Granada Alhambra and Generalife Scheduled Group Excursion (Half Day Tour)

offered by supplier M08701 (read about supplier)

Key Information:
Tour Duration: 1 day(s)
Group Size: 2 - 14 people
Destination(s): Spain
Specialty Categories: Cultural Journey Sightseeing
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 50 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 50 Euro (EUR)

The visit will begin in the Alhambra, the construction of which was begun by the founder of the Nasrid Dynasty Mohammed Ibn Alhamar, in the XI Century on the red hill known as Assabic, which overlooks Granada. First the fortress or Alcazaba was built, and subsequently, the royal palace and the highest part of the Alhambra which became the court member residence. Later on, Charles V commissioned a palace to be built on the same site.

We shall visit the most important halls and courtyards of the Alhambra including the Patio de los Arrayanes (Myrtle Courtyard), the Patio de los Leones (Lion Courtyard), the salon of the Embajadores (Ambassador’s Hall), and the Sala de los Abencerrajes, which was the scene of a Tragic Legend. In addition, we shall also visit the Alcazaba or fortress, the Royal Baths, the Partial Gardens and the Palace of Charles V.

The visit will then continue to the Generalife, situated next to the Alhambra, and which was a place of leisure and recreation for the Moorish kings of Granada. The Generalife contains splendid gardens which many varied types of flowers and fountains, described by a poet "hidden water weeps". The visit includes two further courtyards the Patio de la Acequia and the Patio de la Sultana.

Your Itinerary:
- Pick up at the hotel between 9:30AM and 10:00AM.
- Enjoy a half day visit of the Alhambra and General life.
- After the tour you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Notes: Prices above are per person. This tour is available for minimum 2 people, inquire for exact prices. When you book your vacation, an agreement is made between you and our company and others who provide services. Upon request we can provide you with our general terms and conditions governing the provision of these holidays. A non-refundable upfront initial deposit of € 200 Euros is due within 7 days of the initial booking request. Final payment is due 45 days before the tour departure. Within 45 day full payment is due upon booking request. All prices, itinerary etc. listed are subject to change without notice. No unused portion of the vacation can be refunded. Cancellation penalties apply & Change fees after booking is confirmed, refer to our general terms. Please inquire for pre or post tour add-ons/hotel stays.

Supplier Information

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Location: Spain
Joined InfoHub: Jun 2001
Client Request Served: 2929

We are a specialty tour operator based in Galicia, Northwestern Spain, where our founder Sean O'Rourke is dedicated to personally escorting many of our food and wine tour departures to this intriguing corner of Spain. Our services include many types of unique tours and customized travel to Spain and Portugal....

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