Discover the magnificent Islamic palace-fortress of the Alhambra on this day trip to Granada and explore the city's beautiful centre.
Description
At the indicated time, we'll meet on Calle Puerta del Mar in Almería and hop on a minibus to Granada!
After a 2-hour journey, we'll arrive at the Alhambra, a magnificent building declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and, without a doubt, one of the most impressive Islamic architectural legacies in Spain.
We'll spend 3 hours touring this palace and fortress complex to discover its main rooms. We'll explore the Royal Complex, where the Court of the Lions and fountain, the Alcazaba citadel and the Generalife villa are located. You'll be captivated by its beautiful gardens.
Throughout the tour, we'll learn a multitude of interesting facts about the building and its history. What role did it play during the Reconquista? What important historical event were the Catholic Kings involved in here? We'll find out!
After the tour, we'll show you how to get to the centre of Granada so you can walk through its charming streets. You'll have two hours of free time to get some lunch and discover beautiful neighbourhoods such as the Albaicín, admire the cathedral, visit an Arabian tea shop and much more.
Finally, we'll be back at the meeting point in Almería around 9 hours of excursion.