El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen

Highlights / General details

The Monastery of El Escorial was built under the reign of the powerful King Philip II to be a Residence for the Spanish Kings, Monastery and Pantheon of the Royal Family, becoming as a symbol of the great power of the Spanish Empire on the time. The monument was declared of Artistic and Historic interest, and “Mankind Heritage”. The visit include the Monastery, the Cloister of the Four Evangelists, the Palace of Philip II, Pantheons of the Royal Family, the Chapterhouses, and the Basilica, and the very important Library with its vault painted with allegoric cultural sights and holding historical books.

The Valley of the Fallen is a monument built as a memorial of those who died during the Spanish Civil War in 1936. Located in a beautiful valley in the Mountains of Guadarrama, this impressive work has a colossal cross over 150 meters high, and the Basilica and Crypt excavated in the hard rock under the mountain.

Points of Interest: Monastery Cloister of the Four Evangelists Palace of Philip II Pantheons of the Royal Family Chapterhouses Basilica Library

Inclusion

Local expert guide Entrance fee to the Monastery, the Valley, and the Basilica

Exclusion

Items of a personal nature Gratuities to your tour-guide or bus driver

Hours of operation

Daily except Mondays Departure times: 9:00am

Duration

5 hours

Location Starting point: Trapsatur Terminal, 7 San Bernardo Street, Madrid. The closest metro stations are Santo Domingo (Line 2) and Callao (3 and 5), located 2 and 5 minutes walking distance respectively from the terminal.

Redemption instructions Bring voucher to exchange for ticket. Guest must present voucher to driver in exchange for services.

Location

Starting point: Trapsatur Terminal, 7 San Bernardo Street, Madrid. The closest metro stations are Santo Domingo (Line 2) and Callao (3 and 5), located 2 and 5 minutes walking distance respectively from the terminal.

Redemption instructions Bring voucher to exchange for ticket. Guest must present voucher to driver in exchange for services.

Policies Guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from the departure location. Must arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour departure. The Tour Operator reserves the right to cancel any Tour prior to departure for any reason including insufficient number of participants. In the event of such cancellation of a Tour, for which you have received confirmation, you will receive full refund of monies paid. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

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