From Madrid: Escorial Monastery & Valley of the Fallen Trip

From Madrid: Escorial Monastery & Valley of the Fallen Trip

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Visit the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a World Heritage Site and symbol of 16th-century Spanish power. Explore the Basilica of the Valley of the Fallen carved into the mountain in Sierra de Madrid.

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Highlights

Visit the Monastery of El Escorial and tour the Habsburgs Palace
See the Kings and Princes Mausoleum
Marvel at the enormous Basilica of the Valley of the Fallen
See the Hapsburg Palace of the Spanish monarchy
View the final resting place of royal princes, princesses and consorts

Description

After meeting with your guide, get away from the bustle of the city on a comfortable air-conditioned coach. At the first stop, enjoy a guided tour 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. Learn about the impressive Royal Mausoleum and the story behind the 21 years of construction time. Marvel at the symmetry of the Renaissance-style building. Listen to your guide's commentaries as you explore the Habsburg Palace, the Chapter House, the Basilica, and the remarkable library. Then, board your bus again for a short drive to the Valley of the Fallen. The site is located 9 kilometers away from El Escorial, in Sierra de Guadarrama. This enormous monument, built between 1940 and 1959, is carved into the mountain, 1,350 meters up. An impressive 150-meter-high cross stands over the magnificent nature reserve of Madrid’s mountain range, which can be seen from miles away.

Includes

Bilingual guide Air-conditioned coach Audio headset Entry to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial Entry to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica

Important Information

The duration of the tour includes round-trip transfers
The tour involved a lot of walking and stairs. Comfortable shoes are recommended
The itinerary is subject to change