• 5-hour guided tour of El Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen from Madrid
• Admire the poignant sculptures of the Valley of the Fallen monument
• See royal tombs and ornate artworks on a guided tour of El Escorial monastery
• Plenty of photo opportunities! Click amazing pictures to cherish a memory of a lifetime

This tour allows you to explore some of the most amazing aspects of the Spain. Visit EL Escorial monastery and Valley of the fallen monument during this half day tour. See the royal Seat of San Lorenzo de EL Escorial, the Spanish monarchs’ historical residence, and royal monastery, and explore the history behind this massive, regal complex of the building, known for their striking architecture. Here you will see the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo El Real built by King Philip II to house the remains of his parents, Charles I and Isabella of Portugal. Explore the basilica of the monastery, with its important religious relics, highly decorated altar and Baroque dome inspired by St Peter’s in Rome. Thereafter visit the grand palace and the royal mausoleum known as the Pantheon of Kings, home to the marble tomb of Charles V, the first king of Spain. Explore the collections of architects’ and builders’ equipment dating back hundreds of years at the Architecture rooms. See armaments at weapons rooms and glance at the painted frescoes in the highly decorated library. After exploring El Escorial, head to the valley of the fallen and admire the vast basilica built into the side of a mountain, having a huge cross that towers 150 meters (500 feet) high and dominates the landscape. Spanish dictator General Franco built it to commemorate the dead of Spain's Civil War. Thereafter visit the austerely modern basilica with its vaulted crypt and sculpted angels. Admire the complex and learn about this beautiful monument.