El Escorial Day Trip from Madrid by Classic Car

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Experience Highlights

Discover all about the majestic Escorial Monastery with this private day trip . Enjoy a stylish and elegant trip from Madrid and head out to see one of Spain's most iconic sites. An expert guide, who will be in another car, will communicate with you via walkie talkie. Take a spectacular classic car tour and marvel at the impressive architecture of this complex of royal buildings.

  • Climb aboard a classic car and drive from Madrid to El Escorial Monastery.
  • Visit this 16th century royal monument with an expert guide and see its ancient paintings.
  • Enjoy the comfort of private transport and then stop for lunch in the village.

What’s included

  • Private excursion to the Escorial from Madrid.
  • Transport by classic car.
  • Expert guide from another car with Walkie Talkie communication.
  • Entrance to the Escorial Monastery.

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Step by Step

Enjoy an unforgettable trip to the Escorial aboard a classic car that you will drive from Madrid . This private excursion, which will last approximately 9 hours, will take you for a whole day to get to know the Escorial Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site .

Once you get into your classic car, you'll feel like you're in another era. Don't worry about a thing, an expert guide will accompany you all the way from another vehicle. Communication will be via Walkie Talkie. Enjoy the luxury of travelling in a vintage vehicle through the streets of Madrid until you reach your destination.

When you arrive at El Escorial, you will be impressed by its imposing architecture and monumental beauty. For approximately two hours, accompanied by your guide, you will explore the different areas of the monastery . From the Basilica, the Pantheon of the Kings and the Library, you will also have the opportunity to see the Royal Monastery and the chair of Philip II, from where the king controlled the construction of the monastery. You will also be able to admire the impressive works of art inside, such as paintings by El Greco and Titian.

Your guide, who will accompany you throughout the visit, will provide you with interesting information about this complex of 16th-century royal buildings . You will get to know the history and secrets hidden behind its walls.

After the visit to the monastery, you will continue your journey along winding roads full of nature until you reach the Mirador del Hondillo viewpoint to enjoy the breathtaking views of the Sierra Oeste mountain range . You'll then have time to explore the surrounding area and have lunch in one of the village's charming local restaurants before heading back to Madrid.

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· 1203 Reviews
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    M.
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    What a classic car ride to the Escorial! I loved how the driver knew all the historic corners. Highly recommended if you like vintage and history.
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    E.
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    Unforgettable trip in a classic car to El Escorial. Lovely tour, fascinating history - highly recommended!
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    E.
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    A trip back in time in a classic car - what an authentic and fun experience!
  • M
    M.
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    The visit to the Escorial in a classic car was a unique and very romantic experience, although the tour was a bit short.
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