Malaga Trip Overview
The visit is made with an expert in History and Art and a expert of Andalusia. We work for you only private groups, maximum of 8 people, so the attention is more pleasant.
And all visits will be made daily from Malaga which will allow less changes in hotels and more time in this coastal city.
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 days
* Starts: Malaga, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Malaga, Andalucia, Spain
The visit is made with an expert in History and Art and a expert of Andalusia. We work for you only private groups, maximum of 8 people, so the attention is more pleasant.
And all visits will be made daily from Malaga which will allow less changes in hotels and more time in this coastal city.
Itinerary
Day 1: CORDOBA (158km) – Duration 8 hours
Stop At: Jewish Quarter (Juderia), Cordoba Spain
We begin our journey with the most significant work of Islamic art in Andalusia, as we enter the Umayyad Caliphate by the terraces of Medinat Azahara. Arab chroniclers say that the Caliph wishing to see his works cross the centuries founded at the foot of the mountain Yebel al-arus, in the Sierra of Cordoba, a city filled with palaces and gardens which would be the seat of his court. He gave him the name of Zahara, one of his most beautiful wives. On the main door, he placed a statue in perpetual homage to his beautiful.
Work began in the year 325 AH (Christian year 936) and lasted 25 years. Victim of political neglect, the Medina Azahara was destroyed only 74 years later. Through its ruins, and thanks to the excavation and restoration work that began in 1910,
we can approach this moment of splendor of the Caliphate.
We will discover the authentic district of “Juderia”, contemporary with the Caliphate we will visit one of the typicall patios and houses of Cordoba. After lunch and free time, to end this day in the city that illuminated Europe in the Middle Ages, go to the Pardon Gate of the Mosque-Cathedral for a afternoon visit of the temple. It
was from here that a new style emerged, known today as the art of the Caliphate of Cordoba; a meeting between East and
West. The Mosque-Cathedral impresses with its light and sound games which immerse the visitor in a timeless world: the world of the spirituality of the peoples who wove the history of a building invaded by the mysteries of the soul of Cordoba.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba, Calle del Cardenal Herrero 1, 14003 Cordoba Spain
We begin our journey with the most significant work of Islamic art in Andalusia, as we enter the Umayyad Caliphate by the terraces of Medinat Azahara. Arab chroniclers say that the Caliph wishing to see his works cross the centuries founded at the foot of the mountain Yebel al-arus, in the Sierra of Cordoba, a city filled with palaces and gardens which would be the seat of his court. He gave him the name of Zahara, one of his most beautiful wives. On the main door, he placed a statue in perpetual homage to his beautiful.
Work began in the year 325 AH (Christian year 936) and lasted 25 years. Victim of political neglect, the Medina Azahara was destroyed only 74 years later. Through its ruins, and thanks to the excavation and restoration work that began in 1910,
we can approach this moment of splendor of the Caliphate.
We will discover the authentic district of “Juderia”, contemporary with the Caliphate we will visit one of the typicall patios and houses of Cordoba. After lunch and free time, to end this day in the city that illuminated Europe in the Middle Ages, go to the Pardon Gate of the Mosque-Cathedral for a afternoon visit of the temple. It
was from here that a new style emerged, known today as the art of the Caliphate of Cordoba; a meeting between East and
West. The Mosque-Cathedral impresses with its light and sound games which immerse the visitor in a timeless world: the world of the spirituality of the peoples who wove the history of a building invaded by the mysteries of the soul of Cordoba.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Medina Azahara, Ctra. Palma del Rio, km 5.5, 14005 Cordoba Spain
We begin our journey with the most significant work of Islamic art in Andalusia, as we enter the Umayyad Caliphate by the terraces of Medinat Azahara. Arab chroniclers say that the Caliph wishing to see his works cross the centuries founded at the foot of the mountain Yebel al-arus, in the Sierra of Cordoba, a city filled with palaces and gardens which would be the seat of his court. He gave him the name of Zahara, one of his most beautiful wives. On the main door, he placed a statue in perpetual homage to his beautiful.
Work began in the year 325 AH (Christian year 936) and lasted 25 years. Victim of political neglect, the Medina Azahara was destroyed only 74 years later. Through its ruins, and thanks to the excavation and restoration work that began in 1910,
we can approach this moment of splendor of the Caliphate.
We will discover the authentic district of “Juderia”, contemporary with the Caliphate we will visit one of the typicall patios and houses of Cordoba. After lunch and free time, to end this day in the city that illuminated Europe in the Middle Ages, go to the Pardon Gate of the Mosque-Cathedral for a afternoon visit of the temple. It
was from here that a new style emerged, known today as the art of the Caliphate of Cordoba; a meeting between East and
West. The Mosque-Cathedral impresses with its light and sound games which immerse the visitor in a timeless world: the world of the spirituality of the peoples who wove the history of a building invaded by the mysteries of the soul of Cordoba.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Patios de Cordoba, Varias Calles, 14001 Cordoba Spain
We begin our journey with the most significant work of Islamic art in Andalusia, as we enter the Umayyad Caliphate by the terraces of Medinat Azahara. Arab chroniclers say that the Caliph wishing to see his works cross the centuries founded at the foot of the mountain Yebel al-arus, in the Sierra of Cordoba, a city filled with palaces and gardens which would be the seat of his court. He gave him the name of Zahara, one of his most beautiful wives. On the main door, he placed a statue in perpetual homage to his beautiful.
Work began in the year 325 AH (Christian year 936) and lasted 25 years. Victim of political neglect, the Medina Azahara was destroyed only 74 years later. Through its ruins, and thanks to the excavation and restoration work that began in 1910,
we can approach this moment of splendor of the Caliphate.
We will discover the authentic district of “Juderia”, contemporary with the Caliphate we will visit one of the typicall patios and houses of Cordoba. After lunch and free time, to end this day in the city that illuminated Europe in the Middle Ages, go to the Pardon Gate of the Mosque-Cathedral for a afternoon visit of the temple. It
was from here that a new style emerged, known today as the art of the Caliphate of Cordoba; a meeting between East and
West. The Mosque-Cathedral impresses with its light and sound games which immerse the visitor in a timeless world: the world of the spirituality of the peoples who wove the history of a building invaded by the mysteries of the soul of Cordoba.
Duration: 40 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Granada (126km) – Duration 8 hours
Stop At: Granada, Granada, Province of Granada, Andalucia
We will visit the Alhambra Palace where we will discover the art of a besieged kingdom, with an unstable existence. At that
time, Al-Andalus did not need to shine luxury materials; the fine columns, the delicate and exuberant decorations in stucco
and the Arabic calligraphy which continues today to whisper us poems centuries old, are luxury in themselves.
In 1492, Boabdil , delivered Grenada to the Catholic Monarchs thus ending the history of the kingdom of Al-Andalus. But as
we will see during this trip, these seven centuries remain indelibly present in Andalusia.
Lunch and visit to the Mirador of San Nicolas at albayzin and the Alcaiceria, the old Grand Bazaard of Islamic Granada and the Albaicin district.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Alhambra, Calle Real de la Alhambra, s/n Palacio de Carlos V, 18009 Granada Spain
Generalife and Nasrid palaces
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Mirador de San Nicolas, Calle Espaldas a San Nicolas s/n, 18009 Granada Spain
We will visit the Alhambra Palace where we will discover the art of a besieged kingdom, with an unstable existence. At that
time, Al-Andalus did not need to shine luxury materials; the fine columns, the delicate and exuberant decorations in stucco
and the Arabic calligraphy which continues today to whisper us poems centuries old, are luxury in themselves.
In 1492, Boabdil , delivered Grenada to the Catholic Monarchs thus ending the history of the kingdom of Al-Andalus. But as
we will see during this trip, these seven centuries remain indelibly present in Andalusia.
Lunch and visit to the Mirador of San Nicolas at albayzin and the Alcaiceria, the old Grand Bazaard of Islamic Granada and the Albaicin district.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Albayzin, On the Hillside Opposite the Alhambra, 08010 Granada Spain
We will visit the Alhambra Palace where we will discover the art of a besieged kingdom, with an unstable existence. At that
time, Al-Andalus did not need to shine luxury materials; the fine columns, the delicate and exuberant decorations in stucco
and the Arabic calligraphy which continues today to whisper us poems centuries old, are luxury in themselves.
In 1492, Boabdil , delivered Grenada to the Catholic Monarchs thus ending the history of the kingdom of Al-Andalus. But as
we will see during this trip, these seven centuries remain indelibly present in Andalusia.
Lunch and visit to the Mirador of San Nicolas at albayzin and the Alcaiceria, the old Grand Bazaard of Islamic Granada and the Albaicin district.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Seville ( 205km) – Duration 10 hours
Stop At: Seville, Seville, Province of Seville, Andalucia
The morning is spent visiting the remains of the Umayyad Mosque of Abu Abbas which today is part of the Church of El
Salvador. We will walk through the alleys of the Sevillian center to visit the remains of the Almohad Mosque; today the
Cathedral of Santa Maria is built there, converted into the largest Gothic cathedral in Christendom. We will go up to visit its
bell tower, the emblematic Giralda, which stands on the minaret of the Aljama mosque in Ishbiliya. This preserved minaret
undoubtedly constitutes the apogee of the architectural tradition of al-Andalus.
After the meal, we will visit the Alcazar of the Christian Kings, a real stone palimpsest on which the traces of the passage of
Muslims on the peninsula still appear. The Palace of Pedro I is the most beautiful example of Mudejar art, the last echo of
the Islamic master builders in Andalusia. We will finish with a panoramic visit with the Torre Del Oro, the Gardens of La
Buahira and the remains of the Arab wall.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Real Alcazar de Sevilla, Patio de Banderas, s/n, 41004 Seville Spain
The morning is spent visiting the remains of the Umayyad Mosque of Abu Abbas which today is part of the Church of El
Salvador. We will walk through the alleys of the Sevillian center to visit the remains of the Almohad Mosque; today the
Cathedral of Santa Maria is built there, converted into the largest Gothic cathedral in Christendom. We will go up to visit its
bell tower, the emblematic Giralda, which stands on the minaret of the Aljama mosque in Ishbiliya. This preserved minaret
undoubtedly constitutes the apogee of the architectural tradition of al-Andalus.
After the meal, we will visit the Alcazar of the Christian Kings, a real stone palimpsest on which the traces of the passage of
Muslims on the peninsula still appear. The Palace of Pedro I is the most beautiful example of Mudejar art, the last echo of
the Islamic master builders in Andalusia. We will finish with a panoramic visit with the Torre Del Oro, the Gardens of La
Buahira and the remains of the Arab wall.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Catedral de Sevilla, Avenida de la Constitucion s/n, 41001 Seville Spain
The morning is spent visiting the remains of the Umayyad Mosque of Abu Abbas which today is part of the Church of El
Salvador. We will walk through the alleys of the Sevillian center to visit the remains of the Almohad Mosque; today the
Cathedral of Santa Maria is built there, converted into the largest Gothic cathedral in Christendom. We will go up to visit its
bell tower, the emblematic Giralda, which stands on the minaret of the Aljama mosque in Ishbiliya. This preserved minaret
undoubtedly constitutes the apogee of the architectural tradition of al-Andalus.
After the meal, we will visit the Alcazar of the Christian Kings, a real stone palimpsest on which the traces of the passage of
Muslims on the peninsula still appear. The Palace of Pedro I is the most beautiful example of Mudejar art, the last echo of
the Islamic master builders in Andalusia. We will finish with a panoramic visit with the Torre Del Oro, the Gardens of La
Buahira and the remains of the Arab wall.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Plaza Espana Benalmadena, Benalmadena Pueblo, Benalmadena Spain
The morning is spent visiting the remains of the Umayyad Mosque of Abu Abbas which today is part of the Church of El
Salvador. We will walk through the alleys of the Sevillian center to visit the remains of the Almohad Mosque; today the
Cathedral of Santa Maria is built there, converted into the largest Gothic cathedral in Christendom. We will go up to visit its
bell tower, the emblematic Giralda, which stands on the minaret of the Aljama mosque in Ishbiliya. This preserved minaret
undoubtedly constitutes the apogee of the architectural tradition of al-Andalus.
After the meal, we will visit the Alcazar of the Christian Kings, a real stone palimpsest on which the traces of the passage of
Muslims on the peninsula still appear. The Palace of Pedro I is the most beautiful example of Mudejar art, the last echo of
the Islamic master builders in Andalusia. We will finish with a panoramic visit with the Torre Del Oro, the Gardens of La
Buahira and the remains of the Arab wall.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
