Escorial & Valley and Segovia from Madrid
Description
Enjoy this combined package featuring two half-day tours: visit El Escorial and the Valley in the morning, and Segovia in the afternoon
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Itinerary
The first stop will be the Monastery which was built in the sixteenth century under the reign of the powerful king Felipe II and conceived as a royal residence, a monastery, and a pantheon for the royal family. It became a symbol of the greatness of the Spanish Empire, and has been declared a Historical Heritage Monument. You will be visiting the following areas: the monastery, the Royal Palace, the Royal Pantheon, the Basilica, the Cloister of the Four Evangelists and the Chapter Houses.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(34)
I think they should optimize the logistics of their packages, they are not recommended, they are very poor
Michelle our guide was excellent and there was plenty of time to see the monuments. The El Escorial trip has a lot of walking and staircases up and down
The Escorial and the tomb which I did not really think I wanted to see were fascinating. The tour then takes you all the way back to Madrid and the back to where you just came from to experience Segovia which was not only a big waste of time but only allowed you time to literally run through Segovia not even having time to see the outside of the castle let alone the outside.
Little time par. Visit to Toledo. It is better to go one day to Escoeial and Vale and another day to Toledo.
Estimado cliente, Lamentamos que su impresión del tour no sea del todo positiva. Sin embargo, la duración del mismo está diseñada para que visiten lo más importante del lugar, sabiendo que disponen de pocas horas para hacerlo. Esperamos volver a contar con ustedes en las excursiones con las que operamos.
Normal Enterprise, Fantastic Places. You cannot leave Madrid without having known these two places.
Estimado Fernando, Muchas gracias por habernos elegido para proveerles el mejor servicio para visitar los lugares de interés más cercanos de Madrid. Estaremos encantados de poder atenderles próximamente.
We only choose to go to El Escorial and El Valle de los Caídos. It was excellent! Great trip, calm and the tour guide, I believe it was Toby, did a great job! Just the right talking and information.
Dear customer, Thank you for the review. We will try to let the guide know your kind feedback. Best regards
The tour lasts all day, but you cover a great deal. My only issue was the guide gave the tour in both English and Spanish. He ran both languages together so following along with what he was saying was difficult. Also be aware that this tour involves a great deal of walking and climbing stairs, especially in Toledo.
The tour takes you to two important places in Spanish history and culture. El Escorial is much bigger than you think and it really takes a tour guide to give you all the important details of the place. It is beautiful and interesting. The Valley of the Fallen features a scenic view over the entire valley. The Basilica is dug into the mountain and is the longest Basilica outside of the Vatican. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes since most of the day is spent walking. Take water and a hat if touring in the summer. The tour lasts about six hours and is really not suitable for younger children. There is no break for lunch.
Mediocre tour at best. It was rushed, and the guide did not allow sufficient time at each site. I would recommend taking the train to El Escorial and then taking an Uber or Taxi to Valley of the Fallen from El Escorial so that you can have enough time at each site. The bus is comfortable and convenient, however.
Excellent excursion, and a guide who attended us wonderful Cecilia, always very well disposed. It is an excursion to recommend
