Travel by private transfer to Córdoba (4h) 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 and its extraordinary legacy in Al-Andalus.

Continue through the historic streets of the former Muslim medina and the area now known as the Jewish Quarter. 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: Enjoy an extraordinary equestrian performance at the Royal Stables of Córdoba.

Private transfer to Seville (2h). Explore the Al-Andalus heritage of Seville on a private guided tour through the historic heart of Ishbiliya, one of the great cities of medieval Al-Andalus.

Visit the magnificent Royal Alcázar of Seville, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose palaces, courtyards and gardens reveal centuries of Andalusi and later Mudéjar artistic influence. Discover intricate geometric decoration, elegant arches, peaceful patios and lush gardens while tracing the fascinating history of this royal complex.

Continue through the Santa Cruz Quarter, part of Seville’s historic urban core, with its narrow lanes, hidden squares and traditional courtyards. Along the way, uncover surviving landmarks of Islamic Seville, including the Giralda, originally built as the minaret of the Almohad Great Mosque of Ishbiliya, and the Torre del Oro (Golden Tower), constructed during the Almohad period beside the Guadalquivir.

End your walk overlooking the Guadalquivir River, known in Arabic as Wadi al-Kabir, the waterway that connected medieval Seville with wider Mediterranean and Atlantic trade routes.

Optional Experience: Complete your visit with a 1-hour sightseeing cruise along the Guadalquivir River (€18.00 per person).

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

After check-in, a taxi will pick you up to take you up the Albacin Hill to discover the soul of Madinat Gharnata, the medieval city that flourished under Islamic rule from the 11th century. Stroll through the Albaicín Quarter (UNESCO World Heritage), the historic heart of Islamic Granada, where the narrow, winding streets still follow the original layout of the Andalusi medina.

As you wander its whitewashed lanes, pause at scenic viewpoints such as San Nicolás Square, offering breathtaking views of the Alhambra framed by the snow-capped Sierra Nevada. Continue along the Darro River, following a picturesque boulevard lined with Renaissance palaces, stone bridges, and remnants of Moorish houses, cisterns, and fortress walls that once defined the vibrant spirit of Al-Andalus.

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 €