Excursion Alhambra palace - private evening visit tour at Motril

Experience the spectacular beauty and grandeur of the Alhambra Palace during this unforgettable, private evening visit.

Make sure you have an early dinner onboard the before your visit.

Drive to Granada. Nestled in the shadows of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Granada 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. Its most famous site is the Alhambra Palace, a spectacular complex of buildings, courtyards and cupolas that represent the zenith of Moorish architecture. This last capital of the Moors is so impressive that even Catholic conquerors could not bear to destroy it.

Upon arrival, take a guided tour inside the Alhambra Palace. Along the way, visit the section known as the Nazaries Palace, which is adorned with intricately carved stucco walls, knotted ceilings, elaborate honeycomb vaulting and beautiful courtyards. You can also step inside the Serallo, the official residence of the Sultan, and Harem, which surrounds the famous Patio de Los Leones with its fountains feeding water through the mouth of 12 lions. There are many other wonderful sights to be seen within the fortress.

Drive back to Motril.

Note

Please note: Guests are advsied to have an early dinner before going on this tour. This tour involves a moderate amount of walking and standing for approximately 1.5 hours, at times over uneven surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate. The driving time from the pier to Granada is between 60 to 90 minutes in each direction. The Alhambra is a complex of several structures, the famous Nazaries Palace is the one visited inside.