio Nacional reserves the right to modify the itinerary and the access to some parts of its monuments.
Meeting point
Next to Plaza Ramales
Important notes
* This tour starts from Julià Travel Gray Line Spain office at Calle San Nicolás, 15 (corner Plaza Ramales)
* Print your voucher and give it to your guide when staring the tour. E-voucher accepted.
* Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour begins.
* Failure to show up at the established check-in time may entail losing the tour
* Julià Travel Gray Line Spain contact: 0034 91 559 9605 / incoming@julia.net
* Cancellation policy: a 100% cancellation penalty applies if cancelled 24 hours or less prior to travel date or in case of no-show.
* Julià Travel reserves the right to modify or cancel the tour itinerary without prior notice due to force majeure reasons.
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