In this tour we will visit the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, an architectural ensemble declared a World Heritage Site, and the Valley of the Fallen, a basilica that stands out for its gigantic size.

Royal Monastery of El Escorial:

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.

Basilica of the Valley of the Fallen:

Located 9 km away from El Escorial, this enormous monument was built between 1940 and 1959 to honour 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.

Additional Information

• Tour Duration: Approx. 5 Hours
• Starting Time: 08:45 AM / Check-in Time: 08:30 AM
• Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour begins
• Children under 6 years old are free

Operating Hours

Tour operates from 08:45 hrs to 13:45 hrs (Approx. 5 Hours)

What You Get

Includes

• Air-conditioned motor coach
• Bilingual official guide
• Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
• Entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica

Excludes

• Lunch, beverages or other services not specified
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

How to Use

• Kindly present your printed or mobile voucher to the operator on the day of the tour

Terms and Conditions

Important Notes:

• Tours and tickets are subjected to availability and are not confirmed until a second confirmation email is received. In the event if the date selected is not available, alternative arrangements will be communicated via email.
• The tour may disembark at a different location from the initial meeting point. For disembarkation, please enquire with the tour guide on the day of tour.
• There will be no refunds even if included items are not utilised by the visitor.
• In circumstances that the tour is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, customers will be notified before tour departure via e-mail. OR In circumstances that the tour is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, customers will be notified by the tour operator.
• Booking is required to be made 7 days prior the tour departure date.
• In the event of late comers/no show, it would be considered cancellation and no refund will be given.
• Travel Recommends reserves the right to adjust the prices based on current exchange rates without prior notice.

About the Tour:

• Items not included are personal expenses during the tour (telephone, laundry, beverages etc.)
• Travel Recommends and the tour operator will not be responsible for any accidents, loss of property or damaged caused by individual negligence.
• The e-ticket cannot be exchanged for cash or used on more than one occasion.
• The value of the e-ticket/e-voucher is in local currency. 
• Any alteration(s) on the e-ticket/e-voucher will not be accepted by Travel Recommends and the appointed merchant.
• Tour routes and schedule may be delayed/cancelled/changed without prior notice.
• Tour prices vary on seasons and weekdays/weekends, Travel Recommends reserves the right to change prices without prior notice. In the event where changes are made, the revised figures will be posted on the website.

Cancellation Policy:

• Tour routes subject to cancellation without prior notice due to weather conditions, and (or) when there is an official request from the authorities.
• Refunds will be given to customers under these circumstances.
  • No refunds will be entertained for cancellation made 6 days or less prior the tour date.
  • 50% of the amount will be refunded to customers for cancellation made at least 7 days prior the tour date.
  • 80% of the amount will be refunded to customers for cancellation made at least 14 days prior the tour date.

Please e-mail any changes to the tour dates and number of visitors to us at least 7 calendar days before the tour date.