{"product_id":"andalusia-moorish-spain-9-day","title":"Andalusia \u0026 Moorish Spain: 9-Day Cultural Heritage Tour","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor nearly eight centuries, Muslims, Jews and Christians built one civilisation together in southern Iberia, and its architecture is still standing. This nine-day route runs from Madrid through Toledo - the city of three cultures - to the forest of arches inside Cordoba's Mezquita, Seville's Alcazar and Giralda, and Granada's Alhambra, ending on the Mediterranean at Malaga. It is a heritage tour with a genuine argument running through it, guided by specialists in Al-Andalus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e9 days \/ 8 nights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eStart \/ End\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eMadrid → Malaga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGroup size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eMaximum 20 travellers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eActivity level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eModerate - historic centres are cobbled and largely pedestrian\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMeals\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e8 breakfasts, 5 dinners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGuiding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eLicensed local guide, English (other languages on request)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDepartures\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eMarch–June and September–November\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTour highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eToledo, where synagogue, mosque and cathedral stand within a few streets of each other\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Mezquita-Catedral of Cordoba and its double-tiered arches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMedina Azahara, the ruined caliphal city outside Cordoba\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSeville's Real Alcazar, the Giralda and the Barrio Santa Cruz\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Alhambra and Generalife gardens, with timed palace entry secured in advance\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Albaicin quarter of Granada and a sunset from the Mirador de San Nicolas\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn evening of flamenco in a Seville tablao\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe white villages of the Axarquia on the way to the coast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDay-by-day itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 - Arrive Madrid.\u003c\/strong\u003e Airport transfer and an evening tapas walk through La Latina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Madrid\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 - Madrid \u0026amp; the Prado.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning city tour and the Prado. Afternoon free.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Madrid\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3 - Toledo → Cordoba.\u003c\/strong\u003e A full morning in Toledo - the cathedral, the Synagogue of El Transito and the Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz - then south to Cordoba.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Cordoba\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4 - Cordoba \u0026amp; Medina Azahara.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Mezquita-Catedral, the Jewish quarter and the Roman bridge, then Medina Azahara in the afternoon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Cordoba\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 5 - Cordoba → Seville.\u003c\/strong\u003e Transfer to Seville. Afternoon at the Real Alcazar and the Giralda, evening flamenco.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Seville\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 6 - Seville.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cathedral, the Archivo de Indias and Plaza de Espana, with a free afternoon in Triana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Seville\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 7 - Seville → Granada.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drive east via the olive country of Jaen. Evening walk in the Albaicin for sunset over the Alhambra.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Granada\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 8 - The Alhambra.\u003c\/strong\u003e A full morning at the Alhambra with timed Nasrid Palaces entry, plus the Generalife gardens. Afternoon at leisure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Granada\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 9 - Granada → Malaga \u0026amp; Depart.\u003c\/strong\u003e Descend through the Axarquia white villages to Malaga for your departure, or stay on for the coast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: -\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll airport and intercity transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccommodation as listed, on a twin-share basis, with daily breakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProfessional English-speaking licensed guide throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance fees to the sites named in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLocal taxes, service charges and portage at hotels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 on-tour support line and a Look Vacations tour manager\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePre-booked timed entry to the Nasrid Palaces at the Alhambra\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOne flamenco performance with a drink in Seville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's not included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from the start and end cities\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (required - we can recommend providers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisas, passport fees and any border charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLunches and dinners not specified in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDrinks, laundry and items of a personal nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional excursions and gratuities for guide and driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAccommodation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour-star hotels and restored townhouse properties inside the historic quarters, so you can walk out into the old city rather than commute to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this tour is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCulturally curious travellers, architecture and history enthusiasts, and interfaith or alumni groups. Historic centres are cobbled and often car-free, so expect 4–6 km of walking on full days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Alhambra entry guaranteed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - Nasrid Palaces tickets are capped daily and sell out weeks ahead. We hold them at the point you book, which is the single biggest reason to book this tour early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest time of year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApril to early June, and late September to November. July and August in Cordoba and Seville regularly exceed 40°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan we finish in Malaga rather than fly home?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany travellers do. We can add nights on the Costa del Sol, in Ronda, or a Gibraltar day trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBook or ask a question\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrices are per person in twin-share accommodation, land only, and vary by departure date and group size. Tell us your preferred dates and we will confirm availability and a firm quote within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall \u003ca href=\"tel:+12027705061\"\u003e+1 202 770 5061\u003c\/a\u003e · email \u003ca href=\"mailto:usa@lookvacations.com\"\u003eusa@lookvacations.com\u003c\/a\u003e · or send an enquiry through the tour page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Look Vacations","offers":[{"title":"Twin share (per person)","offer_id":52300416418109,"sku":"LV-ES-AND-09-TWN","price":2290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single occupancy (per person)","offer_id":52300416450877,"sku":"LV-ES-AND-09-SGL","price":2790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9009\/9517\/files\/3840px-Toledo_Panorama__28EXPLORED_29__2815569780786_29.jpg?v=1785117846","url":"https:\/\/lookvacations.com\/products\/andalusia-moorish-spain-9-day","provider":"Look Vacations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}