Royal Monastery of El Escorial, Valley of the Fallen and Toledo

Royal Monastery of El Escorial, Valley of the Fallen and Toledo

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Royal Monastery of El Escorial, Valley of the Fallen and Toledo

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Marvel at the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. See the Hapsburg Palace, the King's Mausoleum and the Basilica. Visit

Marvel at the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. See the Hapsburg Palace, the King's Mausoleum and the Basilica. Visit the Valley of the Fallen, an underground church topped with a 152-meter cross. Dive into a fascinating mix of cultures in Toledo. Walk through the Old Town part of the city and see the famous painting by el Greco, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz. Did you know Toledo was once Spain’s capital?

Free Cancellation Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours prior to departure
10 Hours Duration of experience
Tour Guide / Driver Type of tour leader

Experience

  • The Royal Monastery of El Escorial is an architectural complex built in the 16th century. Is a ‘must see’ to visit the Hapsburg Royal Palace, the Kings and Princes Mausoleum and the Basilica. All built following the Renaissance style.
  • The Valley of the Fallen was built to commemorate the combatants who died during the Spanish Civil War. The Basílica de la Santa Cruz del Valle de los Caídos is carved into the mountain.
  • The Church of Santo Tomé holds El Greco masterpiece painting ‘The Burial of the Count of Orgaz’, set over this genius painter tomb.

  • Transportation on an air conditioned coach.
  • Local official guide.
  • Tour operated in both Spanish and English.
  • Radio guide system.
  • Admission to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial.
  • Admission to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica.
  • Admission to the Church of St. Tomé.
  • Admission to the Synagogue of Sta. Maria la Blanca.
  • Admission to the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes.

  • Food and drinks, unless specified.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.

  • 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.
  • Photography and filming are not permitted inside the Church of St. Tomé.
  • Important information: due to restrictions inside the Basilica of the Valley, no guided tour will take place in the same.
  • This is a walking tour on arrival at the site. Wear appropriate attire.
  • The duration of the tour includes transportation.
  • The Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen visitors are requested to respect the following statement: photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions.

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.
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Restrictions
  • In order to cancel the booking with no penalties you must contact us at least 24 hours in advance.
Highlights
  • The Royal Monastery of El Escorial is an architectural complex built in the 16th century. Is a ‘must see’ to visit the Hapsburg Royal Palace, the Kings and Princes Mausoleum and the Basilica. All built following the Renaissance style.
  • The Valley of the Fallen was built to commemorate the combatants who died during the Spanish Civil War. The Basílica de la Santa Cruz del Valle de los Caídos is carved into the mountain.
  • The Church of Santo Tomé holds El Greco masterpiece painting ‘The Burial of the Count of Orgaz’, set over this genius painter tomb.
Includes
  • Transportation on an air conditioned coach.
  • Local official guide.
  • Tour operated in both Spanish and English.
  • Radio guide system.
  • Admission to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial.
  • Admission to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica.
  • Admission to the Church of St. Tomé.
  • Admission to the Synagogue of Sta. Maria la Blanca.
  • Admission to the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes.
Excludes
  • Food and drinks, unless specified.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
Essential 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.
  • Photography and filming are not permitted inside the Church of St. Tomé.
  • Important information: due to restrictions inside the Basilica of the Valley, no guided tour will take place in the same.
  • This is a walking tour on arrival at the site. Wear appropriate attire.
  • The duration of the tour includes transportation.
  • The Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen visitors are requested to respect the following statement: photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions.
Restrictions
  • In order to cancel the booking with no penalties you must contact us at least 24 hours in advance.
Itinerary
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 ... See more
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