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Sites to See…Spain’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites

August 24, 2016 By International Lodging Corporation

ILC-blog-Sites-to-See-Spains-UNESCO-World-Heritage-SitesWith 45 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Spain ranks third just behind Italy and China. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) administers the World Heritage Programme that designates and catalogs places that are of significant cultural or natural importance.

To help you plan your itinerary for your next trip to Spain we have listed below some of the top World Heritage Sites that you won’t want to miss:

Andalucía

  • The Alhambra, Generalife and Albaicín (Granada) – for more information, click here
  • Cathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias (Seville) – for more information, click here
  • Historic Center of Córdoba – for more information, click here
  • Renaissance Monumental Ensembles of Úbeda and Baeza

Barcelona

  • Works of Antonio Gaudí – for more information, click here
  • Palau de la Música Catalana and Hospital de Sant Pau – for more information, click here

Madrid and environs

  • Monastery and Site of El Escorial – for more information, click here
  • Aranjuez Cultural Landscape – for more information, click here
  • University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares
  • Historic City of Toledo – for more information, click here
  • Historic Walled Town of Cuenca – for more information, click here
  • Old Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches – for more information, click here
  • Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct – for more information, click here
  • Old City of Salamanca – for more information, click here

Extremadura

  • Old Town of Cáceres
  • Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida
  • Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe

Santiago de Compostela

  • Santiago de Compostela (Old Town) – for more information, click here

Valencia

  • La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia – for more information, click here

For a complete list of Spain’s World Heritage Sites, click here.

Photo Credit: © Christopher Pappas · All rights reserved / Photo of Seville’s Cathedral and La Giralda

For assistance with your travel plans, including hotel and private tour reservations, click here.

Filed Under: Sites to See, Spain Tagged With: Andalucía, Baeza, Barcelona, Cáceres, Córdoba, El Escorial, Extremadura, Granada, Madrid, Mérida, Santiago de Compostela, Seville, Toledo, Úbeda, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Valencia

Private Tours from Madrid – El Escorial Day Trip Via Bus – 6 Hours

January 5, 2015 By International Lodging Corporation

El Escorial is an impressive monastery and palace that is located about an hour’s drive northwest of Madrid in the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. The UNESCO World Heritage Site was commissioned by King Felipe II to showcase the power of the Spanish monarchy. The massive complex has nearly 15 miles of corridors, and was the largest building in the world building for many years after it was completed. El Escorial is also the burial site for most of the Spanish kings of the last five centuries.

On this 6 hour private tour you will be met by your guide at your hotel in Madrid to begin your day trip to El Escorial. You will travel by taxi to the Moncloa bus station, and board a bus for the 50 minute ride to El Escorial. When you arrive, the palace is a short 5 minute walk from the bus station.

Your visit to El Escorial will include the Monastery, Pantheon of Kings, and the Royal Library. Your guide will customize the tour to include the sites that are of most interest to you.

Please note that El Escorial is closed on Mondays.

2022 Prices (for up to 8 participants) and other info:

  • US $540 – Tuesday through Friday (start time from 9:00am – 2:00pm)
  • US $595 – Saturday, Sunday and Holidays (start time from 9:00am – 2:00pm)
  • Price includes a tour with an official licensed guide for 6 hours
  • Price does not include entrance fees, transportation costs (train tickets/taxi), or meals (if any), which are extra
  • Common languages available: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and German
  • Gratuities are not included and are at the discretion of the client
  • Prices are subject to change

Photo credit: Turismo Madrid Consorcio Turístico

For assistance with your travel plans, including hotel and private tour reservations, click here.

Filed Under: Private Tours (Spain), Spain Tagged With: El Escorial, Madrid, Madrid (Private Tours) Day Trips, Spain, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Private Tours from Madrid – El Escorial & the Valley of the Fallen Day Trip with Private Transportation – 8 Hours

January 5, 2015 By International Lodging Corporation

ilc-blog-private-tours-madrid-day-trip-el-escorialEl Escorial is an impressive monastery and palace that is located about an hour’s drive northwest of Madrid. The UNESCO World Heritage Site was commissioned by King Felipe II to showcase the power of the Spanish monarchy. The massive complex has nearly 15 miles of corridors, and was the largest building in the world building for many years after it was completed. El Escorial is also the burial site for most of the Spanish kings of the last five centuries.

Located about 15 km. from El Escorial is the Valley of the Fallen (Valle de los Caidos), which is a basilica, Benedictine Abbey and monument that was commissioned by Spanish dictator Francisco Franco. The monument was intended to honor those who died on both sides during the Spanish Civil War, and Franco is buried behind the altar in the basilica. The site is easily identified by the 150 meter high granite cross that can be seen from 30 kms. away.

On this 8 hour private tour you will be met by your guide at your hotel in Madrid to begin your trip with private transportation to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen. Your visit to El Escorial will include the Monastery, Pantheon of Kings, and the Royal Library. The tour will then continue to the Valley of the Fallen to visit the monument and the basilica. Your guide will customize the tour to include the sites that are of most interest to you. There will be time during the day to have lunch.

Please note that El Escorial is closed on Mondays.

2022 Prices and other info:

Tour price for 1-2 People in a Sedan (VW Passat)

  • US $1,185 – Tuesday through Friday (start time from 9:00-10:00am)
  • US $1,210 – Saturday, Sunday and Holidays (start time from 9:00-10:00am)

Tour price for 1-2 People in a Sedan (Mercedes E Class)

  • US $1,290 – Tuesday through Friday (start time from 9:00-10:00am)
  • US $1,310 – Saturday, Sunday and Holidays (start time from 9:00-10:00am)

Tour price for 3-6 People in a Minivan

  • US $1,360 –Tuesday through Friday (start time from 9:00-10:00am)
  • US $1,380 – Saturday, Sunday and Holidays (start time from 9:00-10:00am)

All tours

  • Price includes a tour with an official licensed guide for 8 hours
  • Price includes a private vehicle with driver for 8 hours in a Mercedes E Class Sedan or Mercedes Minivan. Driver’s meal is included in the price.
  • Price does not include meals or entrance fees (if any), which are extra
  • There is a supplement required for the guide’s meal. Client can either invite the guide to lunch, or pay them 25 Euros during the tour.
  • Vehicles are insured, as required by Spanish law
  • Common languages available: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and German
  • Gratuities are not included and are at the discretion of the client
  • Prices are subject to change

Photo credit: Hans Peter Schaefer

For assistance with your travel plans, including hotel and private tour reservations, click here.

Filed Under: Private Tours (Spain), Spain Tagged With: El Escorial, Madrid, Madrid (Private Tours) Day Trips, Spain, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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