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From Madrid: El Escorial, Valley of the Fallen, and Segovia Day Trip

Gardens of the Royal Seat of San Lorenzo de El Escorial with manicured hedges near Madrid, Spain.
El Escorial's Court of Kings, featuring statues and twin towers in Madrid, Spain.
Valley of the Fallen monument with large cross and surrounding colonnade in Spain.
Cobbled medieval street in Segovia with Spanish flags and historic buildings.

Duration

11 hrs

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    • From Madrid to history’s greatest hits in just one day! Ride a comfy AC bus while your guide leads you through Spain’s past, royal, medieval, and wartime.

    • Breeze past the crowds and into history! Explore El Escorial’s royal tombs, then soak in the solemn beauty of the Valley of the Fallen’s basilica.

    • Hear tales of Segovia’s Renaissance glory while standing in awe of a Roman aqueduct so sturdy that has survived 2,000 years without mortar.

    • Fun fact: The Valley of the Fallen’s cross is so massive (500 ft tall) that on a clear day, you can spot it from 30 km away.

    • Full-day tour around Segovia and El Escorial

    • Expert English and Spanish-speaking bilingual guide

    • Roundtrip AC transfers from Madrid

    • Skip-the-line entry to El Escorial Monastery and Valley of the Fallen

    • Hotel transfers

    • Lunch and beverages

    • Admission to Segovia’s Alcazar and Cathedral

  • TOTAL DURATION11 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
    Timeline
    Map
    40 min by a/c bus
    55 km
    El Escorial Monastery

    1. El Escorial Monastery

    Tickets included
    1 hr 45 min

    Once the heart of the Spanish Empire, this grand complex is a monastery, palace, and royal tomb all in one. Walking through its vast halls, you’ll feel the weight of history as you step into royal rooms, see the grand basilica, and explore sacred burial sites.

    19 min by a/c bus
    13.6 km
    Valley of the Fallen

    2. Valley of the Fallen

    Tickets included
    1 hr
    38 min by a/c bus
    51.7 km
    Madrid

    3. Madrid

    1 hr
    1 hr by a/c bus
    90.7 km

    Passes By

    Aqueduct of Segovia

    4. Aqueduct of Segovia

    Free Admission
    9 min
    0.6 km
    Madrid
    End point

    Madrid

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What’s not allowed

    • Your furry friends cannot accompany you on this adventure. This tour does not allow pets.

    • Carry a backpack with only essentials, large bags are not allowed on the bus.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, pregnant women, or people with back problems.

    Additional information

    • The tour’s start point is in central Madrid, making it easily accessible by public transport.

    • The itinerary of this tour is subject to change.

    • Bring your car seats for the little ones. This is mandatory if you are traveling with tots.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    Meeting point

    • Meet your guide at VPT TRAVEL FOR ALL..

    • Address: C. de Ferraz, 3, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain.

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