Experience Andalusia’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonders on this day trip from Seville to Granada. Enjoy skip-the-line entrance to Alhambra Palace (if option selected), Generalife Gardens, Nasrid Palace and the Alcazaba fortress(if option selected), and explore numerous courtyards filled with fountains, flowerbeds, pavilions and fortresses featuring Moorish architecture. Take an optional walking tour of the Albaicin quarter and learn fascinating facts about these sites from your knowledgeable guide as you travel by comfortable coach.
If option selected, explore the surroundings of the Alhambra on your own, taking in the lush greenery and fountains, see ancient towers and stunning views of Granada. Along the way, you'll discover hidden paths, shaded by cypress trees, and admire the contrasting architecture of the Charles V Palace.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Local guide
✔ Tour leader on the bus (English and Spanish)
✔ Pickup and drop-off in meeting point of Seville city centre
✔ Albaicin walking tour (if option selected)(English and Spanish)
✔ Entry to Nasrid Palace, Alcazaba fortress, and the Gardens (if option selected),
✖ Lunch
✖ Headphones
Pickup Locations
1.
2. Petit Palace Puerta de Triana
3. Hotel Derby Sevilla
4. Hotel Don Paco
Additional Info: Passenger must to show up at one of the hotels provided on the list. We do not provide any pickup from another hotels or meeting points in Seville.
Please, contact the local touroperator to know the exact pickup time the previous day of your tour, if you still don´t know it.
Itinerary
1
The Alhambra
On a rocky hill that is difficult to access, on the banks of the River Darro, protected by mountains and surrounded by woods, among the oldest quarters in the city, the Alhambra rises up like an imposing castle with reddish tones in its ramparts that prevent the outside world from seeing the delicate beauty they enclose.
Originally designed as a military area, the Alhambra became the residence of royalty and of the court of Granada in the middle of the thirteenth century, after the establishment of the Nasrid kingdom and the construction of the first palace, by the founder King Mohammed ibn Yusuf Ben Nasr, better known as Alhamar. The fortress became a citadel with high ramparts and defensive towers, which house two main areas: the military area, or Alcazaba, the barracks of the royal guard, and the medina or court city, the location of the famous Nasrid Palaces and the remains of the houses of noblemen and plebeians who lived there.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Alcazaba
The Alcazaba plainly served a military function. The entrance to the Alcazaba was at the foot of the Tower of Homage . At the base of the tower is a slight slope. A simple L-shaped walkway keeps the main gate from being seen from the outside.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Nasrid Palaces
The habitual residence of the Kings of Granada, their construction began at the beginning of the 14th Century. The Nasrid Palaces are a palatial complex formed by three buildings:
- The Mexuar is the oldest hall. It was employed for meetings between the Ministers of the King and as a courtroom.
- Next, we come to the Palace of Comares, which dates back to the era of Yusuf I. This dwelling was erected around the Patio de los Arrayanes (Courtyard of the Myrtles), and its side exits lead to the Sala de los Embajadores (Hall of Ambassadors) and the Sala de la Barca (Hall of the Boat).
- The Palace of the Lions, dating back to the era of Muhammed V, is also a royal residence. It is composed of a central courtyard, the Courtyard of the Lions, and halls along each side, the Hall of the Mocarabes, the Hall of the Kings, the Hall of the Two Sisters, the Hall of the Ajimeces, leading on to the mirador Daraxa viewpoint, and the Hall of the Abencerrajes, along with the Harem.
Duration: 1.5 hours
4
Barrio Del Albaicin
The Albaicin is a “barrio” (a neighbourhood) of Granada which has been built on a hill opposite the Alhambra. The layout came about when Granada was ruled by the Arabs long before the advent of cars so the streets form a narrow cobblestoned maze interspersed with small squares. The geranium filled balconies, glimpses of the Alhambra at every turn, the silence and the sound of running water in numerous fountains all give the Albayzin a romantic slightly enchanted atmosphere.
Duration: 60 minutes
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The order of the visit can be changed to any unexpected circumstances. In order to facilitate these changes, your visit may be offered in two different languages
• Please note: Depending on the schedule provided by the Alhambra monument the order of the itinerary can be changed.
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Please note: the Alhambra requires that all passengers provide the full name, date of birth and passport details for each participant when booking. If not provided, the Alhambra may deny access to their premises.
• The maximum of travellers in the Alhambra guided tour will be 30 people and the maximum of travellers in the bus will be 50 people.
• The tour with the guide in German, Italian or French requires a minimum number of participants and it is possible to be cancelled with short notice if the minimum is not met. In this case, we will provide audio guide for those languages.
• Below is a list of meeting points available for you to choose from. Please select one and ensure you arrive at the indicated time: 7.00 am Hotel Petit Palace Triana / 7.10 am Hotel Derby / 7.15 am Hotel Don Paco / 7.20 am BIKE CENTER Sevilla . The pickup time can be modified, be sure to contact the company the day before your tour to confirm exact pick up time.
• If you have booked the option Albaicin&Alhambra Surroundings, take into account The Alhambra Guided Tour is not included
