A tour registration form is included in the registration brochure. To receive a brochure by mail, please e-mail your name and address to Dave Beck at NAA.
Day Trip to The Alpujarra
Enjoy a day trip to the
enchanting and secluded valleys of the Sierra Nevada. Almond trees blossom here
and some fascinating traces of old Moorish culture still linger. Relatively
unknown until just 50 years ago, this region has retained a wealth of local
arts, crafts, festivities and cuisine for today's visitors. See the tour
reservation form for details. Package includes transportation, lunch and tour
guide.
See Córdoba For A Day
Adventure for a day and
wander through the courtyards and squares of this historic Spanish town on the
banks of the Guadalquivir River. Córdoba was a major city in Roman times,
but it was Islam that bequeathed the city with its amazing mosque, the largest
in the world after the Kaaba. The mosque became a cathedral in 1236. Córdoba
is home to many famous monuments and churches, including the Alcázar de
los Reyes Cristianos (Palace of the Christian Kings), the Calahorra fortress and
San Nicolás church.
Visit The Alhambra and Generalife Gardens
Visit the
Alhambra and Generalife Gardens on Tuesday morning. This landmark of Granada is
one of the world's architectural treasures, with fortresses, gardens and palaces
dating from the 13th and 14th centuries. The Generalife Gardens were once a
summer retreat for the Moorish kings. Enjoy the lush gardens set amid cool
fountains and pools. See the tour reservation form for details. This half-day
tour includes tour guide and tickets.
An IDEAL Newspaper Tour
On Tuesday afternoon, get the
inside view of Granada's newspaper, IDEAL. No reservations required.
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