SIDE TRIP TO SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL

This trip will show you part of the most important history of Spain.

We will visit the Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial, declared a World Heritage Site, it’s the most representative monument of the Spanish Empire.
It was the headquarters and residence of King Philip II, the most powerful monarch in the world in the 16th century. This Palace – Monastery was a symbol of the Catholic counter-reformation and commemorates the Spanish victory in the battle of San Quentin. It also serves as Royal Pantheon.

“Private tour available in more than 20 languages”

Details

Itinerary

  • Departure from Madrid in private bus to San Lorenzo.
  • Visit of the Monastery
  • Lunch (optional)
  • Return to Madrid
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Información

  • Traslado desde Madrid con guía oficial 
  • Visita del Monasterio de San Lorenzo (2 horas aproximadamente)
  • Audio receptores: Para escuchar las explicaciones del guía en el interior de los monumentos, es obligatorio contratarlas si el grupo es mayor de 9 personas (1,20 € p.p)
  • 2º Guía: Se requiere contratar una segunda guía de viaje para entrar a los monumentos si el grupo es mayor de 30 personas. 
  • Almuerzo: ofrecemos un menú de almuerzo en una antigua posada del siglo XVIII con cocina local desde 18 € por persona.

Extension

Valley of the Fallen visit. (+ 2 hours)

It’s a civil war memorial 7 kms. from the Monastery, built after the Spanish civil war (1936-1939) for the reconciliation of a divided Spain. It consists of a basilica carved into the rock and an impressive monumental cross 150 meters high.