DAY 1
Depart from the pier of Málaga towards Granada. On the way you will see one of the best highlights of Málaga, Castle Gibralfaro, built in the 14th century. From its walls, are spectacular views of the city and you will visit the Interpretation Centre to discover the site's history. Re-board the bus to reach Granada. Your visit will start with the Albaycin Quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is a huge labyrinth of narrow cobblestone streets, small houses, and noble mansions with amazing gardens. It is one of the oldest settlements in Andalusia and is home to the very famous Alhambra and to the Realejo Jewish neighborhood You will stop at Granada's Carthusian Monastery. Its most striking features include the tabernacle, the church and the famous sacristy. The charterhouse also displays an extensive collection of paintings by influential artist Juan Sánchez Cotán. A short drive will bring you to the San Cristobal Viewpoint and then a visit to the Palace Dar al-Horra, structured around a central courtyard. Beautiful plasterwork adorns the upper floor with inscriptions from the Nasrid period. Passing the Santa Isabel Monastery, you'll come to San Nicolas Square, famous for its view over the Alhambra. Visit the adjacent gardens of the mosque. A few yards away, step into Mirador de Morayma Restaurant, featured in Food & Wine and one of chef Mario Batali’s favorite spots for a delicious lunch of local dishes with a modern flair, including pomegranate salad with fried garlic, oxtail croquettes and Iberian pork -- an experience that will satisfy all your senses. Continue to Hotel Santa Paula for check in. Experience an authentic cooking class in Sacromonte, located in another stunning neighborhood of Granada in a unique setting: a gypsy cave. You will enjoy cooking amazing Spanish dishes in this beautiful surrounding. Once you finish cooking, you will dine on your creations. Afterwards, discover the Nazari art, with a special evening visit in Alhambra. You will begin at the Atrium of the Alhambra, and continue along a parallel path to the wall. Admire the exterior of the Baltasar de la Cruz Towers, the Siete Suelos Towers, the Water Towers, the Cabezas Towers, the Captain's Tower, and the Palace of Carlos V through the Puerta de los Carros or the Puerta de la Justicia. Drive back to the hotel.
DAY 2
Breakfast at the hotel. Then visit Alhambra Generalife and Gardens, one of Spain’s major tourist attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue on to the Court of the Lions and the Fountain of Lions, an alabaster basin supported by 12 white marble lions, and the highly decorated and brightly colored Royal Complex. Then on to Alcazaba, a fortress in the oldest part of Alhambra, believed to be built in the 9th century. Enjoy a pleasant lunch of local and traditional tapas at La Ruta del Veleta. Afterwards, you will make a stop in Hotel La Bobadilla, one of the best hotels in Spain. It looks like an Andalusia town, where guests can experience and learn firsthand where sturgeons live and how Riofrío Caviar is made, with over half a century of experience in the A. naccarii sturgeon culture and the first company in the world with ecological certification for caviar. On the way to Almeria enjoy the scenery of the Sierra Nevada peaks and the immense “sea of plastic,” Europe’s main vegetable producing area.
Please note: Due to this tour’s popularity, limited capacity, and strict cancellation penalties, bookings must be made 65 days prior to the call with no cancellations allowed after. The itinerary is subject to change due to the availability and entrance hours confirmed by Palace Dar al Horra and the Alhambra Palace. Changes will be communicated accordingly. This is an overnight tour so pack accordingly and wear comfortable walking shoes.