Madrid Toledo & Andalusia Tour
Madrid | Cordoba | Seville | GranadaAbout this trip
Muslim-friendly
Enjoy an authentic halal holiday experience.
Hotels
Choose between booking only tour guide, transfer and tickets with us or including 4 stars hotels and daily breakfast
Team
Trip manager/driver and local guides when needed
Transport Style
Modern vehicles adapted to your group: kids seats, wheelchair-accessible, or big capacity for those who love the shopping.
Free Time
You will have free time to roam free, check out shops and local coffee houses, maybe even try a local tapa, always escorted by our team.
From 695.00 €
Price per person based on a 4 travelers booking
Only 120 € deposit to book
Pay over time, interest free
The Itinerary
Visit Spain’s star attractions on a classic tour through its heart. Starting in Madrid, let your imagination unfold on a journey through this beautiful country oozing with charm, and visit the people and cities that reflect Spain’s fascinating history and culture
Day 1 - Madrid
In the 9th century emir Muhamad I built a fortress to protect the routes to Toledo. For 250 years Mayrit would be the north border of al-Andalus. Unfortunately, few traces has been left.
Madrid, artistic, vibrant and filled with culinary hotspots spending your time seeing the Gran Via, Plaza de Espana, Royal Palace & Puerta del Sol (the city’s main square) will not go to waste as you explore the heart of the city. Walk the Madrid de los Austrias and La Latina the muslim quarter Moreria for centuries after the christian conquest in 1085
Day 2 - Madrid & Toledo
Enjoy the view over the river and fields surrounding from the viewpoint de El Valle. Feel the vibe of Zocodover Square, the impressive gothic Cathedral and the city hall. Venture into the artisan shops seeking for original pieces of Damasquino art. You should delight with a marzipan tasting, the sweet treat made from almond meal, honey and sugar has been produced in this city for generations. Back to Madrid for overnight.
Day 3 Madrid & Cordoba
Guided tour in the old Mosque of Cordoba, famous for its red and white arches and its mihrab the site is a World Heritage protected by the Unesco, today, cathedral of Cordoba. Afterwards, we will explore the old muslim quarter, nowadays known as the “Jewish quarter”. Walking through these narrow streets you will learn the history of this neighborhood listed by UNESCO as world heritage while enjoy the beauty of its whitewashed houses and courtyards full of flowers. We will see many examples of islamic architecture from Al Andalus times. Take a nice shot from the roman bridge and the Calahorra tower.
Pop in the arts & crafts shops and discover the local handcrafts. Visit a jewelry to see why cordobese workshops of silver and gold are world famous in techniques like the filigree.
Day 4 - Cordoba & Seville
Day 5 - Seville
The islamic imprint of ancient Isbilya is not large, as the city falled in 1248 in hands of Fernando III, but it deserves a visit for its beautiful architecture, nature and the river Wadi al-Kabir. In times of the caliphate, an important route to Cordoba. Seville was a wealthy city for years thanks to the bustling activity of its river port which flows into the Atlantic ocean. Here were established the main routes for trading with the New World since the America conquest (1492).
Discover the islamic heritage of this city. Today belltower of Seville’s cathedral, la Giralda was once the minaret of the old Masjid of muslim Isbiliya. The Golden Tower is another landmark of the city. We will continue exploring the historic district and Santa Cruz quarter, and we will walk along the boulevard on the banks of the river Guadalquivir on our way to the beautiful Plaza de España. Tour in the Royal Alcazar of Seville.
Day 6 - Seville & Granada
Optional Add-on: Flamenco Show 20.00 EUR
Day 7- Granada
enjoy the private guided tour of the Alhambra including Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba and Generalife. Visit to the museum inside Carlos V Palace. Discover the local handicrafts: the Fajalauza a traditional ceramic technique of hand painted glazed clay brought 500 years from Middle East. And the Taracea a decorative art consisting in adding pieces of ivory, silver or bone in wood.
Day 8 - Granada & Madrid
Free and easy morning until time to drive back to Madrid (aprox. 4h)
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Alhambra, Generalife & Albayzin of Granada | City of Madinat al-Zahra | The Great Mosque of Cordoba | Alcazar, Cathedral & Archivo de Indias of Seville | Historic Center of Cordoba | Paseo de El Prado and Buen Retiro
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