The once sumptuous city of Madinat al Zahra is now only a shadow of its former grandeur, having slept for almost 1000 years under layers of dirt. The city was sacked in 1010, less than seventy years after it was built, and the beautiful furnishings – down to even the marble slabs – were stolen or quarried. This is the largest city ever built from scratch in Western Europe, but chances are you’ve never even heard of it.

Afterwards, we will proceed to Seville. Plaza España is our visit in Seville after having lunch, we will try to view the sunset here.

After the guided tour, there will be free time in the Muslim quarters to explore and shop. 

Overnight in Seville

Travel from Seville-Granada (approx 3hrs)

After breakfast, we'll take you to explore Seville's Islamic architecture. The Royal Alcazar, a Christian Palace built by Muslim craftsmen with a unique Mudejar decoration; The Giralda Tower, The former minaret of the Mosque of Seville from the year 1182.

After visiting Seville, we will have lunch and continue our journey to Granada (3hrs). Upon our arrival in Granada, we will check in at the hotel to freshen up.

In the evening we will visit the Albayzin, former Muslim Quarters, panoramic views to the Alhambra, Grand Mosque of Granada. Overnight in Granada.

Today you’ll experience something only few people who have visited Spain been fortunate enough to experience.

Local expert and guide Yasin Maymir will host you in the Alhambra Palace, the most visited monument in Spain and the best Preserved Medieval Muslim Royal Palace in the World. Yasin will “Read the Alhambra” to you by following the Arabic inscriptions on the walls. The hidden meanings, du’a, Qur’an, and poetry inscribed on these walls make the Alhambra one of the most unique forms of Islamic architecture in the world.

For lunch, we could arrange a buffet lunch in an open-air Muslim villa 10 minutes from Alhambra by bus (€15). After lunch, there will be some time to rest at the hotel. In the evening, we will walk and explore the city centre and the Moroccan Bazar. Overnight in Granada.

 After Breakfast we will make our trip to the Alpujarra mountains, where the last Muslims of Al Andalus were living and practicing Islam for more than 150 years after the conquest of Granada. New Muslims are living here now, where they nurture olive plantations which produce olive oil for the whole year, with the same olives once planted by the Muslims of the past. You’ll visit the traditional village of Pampaneira, where you can explore the carpet-weavers workshop and Chocolate Factory, as well as roam through the traditional houses, streets and architecture of this village. After lunch you’ll be able to walk through Orange Orchards and Olive Trees, before heading to the local Masjid to pray and meet the local Muslims.

Overnight in Granada. 

Today the day is your own to explore Granada at your own pace. Take a walk through the whitewashed walls of the Albayzin, enjoy local North African cuisine or make a trip to Al Baraka cafe, a local favourite in the Muslim community.

Overnight in Granada.

Granada-Malaga Airport

After breakfast, we will head to Malaga Airport according to the drop-off time. Please book a flight that departs after 12:00 in the afternoon, so that you have time to get to the airport without having to leave very early.

Thank you for exploring Andalucia with us!