SEGOVIA AND EL ESCORIAL BY PRIVATE VEHICULE

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Tour Description

  • Duration:9 hours 0 minutes
  • Travelers:1 - 6 guests
Discover two UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a comfortable full-day excursion from Madrid by private car. The Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is located 50 minutes from Madrid; it is a masterpiece built in the 16th century during the reign of Philip II and one of Spain's most iconic monuments. In the morning, we will visit this grand complex, which is a royal palace, monastery, basilica, and mausoleum, reflecting the power and religious devotion of the Habsburgs. Afterward, we will travel to the beautiful city of Segovia, which boasts Roman monuments, a magnificent cathedral, and a fairytale castle. On our tour, we will visit the most emblematic monuments: the Roman aqueduct, built almost 2,000 years ago; the Gothic cathedral; and the medieval Alcázar, a beautiful palace-fortress that has served as a royal residence and military stronghold throughout the centuries. After visiting the monuments and enjoying free time to sample the local cuisine, we will return to Madrid.

Tour Highlights

  • Basilica of San Lorenzo de El Escorial: with an enormous dome inspired by St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and the Royal Pantheon, which houses the tombs of Spanish kings.
  • The Library of El Escorial: containing more than 40,000 ancient books and manuscripts.
  • Segovia Aqueduct: one of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the world.
  • Alcázar of Segovia: a fairytale castle with spectacular views and a distinctive ship-like shape.
  • Cathedral: one of the last Gothic cathedrals built in Spain.
  • Old Town: stroll through narrow medieval streets steeped in history.

Includes

  • Private local guide.
  • Private luxury vehicle and professional driver at your disposal for 9 hours
  • Entrance fees to monuments.

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