The Perfumes of Al-Andalus

Description

"Each city has a different aroma and each perfume reminds us of a city.

We propose a sensory experience based on a box with seven perfumes that we will be analysing in seven beautiful corners of the oldest district of Granada, the Albaicín.

Multiple olfactory sensations to evoke with each of our fragrances; such as jasmine, a flower representative of the medieval quarters of Granada, orange blossom with the orange trees in bloom, a typical tree of the Albaicín. And obviously the queen of flowers: the rose, formerly used as an aphrodisiac and symbol of carnal passion in many cultures, which is also present in all the Cármenes and their gardens.

On this two-hour guided walk we will let our sense of smell guide us as our expert guide takes us back through the history of perfume to medieval Granada. To discover a time when perfumes were restricted to religious ceremonies and its evolution until perfume came to be considered a symbol of power and luxury.

Our guide will explain how perfume was part of the history and tradition of Al-Andalus, and we will learn about its origins as we visit the Albaicín's Cármenes, houses and gardens and learn about how fragrances are made.

The theory will be put into practice through the set of perfumes that we will bring with us during the visit to make it an immersive experience, ending with a master class in the "Patio de los Perfumes". A beautiful 17th century palace where we will be shown the art of perfume making from ancient times to the present day and the Nasrid perfumes in Granada.

Come and discover the intense oriental notes of the legendary Al-Andalus with us!"

INCLUSIONS

Includes:

• Local expert guide
  
• Aromatic route through the Albaicín quarter
• Visit to the Patio del Perfume

Not included:

• Food and drinks
  

Additional information:

• Please read the Inclusions.
• Pancho Tours will not refund any costs in case customers don't arrive on time.
• We will need your passport / ID details to book your Alhambra tickets. Please, provide us with it in the notes at the moment of the reservation (name, surname, date of birth, nationality, gender, number of passport / ID of each person). You will need to bring your passport / ID in the day of the tour and show it at the entrance of the monument.
• Please make sure to write your email address correctly when making your booking.
• You will receive an automatic confirmation email: please print it or show it on your smartphone to the guide.
• Difficulty level: average. You will need comfortable shoes. If you have trouble walking and need any assistance, please contact us at customerservices@panchotours.com. We will be pleased to help you having a better experience.
• If you prefer a private, exclusive, tailor-made tour, or in another language: send us an email to customerservices@panchotours.com