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Marvel at the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a UNESCO site and the Valley of the Fallen, with its underground basilica and 152-meter cross. Later, dive into a fascinating mix of cultures in Toledo.

Highlights

• Explore the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Visit the impressive Valley of the Fallen
• Travel comfortably from Madrid
• Walk through historic Toledo with an expert guide
• Admire top landmarks such as Toledo’s Cathedral and the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes

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 a guided tour through the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Built in the 15th century, it is a symbol of the power of the government at the time. See the impressive Royal Mausoleum and the story behind the 21 years it took to build the site. Of Renaissance style, you will marvel at the building symmetry. Listen to your guide explanations as you walk along the site visiting the Habsburg’s Palace, the Chapter House or the Basilica and the remarkable library. Get back on the bus for a short trip to the next destination, the Valley of the Fallen. The site 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. Check in again at our office in central Madrid 15 minutes in advance of your tour. Leave the city towards Toledo aboard one of our comfortable air-conditioned coaches. Relax and enjoy the scenery on the way to the city. Take a guided walking tour of the Historic City of Toledo, World Heritage City since 1986. Once Spain’s capital, it is a perfect mix of Arab, Jewish and Christian cultures. Learn about its fantastic heritage and see how the coexistence of cultures through the centuries influenced its current architectural style. Admire the building sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs to serve as a royal mausoleum, their most important construction, the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes. Stroll through Toledo's cobbled streets until you reach the Cathedral. Built on the ruins of an ancient Arab mosque, it was constructed during the 13th century and is now one of Spain's most important Gothic cathedrals. Admire the details of its façade and the large bell tower before going inside. Visit the interior and sacristy, which is full of works of art, including fifteen paintings by El Greco. Then, you will have free time to explore Toledo on your own before returning to Madrid.

Includes

Admission to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial Admission to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica Until 15/03/2026: admission to the Church of Santo Tomé and the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca From 16/03/2026: admission to the Cathedral of Toledo Local official guide Tour operated in both Spanish and English Transportation on an air-conditioned coach Radio guide system

Important Information

• Julià Travel reserves the right to modify or cancel the tour itinerary due to events celebrated in the city or force majeure operational reasons without prior notice. 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. Please note this is a walking tour on arrival at the site. Wear appropriate attire. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers per guide. The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund