El Escorial & Basilica of the Valley 5-Hour Guided Tour

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

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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

Description

Visit the spectacular El Escorial Monastery on this 5-hour guided tour from Madrid. A symbol of Spanish power in the 16th century, it commemorates the victory in the Battle of St. Quentin. It is also the site of the mausoleum for Charles V. Built in the Renaissance Humanist style, it was considered the 8th wonder of the world for some time. See the Hapsburgs Palace, the Kings and Princes Mausoleum, the Chapter Houses, the Architecture Room, the Weapons Room, the Library, and the Basilica. Afterwards, you’ll visit the Basilica of the Valley of the Fallen, conditions permitting. 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. After your guide’s commentary, you’ll have free time to admire the wonderful views of the Sierra de Madrid.

Includes

Air conditioned motor coach.
Multilingual Official guide.
Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
Entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
Lunch
Gratuities