El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen Excursion from Madrid

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El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen Excursion from Madrid

General Information


El Escorial Monastery
Type:
Sightseeing
Price from:
50 EUR /person
Phone:
+34 986 22 13 99
Fax:
+34 986 22 13 44
Payment Types:
  • No Cash
  • No Credit Card
  • No Cheque
  • No Travellers cheque
  • No Paypal
  • No Wire Transfer
Duration:
5 hours
Location Start:
Coach Terminal (or from Hotel if Private)
Location Finish:
Coach Terminal (or from Hotel if Private)
Start time:
09.00 am
End time:
02.00 pm
We Speak:
English
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Last updated: 04/02/2007

On this excursion from Madrid you will be taken on a guided visit of El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen.

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Itinerary

Day 1

ESCORIAL:
The Royal Monastery of El Escorial is an imposing 16th Century building. Phillip II ordered its construction and its main architect was Juan Herrera to whom it owed most of its design and building. Many of the best artisans of that period also took part in the process. The Monastery also houses the Mausoleum of the Spanish Monarchs, and it is considered as one of the Eight Wonders of the World.


VALLEY OF THE FALLEN:
An impressive 1,300m high commemorative monument erected in memory of the fallen soldiers of the Spanish Civil War (1936- 1939). It is situated in the Valley of Cuelgamuros on the Guadarrama Range within the provincial limits of Madrid. The tour of the monument includes the Basilica that is daringly carved into a granite mountain as well as the imposing cross with a height of 150m.

Extra Information

Inclusions -
- English-Speaking Tour Guide
Exclusions -
THE TOURS DOES NOT INCLUDE: - Entrance Fees - Airfare - Bike (Rental available, inquire for price) - Optional Private Tour Addons - Table Reservations - Transfers not specified in itinerary - Entrance fees when not with guide - Beverages not specified in selected meals - Meals not specified in itinerary - Laundry Expenses - Telephone & Facsimile charges - Excess Baggage charges - Passport & Visa fees - Personal & Travel Insurance - Airport & Departure Taxes - Optional excursions - Room Service - Gratuities to Chauffeurs and Guides
Extras -
We can offer this tour with a Private Official English-Speaking Guide or by Coach Sightseeing with a group. Inquire for details...

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