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3 days · Granada itinerary

Granada in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Granada lets you add a full day trip to the city and the Alhambra. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Granada — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Alhambra & Albaicín
  2. 2Day 2: cathedral & tapas
  3. 3Day 3: Córdoba or coast
  4. 4Flamenco evenings

Day 1: the Alhambra

See the Alhambra and the Albaicín, with flamenco in the evening.

Day 2: Christian Granada

Visit the cathedral and Royal Chapel and enjoy a tapas crawl.

Day 3: a day trip

Choose Córdoba’s Mezquita, the coast at Nerja and Frigiliana, or the Sierra Nevada.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Granada — prices per person.

Granada: Alhambra and Sierra Nevada Sunset Views by E-Bike
Granada
Granada: Alhambra and Sierra Nevada Sunset Views by E-Bike
5.0(130)·2 hours
from$52/ person
via Viator
Cordoba Jewish Tour
Cordoba
Cordoba Jewish Tour
5.0(65)·2 hours
from$413/ person
via Viator
Economy Transfer from Malaga Airport to Nerja
Malaga
Economy Transfer from Malaga Airport to Nerja
5.0(99)·50 min
from$138/ person
via Viator
Alhambra Private Tour: Nasrid Palaces and Generalife
Granada
Alhambra Private Tour: Nasrid Palaces and Generalife
5.0(93)·3 hours
from$251/ person
via Viator
Private tour to Cordoba from Seville (several options)
Seville
Private tour to Cordoba from Seville (several options)
5.0(21)·8–10 hours
from$444/ person
via Viator
RONDA and SETENIL from Nerja, Torrox, and Torre del Mar
Malaga
RONDA and SETENIL from Nerja, Torrox, and Torre del Mar
5.0(27)·10 hours
from$56/ person
via Viator
Sunset at 2,500m in Sierra Nevada
Granada
Sunset at 2,500m in Sierra Nevada
5.0(23)·3–4 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Private tour of the Alhambra with a historian-Tickets included
Granada
Private tour of the Alhambra with a historian-Tickets included
5.0(60)·3 hours
from$132/ person
via Viator

Granada in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Granada?
Three days is ideal — the Alhambra and Albaicín, the cathedral and tapas, and a day trip to Córdoba, the coast at Nerja, or the Sierra Nevada.
What is the best day trip from Granada for 3 days?
Córdoba’s Mezquita is the most spectacular; Nerja and Frigiliana are the easiest coastal escape; and the Sierra Nevada is quick for mountains or skiing.
How do I plan a 3-day Granada itinerary?
Spend day one on the Alhambra and Albaicín, day two on the cathedral and tapas, and day three on a day trip, booking the Alhambra far ahead.

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