BestPrivateTours.com - Survey of Spain's Past:Ávila, El Escorial & Valle de Los Caídos

OVERVIEW

Avila is certainly one of the most scenic places in Spain, dominated by incredible medieval city walls and towers, it was the birthplace of St. Teresa and still today one of the major pilgrimage destination of the country.

The Royal Seat of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is a historical residence of the King of Spain, in the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. It is one of the Spanish royal sites and functions as a monastery, royal palace, museum, and school.

The Valley of the Fallen (Valle de los Caídos)is a Catholic basilica and a monumental memorial in the municipality of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, conceived by Spanish dictator Francisco Franco to honour and bury those who fell during the Spanish Civil War.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

We offer you a private customized visit of the most spectacular sights of Avila, El Escorial and the Valle de los Caidos with our comfortable and air conditioned Sedan/Van departing from Madrid. You will have a fluent english speaking driver who will escort you through the discovery of these unique destinations.

You will enjoy a lovely morning walking tour within the historical centre of Avila, visit the 12th century Cathedral, the Basilica of St. Vicente, the Convent of St. Teresa, take a walk along the city walls and many other treasures offered by the town.

In the late morning you will reach El Escorial and visit the Hapsburgs Palace, the Kings and Princes Mausoleum, the Chapter Houses and the Basilica.

Your final stop will be at the Basilica of the Holy Cross in the Valle de los Caidos, 10 km away from El Escorial.

Audio guides in english are available in El Escorial and The Valle.