Moorish Granada!

Flamenco performance in gypsy cave, Granada

Day 10: 

Today’s train or luxury bus travels take us to Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain.  Upon arriving in Granada, we will check-in to our hotel, take a leisurely stroll along el Paseo de los Tristes and have lunch on your own.  After lunch we will meet to visit the arabesque and spellbinding Alhambra Palace, the city’s beautifully preserved example of Moorish architecture and one of Spain’s most visited attractions, and the Generalife Gardens, the former summer retreat of Moorish kings with its intricate pattern of gardens, fountains, and walkways.  This evening we will visit the gypsy quarter of Albayzín for a typical dinner and a passionate zambra, flamenco performance in a gypsy cave.  (Breakfast and dinner included)

Olive oil tasting tour

Day 11: 

Today we will enjoy a half-day excursion to discover the world of liquid gold. The tour will pick us up from our hotel and take us through the beautiful country views of Granada's Vega, the Sierra Nevada and the charming Lecrin Valley. We will drive through the picturesque countryside of olive, almond, orange and lemon trees, mountains, and typical white Andalusian villages. In the Lecrin Valley we will visit a beautifully preserved XV century oil mill, sample various types of olive oil with a wine tasting and tapas. Upon returning to Granada, you can spend leisure time in the afternoon exploring the quaint city. In the early evening, we will go to the lookout San Nicolás where we can relax on roof-top bar with a spectacular view of the Alhambra palace (consumption at your own expense) (Breakfast, and tapas lunch included)