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El Escorial and Valle de Cuelgamuros Tour

Do you want to see two of Spain’s greatest historical symbols in just half a day? This tour to El Escorial Monastery and the Valley of Cuelgamuros is exactly the experience you need.What you’ll experienceThe Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial: a massive monument built between 1563-1584 under Philip II. You’ll explore its most stunning rooms: the Palace of the Habsburgs, the Chapter Hall, the Basilica, the Royal Pantheon (Kings and Princes), and the Library. Every corner exudes power, symmetry, art and devotion.Valle de Cuelgamuros (Valley of the Fallen): a dramatic monument built after the Spanish Civil War (1940-1959), with a basilica carved into the mountain and an enormous cross about 150 meters high dominating the Guadarrama landscape. It’s a visit that stirs feelings: art, historical memory, tension, nature.You will enjoy centuries of history, art and power in just a few hours.You’ll have an expert guide who gives life to the stones, the sculptures, the stories behind them.Everything is organized: transport, entrance tickets—you just show up and immerse yourself.It’s more than sightseeing: it’s an intense emotional and aesthetic experience that connects you with Spain’s soul.

Price From: 66.0€ per person (taxes included)
Activities available in the following languages Spanish, English
Place Madrid (Madrid)
Duration  5 hours
Activity category Excursions and tours, Visits to cities, towns and villages, City tourism, Visits to museums and sights
Who is it for? Adults without children, Families, Young people, LGBTQI+, Senior
Organising company OkGranCanaria
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