Motril Shore Excursion to Granada and Alhambra

Discover the famous Alhambra Palace on a full-day shore excursion from Motril. Explore the Nasrid Palace and Generalife Gardens in a small group, and discover Granada's historic city center. Enjoy pickup and drop-off directly from the port.

Start the day by departing the port for a leisurely coach drive to the mighty Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. Drive through the Andalusian countryside in an air-conditioned coach for the 2-hour transfer.

On arrival at the Alhambra Palace, discover a maze of magnificent halls and intimate courtyards decorated by rows of elegant arches, bubbling fountains, and splendidly carved decorations. See the Palace of Charles the 5th, an outstanding example of Spanish Renaissance architecture, and the Alcazaba fortress with its Torre de la Vela tower offering spectacular views of Granada.

Continue the tour with a visit to the Generalife, a royal place of leisure and recreation with beautiful exotic gardens, stunning water features, and the lingering aroma of jasmine.

In the afternoon, time permitting, include a visit to the historical city center of Granada with its enormous Moorish, Christian, and Jewish cultural heritage. Have free time to walk through the medieval Moorish Albaicín neighborhood which leads to the River Darro with great views of the Alhambra across the banks and a maze of tiny streets filled with little Arab shops, restaurants, and tea houses.

Have a short time for lunch (extra) and explore on your own before heading back to the port for departure.