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Granada Sightseeing Tour - From Nerja
Activity Schedule
Key Highlights
- Spend a day in the spectacular city of Granada and visit the incomparable Alhambra Palace
- A local expert guide will lead you around the Alhambra dubbed the “eighth wonder of the world”
- Entry numbers to the Alhambra are strictly limited – book today to avoid disappointment
- You will also have some spare time to explore the city of Granada
- Round trip transport is included by air-conditioned motorcoach
Overview
Nestling at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and arguably the finest example of Arab architecture in the whole of Spain; the palace and its gardens were built as a re-creation of ‘heaven on earth’, with cool patios, fountains and intricate carvings still clear as when it was first built.
The Alhambra is composed of three parts: the Royal Palace, the Gardens of Generalife and the fortress of Alcazaba. The Royal Palace is the most famous; it consists of the Mexuar – enclosing the striking Golden Room - where the sultans conducted every day business. The inspiration for the gardens of Generalife is supposed to be the Koranic description of Paradise.
A tour of Alhambra Palace is a must-do for all visitors to Spain.
Itinerary
You will be picked up in a deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach from your hotel. Accompanied by a multi-lingual guide, you will be taken on a guided tour of the Alhambra Palace in Granada.
You will be dropped-off in the town centre and given maps so that you can make your way to the Cathedral and shops. You have free time until 1:15pm in the town centre for lunch (Not included in the tour cost, can be bought on the day) and sightseeing.
At 2:00pm, take a 2 hour guided tour of the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. The tour gives you the opportunity to take photographs of the delicate carvings and stunning decorations reflected in the water features found around every corner.
The local guide will transcend you to the magical world of Arabian Nights. Take in the scent of plants and the sounds of trickling water in the cool oasis of the gardens, which makes for great photos with the Sierra Nevada Mountains as a backdrop.
This tour is a treat for garden lovers; the designs are fantastic and the symmetrical Arabic features have been copied around the world.
You have the option to explore the city centre at leisure, where you may choose to visit the impressive Cathedral and Royal Chapel, browse the stalls in the spice market, or simply stroll around the main shopping centre.
Depart from Granada at around 4:30pm with a stop en route for coffee.
The tour ends at the starting point between 7:00pm – 8:00pm.
Inclusions
- Return hotel transfers by air-conditioned motor-coach
- Entrance fees to the Alhambra Palace and gardens
- English or German guide (as per your choice)
Exclusions
- Lunch
Additional info
Customer Reviews
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susan chapman
A Great Day in Granada
Apart from the confusion over the pickup time everything was great and the weather was fabulous. A great day out and a wonderful trip....
Spain 12/18/2014 -
MaryMerrins
Enjoyed every minute
Great day. Was delighted also to find myself in the middle of a Corpus Christi procession!!. The atmosphere in Granada was amazing...
Ireland 06/22/2014 -
ALLAN MCFADYEN
Granada, mi bonito!
We had an excellent day trip from Marbella to Granada. Our guide, Daniel, was first class. Knowledgable, friendly an absolutely fluent in English and German. He made the trip...
United Kingdom 09/15/2013
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