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From Madrid: El Escorial and Real Sitio de Aranjuez
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Full day (1 day)
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24 hours
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Spanish
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1 passenger
From Madrid: El Escorial and Real Sitio de Aranjuez
- Combine 2 half-day excursions and save!
- Enjoy a double excursion and save: in the morning you will visit the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, an architectural heritage site, and the Basilica of the Valley of the Fallen, a monument that stands out for its gigantic size.
- In the afternoon Aranjuez, the Royal site of the Crown of Spain and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its Cultural Landscape.
Starting point
- C / SAN NICOLÁS 15 (next to the Plaza de Ramales) - Madrid
Itinerary
Día 1
EL ESCORIAL AND VALLE DE LOS CAÍDOS AM + REAL SITE OF ARANJUEZ
- On this excursion we will visit the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, an architectural World Heritage Site, and the Basilica of the Valley of the Fallen, a monument that stands out for its gigantic size.
REAL MONASTERY OF EL ESCORIAL (AM)
- We will begin the visit in El Escorial, a symbol of Spanish power of the sixteenth century, which commemorates the Battle of San Quintín and is the Pantheon of the remains of the Emperor Carlos V. Its construction was governed by reason, symmetry and balance, and saves the great exponents of Renaissance humanism. For this reason, for years it was considered the eighth wonder of the world. The visit includes the Habsburg Palace, the Pantheon of Kings and Infants, the Chapter House and the Basilica.
BASILICA DEL VALLE DE LOS CAÍDOS (AM)
- 9 km from El Escorial is the next stop of our visit: the Basilica of the Valley of the Fallen. Built between 1940 and 1959 to honor the Spaniards who died during the Civil War, this grandiose construction is carved into the mountain at 1350 m above sea level. In it, an impressive cross of 150 m high stands on the magnificent natural setting of the Sierra Madrileña.
- The use of comfortable footwear is recommended. Please note that the tour includes several walking tours. After the visit, return to Madrid.
REAL SITE OF ARANJUEZ
- Royal Site of the Crown of Spain 46 km south of Madrid, located in a fertile valley on the banks of the Tagus River, famous for its Royal Palace, its many gardens and for having served as an inspiration to the composer Joaquín Rodrigo for his Concierto de Aranjuez . The Cultural Landscape of Aranjuez was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2001.
- Royal Palace, where we will appreciate the diversity of decorative styles highlighting the China Room or Porcelain Cabinet and the Throne Room of Isabel II; The Gardens of the Prince, Parterre and the Island that are characterized by the great variety of plants.
- Museo de Falúas Reales (light, elongated and narrow boats used generally in ports and rivers) was rebuilt in 1966 and displays the boats that the kings used to walk along the Tagus River. Among them stands out the so-called gondola of Felipe V, although the ship really dates from the previous reign, that of Carlos II, as well as the boats of Carlos IV, Fernando VII and Isabel II.
Include
- Bus with air conditioning
- Official bilingual guide
- Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
- Entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
- Entrance to the Royal Palace of Aranjuez
- Individual guide radio system
Not included
- Meals, drinks or other services not specified above
- Back to the hotel
Activities
- Turistic bus, panoramic (incluida)
- Museums, monuments (incluida)
- Cultural visits (incluida)
Notes
- Keep in mind that this excursion has several visits on foot, we recommend the use of comfortable footwear.
- The duration of the tour includes the time of travel to the place of destination.
- The Royal Site of Aranjuez asks its visitors to respect the security regulations: it is not allowed to photograph or film inside the exhibitions.
- The guided tour is not allowed inside the Basilica of the Valley of the Fallen.
Cancellations policy
FREE cancellation as long as the guest cancels at least 7 days before the tripEUR 104USD 111.99
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