Granada Geopark: Desert and Prehistory Tour with Lunch Private Group
ID: GYG386739-O-701906
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Take a small-group tour to Gorafe Desert, a place where geology has conditioned the life and culture of locals. Enjoy the delicious local gastronomy.
Leave Granada city centre in the morning from your hotel or a convenient location nearby. Delve straight into the unique landscape of Granada Geopark.
Pass by picturesque villages on your way to your first stop, Acequia del Toril. Learn about how this natural aqueduct was formed over the centuries. Wander around the vast vegetation that covers the Acequia and the arid landscape that surrounds it.
Next up is Gorafe, one of the most picturesque towns in Granada. Explore and immerse yourself in one of the most remarkable natural deserts in Europe. Enjoy an impressive panorama full of different shapes, colors, and sensations. Visit the typical cave houses and well-preserved Dolmens of the Megalithic Park.
Continue your tour to the village of Zujar and take pictures of the breathtaking panoramic view of Mirador de Jabalcon. Look down on the Quaternary sediments of the basin and learn about its geological history from your local guide.
End your tour with lunch in one of the town's best restaurants, which offers local and seasonal food. After lunch an hour of free time to have a coffee or have a walk before returning to Granada.
Highlights
- Marvel at the natural desert of Granada Geopark
- Stroll in a small group around a natural landscape and take in the panoramic views
- Learn about the history thanks to the messages left in rocks from the Mesozoic and Tertiary eras
- Enjoy a delicious local lunch
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The itinerary is subject to change under unforeseeable circumstances
• In order to best facilitate all participants, it is possible that the tour may be given in two different languages
• If you would like to modify the itinerary and add other villages, the local partner will be happy to make any modifications to your tour
• Moderate fitness is required
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pickup takes place between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM from selected hotels in Granada city center. Please choose the nearest hotel to your accommodation and call the tour operator 2 days before the excursion to confirm the exact time and pickup location.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
