Granada & Alhambra

from€999

for 4 nights

Palacio del Partal, one of the oldest structures within the Alhambra complex in Granada, Spain. It features beautiful arches and a reflective pool that perfectly captures the surrounding architecture, including palm trees and greenery, creating a serene atmosphere. The Partal Gardens, which are nearby, are also known for their peaceful ambiance and stunning views. Travel Escapes Tours Granada

Alhambra Palace in the distance showing full buildings mountains in the background with green shrubs close to camera lens. Spain Travel Escapes

Alhambra Palace rooftops shown through an arch with blue sky and birds flying

Alpujarras Granada Spain showing street scape with houses and blankets over railings. Travel Escapes

A view of Plaza de Isabel la Católica in Granada, Spain, featuring the monument to Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon.

Patio de los Arrayanes at the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, with the Comares Palace reflected in a tranquil pool and a foreground fountain under a clear sky

Featuring an insider’s tour of Granada, a tour to Alhambra Palaces & Generalife and a tour of Alpujarras.

Our tour to the Andalucia region of Spain visits the spectacular 14th-century Alhambra, with its regal structures and splendid gardens, as well as the 16th-century architectural marvels of Granada including the cathedral, and Alpujarras, the doomed final Moorish outpost in Spain.

Here’s What’s Included:

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Return direct flights from Dublin to Malaga
All Airport taxes, charges, and transfers
4 nights Bed and Breakfast in a 4 star Hotel Porcel Sabica in Granada
Morning Insiders Walking Tour of Granada
1/2 – Day tour to Alhambra Palaces and Generalife
1 Full Day tour to Alpujarras
Lunch at Alpujarras
10kg checked-in bag per person
The assistance of our local tour guide

Alhambra

Perched on a plateau with a commanding view of Granada, the Alhambra was constructed mainly between 1238 and 1358. Set in a locale of rare natural beauty, it overlooks the Albaicín quarter of Granada’s Moorish old city. The Darro River flows at the base of the plateau through a deep ravine to the north. The park outside the palace (Alameda de la Alhambra) was adorned by the Moors with roses, oranges, and myrtles. Its distinctive feature is the dense wood of English elms, planted in 1812 by the Duke of Wellington during the Peninsular War.

Alpujarras

The cultural interest of the region lies in its fifty-odd villages, which were the last stronghold of Granada’s late-medieval Spanish Muslims, or Moors. Soon after the Castilian took Granada in 1492, the city´s Moors were forced to convert to Christianity. Those who refused took to the hills, settling in this remote, rugged area. Spanish Christians put constant pressure on this community and ruthlessly crushed the bloody Morisco Rebellion of 1568. They executed the rebellion’s leader, Ben Humeya, in the main square of Granada. The king later issued a royal decree expelling all people of Arab descent from Granada, suspecting all Moriscos, or ‘new Christians’ of being ‘crypto Muslims’ who practised that faith in secret.

Lunch with drinks is included at a Typical Restaurant in Las Alpujarras.

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Did you know?

Moorish Legacy: Granada was the last stronghold of the Moors in Spain and fell to Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella in 1492, marking the end of Muslim rule in the Iberian Peninsula.
Free Tapas Tradition: Granada is one of the few Spanish cities where bars traditionally serve free tapas with drinks, making it a culinary hotspot for visitors.
Sacromonte Caves: The Sacromonte district is known for its cave dwellings, once homes to the Roma community, and as the birthplace of Zambra, a passionate form of flamenco unique to the area.
Cathedral of Granada: The Granada Cathedral, a masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture, houses the Royal Chapel where Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella are buried.
Albayzín District: The Albayzín, a historic Moorish quarter and UNESCO World Heritage Site, features narrow, winding streets, whitewashed houses, and stunning views of the Alhambra from the Mirador de San Nicolás.

” Overall we were delighted with the trip. A great way to fulfil the lifelong ambition to visit the Alhambra”

Brian & Sheila – Granada October 2024

Prices

Dates	Cabin Type	Price
09 Nov 2025	Twin Share	€1039	Sold Out
09 Nov 2025	Single	€1259	Sold Out
01 Mar 2026	Twin Sharing	€999	Book Now
01 Mar 2026	Single	€1189	Book Now

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Booking Remarks

Booking deposit €300
Prices are per person based on two sharing.
Single Supplement applies
A non-refundable / non-transferable deposit is required at the time of booking.
Balance due 16 weeks before departure
Optional insurance available (terms & conditions apply)
Taxes, prices & itinerary subject to change
Booking terms & conditions apply
Travel Insurance is not included
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Good to Know

Please note that this is our planned itinerary but sometimes due to circumstances outside our control we may have to alter it slightly.

Please note all of our tours include some level of walking activity and may include ascending/descending steps. They are not suitable for people with walking difficulties and/or limited mobility.

Itinerary

Day 1

Granada, Spain

Fly from Dublin to Malaga on arrival you will be met by our local guide and brought by coach from Málaga Airport to your hotel in Granada, with English-speaking Assistance

Day 2

Granada, Spain

We start the morning with a buffet breakfast at the hotel followed by a Morning Walking City Tour of Granada with our Local English Speaking guide. The tour includes Entrances to the Royal Chapel

This walk introduces you to the city’s vibe and variety, where street stalls and flamenco bars intermingle with Moorish Renaissance architecture, Islamic and Christian culture.

The Royal Chapel of Granada (Spanish: Capilla Real de Granada) is an Isabelline-style building, constructed between 1505 and 1517, and originally integrated into the complex of the neighbouring Granada Cathedral. It is the burial place of the famed Spanish Monarchs, Queen
Isabella I, King Ferdinand, and the Catholic Monarchs. Apart from these historical links, this building contains a gallery of artworks and other items associated with Queen Isabella.

The rest of the day and evening is at your leisure.

Day 3

Granada, Spain

Alhambra Palaces and Generalife

This morning we enjoy our buffet breakfast at the hotel and get ready for our morning tour which today takes in visits to Alhambra Palaces and Generalife Gardens with entrances to both.

Our English speaking guide will take us by coach to Alhambra. There, we’ll discover royal palaces, peaceful patios, and reflecting ponds, alongside fountains, orchards, and waterfall stairways in the Generalife Gardens.

Alhambra is perched on a plateau with a commanding view of Granada, the construction of the Alhambra took place primarily from 1238 to 1358.

The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore Granada at your leisure or indeed take it easy as we get ready for our full day tour tomorrow.

Day 4

Las Alpujarras, Spain

Alpujarras

Start your day off with a delicious breakfast before setting off for a Full-day excursion to Alpujarras,

Visit the villages of Capileira, Bubión and Pampaneira
The cultural interest of the region lies in its fifty-odd villages, which were the last stronghold of
the Spanish Muslims, or Moors. Soon after the Castillians took Granada in 1492, all the city´s
Moors were forced to convert to Christianity. Those who refused took to the hills, settling in this
remote, inaccessible area. Constant pressure from the Christians led to a bloody uprising, the
Morisco Rebellion of 1568, which was ruthlessly crushed out, with the public execution of the
leader, Ben Humeya, in the main square of Granada. Soon followed a royal decree expelling
from the Kingdom of Granada all people of Arab descent, since the “new Christians”, as the converts were called, were all suspected of being ¨crypto-Muslims¨ in secret.

We return to the hotel after our day tour.

Day 5

Granada, Spain

Fly to Dublin

Farewell, beautiful Spain! As we have a leisurely breakfast you have time to relax and possibly get some last-minute shopping before we pack up our bags and say goodbye to Granada for an afternoon departure to Dublin.

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