We will start our visit at El Escorial, a symbol of the Spanish power in the XVI century that commemorates the battle of St. Quentin. It is also a mausoleum for Charles V. Due to the symmetry and balance of its construction, according to the humanist Renaissance style, for years it had been considered the eighth wonder of the world. The visit includes the Habsburg Palace, the Kings and Princes Mausoleum, the Chapter House and the Basilica.

Next, we will go to the Basilica of the Valley of the Fall. Located 9 km away from El Escorial, this enormous monument was built between 1940 and 1959 to honor the fallen during the Spanish Civil War. The basilica is carved into the mountain at 1350 metres of altitude, where an impressive 150 metres high cross places itself over the magnificent nature reserve of Madrid mountain range.

This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure.

Duration:
Approximately 5 hours

Meeting point:
Julia Travel San Nicolas Street, 15

Ending point:
Plaza de Oriente Underground Parking Level 2

Departures:
8:30am on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays from April to October and on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from November to March.

Not included:
Transportation to/from hotel, entrances other than the Monastery, the Valley and the Basilica, lunch, gratuities

Additional Information:
Please note this is a walking tour on arrival at the site. Wear appropriate attire.
Please note 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.
In accordance with the regulations of the Valley of the Fallen, the guide will not be able to give explanations inside the basilica. All information will be given outside and the visit will be on your own.
Patrimonio Nacional reserves the right to modify the itinerary and the access to some parts of its monuments.
Group size: maximum of 30 travelers per guide.