Take a trip to Granada and the Alhambra Palace, one of the most beautiful architectural marvels in the world, on a day trip from Seville. Granada is home to two of Spain's most famous Unesco World Heritage Sites: the gardens of the Generalife and the exquisite Moorish architecture of the Alhambra Palace.
In Granada, you will take a guided walking tour of Spain's most stunning monument of Moorish culture, the breathtakingly beautiful Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens, framed by the stunning backdrop of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Sharing their wealth of knowledge about the history and architecture of the site, your guide will help you delve beneath the beautiful architecture and design to learn the history behind two of the most visited attractions in the world.
In the afternoon you will have two hours of free time to explore Granada at your leisure and have lunch (additional cost) before beginning the return trip to Seville at approximately 4pm.
Access to the Alhambra is strictly limited to a certain number of visitors each day. For this reason advance bookings are strongly recommended.
Prepare to be amazed on this day trip to Cordoba from Seville! Cordoba is a captivating Andalucian city with many attractive monuments, including its Alcazar fort and gardens, mosque, cathedral, synagogue and Jewish quarter. You'll discover a beautiful network of streets, alleys, squares and whitewashed courtyards, reflecting the importance of Cordoba in the medieval period.
A highlight of your tour of Cordoba is a visit to the Catholic cathedral, converted from a mosque when the Christians conquered Cordoba in 1236. With nearly 1,000 pillars, the cathedral's original Gothic architecture is combined with Baroque and Renaissance elements. You'll see the remarkable Cardinal's Chapel and its treasures, including an ivory crucifix and important sculptures and paintings.
Next, you'll visit the old Jewish quarter, stepping back in time to the era of the Romans and Goths. You will see one of the few synagogues existing today in Spain, built in 1315, as well as many important monuments to Cordoba's most important sons, including the Roman philosopher Seneca, Arabian philosopher Averroes and the Jewish philosopher Maimonides.
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This tour gives you three options:
OPTION A: Flamenco show with one drink. (Please note: No food is included.)
OPTION B: Flamenco show, tapas and wine. (Please note: Tapas usually includes typical dishes such as Spanish omelet, ham and fish dishes or other Spanish specialties. No vegetarian option is available.)
OPTION C: Flamenco show with dinner and wine. (Please note: No vegetarian option is available.)
Combine your love for sherry and horses on a day trip to the fabled city of Jerez, in southernmost Spain, from Seville. You'll enjoy a wine tasting and watch an equestrian ballet at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art.
The incredible "How Andalusian Horses Dance" equestrian show features choreography adapted from the training exercises of classical dressage, incorporating traditional Spanish music and costumes dating back to the 18th century. You really have to see this show to believe it! The horses and riders perform as one in a celebration of artistic creativity, harmony and color, accompanied by the rhythmic beat of Spanish music.
After the show you'll continue by bus to El Puerto de Santa Maria, where you'll have free time for lunch (additional cost). Later, join a boat trip (or coach, subject to sea conditions) from Puerto de Santa Maria to Cadiz, the oldest populated city in Europe. You'll take a panoramic bus tour of this ancient town before returning to Seville by coach.
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CLASSICAL TOUR:
Beautiful Seville has many impressive monuments dating back over the centuries. The Moors' legacy of marvelous architecture includes the Gothic cathedral with its Giralda, a minaret transformed into a Christian bell tower.
After visiting the cathedral you will see the Torre del Oro (Golden Tower) by the Guadalquivir River, where important documents relating to the nautical history of Seville are stored. The Torre del Oro is closed on Mondays, when a visit to the Macarena Church will be included instead. You'll also enjoy panoramic views of Seville by coach.
HISTORICAL TOUR:
Discover the architecture of 1929 in Seville when the Iberoamerican Exhibition took place in the capital of Andalucia. You'll travel by coach to the Plaza de America and the Pabellon Mudejar by the Maria Luisa Gardens.
Continuing to the city center, you'll pay a visit to the Alcazar Royal Palace, a fantastic example of the Moorish style with gorgeous tile mosaics, shady courtyards and Moorish and Renaissance gardens.
The tour finishes in the narrow streets and tiny squares of the Santa Cruz quarter, Seville's historic Jewish district.
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Your afternoon tour begins with a panoramic bus tour, followed by a marvelous boat trip along the Guadalquivir River for attractive views of Seville.
Your tour continues with a visit to the famous pavilions and bridges of the 1992 Universal Exhibition, and the Carthusian monastery where Columbus prepared for his voyages of discovery. Note that on Sundays and Mondays the Iglesia de la Caridad (Charity Church) will be visited instead of the monastery.
Finally, you will visit Macarena Church (Basilica de la Macarena) to see part of the Holy Week in Seville.
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You can hop-on and off as many times as you like aboard this open-top double-decker bus. There are 4 stops and the entire route takes approximately 75 minutes. The bus departs every 20 - 30 minutes from each stop. Tickets are valid for 24 hours from first use.
Seville is a historical masterpiece full of Islamic monuments, gardens and flamenco festivals - you can't miss the large Cathedral - look for the weathervane on its top that represents Faith, symbol of this lovely city. Your Hop-on Hop-off tour has convenient stops for this and other sections of the city including the old 'gitanos' quarter, the Museum of Fine Arts and the old medieval Jewish quarter.
Seville is one of Spain's most appreciated cities. Although it is acclaimed for its monumental heritage it is also a very important cultural center. The best way to discover Seville is to immerse yourself in the charm of the city's neighborhoods and quarters and visit its magnificent museums. A stroll through the streets of the city is a pleasure to be savored, and all those who do so fall forever under the spell of this universal city.
Seville Card includes free admission to 7 museums in Seville, free entrance to 15 emblematic places of the religious, artistic, heritage of the city and surroundings. It is also include a cruise through Guadalquivir river and a ticket for the hop on and off tourist bus for one day. Isla Magica Theme Park, Zoo and other many places are also included. More than 35 establishments with discounts in restaurants, shopping, flamenco shows and nightclubs.
Every card comes with a FREE guidebook with helpful information on the establishments associated with the card, as well as a city map - BOOK NOW!
Visit the 3 most important highlights of central Seville: the Cathedral of Santa Maria, the Giralda tower and the Royal Alcazar.
The Cathedral of Santa Maria is the biggest in Spain and is where Christopher Columbus is buried and his tomb is always of great interest to visitors.
The Giralda tower is an ancient Arabic minaret and symbol of the city, dominating the city skyline. This magnificent structure has been used a inspiration for similar architecture in Rabat and Marrakech.
An Arabic palace from the 14th century, the Royal Alcazar was originally a Moorish fortress. Nowadays the Alcazar is residence of the Spanish kings.
You will end the tour with a pleasant stroll through Santa Cruz, Seville's historical Jewish quarter. With narrow cobbled streets winding among white washed buildings, this is the most picturesque area of the city.
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Sevilla was once the home to the Ritva and Abravanel family among others.
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