El Escorial was founded by Phillip the Second in the sixteenth century at the height of the " epoca de oro" when Spain was at the height of its power with an empire " that the sun never set" This vast monastery was was in fact built to commemorate the Spanish victory over the French at the Battle of St Quentin in 1557 and is an extraordinary and powerful reminder of that age. At the time it was the largest building in the world. Complete with visit to the " Hall of the Royal Blood" where the remains of the Spanish rulers are interred, Cathedral, as well as a tour through the Royal household, the enormous 40,000 volume library and the breathtaking views over the Madrid Sierra which inspired Phillip II. This package includes the guided tour of El Escorial and return transfers to your hotel.

Visit to the Valley of the Fallen Monument of the Spanish Civil War. The Valley of the Fallen (Valle de los Caidos) is located in the Sierra de Guadarrama close to the Monastery of El Escorial.  This  complex was built between 1940 and 1958 and is a monument intended to commemorate all those who died on both sides during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939).The Valley of the Fallen is associated with Franco's regime not least because the late General was  buried inside the basilica and he was the one who ordered its construction but also because of the countless number of Republican prisoners who endured terrible conditions as slave labour building it.Nevertheless, some 40,000 Nationalist and Republican fallen are buried here and with its 1930´s futuristic arquitecture it remains an  impressive site to visit. 

Your Package includes:

• Expert English Speaking Guide
• Return Transfers
• Full Spanish Lunch in a traditional Tavern

 Your Package includes:

• Expert English Speaking Guide
• Return Transfers
• Full Spanish Lunch in a traditional El Escorial Tavern

A Typical Itinerary includes:

10am - Pick up from your hotel in a luxury air-conditioned coach

11am - Arrival in the Village of El Escorial and commencement of Monastery Tour including entrance in to the Royal Crypt

2pm - Packed lunch in the main square

3pm - Arrive in Valley of the Fallen

4pm - Return Transfer to Madrid

5pm - Arrival in Madrid

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