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Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen from Madrid

Madrid, Spainby Julia Travel

5.5 hours
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Up to 30 travelers
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

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!

What's included

Local guide
Admission to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off service (If option Private Tour selected)
Radio-guide system
Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial

Itinerary

1
Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial
2.5 hours
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
Valley of the Fallen
1 hour
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.

Meeting and pickup

Next to Plaza Ramales

Please, inform in advance, in which hotel/apartment you will stay. You can do it directly on your reservation or you can inform us by phone or by mail, indicating your booking reference, preferable maximum 48h before start the tour. If we do not receive the Information at least 48h before departure, we will cancel the tour applying the stipulated cancellation fees.

End point

Underground parking Plaza de Oriente, Level -2

Good to know

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.

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Patrimonio Nacional reserves the right to modify the itinerary and the access to some parts of its monuments.
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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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