Granada Day Trip + Alhambra Tour

Discover why the Alhambra in Granada is one of Spain's most popular monuments with this day trip from Benalmadena. Delve deep into its legendary Arab history!

Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the meeting point of your choice and leave Benalmadena towards Granada. We will make a stop halfway for breakfast.

Upon arrival in Granada, we provide you with 2 free hours to explore the city, including visits to the Cathedral, Arab neighborhoods like the Albaicin, and the Paseo de los Tristes for panoramic views of the Alhambra.

We will then gather and head to the Alhambra. We will spend 3 hours touring this iconic palace-complex, visiting the Palace of Carlos V, the Alcazaba, the Generalife, and its gardens.

During the tour, we will learn about the history of the Muslim caliphs and emirs until the Catholic Monarchs' Reconquista in 1492, and discuss the Alhambra's design and its designation as a World Heritage Site.

Finally, we will return to the vehicle and head back to Benalmádena, arriving after 10 hours of the excursion.

Alhambra with Nasrid Palaces

For a complete visit to the Alhambra, you can opt to tour the Nasrid Palaces. This includes seeing areas like the Courtyard of the Lions and the Palace of Comares, excluding the Alcazaba.

Itinerary changes

Occasionally, the itinerary may be reversed, visiting the Alhambra complex first and then allowing free time in the center of Granada.