Toledo, Escorial & Valley of the Fallen Full-Day Excursion

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Duration: 1d
Location: Toledo, Spain | Toledo, Spain


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Toledo's Roman, Jewish & Arab heritage
2 of the most visited cities in Spain & World Heritage Sites
El Greco’s famous painting“The Burial of the Count of Orgaz”
The magnificent royal palace El Escorial
Giordano’s divine “Glory of the Spanish Monarchy” ceiling

Inclusions:
Guided tour of El Escorial, Valley of the Fallen, and Toledo
Admission fees
Transportation
Commentary in English

Description:

Explore Toledo—the “city of 3 cultures.” Admire magnificent Escorial Palace and its wonderful artwork. Take in the Spanish countryside, the Guadarrama Mountains, and the Valley of the Fallen—an underground basilica and colossal stone cross.

Start your day with royalty, visiting the impressive Escorial—the historical residence of the King of Spain and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander around the monastery, the royal palace, the pantheon of kings, and the museum. Admire the famous artwork throughout the monastery.

Your next stop is the Valley of the Fallen—a monument built as a memorial to those who died during the Spanish Civil War. Admire the colossal 500-foot (152 m) stone cross and visit the underground basilica and crypt. Listen to your guide’s informative commentary about this monument as you drive through the picturesque countryside toward the museum-like city of Toledo.

One of the oldest cities of Europe and at one time the capital of Spain, Toledo boasts magnificent examples of architecture from several historical periods—making it one of the leading artistic cities of Spain. Walk through cobbled streets and visit the Church of St. Tome, where you can admire El Greco’s “The Burial of the Count of Orgaz.”