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Check in at our office in the center of Madrid fifteen minutes before the departure of your tour. Board one of our air-conditioned buses with a local guide.

Enjoy a guided tour of the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, an architectural complex declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Built in the 15th century, it is a symbol of the power of the government at that time. Learn all the details of the Royal Mausoleum it contains and the history behind the 21 years it took to build it. build the century. Renaissance style, the symmetry of the building will amaze you. Listen to your guide's explanations as you walk around the site visiting the Habsburg Palace, the Chapter House, the Basilica and the extraordinary library.

Get back on the bus at the end of the visit for a short transfer to the Valley of the Fallen. The site is located 9km from El Escorial, in the Sierra de Guadarrama. You can see it from afar thanks to the monumental cross built on the site. The monument is an underground basilica built into the mountain. It is crowned by the largest cross in the world, which can be seen from miles away.

Check in at our office in central Madrid fifteen minutes before your tour departure and head to Toledo with your local guide. Follow your local guide on a walking tour of the historic city of Toledo, a World Heritage City since 1986. Once the capital of Spain, it is a spectacular mix of Arab, Jewish and Christian cultures.

Learn about its fantastic heritage and discover how the coexistence of cultures through the centuries influenced it. in its current architectural style. Stroll among the courtyard cloisters and royal coats of arms at the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes. Admire the building sponsored by Queen Isabella of Castile to become a royal mausoleum, the most important construction built by the Catholic Monarchs.

Right after the visit we will walk to the Santa Maria la Blanca Synagogue. Originally built as a synagogue, it was expropriated and converted into a synagogue. in a church only 211 years after opening its doors. Today, it is a fantastic Mudejar style museum that you will visit. Admire the world-famous painting by El Greco, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, in the Church of Santo Tomé. Did you know that Greco himself lived in this wonderful city?

The guided tour will end in front of the Toledo Cathedral, considered the most important Gothic style in Spain. Afterwards, you will have free time to explore Toledo on your own before returning to Madrid.

Short description

Meals and drinks, except those specified/ Hotel pick-up and drop-off service.

Long description

Marvel at the Royal Monastery of El Escorial and immerse yourself in Spanish history. See the Habsburg Palace, the Mausoleum of the Kings and the Basilica. Visit the Valley of the Fallen, an underground basilica crowned with a 152-meter cross. Immerse yourself in a fascinating mix of cultures in Toledo. Walk through the old town with your local guide and see the famous painting by El Greco, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz. Did you know that Toledo was once the capital of Spain?

Included

CANCELLATIONS: Cancellation before 24 hours: free of charge / Less than 24 hours or no show: 100%

• The TTOO reserves the right to alter the itinerary due to events or celebrations in the city.
• The Church of Santo Tomé, the Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen remind their visitors that it is not photography or filming inside them is not permitted.
• Important information: due to restrictions in the Basilica of the Valley of the Fallen, there is no guided tour inside it.
• This activity/excursion has a maximum of 30 people per guide.

Not Included

• Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial.
• Entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and Basilica.
• Entrance to the Church of St. Tomé, the Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca and the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes.
• Local guide
• Bilingual tour (English/Spanish)
• Transportation by air-conditioned coach.
• Radio guide system.

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