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 heading towards the Madrid Sierra mountain range. After approximately 1 hour, we will arrive at the San Lorenzo de El Escorial Monastery.

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

Only 10 minutes from El Escorial lies the Valley of the Fallen. At this significant monument, we will enter the basilica beneath a large cross that dominates the Cuelgamuros Valley, along with anecdotes from the Spanish Civil War that provide context to the site.

Afterward, we will return to Madrid, allowing for free time to have lunch. At 3 pm, we regroup to travel to Segovia, where a walking tour of the old town will showcase more than just its renowned aqueduct!

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

Segovia Day Trip

If you prefer to visit only Segovia, you can book our day trip to Segovia from Madrid. In this case, you can choose between a half or a full-day tour.