Travel by private transfer to Córdoba (2h aprox) and discover ancient Madinat Qurtuba, one of the great cultural and intellectual centres of medieval Europe. In 756, Abd al-Rahman I established Córdoba as the capital of the independent Umayyad Emirate of Al-Andalus, beginning one of the most remarkable periods in the city’s history.Your Córdoba Islamic heritage tour includes a guided visit to the magnificent Great Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest surviving masterpieces of Islamic architecture in the Western world. Explore its iconic forest of arches, historic mihrab and successive architectural expansions while learning about the development of Córdoba during the Umayyad period.

Continue through the historic streets of the former Muslim medina and the area now known as the Jewish Quarter of Córdoba. Its narrow whitewashed lanes, traditional courtyards and historic houses reveal the many cultural layers that have shaped the city over the centuries. Along the way, discover surviving traces of Andalusi architecture and urban heritage within Córdoba’s UNESCO-listed historic centre.

Walk towards the Roman Bridge and Calahorra Tower for one of the most impressive views of Córdoba’s old city and the Guadalquivir River — a panorama that still recalls the historic approach to Qurtuba during the age of Al-Andalus.

You will also have the opportunity to discover Córdoba’s long tradition of craftsmanship, including Cordoban leatherwork, ceramics, jewellery and fine silver and gold filigree, arts that have been developed and refined in the city for centuries.

Optional Experience: Complete your stay in Córdoba with an unforgettable equestrian performance at the Royal Stables of Córdoba, combining Andalusian horsemanship, history and tradition.

Continue to Granada (2h45), once the magnificent capital of the Nasrid Kingdom, the last great Muslim dynasty of Al-Andalus.

After check-in,  we will pick you up to take you up the Albacin Hill to discover the soul of , the medieval city that flourished under Islamic rule from the 11th century. Stroll through the Albaicín Quarter, the UNESCO listed-site is the historic heart of Islamic Madinat Gharnata. Its maze of narrow streets, small squares and whitewashed houses still preserves much of the medieval urban character inherited from the city of Al-Andalus.

Walk through its historic lanes to the celebrated San Nicolás Square,one of Granada’s most iconic viewpoints, offering unforgettable views of the Alhambra framed by the sn ow-capped Sierra Nevada.

Continue downhill towards the Darro River, following a picturesque boulevard Carrera del Darro, one of Granada’s oldest streets. Along the way, discover historic bridges, Andalusi houses, ancient cisterns, sections of medieval walls and later Renaissance buildings.

The area also preserves important monuments from the Islamic period, including the Hammam El Bañuelo, one of the best-preserved historic hammams in Spain.

Optional experience: End your evening with an unforgettable Flamenco show in Granada, where passionate music and dance echo the deep Andalusi soul of the city.

A taxi will pick you up in your hotel to drive you up the Sabika Hill where the Alhambra Complex is located to enjoy a private 3-hour guided tour of the Alhambra and the Generalife palaces and gardens, masterpieces of Nasrid art and architecture. Stroll through serene courtyards, intricate stucco halls, and lush gardens once reserved for the sultans of Granada.

Later, we will visit the Alhambra Museum, home to exceptional artifacts that reveal daily life and the refined aesthetics of the Nasrid court.

Transfer back to your hotel or city center is included. Free time for lunch and we will meet again to explore other areas of Granada’s historic center to discover its traditional craft markets, where centuries-old techniques are still preserved, its former merchants’ inn, and the remains of the ancient Madrasah.

Transfer Services Prices:

• Granada to Madrid: car 569 € | van 680 €
• Granada to Malaga Airport: car 570 € | van 680 €