Excursion to Segovia, el Escorial & The Valley of the Fallen

The architecture of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen, the historical heritage of Segovia... Don't miss these jewels just outside Madrid.

Day Trip Details

We leave the Spanish capital at 8:45 am towards the Madrid Sierra mountain range. After approximately 1 hour, we arrive at the San Lorenzo de El Escorial Monastery.

Here, we will take a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, addressing questions such as 'which kings are buried in the Royal Pantheon?' 'which were the favourite rooms of the Asturian and Bourbon monarchs?' and 'how many books are in the Royal Library?'

Only 10 minutes from El Escorial is the Valley of the Fallen. We will enter the basilica, dominated by a giant cross, and hear anecdotes from the Spanish Civil War that provide context to the site.

After this, we will return to Madrid, allowing for free time to have lunch. At 3 pm, we reconvene to head to Segovia, where you can enjoy a walking tour of the old town. The city offers more than its famous aqueduct!

Before concluding our trip, we will have a guided tour of the interior of the Cathedral of Segovia. After the visit, the tour will return to Madrid around 8 pm.

Segovia Day Trip

If you prefer just to visit Segovia, you can book a day trip to Segovia from Madrid, choosing between a half or a full-day tour.