Escorial-klooster en de vallei van de gevallenen Tour vanuit Madrid
Beschrijving
Tijdens deze excursie bezoeken we het koninklijke klooster van El Escorial, een architecturaal erfgoed van de mensheid en de basiliek van de Valle de los Caídos , een monument dat opvalt door zijn gigantische afmetingen. 5 uur durende directe tour naar de Valle de los Caídos met zijn basiliek opgegraven in de Sierra de Madrid en ontdek de grootsheid van het koninklijke klooster van El Escorial , een werelderfgoed en symbool van de Spaanse suprematie van de zestiende eeuw.
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Valley of the Fallen is een monument van het Franco-regime, een katholieke basiliek en een monumentaal monument in de gemeente San Lorenzo de El Escorial, gebouwd in de Cuelgamuros-vallei in de Sierra de Guadarrama, in de buurt van Madrid. Franco beweerde dat het monument bedoeld was als een "nationale daad van verzoening" en verzoening. Bij de bouwwerkzaamheden waren voornamelijk vrije arbeiders betrokken en een kleiner, zij het aanzienlijk, percentage gevangenen, deze tussen 1942 en 1950, onder het regime van strafvermindering.
San Lorenzo de El Escorial, ook bekend als El Escorial de Arriba, is een stad en gemeente in de Gemeenschap van Madrid, Spanje, gelegen in het noordwesten van de regio in de zuidoostelijke kant van de Sierra de Guadarrama, aan de voet van de berg Abantos en Las Machotas, 47 kilometer (29 mijl) van Madrid. Het is het hoofd van de gelijknamige gerechtelijke partij. De nederzetting wordt in de volksmond El Escorial de Arriba genoemd, om het te onderscheiden van het naburige dorp El Escorial, ook bekend als El Escorial de Abajo. Felipe II gaf opdracht tot de bouw van dit klooster als erkenning voor de overwinning van San Quintín, die plaatsvond op de dag van San Lorenzo in 1557 en is van de koning, om een mausoleum op te richten ter nagedachtenis aan zijn ouders en hemzelf, geplaatst onder de aanroeping van Sint Laurens.
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We booked this tour of the Escorial and Valley of Cuelgamuros through Viator and the it was fantastic! Our tour guides Beatriz and Nacho were excellent and very knowledgeable answering all our questions and giving us great insights - I know more about Spanish history and the Royal family that I ever thought possible 😀! The coach driver Jair (best in the world, apparently!) was also very good and the whole day out was memorable. Thank you Fun and Tickets, and to those reading this review this trip is highly recommended if you are ever in Madrid.
Dear traveler, Thank you so much for such a wonderful and enthusiastic review! We’re delighted that your visit to El Escorial and the Valley of Cuelgamuros became such a memorable day. It’s fantastic to hear how Beatriz and Nacho’s knowledge, insights, and willingness to answer your questions helped you discover so much about Spanish history and the Royal Family. And of course, we can’t forget Jair — “best in the world” is quite a compliment! 😀 We’ll make sure your lovely words reach all three of them. Thank you for choosing Fun and Tickets and for recommending the experience so highly. We hope to welcome you back for another great day out on your next visit to Madrid! Kind regards, Fun and Tickets Team
Came to this trip on August 11th. Trip starts bright and early at 9am (this is early for Madrid). We took a very comfortable and air conditioned bus to the Escorial. We had two tour guides Beatriz and nacho. Beatriz gave us an excellent and concise overview of history of Spain which is very relevant to seeing both places. The Escorial is a beautiful basilica, palace, pantheon, monastery. This is the “older” palace so therefore it has a very different feel from the palace in Madrid. The basilica is impressive. Beatriz was able to give us excellent explanations of the history, artwork and details of the kings of Spain. This activity takes the majority of the tour time. Next we went to visit the impressive but also controversial valley of the fallen. Prior to going in we were given a fair overview of the history behind the palace while at the same time being presented with both sides of the coin. It is important to experience it and then make your own mind about it. I can understand how its existence will be a source of debate for many years to come. Over all fantastic experiences and thanks to fun and Madrid and to Nacho/Beatriz.
Dear traveler, Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed account of your experience. We’re delighted that you enjoyed both El Escorial and the Valley of Cuelgamuros, and that Beatriz and Nacho helped provide the historical context needed to better understand two such significant and very different sites. We especially appreciate your recognition of the clear and balanced way the more complex aspects of the visit were presented, allowing each guest to reflect and form their own perspective. It’s also wonderful to hear that you appreciated Beatriz’s explanations of the history, art, and Spanish monarchy at El Escorial, as well as the comfort of the journey. We’ll be very happy to share your kind words with Beatriz and Nacho. Thank you for choosing Fun and Tickets and for making us part of your time in Madrid! Kind regards, Fun and Tickets Team
Great Tour to discover something outside of Madrid without loosing a whole day. The tour is good structured and the tours guides are easy to understand. Ontop the two locations are awesome to watch with historical background of the old and newer spain.
Dear traveler, Thank you very much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted that you found the tour a great way to discover some fascinating places outside Madrid while still having plenty of the day left to enjoy the city. It’s wonderful to hear that you appreciated the organization of the itinerary and the clear explanations from our guides. El Escorial and the Valley of Cuelgamuros offer two very different perspectives on Spanish history, and we’re glad the historical context helped make both visits even more interesting. Thank you for choosing Fun and Tickets. We hope to welcome you back on another tour soon! Kind regards, Fun and Tickets Team
Everything was correct and the explanations were very interesting
Estimada viajera, Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia con nosotros. Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de la excursión a El Escorial y el Valle de Cuelgamuros y que las explicaciones le resultaron interesantes. Conocer el contexto histórico de ambos lugares hace que la visita sea aún más enriquecedora. Gracias por elegir Fun and Tickets. Esperamos volver a acompañarla en otra experiencia muy pronto. Un cordial saludo, Equipo de Fun and Tickets
It was a wonderful guided tour through both monuments. Easier and simpler than doing it yourself and includes tickets. Or guides were Jose and David who gave an excellent experience. Be aware that it is a fair amount of walking and a fair amount of stairs. In addition the locations are at a higher altitude than Madrid which is already higher than sea level so it can be a fair amount of exercise.
Dear Eric, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with our El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen tour. We’re delighted that you enjoyed visiting both monuments and found the organized transportation and included tickets made the day easier and more comfortable. A special thank you for mentioning José and David. We’ll be very happy to pass your compliments on to them and let them know they helped make your experience an excellent one. We also appreciate your helpful note about the amount of walking, stairs, and the altitude, which can be very useful for future travelers when preparing for the excursion. Thank you for choosing Fun and Tickets. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Spain! Kind regards, Fun and Tickets Team
One of the most beautiful places in the world, everything perfect … the calm guide explained everything in detail, very nice
Estimada Jimena María, Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia con nuestra excursión a El Escorial y el Valle de los Caídos. Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutó de estos impresionantes lugares y que todo resultó perfecto durante la visita. Es especialmente gratificante conocer que valoró la tranquilidad y dedicación de nuestro guía, así como sus explicaciones detalladas, que ayudan a comprender mejor la historia y el significado de cada lugar. Gracias por elegir Fun and Tickets. Esperamos tener el placer de acompañarla nuevamente en otra experiencia inolvidable por España. Un cordial saludo, Equipo de Fun and Tickets
David is a fantastic tour guide! He is incredibly knowledgeable and was very receptive to the group’s questions. He kept the tour going at a good pace and was kind and friendly. Our driver José was also very pleasant. This trip was a great value, and wonderfully organized.
Dear Nina, Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful experience with our El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen tour. We are delighted to hear that David made the visit so engaging with his extensive knowledge, friendly manner, and willingness to answer the group’s questions. It’s also great to know that you appreciated the pace of the tour and José’s pleasant and professional service as your driver. We will be very happy to share your kind words with both of them. Thank you for highlighting the organization and value of the experience, and for choosing Fun and Tickets. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable tour in Spain. Kind regards, Fun and Tickets Team
David was a knowledgeable and friendly tour guide – happy to answer any questions we had and just an all-around cheerful and nice guy. Cheers also to our bus driver José (Joseph) who got us to our destination early, calmly and with a smile.
Dear Scott, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with our El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen tour. We are delighted to receive your “two thumbs up”! It’s wonderful to know that David’s knowledge, cheerful personality, and willingness to answer questions made the tour so enjoyable. We’re equally pleased that José provided such a smooth and pleasant journey, getting everyone to the destination calmly and right on time. We will be very happy to share your kind words with both of them. Thank you for choosing Fun and Tickets. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Spain. Kind regards, Fun and Tickets Team
We booked this tour last minute and was a great find! Our guide David and bus driver Jose were great. David was very patient in explaining the history and with a group of varying paces and needs.
Dear Bella, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with our El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen tour. We are delighted that your last-minute booking turned out to be such a great find! It’s especially wonderful to know that David’s patience and thoughtful explanations helped everyone enjoy the history of these remarkable places, while accommodating the different needs and paces within the group. We’re also very pleased that José contributed to making your journey a positive one. We will happily share your kind words with both of them. Thank you for choosing Fun and Tickets. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Spain. Kind regards, Fun and Tickets Team
Great tour. David the tour guide and Jose the driver. Learned a lot. Saw a lot. David was great at answering questions. Highly recommend
Dear traveler, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with our El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen tour. We are delighted to hear that you had such a great day and came away having seen and learned so much. It’s wonderful to know that David’s explanations and willingness to answer questions enriched the experience, while José helped make the journey smooth and enjoyable. We will be very happy to share your kind words with both of them. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Fun and Tickets. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Spain. Kind regards, Fun and Tickets Team
