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Private tour in Madrid Mariluz G
Royal Monastery of Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen Half day Tour
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Hola, welcome to Madrid! My name is Mariluz and I am a fully licensed professional guide of Madrid, Toledo, Avila and Segovia. I am graduated in Tourism (University of Zaragoza) and an expert of Spanish History and Art. I am also graduated in Economics (University of Zaragoza) and in Foreign Languages at the University of Poitiers, France. After some years travelling within Europe guiding groups from Spain and America, I decided to become Local Guide of Madrid, the city that adopted me more than 26 years ago! I love Madrid. It is a very interesting city and very open to everyone. Very soon, you feel you are part of it. I have been working as a Local Guide since 2. 001. I guide in all the most important museums in Madrid and I have the License to guide inside all the Monuments that are part of the National Trust or Heritage (Patrimonio Nacional), like the Royal Palace in Madrid. I feel happy : I love my job. It is my passion. I find it very interesting to share our History, Architecture, culture and even our cuisine recipes with travelers from all around the world. I have provided tours to so many different people! . . some of them even famous actors from Hollywood, like Morgan Freeman, Robert Downey Jr or Patrick Stewart. In short, if you love History, Art, Culture, and Food, then be sure that Madrid will not dissapoint you. I will be here waiting for you!! Licensed guide of Madrid Licensed guide of Toledo Licenced guide of Castilla y Leon Licence for guiding in All the monuments of National Trust (Patrimonio Nacional) I am not a driver. I can arrange for a separate car and driver on request.
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Visit this two must see architectural monuments, very representative of spanish history!
Overview of your Madrid tour
Declared by UNESCO in 1984 a World Heritage Site, The Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial was knowned as "The Eigth Wonder of the World". It is located 35 miles away from Madrid at the foot of the Guadarrama mountain chain. This building represents the splendour of the Hapsburg Dynasty . King Philippe II , the Monarch of a vast Empire on which "the sun never set", engaged the best architects and artits for its execution and decoration. People who visit it never forget the impressive Spain Royal Pantheon! Close to it we will visit the sptectacular monument in honour to the "fallen" during the Spanish civil war (1936-39). The Basilica excavated inside a rocky hill together with its 150 meters high Cross are really impressive. The XVIth century is my favourite period of time. I have read so many books about King Charles I and his son Philippe II, two monarchs who represent Spain most important period of time! If you like History, do not missed this tour!
Your Madrid tour itinerary
-Madrid-Escorial by private transport (1hour aprox. ) -Private tour inside the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial: (no pictures permitted inside) -Basilica. -Royal Apartments. -Cloister. -Royal Pantheon. -Royal Library. -Quick break for coffee and toilets. -Transfer from San Lorenzo del Escorial to the "Valley of the Fallen" (15 driving). -The Valley of the Fallen. Tour inside the Basilica. (explanations and pictures). -Driving back to your Hotel. The itinerary can be adapted to traveller's interests: do not hesitate to contact me for a customized tour.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
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Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
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