El Escorial, Valley & Segovia with Alcazar day tour from Madrid
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
| Duration | 11 hours |
| Languages | English - Spanish |
What the experience includes
Begin your full-day tour with a morning visit to the Monastery of El Escorial, built under the reign of powerful King Philip II as a residence for Spanish kings. See the Monastery and Pantheon of the Royal Family at this site that was declared a monument of Artistic and Historic Interest, and Mankind Heritage.
Your tour includes the Monastery, the Cloister of the 4 Evangelists, the Palace of Philip II, the Pantheon of the Royal Family, the Chapterhouses, and the Basilica. The Valley of the Fallen is a memorial to those who died during the Spanish Civil War. Situated in a beautiful valley in the mountains of Guadarrama, this impressive work features a colossal cross standing over 150 meters high, and Basilica and Crypt excavated in the rock under the mountain. This tour includes admission to the Valley and a visit inside the Basilica.
Then, continue for a short break at lunchtime in Madrid
Leaving Madrid at 3:00 pm towards the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range, we'll arrive at our final destination after about 90 minutes, where we'll enjoy a walking tour around the historic centre of Segovia. Here we'll learn all about the history of the most emblematic sights in the city, such as the famous Aqueduct.
Having seen the majestic architecture of the exterior of the cathedral, and other significant monuments throughout the city we'll take a guided tour of the Segovia fortress. Here, in the old residence of the Castillian kings, we'll reveal interesting facts about the different monarchs. And with the guided tour over, you'll have free time in Segovia to wander around at your own pace, buy a souvenir or have lunch on your own. Then in the evening, the tour meets again about 6:15 pm head back to Madrid.
Everything you need to know
- Not wheelchair accessible
Price
Including
- Visit with official guide (bilingual)
- Air-conditioned coach.
- Segovia Walking tour
- Entrances to monuments as description
- Audio guides system
Not included
- Lunch
- Hotel pick up/ drop off
- Entrances to monuments not specified.
Itinerary
Stop at: Madrid
Departure from Madrid at 8:45 am
Stop at: San Lorenzo de el Escorial
Guided visit to the Monastery of El Escorial. Admission included.
Stop at: Valle de Los Caídos
Visit to the Valley of the Fallen. Admission included.
Stop at: Madrid - Lunchtime
Arrival to Madrid about 2:00 pm and brief stop for aproximately 45 minutes for lunch.
Lunch is not included
3:00 pm departure to Segovia
Stop at: Segovia
Walking Tour through the old city visitig the Aqueduct square, the outside of the Gothic Cathedral and final the Alcazar fortress where you will be able to enter with the tour guide.
Stop at: Madrid - End of the Tour
More info
What to bring- We recommend the use of comfortable shoes
Meeting point and return
| Meeting point | 08:45 | VPT Tours & Activities |  |
Cancellations
Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 24 Hours or less before the activity.
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