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Tour

Toledo, El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen Day Trip

  • 11 Stunden
  • Geöffnet am Sa, So

Vist three monumental and artistic jewels very near to the Spanish capital with this Toledo, El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen Day Trip. You'll depart Madrid and enjoy exploring these must-see impressive locations.

Toledo, El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen Day Trip

We'll meet at 8:45 am at 3 Ferraz Street in Madrid. From this central point, we'll leave by bus to the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, arriving after a one-hour journey.

There, we'll visit the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a significant 16th-century monument commissioned by King Felipe II. The tour includes the Palace of the Habsburgs and the Bourbons, the Pantheon of the Kings and Princes of Spain, the Chapterhouses, and the Basilica.

Next, we'll go to the Valley of the Fallen, where the cross stands at 150 meters, one of the tallest in the world. We'll access the crypt, the Basilica of the Valley, and enjoy views of the mountainous landscape and Cuelgamuros.

After the visit, we'll return to Madrid, arriving at 2 pm, with one hour of free time for lunch. Following lunch, we'll head to Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The tour will take us around its historic old town, featuring the facade of the Primate Cathedral and the Alcazar. We will conclude our day trip with a visit to a traditional workshop to discover the art of damascene.

Finally, we'll return to Madrid, arriving at 8 pm in Plaza de España.

Preise

Inklusive

  • Transport by bus
  • English–speaking guide
  • Entrance to the monastery of El Escorial
  • Visit to a Toledo workshop of damascene art

Nicht inklusive

  • Food and drinks

Tipps

  • Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Standort

Aktivitätsort

Templo de Debod, Calle de Ferraz, 1, 28008 Madrid (Madrid), Spain