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Day 6 - Granada, Spain
Even from a distance, the Alhambra is a breathtaking sight, sprawling over a hilltop overlooking the city. Construction of the Alhambra began during the 13th century and continued over centuries, resulting in a mix of surfaces and styles. Enjoy an included tour of this complex of palaces and courtyards, a deliberate effort to create a paradise on Earth. Pass by patios, graceful arches, cupolas, fountains, and pools, the Royal Palace, the harem, and more. After your tour of the Alhambra is concluded, you'l set off on a short walking tour of Granada before stopping in at a local restaurant in the city's old town for an included lunch where you'l experience a classic Spanish culinary tradition - tapas. These small sampler plates allow you to taste a wide range of Spanish specialties. The rest of the day is yours at leisure after lunch to explore Granada at your own pace. Dinner is on your own tonight. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch |
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4/16/18 |
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The Alhambra
This morning, you'l tour the mighty
Alhambra, one of Granada's greatest sights.
When the Moors crossed the Strait of Gibraltar
in AD 711, they claimed a hillside city that
had been founded by the Romans and later
settled by Visigoths, yet whose history dates
to pre-historic times - Granada, which is
believed to mean "great castle." The Moors
chose Granada as the site to build their own
mighty citadel - one of the great architectural
wonders of all time: the Alhambra.