Escorial and Valley of the Fallen Private Tour by Minivan

Escorial and Valley of the Fallen Private Tour by Minivan

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About this experience

Quality over Quantity. They will travel aboard the Mercedes V minivan, the most luxurious minivan on the market. With up to 7 seats, it has reclining leather seats and double air conditioning.

On this private tour, once the pick-up point has been selected, we will first head to the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, in a one-hour journey in which the driver will explain in detail the history of the Monastery and the tour they will take. Once you visit the Monastery, we will travel in a 15-minute drive to the Valley of the Fallen, where you will see the highest cross in the world and the deepest basilica.

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Escorial and Valley of the Fallen Private Tour by Minivan

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What's included

Private transportation

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Detailed itinerary

Starting point in Madrid that you decide. We will begin a 1-hour journey to San Lorenzo del Escorial. Along the way you will be able to enjoy the Madrid mountains.

The Monastery of El Escorial is an impressive work of architecture located in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, near Madrid, Spain. Built in the 16th century by order of King Philip II, this imposing complex combines elements of a royal palace, monastery and royal pantheon. With its imposing façade, interior courtyards, historic library and basilica, the Monastery of El Escorial is an important Spanish heritage site and a testament to the greatness of the Spanish Renaissance.

The Royal Library of the Monastery of El Escorial, founded by King Philip II in the 16th century, is a jewel of knowledge and culture in Spain. It houses an impressive collection of ancient books, illuminated manuscripts, maps and historical documents. With its grand architecture and serene atmosphere, the library is a cultural treasure that reflects the splendor of the Spanish Renaissance and the era's passion for learning.

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The Valley of the Fallen is a monumental monument located in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain. Built between 1940 and 1959 by order of the dictator Francisco Franco, the monument commemorates those who fell during the Spanish Civil War. It stands out for its imposing basilica carved into the rock and its gigantic cross that rises above the mountain. Although its meaning has been the subject of controversy, the Valley of the Fallen remains a place of historical and architectural interest in Spain.

Return from the Valley of the Fallen to the selected starting point.