Day 11

Breakfast: Hotel.

Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial: Madrid city centre has enough to offer any visitor for a short break, but it is always worth exploring what is on the outskirts of the city. If you do this you will come across Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial in the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, which is 50 kilometres northwest of the city. Built in the second half of the 16th century by King Phillip II of Spain to mark the Spanish’s victory over the French in August 1557, a monastery, two palaces, and a library was built in the entire complex. It is best known for its symmetrical design and as the burial site for many famous Spanish kings and queens. And once inside it is difficult not to be impressed by the stately rooms and paintings from such masters as Tintoretto and Dürer. Spend the day there.

Lunch: Restaurant near Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Dinner: Restaurant near the hotel.

Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial: $14

Meals: 50

Total: $64