Private Day Trip to El Escorial & Segovia from Madrid
Segovia9 heures
- Annulation gratuite
- Prise en charge à l'hôtel
À propos de cette expérience
** Use code MULTITOUR10DISC FOR 10% discount at check out if you book more than 1 activity
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**Per person price goes down as the number of people in the group increases***
Our private day trip offers a comprehensive exploration of smaller towns located outside Madrid, showcasing their royal significance to past monarchies and governing powers. Your driver guide will conveniently pick you up from your hotel, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience.
The first destination, located just 45 minutes from Madrid, is the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. As an option, you can visit with our guide the interior of this vast monastery, which houses a majestic basilica, a pictorial gallery featuring paintings by artists like El Greco, the area designated as the royal residence, and the place where nearly all the kings of Spain are buried.
Following El Escorial, your driver-guide will take you to Segovia. Initially, we'll pause to capture stunning photos of the city's castle, considered the best spot for this. The view from Fuencisla in Segovia is breathtaking!
We'll have free time for lunch to recharge before the guided tour of Segovia begins. If you enjoy lamb or suckling pig, Segovia is the place for you!
You'll start your visit by admiring the impressive Roman aqueduct, followed by a stroll along Calle Cervantes, taking in the vibrant Plaza Mayor where the Segovia Cathedral stands. Optionally, you can conclude your visit by exploring the interior of the Alcazar.
Prochaines dates disponibles
Ce qui est inclus
- Private car, van or minibus depending on group size.
- Expert driver-guide (for groups 8 or larger, you will have a minibus with a driver and a local guide for the 9 hours)
- City map with the route
- Briefing our guide with your travel preferences and requests
- A list of personal recommendations to continue enjoying the city.
- Convenient pick-up at your hotel. Indicate it at check out.
Non inclus
- Pourboires
- Nourriture et boissons
- Droit d'entrée
- You can add a Segovian Punch cake tasting which is typical in Segovia at check out.
- Please add how many people want to enter the monuments we suggest at checkout.
- Kids under 5 years old do not pay in the Monastery of San Lorenzo.
- Kids under 6 years do not pay at the Alcazar. At check out you will have the option to choose tickets with access to the towers or not.
Itinéraire
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Summary of our itinerary
Please see a summary of the areas we covered during this tour. An array of plazas and streets will be included that are not listed to simplify. Please understand that this is very flexible and the guide may adapt the itinerary based on your needs or preferences. You will start with a pick up at your hotel in Madrid, 50 minutes drive to El Escorial (Madrid is 37 miles away from this town) , 1 hour and 15 min guided visit in the Monastery, 45 minutes drive to Segovia (El Escorial is 32 miles away from Segovia), return to Madrid and be dropped off at your hotel.
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Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Felipe II was a significant figure in Spanish history, known for his reign as the King of Spain during the country's Golden Age. He's particularly associated with the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, which he commissioned. This grand complex served as a symbol of his power, a royal residence, a religious center, and a final resting place for Spanish monarchs.
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Viewpoint of Pradera de San Marcos
The Pradera de San Marcos is located right at the foot of the Alcazar de Segovia, which rises imposingly on a promontory. It gives the impression of being a ship (more like its bow) embedded high on a rock. The best view is obtained from this meadow.
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Roman Aqueduct
The Roman Aqueduct of Segovia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an iconic symbol of Roman engineering marvel. Standing at 28 meters tall, with 167 arches, this ancient aqueduct is an architectural masterpiece that spans the city center, showcasing remarkable precision in its construction and captivating visitors with its historical significance.
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Segovia Cathedral
The Segovia Cathedral, situated in the Plaza Mayor, stands as a breathtaking Gothic masterpiece merging late Gothic and Renaissance styles. Its soaring spires grace the city skyline, showcasing remarkable stained glass windows and an extensive collection of art and history, solidifying its status as an essential architectural gem in Segovia.
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Segovia Alcazar / Fortress
The Segovia Alcazar, originally an Arab fort, was later rebuilt as a royal palace by King Alfonso VIII. It served as a residence for various monarchs and played a crucial role in Spanish history. Queen Isabella was crowned here, and it was a favored residence of the Spanish monarchs. Additionally, its distinctive shape inspired Walt Disney's Cinderella Castle.
Bon à savoir
- Difficulté
- Facile
- Langues
- anglais britannique
- Heures de départ
- 09:00
À savoir avant de partir
- Chaussures confortables
- Water, hat, sunscreen in the summer
- Warm clothing in winter as both cities are close to the mountains and quite elevated above sea level.
Conditions d'annulation
Annulation gratuite jusqu'à 168 heures avant le début de l'expérience.
- Annulation dans les 72 h précédant le départ : 100 % de frais.
- Annulation dans les 168 h précédant le départ : 50 % de frais.
Day Tours and Day Trips
Point de rendez-vous
Voir sur la carte
Outside Vips in Plaza Neptuno
- Adresse
- Plaza Canovas del Castillo, Madrid, 28014, ES
- Modalités de rendez-vous
- Rendez-vous sur place ou prise en charge à l’hôtel
- Coordonnées
- 40.41525, -3.69482
Carte illustrative. Ouvrez-la dans Maps pour le point exact et l’itinéraire en direct.
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