Escorial Monastery and Valley of Fallen Private Trip from Madrid
Embark on a private guided tour from Madrid to explore the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen. Delve into the rich history of Spain’s Golden Age and the Spanish Civil War. At the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, uncover a monument that epitomizes the cultural and ideological ideals of the Spanish Renaissance. Visit its most notable areas, including the Pantheon of the Kings and Princes, the Chapterhouse, the Palace of the Habsburgs, the Basilica, and the renowned Library, home to thousands of invaluable historical volumes.
Then, visit the Valley of the Fallen, an awe-inspiring memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives during the Spanish Civil War. Nestled in the stunning Cuelgamuros Valley in the Sierra de Guadarrama, this monumental site features a basilica and crypt carved into the mountain rock, crowned by a towering cross over 150 meters high.
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Escorial Monastery and Valley of Fallen Private Trip from Madrid
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What's included in Escorial Monastery and Valley of Fallen Private Trip from Madrid
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Discover the building that best sums up the ideological and cultural aspirations of the Spanish “Golden Age”. Visit the most significant rooms of the monastery, including the Pantheon of the Kings and Princes, the Chapterhouse, the Palace of the Habsburgs, the Basilica, and the famous Library where thousands of historical volumes are preserved.
Valley of the Fallen
An impressive monument erected in memory of those who died during the Spanish Civil War. Located in the beautiful Valley of Cuelgamuros, in the Sierra de Guadarrama, this gigantic structure consists of the basilica and the crypt excavated in the rock of a mountain and crowned by the imposing cross of more than 150 meters high.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Visit to the interior of the basilica
- Private guided visit
- Entrance to the Valley of the Fallen
- Food and Drinks
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
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