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Stop At: Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Av Juan de Borbon y Battemberg, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial Spain

We will start our visit at El Escorial, symbol of the Spanish power in the XVI century that commemorates the battle of St. Quentin. It is also 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 for years the eighth wonder of the world. The visit includes the Habsburg Palace, the Kings and Princes Mausoleum, the Chapter House and the Basilica.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Valley of the Fallen, Carretere de Guadarrama, 28209 San Lorenzo de El Escorial Spain

Located 9 km away from El Escorial, this enormous monument was built between 1940 and 1959 to honor the fallen during the Spanish Civil War. The basilica is carved into the mountain at 1350 meters of altitude, where an impressive 150 meters high cross places itself over the magnificent landscape of Madrid’s mountain range.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Catedral Primada, Calle del Cardenal Cisneros 1, 45002 Toledo Spain

We will apreciate the Cathedral from the outside

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Iglesia de Santo Tome, Plaza Conde 4, 45002 Toledo Spain

You will be able to visit "The Burial of the Lord of Orgaz", masterpiece of El Greco inside the church

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Synagogue of Saint Mary the White, Calle Reyes Catolicos 4, 45002 Toledo Spain

You will be able to visit the interior

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, Calle Reyes Catolicos 17, 45002 Toledo Spain

Enjoy the interior of the monastery

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Damasquinados Suarez, Paseo Circo Romano 8, 45004 Toledo Spain

Once these visits are finished we will go to a demonstration of the famous technique of damascened (Inlay of precious metals in steel). Once finished the demonstration you have free time to buy something if you want.

Duration: 30 minutes

Included

Local guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
Entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
Entrance to Church of St. Tomé
Entrance to Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca
Entrance to Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes
Individual radioguided system
Entry/Admission - Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Entry/Admission - Valley of the Fallen
Entry/Admission - Iglesia de Santo Tome
Entry/Admission - Synagogue of Saint Mary the White
Entry/Admission - Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes

Not included

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entry/Admission - Catedral Primada

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants aged 5 years and under are free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat
Infants must sit on laps
Please keep in mind that the excursion includes several visits on foot., comfortable shoes are recommended.
The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination
Royal Monastery of El Escorial, the Valley of the Fallen Basilic and St Tomé Church visitors are kindly requested to respect the instructions of the Security: Photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions.
Please, note that guiding inside the Basilica of the Valley is not allowed.
Most travelers can participate
Failure to show up at the established check-in time may entail losing the tour.

Features

Tourism

95% Cultural

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