Discover beautiful Toledo, a living museum just 70km from Madrid. Explore this beautiful old town and learn why it is known as the city of three cultures and admire buildings in the Arab, Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance and Baroque style. Then we'll visit the Monastery of El Escorial, built by King Philip II and the Valley of Fallen a monument to Franco built by thousands of Republican prisoners after the Spanish Civil War.

Toledo is located in an impressive location on a rock in a bend of the River Tajo. This old town was an important cultural centre for Muslims, Jews and Christians in the early middle ages and there's plenty to see from the impressive Gothic Cathedral, atmospheric narrow cobbled streets and an incredible variety of buildings in Arabic, Mudejar Gothic and Renaissance styles. We'll also visit El Greco's stunning Burial of the Count of Orgaz in the Church of San Tomé.

Next stop is El Escorial. This massive monastery and palace was built by King Philip II in the 16th Century and stands as an impressive symbol to Spanish Imperial power. We'll visit the Habsburg Palace, the Pantheons of the Kings and the Princes, the Architectural Museum, the Weapons Room, the Library and the Basilica.

The final stop is a visit to the Valley of the Fallen. This massive monument was built between 1940 and 1959 by thousands of Republican prisoners after the Spanish Civil War as a mausoleum to dictator Franco. You will have time to explore the area by yourself and enjoy stunning views over the Sierra de Madrid before boarding the bus for the return to the capital.

Languages
Spanish and English

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Location
Starting point:
Terminal Madrid - San Nicolas, 15 - Madrid - ES
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.

End point: Same as starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 08:45 - 18:45

Duration: 10 Hours

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide

Requirements
Remember to bring the voucher and valid photo ID with you

The activity includes:

• Tickets

Comments

To join your tour please go to: JULIÁ TRAVEL, C/ SAN NICOLÁS 15 (nexto to Plaza de Ramales). If you need to modify your booking, you must cancel the existing booking and issue a new one. Cancellation fees may apply according to the rate conditions.

Toledo + Real Monasterio del Escorial + Valle de los Caídos Sightseeing, tours and museums