Alhambra Trip Overview
A walk around the Alhambra Palace, declared a World Heritage by UNESCO, is a must do activity for any visitor in the city of Granada. It is a work of art & its monumental and historic position and the special charm of its exquisitely detailed Islamic art and architecture.
Transform this visit into an extraordinary experience, rich with knowledge and history. Your private guide will walk you through every part that forms the ´Red Fortress´. They will also answer any additional questions that you may have about this spectacular monument.
You will explore the Alcazaba fortress, formerly a military precinct and the most antique area of the Alhambra complex. You will also visit the Nasrid Palaces including the Palace of Mexuar, the Palace of Comares and the Palace of Leones. Finally you will explore the Generalife, the sultan’s summer palace situated east of the Alhambra and surrounded by wide gardens filled with a great variety of vegetation, framed by a beautiful Islamic landscape.
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* Duration: 3 hours
* Starts: Alhambra, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Alhambra, Castile-La Mancha, Spain
A walk around the Alhambra Palace, declared a World Heritage by UNESCO, is a must do activity for any visitor in the city of Granada. It is a work of art & its monumental and historic position and the special charm of its exquisitely detailed Islamic art and architecture.
Transform this visit into an extraordinary experience, rich with knowledge and history. Your private guide will walk you through every part that forms the ´Red Fortress´. They will also answer any additional questions that you may have about this spectacular monument.
You will explore the Alcazaba fortress, formerly a military precinct and the most antique area of the Alhambra complex. You will also visit the Nasrid Palaces including the Palace of Mexuar, the Palace of Comares and the Palace of Leones. Finally you will explore the Generalife, the sultan’s summer palace situated east of the Alhambra and surrounded by wide gardens filled with a great variety of vegetation, framed by a beautiful Islamic landscape.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Alhambra, Alhambra, Province of Granada, Andalucia
Famed for its beauty and historic importance, this is one sight you won’t want to miss. Welcoming over two million visitors in 2014, this palace was declared the most visited monument in Spain. That’s even more impressive given the country’s other sights.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nasrid Palaces, Calle Real De La Alhambra, 18009 Granada Spain
Arguably the most well-known part of the Alhambra, the Nasrid Palaces were the official residence of the Moorish kings of Granada. This section alone includes several different components. The different sultans who occupied the Alhambra during Granada’s Moorish period continued adding various royal houses onto the palaces, completing them into the iconic structure we know today.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Generalife Realejo-San Matias, 18009 Granada Spain
The peaceful Generalife gardens provide a stark yet pleasant contrast to the busy palaces and fortress. While still popular among visitors, it’s hard not to feel a sense of inner peace and tranquility while walking through this beautiful green space.
Duration: 1 hour
