The Monastery of El Escorial was built under the reign of the powerful King Philip II to be a Residence for the Kings, Monastery and Pantheon of the Royal Family, becoming a symbol of the great power of the Spanish Empire at the time.
The Monument was declared of Artistic and Historic interest, and "Mankind Heritage". The visit include the Monastery, the Cloister of the Four Evangelists, the Palace of Philip II, Pantheons of the Royal Family, the Chapterhouses and the Basilica.
The Valley of the Fallen is a monument built as a memorial of those who died during the Spanish Civil War in between 1936 and 1939. Located in the beautiful Valley of Cuelgamuros, in the Mountains of Guadarrama, this impressive work has a colossal cross over 150 m high, and the Basilica and Crypt excavated in the hard rock under the mountain.
Back in Madrid, this extensive tour will give you a very accurate idea of the city. During aprox. 3 hours we'll see the mos important buildings, avenues and squares with an expert official guide who will explain about the monuments and its history.
During the differents historical periods the city has grown from the old Habsburg and Bourbons quarters to the present day city: Gran V? Plaza de Espa?University, Moncloa, Habsburg old quarter, calle Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Puerta de Alcal?the Bullring, Columbus square with a brief stop at Madrid Hard Rock Caf?or a free soft drink refreshment, paseo de la Castellana and the Real Madrid stadium Santiago Bernab? plaza de Castilla, fountain of Cibeles and back to the starting point.











