Description
Granada & Cordoba, the origin and decline of a place called Al-Andalus.
We are going to visit two places like © Granada & Cordoba that marked the origin and the end of Al-Andalus: one, the beginning of the Caliphate and the capital of the Umayyad dynasty, and the other, the end of an era of splendour, which culminated with the construction of the city of the Alhambra, which became the seat and residence of the Nasrid kings.
Throughout this tour you will be immersed in the Muslim legacy, but you will also get to know other cultures, such as the Roman, Jewish and Christian cultures that inhabit these two destinations.
An itinerary for the delight of the senses that has come down to us to enjoy it; smells, flavours, music, gastronomy, languages and, above all, centuries of architecture.
You will walk through two cities bathed by the water of two rivers and you will feel the power that flows from their waters. Monuments such as the Alhambra, the Generalife, Medina Azahara, the Mosque-Cathedral and neighbourhoods such as the Albaicín and the Jewish Quarter are places that are waiting for you and that stand out for their history.
Why do I want to do this Circuit and not others? Because it only exists here and we only want to share the stories we know and tell with you.
CIRCUIT ITINERARY
The circuit is designed to satisfy all the requests of a good traveller, it is flexible and allows departures from any point of Andalusia and Spain. In our REQUEST QUOTE form we offer the possibility to modify any itinerary and add more days and other services if you wish.
Arrival in Granada, warm welcome, check-in at the accommodation in the city centre and presentation of the programme by the person in charge.
Transfer to the Albaicín neighbourhood for a private guided tour to enjoy its streets, palaces, viewpoints and Carmenes from the Arab period. Visit to the Mosque of Granada, the Palace of Dar al-Horra and a Hammam such as the Bañuelo.
Lunch in a Tapas Tour in the city centre. In the afternoon, we will visit the monumental artistic heritage of the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Royal Chapel, as well as an Arab souk such as the Alcaicería and a landmark in the city such as the Plaza de Bib-Rambla.
Free time for shopping or relaxation. Free evening with recommendations for dinner in the surroundings of the accommodation.
Breakfast and private guided tour created exclusively for you in a monumental complex that is the captivating dream of the time of Al-Andalus, we are talking about the Alhambra and the Generalife, a place that will enchant you with its towers, walls, palaces, gardens and history worthy of its creators. Free lunch with recommendations for the surroundings of the monument.
In the early afternoon, walk through the Alhambra Forest to reach the city centre for an experience of Arab perfumes in a 16th century Museum-Palace.
Free time for shopping or relax. Evening with dinner and Zambra-Flamenca show in the Sacromonte quarter.
Breakfast and check-out, transfer to Cordoba for a warm welcome and check-in at chosen accommodation. Transfer for a private guided tour of the so-called “shining city” of Medina Azahara and its interpretation centre. Return to the city centre for lunch in a restaurant.
In the early afternoon, private guided visit to a World Heritage monument such as the Mosque-Cathedral, followed by a visit to the Guadamecí Museum.
Free time for shopping or relaxation. Free evening with recommendations for dinner in the surroundings of the accommodation.
Breakfast and private guided tour to discover the fortress and its gardens of the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, then we will walk through some beautiful narrow streets through the Jewish Quarter, the Almodóvar Gate, the Souk and the Synagogue.
Check-out and end of the services, thanking you for the days shared in this Circuit.
CIRCUIT SERVICES
- Price per person in premium accommodation.
- Price includes VAT.
- Circuit accompanied by an Official Heritage Interpreter Guide and duration of visits from 1 to 3 hours.
- Audio system (Whisper) for 6 people.
- Includes entrance fees in Granada and Cordoba according to itinerary.
- Visit to a Museum-Palace, Guadamecí Museum and a Flamenco show according to the itinerary.
- Includes 3 Coffee Breaks on days 1, 2 and 3.
- 2 Lunches as per itinerary.
- 1 Dinner as per itinerary.
- Transfers and the visits indicated in the description of the Circuit will be by car, Minivan or High Range Bus (depending on the final number of passengers) + driver.
- Includes souvenirs as a gift.
- Circuit Difficulty 2/5.
- For Private and Groups from 1 to 12 people maximum.
- Daily circuits, except every Monday, 1st January and 24th, 25th and 31st December.
- Use of the mask in cases stipulated by medical prescription.
- Not included; tips to guides and staff providing any kind of service during the circuit (it is up to the traveller to decide the amount to offer); meals and drinks other than those specified in the itinerary; transfers and private visits not included in the itinerary; room service and personal expenses such as laundry, communication charges and optional extra activities not included in the Circuit.
THE LIST OF HOTELS AND TOURIST FLATS FORESEEN FOR THIS TOUR WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE THE REQUEST HAS BEEN MADE.
*2 nights accommodation in Granada
*1 night accommodation in Cordoba
-Bed and breakfast in 3* Boutique Hotel, 4, 5 and 5 GL.
-Timetable: Check-in at 14:00 h. and Check-out at 12:00 h. (Early Check-in and Late Check-out can be requested).
-For reasons of mobility and space, only one suitcase per person will be accepted. If you have more luggage, please inform us in advance (luggage storage service in & out on request).
OTHER SERVICES AND TOURS
- Pick up from the airport or AVE train station and transfers to the different accommodations are available on request.
- We also offer four perfect plans that you can add to your SHORT TRIP IN GRANADA & CÓRDOBA to enjoy even more of this wonderful province:
- Exclusive Short Trip to know the © “Week in Granada”, a circuit to do in a millenary city and a festival catalogued of International Tourist Interest that has its own identity where you will find narrow streets, steep slopes, bonfires, silence and darkness in perfect enclaves for a lover of photography.
- Exclusive Short Trip to know the © “Corpus Christi Fair in Granada”, you will know a different fair, with a unique parade, a procession with centuries of history, the famous “carocas”, the decorations and lighting of the “casetas” and the attractions and fireworks of the fair, all in a festive atmosphere that runs throughout the city for days.
- Exclusive Short Trip to know the © “Holy Week in Cordoba”, we design a circuit to enjoy and get to know a city that is filled with processions and the smell of incense in some World Heritage Sites.
- Exclusive short trip to know the © “Festivals of the Crosses and Patios of Cordoba”, we have created for you a circuit where you will enjoy a Christian tradition such as the Crosses and a Roman legacy which are the Cordoban patios, a route with the smell and taste of spring.
- Request more information about the Exclusive Short Trips here.
- It is recommended to combine in Private or Group with other Circuits in Andalusia.
ABOUT THE WALKING TOUR
- Itinerary of the Circuit: a route created exclusively for the surroundings and Historic Centres of Granada and Cordoba.
- Access to the monuments without queues and respecting the security distances.
- Digital or printed tickets to access the monuments.
- Circuit recommended for all ages.
- Altitude sea level: Granada 780 metres, Cordoba 106 metres.
- Distance: 4 – 8 kilometres per day.
- Recommendations: comfortable shoes, suitable clothing for the Circuit (Winter – Summer).
VISITOR RECEPTION
–Meeting point: at the accommodation or the place agreed in advance with the client. The tickets are provided by the official guide who accompanies you throughout the Circuit and will be given to you before entering the monuments and sites.
–Our guide will carry a DOOR TO DOOR TRAVEL sign so that you can recognise him/her at the beginning and throughout the tour.
ACCESSIBILITY TO THE ROUTE
A) Baby strollers: we recommend the use of a baby carrier, due to the characteristics of some sections of the route, where it is very difficult to use a baby stroller.
B) Wheelchairs and other elements of reduced mobility: the route is not fully conditioned so that people with mobility problems can enjoy it freely due to numerous stairs and cobblestones. We would appreciate it if you could let us know before your arrival if anyone uses a wheelchair so that we can give you options and tailor the visit to your needs.
C) DOOR TO DOOR TRAVEL reserves the right to alter and modify the route and the order of visits and experiences for organizational reasons.
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
-Enjoy a guided tour with the best specialists in Spanish, English, French and Arabic.
-Another language option on request and availability.
RESERVATION OF TICKETS AND REGULATIONS OF THE CIRCUITS
- The full name, surname and ID or passport number of each participant must be provided at the TIME OF APPLICATION. It is important to carry your ID card or passport (physical or digital) with you at all times during the Tour.
- DOOR TO DOOR GRANADA TRAVEL is not responsible for the LOSS of the ENTRANCE and the visitor’s NON ADMISSION to the monuments and spaces for not carrying the identification documentation in case of being required by the staff or authorized persons in charge.
- I declare under my responsibility that I have the identity documentation DNI / Passport in order to carry out these Tours in Spain.
- We inform the User of the Rules of the visit to the Monumental Complex of the Alhambra in Granada and the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba in the following links: https://doortodoor.travel/en/travels/private-tour-alhambra-tickets/ https://mezquita-catedraldecordoba.es/organiza-la-visita/normativa/
- Being monuments and spaces of extreme value worldwide, any act of vandalism, trying to enter without authorization, destroying constructions, exhibitions and decorations or any other damage that is done to the monuments and spaces, will be reported to the competent authority because it is considered a serious attack on the Spanish Historical Heritage and may have criminal repercussions for the visitor.
