Discovering Muslim Spain
Six days through Al-Andalus — Córdoba, Seville and Granada — with a professional local guide.
Bring the history into view.
For nearly eight centuries, Muslim Spain was a centre of scholarship, architecture and culture. This tour follows that story through Córdoba, Seville and Granada.
A professional local guide accompanies the programme, explaining the rise of Andalusi civilisation, its achievements in learning and architecture, and the final centuries of Muslim rule.
Highlights
- The Great Mosque of CórdobaOne of the most remarkable buildings of the Islamic world.
- Madinat al-ZahraThe excavated palace-city of the Umayyad caliphs.
- The Albayzín and the AlhambraGranada's historic quarter and the Nasrid palaces.
- The AlpujarraMountain villages linked to the last Muslim communities of Spain.
Six-day route
The order of visits may change with opening times and local conditions.
- Day 1
Málaga → Córdoba
Meet at Málaga Airport and continue to Córdoba. Explore the Great Mosque of Córdoba, the Roman bridge and the old city.
- Day 2
Madinat al-Zahra → Seville
Visit the palace-city ruins of Madinat al-Zahra, then continue to Seville for its Andalusi and Mudéjar landmarks.
- Day 3
Seville → Granada
Travel to Granada, check in and explore the Albayzín, with views across to the Alhambra.
- Day 4
Alpujarra mountains
Visit the mountain villages associated with the Muslim communities who remained after the fall of Granada.
- Day 5
The Alhambra
Explore the Nasrid palaces, their Arabic inscriptions and gardens, and the wider historic city.
- Day 6
Granada → Málaga
The programme concludes with the return to Málaga Airport for your onward flight.
Tour inclusions
Final inclusions and hotels are confirmed on your written quotation.
- 5 hotel nightsCórdoba, Seville and Granada
- Ground transportAirport pick-up, drop-off and touring
- Local guideThroughout the programme
- Guided visitsAs listed in the itinerary
- FlightsNot included
Interested in Islamic Spain?
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