Enjoy a guided tour of the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the 15th century, it is a symbol of the power of the government of the time. Discover all the details of the Royal Mausoleum it contains and the history behind the 21 years it took to build it. Built in the Renaissance style, the building's symmetry will amaze you. Listen to your guide's explanations as you tour the site, visiting the Habsburg Palace, the Chapter House, the Basilica, and the extraordinary library.
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At the end of the tour, return to the bus for a short transfer to the Valley of the Fallen. The site is located 9 km from El Escorial, in the Sierra de Guadarrama. You can see it from afar thanks to the monumental cross built on top of it. The monument is an underground basilica built into the mountain. It is crowned by the largest cross in the world, which can be seen from miles away.
In the afternoon, we will discover Segovia, a small city that will surprise us from the moment we get off the bus.
The walking tour will begin at the Alcázar of Segovia, one of the most famous and best-preserved medieval castles in the world. The Alcázar probably reminds you of some Disney castles, as its exterior architecture served as inspiration for several Walt Disney films, such as Cinderella's Castle or the Queen's Castle in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
After visiting the Alcázar, we'll head up to Plaza Mayor, where we'll discover a variety of impressive monuments, including Segovia City Hall, the Juan Bravo Theater, and Segovia Cathedral, where we'll enjoy a comprehensive guided tour of its interior. After the Cathedral tour, we'll have free time to explore Segovia at our leisure.
At the appointed time, we'll meet again at Plaza Mayor. We'll discover some of the city's monuments, such as the Casa de los Picos, whose façade features 617 granite peaks, or Plaza Medina del Campo, home to the Church of San Martín, built in 1117, and the Torreón de Lozoya.
We'll end the guided tour at the Aqueduct, one of Spain's oldest monuments. Over 16 kilometers long, it was built over 2,000 years ago. During the tour, we'll learn about its construction, why cement was not used, and the route the water took to reach Segovia. Notes: - Check in at our office in central Madrid fifteen minutes before your tour departs. Board one of our air-conditioned buses with a local guide.
- Failure to show up at the check-in time may result in the loss of the tour.
- Julià Travel reserves the right to change the itinerary due to events or celebrations in the city.
- According to Valley of the Fallen regulations, the guide cannot provide explanations inside the basilica. All explanations will be given outside, and the tour is self-guided.
- The tour includes walking. Please bring appropriate gear.
Highlights
Marvel at the Royal Monastery of El Escorial and immerse yourself in Spanish history
See the Habsburg Palace, the Mausoleum of the Kings and the Basilica
Visit the Valley of the Fallen, an underground basilica crowned by a 152-meter cross
Visit Segovia and discover spectacular sites such as the Roman aqueduct, the imposing Alcázar, and the Cathedral.
What includes and does not include
Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
Transport by air-conditioned bus
Audio guide system
Tour in Spanish
Meals and beverages, except those specified
Roundtrip transportation to hotels
Entrance to the Alcázar and Cathedral of Segovia
Entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
Meeting point
Ponto de encontro: Julià Travel Madrid, C. de San Nicolás, 15, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Espanha.
Para cancelamentos até 24 horas antes do horário de início do serviço, não há cobrança. Para cancelamentos solicitadas com 24 horas ou menos, não há devolução. Será cobrado o valor integral. Se o serviço for cancelado pelo operador devido a imprevistos de qualquer ordem, o valor será reembolsado integralmente.
General Rules
- Check in at our office in central Madrid fifteen minutes before your tour departs. Board one of our air-conditioned buses with a local guide. - Failure to show up at the check-in time may result in loss of the tour. - Julià Travel reserves the right to change the itinerary due to events or celebrations in the city. - According to Valley of the Fallen regulations, the guide cannot provide explanations inside the basilica. All explanations will be given outside, and the tour is self-guided. - The tour includes walking. Please bring appropriate equipment.
