Madrid: Escorial, Valley of the Fallen, Segovia with Lunch
ID: GYG361900-647950
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
10:30 hours
Description
Visit the Valle de los Caídos and discover the Spain of the 20th century. Explore the Monastery of Escorial to gain an understanding of Spanish royalty. Visit Segovia and take in the beauty of the city and its medieval atmosphere.
Leave Madrid and head to the beautiful Valley of the Fallen, declared a National Heritage Site. Tour the amazing location and discover Spain of the 20th century. Have the special chance to admire the largest Christian cross in the world.
Following, visit El Escorial, the most important architectural monument of the Spanish Renaissance, and learn about Spanish royalty. Immerse yourself in the historic atmosphere of the place before following your expert guide into the heart of Segovia.
Visit the aqueduct and the areas of the convents, along the way listening to stories and legends that span back to the centuries before the Muslim conquest. Discover the most emblematic places of the city, its history, its hidden corners and anecdotes, and its main monuments such as Alcazar of Segovia or the Cathedral.
Following this cultural pitstop, discover Spanish gastronomy, settling down at a traditional restaurant for a famous Cochinillo Segoviano (suckling pig). The suckling pig has had a constant presence in the culture and cuisine of Segovia.
Learn the tastes, recipes, and tradition of preparation across different countries and you may arrive to the conclusion that Segovia's version is the most surprising of them, due to its simplicity and natural cooking approach.
Highlights
- Visit three important architectural monument and National Heritage Sites in one day
- Take a professionally-guided tour of Valle de los Caídos, El Escorial, and Segovia
- Marvel at Segovia's well-preserved Roman aqueduct
- Discover the Valley of the Fallen
- Indulge in a traditional lunch with a suckling pig
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• At least two people are required for this activity to take place. In the event that this minimum is not met, you will be offered an alternative date, another tour of equal or superior value, or a full refund.
• Tour may be affected due to special circumstances.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are required while indoors
You are required to bring and wear a mask
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.