2027 tours
Andalucia
THE LOST KINGDOM
Seville • Córdoba • Granada
A five day cultural journey tracing the rise, golden age and final chapter of Al Andalus. Beginning in Seville, travelling through the former Caliphate of Córdoba and ending in Granada, the journey focuses on Islamic history, architecture, scholarship, food and the enduring legacy of Muslim civilisation in southern Spain.
The key details:
Duration - 5 Days
For 18 - 80 years old
Starts in Seville / Ends in Granada
In-depth cultural style
All meals included
English speaking guide
£1,395. 28 May - 1 June 2027
Arrive in Seville and transfer to the group hotel. In the late afternoon, meet the group and begin with a walking introduction through historic Seville. The opening experience explores the rise of Al Andalus, how Muslim rule transformed Iberia and the influences that remain visible in modern Andalusia. Finish with a traditional welcome dinner together.
Overnight: Seville
Included: Airport transfer, guided introduction, welcome dinner
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Begin at the magnificent Real Alcázar and explore Seville's layers of Islamic and Mudéjar architecture. Continue through the historic centre and around the Giralda, originally constructed as the minaret of Seville's Almohad mosque. After lunch, travel privately to Córdoba. Spend the evening walking through the old city before dinner together.
Overnight: Córdoba
Included: Breakfast, Real Alcázar, specialist guide, private transport, dinner
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Visit the extraordinary Mezquita and explore the story of Córdoba during its period as the capital of the Caliphate. The focus goes beyond architecture into science, medicine, philosophy, literature, faith and the intellectual culture of medieval Córdoba. Continue to Medina Azahara, the ruined tenth century palace city outside Córdoba. In the afternoon, travel toward Granada. After checking in, walk through the Albaicín and finish at a viewpoint overlooking the Alhambra at sunset.
Overnight: Granada
Included: Breakfast, Mezquita, Medina Azahara, specialist historian, private transport, dinner
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Spend the morning exploring the Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces and Generalife with a specialist guide. The story focuses on the Nasrid dynasty, daily life inside the palace, Islamic art and architecture and Granada's position as the final Muslim ruled kingdom in Iberia. The afternoon continues through Granada's Andalusi heritage and the events surrounding 1492 and the fall of Granada. Finish with a special farewell dinner overlooking the city.
Overnight: Granada
Included: Breakfast, Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces, Generalife, specialist guide, farewell dinner
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Enjoy a relaxed final breakfast. Depending on departure times, guests can spend the morning exploring Granada independently, shopping in the old streets or enjoying the cafés around the Albaicín. Transfers are provided for departures.
Included: Breakfast and airport transfer
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This is not designed as a conventional Spanish city break. The journey is built around the story and legacy of Al Andalus, using specialist historians and cultural guides to explore Islamic history, architecture, scholarship, faith, food and the cultural exchange that shaped the region.
The Focus
Trip at a Glance
- 5 days and 4 nights
- Seville, Córdoba and Granada
- Real Alcázar of Seville
- The Giralda and Islamic Seville
- The Mezquita of Córdoba
- Medina Azahara
- The Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces
- Generalife
- The Albaicín
- Specialist historians and cultural guides
- Traditional Andalusian food
- Private ground transport
Why you'll love this tour
in-depth cultural style
all meals and transport included
Professional english speaking guide the whole tour
"I thoroughly enjoyed myself, came back with a heaving camera roll and made some beautiful friends for life in the process. I'd say that's a trip done well and an excellent outcome for me! I'm booked on 2 more of Jay's trips for 2025, and I cannot wait to experience these with him and his guides!"
Aisha
United Kingdom