From Madrid, El Escorial, Valley and Segovia Day Trip

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This combined full-day tour includes a half-day visit to the Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen, followed by a half-day excursion to Segovia in the afternoon.

El Escorial

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Begin your full-day tour with a morning visit to the Monastery of El Escorial, built under the reign of powerful King Philip II as a residence for Spanish kings. See the Monastery and Pantheon of the Royal Family at this site that was declared a monument of Artistic and Historic Interest, and Mankind Heritage.

Your tour includes the Monastery, the Cloister of the 4 Evangelists, the Palace of Philip II, the Pantheon of the Royal Family, the Chapterhouses, and the Basilica.

The Valley of the Fallen is a memorial to those who died during the Spanish Civil War. Situated in a beautiful valley in the mountains of Guadarrama, this impressive work features a colossal cross standing over 150 meters high, and Basilica and Crypt excavated in the rock under the mountain. This tour includes admission to the Valley and a visit inside the Basilica.

Upon return to Madrid (14:00hrs approx.), you will have free time until 15:00hrs. At this time, we will departure from our office to Segovia.

Upon arrival the experience begins visiting Plaza del Azoguejo where you will be able to admire the Roman Aqueduct. Then we’ll continue walking through the old town to see the Town Hall Square, the outside of the Gothic Cathedral and of course the Alcázar Castle of the 12th century, former fortified residence of the kings of Castile, all accompanied by our expert guide.

Then you can enjoy a short free time to buy some souvenirs on the way to the starting point of the tour and then heading back to Madrid.

Upon our return to Madrid, the visit will ends at 20:00 hrs approx.