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El Escorial, Valle de los Caidos & Segovia with Suckling Pig Lunch from Madrid
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On this premium small group tour you will visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites in one day: Valle de los Caídos, El Escorial and Segovia and you will also have the chance to try the traditional suckling pig in Segovia.
Highlights
• Discover and visit 3 UNESCO National Heritage sites: Valle de los Caídos, El Escorial and Segovia. • Taste the Spanish Sucking Pig. • Enjoy a Premium small group tour experience.
General Overview
Country: Spain Type: Half Day Tour Small Group
Region: Madrid Theme:
City: Madrid Group Size: 1 - 8 People
Duration: Full-Day (Duration: 10h30) Price from: 99.99 €
Introduction ESCORIAL: The Royal Monastery of El Escorial is an imposing 16th Century building. Phillip II ordered its construction and its main architect was Juan Herrera to whom it owed most of its design and building. Many of the best artisans of that period also took part in the process. The Monastery also houses the Mausoleum of the Spanish Monarchs, and it is considered as one of the Eight Wonders of the World. VALLE DE LOS CAIDOS The Valley of the Fallen (Valle de los Caídos) is located about 8 miles north of El Escorial. The complex was built between 1940 and 1958 and is a monument intended to commemorate all those who died on both sides during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). About 40,000 Nationalist and Republican soldiers are buried here. However, the Valley of the Fallen is inevitably associated with Franco's regime since the late General is buried inside the basilica and he was the one who ordered its construction. Nevertheless, it is an impressive place and it was visited by about 450,000 people in 2005. SEGOVIA: Segovia, the old quarter of which, along with its Roman aqueduct, are World Heritage Sites. Moreover, many Romanesque churches, the Cathedral and Fortress go to form this magnificent landscape that presides over this part of Castile. Its modern Parador Hotel is one of the best places for the visitor to savour the city's most traditional dish: roast suckling pig. Moreover, Segovia is an excellent starting point to tour the province and visit to the La Granja Palace, as well as the Gorges of the Duratón River Nature Reserve, among other attractions.
Day by day itinerary DAY 1: MADRID - TOLEDO - ESCORIAL - MADRID • 08:00AM: Welcome Meeting • 08:15AM: Departure to El Escorial • 09:30AM: Arrival in El Escorial • 09:45AM: Walking through the Frailes Garden and views of the Escorial Monastery • 10:30AM: Departure to Valle de los Caidos • 11:00AM: Arrival in Valle de los Caidos • 11:10AM: Visit of the basilica Valle de los Caidos • 12:10PM: Departure from to Segovia • 01:00PM: Arrival in Segovia • 01:10PM: Cochinillos Lunch in Segovia • 02:30PM: End of Lunch • 02:45PM: Cultural visit of Segovia and entrance in the Cathedral of Segovia • 04:45PM: End of cultural Visit in Segovia • 05:00PM: Departure to Madrid • 06:30PM: Arrival in Madrid L
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Included • Fully equipped minibus/van • English & Spanish Speaking Guide Guide • Valle de los Caídos ticket • Lunch in a traditional restaurant (Cochinillo included)
Excluded • Meals and beverages not specified in itinerary. • Transfers from/to hotel. • Tip and Gratuities to Local guide.
Pick up • Plaza de San Miguel, 7, 28005 Madrid Meeting point Notes: • Please, be at the check-in point 15 minutes before departure time • Tour may be affected due to special circumstances.
Drop off • Plaza de San Miguel, 7, 28005 Madrid
Cancellation policy Notes: • Tour may be affected due to special circumstances. • There is a minimum of people required to operate the tour. In the event that this minimum is not met, customers will be offered an alternative date, another tour of equal or superior value, or a full refund. • There is a minimum of people required to operate on languages that are not English or Spanish. if this minimum is not reached, the tour will be offered in English. • This tour is subject to cancellation or rescheduling based on inclement weather. Cancellations: • Up to 48 hrs before: Fully Refundable • Under 48 hrs: 100% Non-Refundable
Transport • Fully equipped minibus
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