Alhambra Palace & Gardens
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Port
Motril (Granada), Spain
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$169.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Please Note: Tickets for this tour are on a request basis. Bookings will initially be waitlisted until the ticket for the Alhambra entrance can be confirmed, at which point you will receive a notification. Alhambra tickets are personalized and sold ahead of time; therefore, your passport information must be on file in your cruise booking when waitlisting for this tour. You will need to bring the same passport on tour for entry to the Alhambra. Waitlisted bookings not associated with passport information will not be confirmed into an actual booking.
Granada lies in the shadow of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and holds the secrets of ancient Moorish Andalusia. Granada rose to fame when the Moors transferred the seat of their diminishing empire to this charming city. By far its most famous site is the Alhambra Palace -- a spectacular complex of buildings, courtyards and cupolas that represent the zenith of Moorish architecture. Hear the fairytale of A Thousand & One Nights and admire the last capital of the Moors -- so impressive that the Catholic conquerors could not bear to destroy it.
Your tour will take you inside the Alqala hamra (Alhambra), meaning 'red castle'. You'll visit the section known as the Nazaries Palace, with intricately-carved stucco walls, knotted ceilings, elaborate honeycomb vaulting and beautiful courtyards. You can also step inside the Serallo -- official residence of the Sultan -- and the Harem. The latter surrounds the famous Patio of the Lions, with its fountains feeding water through the mouths of 12 lions.
Stroll among the Generalife -- a garden residence that was built as a summer paradise for the Sultans. Its lovely terraces, grottoes, flowerbeds and fabulous fountains bring to life the glamour of the Moorish inhabitants. Look up and marvel at the splendid view of the "original" Sierra Nevada.
Lunch is served at a nearby restaurant before you return to the ship in Motril.
Notes:
Travel time to Granada is approximately one hour each way. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Considerable walking is required over uneven surfaces with about 150 steps to negotiate throughout the Alhambra. The Alhambra is not accessible to wheelchairs or walkers. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. No more than 30 guests are allowed inside at any one time -- there may be a delay. The assigned entrance time to the Nasrid Palace dictates your itinerary and the time taken for lunch. Tickets for this tour are allocated approximately four months prior to the call at Motril; sales close four days prior to the call at Motril. The number of tickets available is strictly limited; please waitlist everyone in your party as early as possible for the best chance of confirmation. Once you have waitlisted, there will be no refunds or exchanges for cancellations on this tour. You must submit your passport information as soon as you book this tour; bookings not associated with a passport number are not accepted. The same passport is required for entry into the Alhambra. Bring your passport on tour; a hard photocopy or a digital copy on your mobile device is acceptable.