Kloster El Escorial, Tal der Gefallenen & Toledo – Tour ab Madrid
Zeitplan
Warum gerade diese Tour
- Kombinieren Sie zwei der beliebtesten Tagestouren ab Madrid
- Besuchen Sie das Kloster El Escorial; eine historische Residenz des Königs von Spanien
- Reisen Sie in das Tal der Gefallenen, das die Opfer des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs ehrt
- Sparen Sie über 10% im Vergleich zu den Kosten für die separate Buchung dieser beiden Touren
- Die Tour wird sowohl auf Spanisch als auch auf Englisch durchgeführt
- Transport in einem klimatisierten Reisebus
Übersicht
The Monastery of El Escorial is a historical residence of the King of Spain. This wondrous complex combines a Monastery, Palace, Museum and School. Its beauty, along with its historical and cultural significance have seen it designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Valley of the Fallen (Valle de los Caídos) is an underground basilica, built under General Franco, to honour the victims of the Spanish Civil War. The underground church and tomb topped with a 500 foot stone cross, which can be seen from a distance of 30 miles.
The ‘Imperial Toledo’ is a city encircled by the River Tagus and home to three different cultures – Christian, Moorish and Jewish – that coexisted together for centuries. Their influences have left many architectural and artistic reminders all over the city.
Reiseverlauf
The tour starts from Plaza de Espana, 7 in Madrid where you will be met by your multilingual guide and taken to El Escorial (about 49 kilometers from Madrid).
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, El Escorial is a symbol of the Spanish Power in the 16th century and commemorates the San Quintin Battle. It is also a mausoleum for Charles V. You will also visit the Hapsburg Palace, Kings and Princes Mausoleum, Chapter House and the Basilica.
Further on, proceed to Valle de Los Caidos (Basilica of the Valley) located about 9 kilometres from El Escorial. It is an enormous monument built between 1940 and 1959 to honor the Spaniards killed during the civil war. It is a basilica excavated in the mountain at 1350 metres above sea level where an impressive 150 metre-high cross places itself over the magnificent nature reserve of Madrid mountain range.
After the explanations of guide from the outside, you will have free time to contemplate this magnificent architectural monument, take pictures and admire the wonderful views of the Sierra de Madrid.
Along the way stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Toledo, one of the oldest towns in Europe. It is called the “city of the three cultures”, since Christians, Muslims and Jews lived together in this city. You will get an outside view of the Cathedral, see the Church of St. Tomé with “El Entierro del señor de Orgaz”, masterpiece of El Greco; Synagogue of Sta. María la Blanca; Museum of Victorio Macho; Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes and the famous technique of Damasquinado (encrust of precious metals in steel). And enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of Toledo.
After a sightseeing excursion in Toledo, return to the starting point of the tour. The tour ends at Plaza de Espana in Madrid.
Inbegriffen
- Transportation in an air-conditioned coach
- Guide (English & Spanish speaking)
- Entrance fees
- Lunch (if option chosen)
Ausgeschlossen
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Bitte beachten Sie
Please call the local activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details
Italian (Morning: Mon & Sun and Afternoon: Tue, Thu & Sat) guide available on request, please specify your language of preference in the special request section at the time of booking
Children (0 - 5) years free but lunches is not included.
Voucher information: You must print and surrender a paper version of your booking voucher for this activity (showing your voucher on a smartphone is not accepted). No refund can be given for customers without a printed copy of their voucher.
Zusätzliche Information
Kundenbewertungen
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MOHAMED HASSAN IBRAHIM
Excellent Tour
Please add Arabic language to Your tourist languages in order to attract Arab toursists like Turkey. Expecially, you have more isalmic mouments....
Egypt 11/15/2011 -
Lynn Clemens
loved it!!
I had a great time at both Escorial and Toledo. Both were fascinating. It was so nice to have someone who knows the area drive us there. No worries of taking a wrong turn. The...
United States 11/12/2011 -
Manuel Blanco
had a great time
we enjoyed this tour. our quuide was very nice and thoughtfull....
Australia 10/03/2011