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Marvel at the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

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

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. If you have chosen the option with a visit to 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.

Includes

Admission to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial Admission to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica (if option selected) Local official guide Transportation on an air-conditioned bus Radio guide system

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

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund