Granada Day Trip with Alhambra and Albaicin Tour from Seville
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.
Options
Albaicin&Alhambra Surroundings
ALHAMBRA TICKET NOT INCLUDED : Entries NOT included : Important note, in the option you are booking, tickets to the Nazaries Palaces are NOT included,check
What's included in Granada Day Trip with Alhambra and Albaicin Tour from Seville
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
Inclusions
- 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
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Please contact the local supplier the day before your tour to confirm the time of pickup • A moderate amount of walking is involved • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair • The order of visits can be changed due to unexpected circumstances or the Alhambra monument schedule • Pick-up time may be modified due to unforeseen circumstances or due to the Alhambra's calendar, but it will always be between 07:00 and 08:30. So you must confirm the exact pick-up time with the provider 24 hours before the tour. • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide •If you have booked the option Albaicin&Alhambra Surroundings, take into account The Alhambra Guided Tour is not included, these tours are only in Spanish and English • 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. • For reasons of sustainability and cleanliness we do not provide headphones. It is recommended that customers bring their own headphones, if you can not bring yours we can provide them for the price of 1€. • Emergency phone for local supplier open 6am to 11pm at +34 650 922 997 or +34 664 274 428 or email [email protected] (specially for last minute bookings to provide the hotel details for the pickup).
