EL ESCORIAL BY PRIVATE VEHICULE

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Tour Description

  • Duration:4 hours 0 minutes
  • Travelers:1 - 6 guests
El Escorial is located an hour from Madrid, in the foothills of the Sierra de Guadarrama Mountain range. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a masterpiece built in the 16th century during the reign of Philip II and one of Spain's most iconic monuments. This grand complex is a royal palace, monastery, basilica, and mausoleum, reflecting the power and religious devotion of the Habsburg Empire. Begin your visit to the Royal Monastery with the impressive Basilica, inspired by Italian architecture. The library, with its intricate frescoes and ancient manuscripts, is another highlight of the tour. We will visit the Pantheon of the Kings, the burial place of the Spanish monarchs. And we will have the opportunity to explore the rooms of Philip II's Palace. Enjoy an unmissable visit filled with history and art.

Tour Highlights

  • Basilica of San Lorenzo: the heart of the complex, with a massive dome inspired by St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
  • Royal Pantheon: houses the tombs of Spanish kings from Charles I onwards.
  • The library: contains over 40,000 ancient books and manuscripts.
  • Palace of Philip II: the residence where the most powerful king of his time died.
  • The Gardens: designed in a classical style with beautiful mountain views.
  • La Colección de Arte: obras de grandes maestros como El Greco, Tiziano y Velázquez..

Includes

  • Private local guide.
  • Luxury private vehicle and professional driver at your disposal for 4 hours.
  • Entrance fees to monuments.

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