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Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time；Meeting point description: You'll be picked up at your hotel in Madrid. The local operator will contact you after booking to confirm the pick-up place and time.；Know in advance:The price is for a private group of up to 6 participants；The tour guide is bilingual (English and Spanish)；Remember to bring:Comfortable shoes

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Private tour of El Escorial Monastery with hotel pick-up

Name: Private tour of El Escorial Monastery with hotel pick-up
Brand: KKday
SKU: 608386

Espagne-Madrid

4 jours avant, annulation gratuite.

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Explore the Monastery of El Escorial on a private guided tour with pick-up from your hotel. Experience art, history, and architecture in this majestic setting.

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-What you can expect-
Embark on a private exploration of the Monastery of El Escorial with convenient pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Madrid. This awe-inspiring architectural complex, commissioned by King Philip II in the 16th century to commemorate the victory at the Battle of Saint Quentin, is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The guided tour seamlessly blends art, history, religion, and architecture within this majestic setting.

Noteworthy features include the austere Herrerian architecture and grill-shaped design, a tribute to Saint Lawrence, the monastery's patron saint. Admire the main altar and chapels, with pieces from renowned artists such as Luca Giordano, El Greco, and Ribera. A highlight is the library, boasting an impressive frescoed vault and hardwood bookshelves that house thousands of ancient manuscripts in Latin, Arabic, Hebrew, and Greek.

As the tour concludes, you'll have the opportunity to explore the historic centre, including Carlos III Theatre, and discover the local life and lesser-known history of the town that developed around the monument. This tour is an essential cultural and historical experience for anyone visiting Madrid, ideal for those seeking to delve deeper than just the monastery itself and truly absorb the authentic atmosphere of the place.

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Duration: Lasts 5 hours

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Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time
Meeting point description: You'll be picked up at your hotel in Madrid. The local operator will contact you after booking to confirm the pick-up place and time.
Know in advance:The price is for a private group of up to 6 participants
The tour guide is bilingual (English and Spanish)
Remember to bring:Comfortable shoes

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