Escorial Monastery and Valley of Fallen Private Trip from Madrid

Embark on a private guided tour from Madrid to explore the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen. Delve into the rich history of Spain’s Golden Age and the Spanish Civil War. At the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, uncover a monument that epitomizes the cultural and ideological ideals of the Spanish Renaissance. Visit its most notable areas, including the Pantheon of the Kings and Princes, the Chapterhouse, the Palace of the Habsburgs, the Basilica, and the renowned Library, home to thousands of invaluable historical volumes. Then, visit the Valley of the Fallen, an awe-inspiring memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives during the Spanish Civil War. Nestled in the stunning Cuelgamuros Valley in the Sierra de Guadarrama, this monumental site features a basilica and crypt carved into the mountain rock, crowned by a towering cross over 150 meters high.