In this tour, you will visit the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, an architectural ensemble declared a World Heritage Site, and the Valley of the Fallen, a basilica that stands out for its gigantic size.
Royal Monastery of El Escorial
You will start your visit at El Escorial, a symbol of Spanish power in the XVI century that commemorates the battle of St. Quentin. It is also a mausoleum for Charles V. Due to the symmetry and balance of its construction, according to the humanist Renaissance style, for years it had been considered the eighth wonder of the world. The visit includes the Habsburg Palace, the Kings and Princes Mausoleum, the Chapter House and the Basilica.
Basilica of the Valley of the Fallen
Located 9km away from El Escorial, this enormous monument was built between 1940 and 1959 to honor the fallen during the Spanish Civil War. The basilica is carved into the mountain at 1350 meters of altitude, where an impressive 150 meters high cross places itself over the magnificent nature reserve of the Madrid mountain range.
Highlights- An architectural ensemble declared a World Heritage Site
- An impressive 150 meters high cross over the nature reserve of Madrid mountain range
- Escape the noise and traffic of the city for a day
Included- Air-conditioned motor coach
- Bilingual official guide
- Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
- Entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
Not included- Lunch and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What to remember- Food and drinks are not included in this tour, please provide your own
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen Basilica visitors are kindly requested to respect the instructions of the Security: photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions
Meeting point
Juliá Travel office at San Nicolás 15 (next to Plaza de Ramales) Madrid.
Please check-in at the counter
Highlights- An architectural ensemble declared a World Heritage Site
- An impressive 150 meters high cross over the nature reserve of Madrid mountain range
- Escape the noise and traffic of the city for a day
Included- Air-conditioned motor coach
- Bilingual official guide
- Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
- Entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
Not included- Lunch and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Languages
English Spanish
Refund policies
- Request 24 hours before the selected date: 100% of the purchase amount