Excursion to Segovia, el Escorial & The Valley of the Fallen

The architecture of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen, the historical heritage of Segovia... Don't miss these jewels just outside Madrid.

Day Trip Details

We leave the Spanish capital at 8:45 am in the direction of the Madrid Sierra mountain range. After a journey of around 1 hour, we'll come to the San Lorenzo de El Escorial Monastery.

Here we'll take a guided tour of the interior of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, answering questions such as 'which kings are buried in the Royal Pantheon?', 'which were the favourite rooms of the Asturian and Bourbon monarchs?', and 'how many books are there in the Royal Library?'

Only 10 minutes from El Escorial is the Valley of the Fallen. In this impressive monument, we'll enter the basilica, which features a giant cross dominating the entire Cuelgamuros Valley. We will also hear anecdotes from the Spanish Civil War, providing context for this historical site.

From here we will return to Madrid, allowing free time to have lunch. At 3 pm, we will regroup to head to Segovia, a Castilian city rich in history, where you will enjoy a walking tour of its old town, which has much more to offer than just its famous aqueduct!

Before concluding our exciting day trip, we'll take a guided tour of the interior of the Cathedral of Segovia. What surprises will the royal residences of this ancient palace reveal to us? After the tour, we will return to Madrid, arriving around 8 pm.

Segovia Day Trip

If you prefer to visit only Segovia, you can book a separate day trip to Segovia from Madrid. In this case, you will have the option to choose between a half-day or full-day tour.

How It Works?

Your day begins with a departure from Madrid at 8:45 am. The first stop is the San Lorenzo de El Escorial Monastery for a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site, where you’ll discover its royal history and significant features.

Next, we’ll visit the Valley of the Fallen, where you’ll enter the basilica and learn about the history surrounding this monument. Afterward, we will return to Madrid for a lunch break, followed by the trip to Segovia at 3 pm.

In Segovia, enjoy a scenic walking tour of the old town, concluding with a guided tour of the Cathedral of Segovia. The adventure wraps up with a return to Madrid around 8 pm.

Included

• Round-trip transportation from Madrid
• Guided tour of El Escorial Monastery
• Visit to the Valley of the Fallen
• Free time for lunch in Madrid
• Walking tour of Segovia
• Guided tour of the Cathedral of Segovia

Not Included

• Lunch
• Entrance fees to some additional attractions

Meeting Point

The meeting point is at the designated pickup area in central Madrid, where you'll board the transportation for the day trip.