Excursion to Granada - Shopping

General information

Destination
Costa del Sol, Spain

Program details

Take a step back in time and discover one of Spain’s greatest treasures, the Alhambra of Granada. See the opulence in which mediaeval Muslim princes lived with this guided tour of a palace complex that was described by contemporary poets as a ‘pearl set in emeralds’ and has long been considered the ‘eighth wonder of the world'.

The Alhambra is set in a stunning location overlooking the city and nestling at the foot of the snowcapped Sierra Nevada. Considered the finest example of Arab architecture in Spain, the palace and its gardens were built to be 'heaven on earth', with cool patios, fountains and intricate carvings still as clear as when it was first built.

Marvel at the elaborate beauty of the Royal Complex, where you will find rooms decorated in honeycomb Arabesque plasterwork, such as the Court of the Myrtles and the Hall of the Ambassadors, and the architectural and hydraulic engineering gem that is the Court of Lions, which Islamic poets said was the physical realisation of paradise.

Stroll over to the Generalife Palace and its lush gardens, where the Muslim emirs retreated at summer to relax to the soothing sound of water.

Take advantage of some free time in the city centre, where you may visit the impressive Cathedral and Royal Chapel or wander through the spice market. Return to the coast with your senses alive with scented gardens and images of Arabian nights.

Meeting/ Pick up point: Hotel Lobby.
Duration: 12 hours.
Start or opening time: 7-8am.

Languages: English, german, french, italian and spanish.