We will start our visit at El Escorial, a symbol of the Spanish power in the XVI century that commemorates the battle of St. Quentin. It is also a mausoleum for Charles V. Due to the symmetry and balance of its construction, according to the humanist Renaissance style, for years it had been considered the eighth wonder of the world. The visit includes the Habsburg Palace, the Kings and Princes Mausoleum, the Chapter House and the Basilica.
Next, we will go to the Basilica of the Valley of the Fall. Located 9 km away from El Escorial, this enormous monument was built between 1940 and 1959 to honor the fallen during the Spanish Civil War. The basilica is carved into the mountain at 1350 metres of altitude, where an impressive 150 metres high cross places itself over the magnificent nature reserve of Madrid mountain range.

This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure.

Duration:
Approximately 5 hours 30 minuites

Start Time:
8:30am

lnclusions:
Tour transportation via air conditioned motorcoach with guide, Radio guide system, entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica

Exclusions:
Transportation to/from hotel, entrances other than the Monastery, the Valley and the Basilica, lunch, gratuities

Meeting point:
Julia Travel San Nicolas Street, 15

Ending point:
Plaza de Oriente Underground Parking Level 2

Additional Information:
Please note this is a walking tour on arrival at the site. Wear appropriate attire. Please note the Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen visitors are requested to respect the following statement: photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions. In accordance with the regulations of the Valley of the Fallen, the guide will not be able to give explanations inside the basilica. All information will be given outside and the visit will be on your own. Patrimonio Nacional reserves the right to modify the itinerary and the access to some parts of its monuments.
Group size: Maximum 30 participants.

This tour operates on Sunday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday until March 15, 2026. From March 16, 2026 onwards: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from March 16-November 15 and Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from November 16-March 14. This tour doesn’t operate on: May 1, September 13, October 12, December 25 and January 1 and 6.

This tour supports a Meaningful Travel Experience by supporting cultural preservation or honoring local communities.