Embark on this wonderful 50-minute ride to one of the most stunning and historically important sites in the Region of Madrid: El Escorial Monastery and the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, the site lies just 60km northwest of the city of Madrid, at the foothills of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains. Located in a wonderful natural setting, the magnificent monastery built by King Philip II reflects both the king’s austere nature and the strength of his religious devotion.
You can get to El Escorial by car or by public transport, but one of the most enjoyable ways of travelling there is on the Tren de Felipe II, a vintage train whose carriages and locomotive date back to the 1940s and 1960s, respectively. On board, you'll be joined by conductors in period costumes who will make you feel like you're in "the empire on which the sun never sets".
Once you get to El Escorial you can visit the Monastery—a masterpiece of Herrerian-style architecture—and other landmarks such as the Casas de Oficios (Trade Houses), the Casita del Príncipe (Residence of the Prince), the Casita del Infante (Infant's House) and the theatre Coliseo de Carlos III Teatro Real. Take a stroll around the town and be dazzled by the architectural splendour of that era.
AUTUMN DATES 2022
TIMES
*Check schedule for historical train
PRICES
Imperial Pack: Adults: €30 / Children (aged 4-12): €22.5 / Babies (0-3 years old) Free / See discounts
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Legends Pack: Adults: €25 / Children (aged 4-12): €18.75 / Babies (0-3 years old) Free / See discounts
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Journey Pack: Adults: €20 / Children (aged 4-12): €15 / Babies (0-3 years old) Free
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Customised Trip
There is the option of organising customised trips for family or company events. This possibility is adapted to suit your needs, whereby it is possible to reserve a compartment, a carriage or even the whole train, as well as the desired route.
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