This Itinerary is achievable in 6 - 10 nights, suitable for arrivals from Morocco to Tarifa, by airport to Malaga or Seville. Below listed at the fastest pace, one city per night, leaving a double night at the end for shopping and leisure or rest. The cities included are Seville - Lisbon - Badajoz - Cordoba - Granada - Toledo - Madrid.
The route to Seville is 200km but we will break it down with stops at every 140 km for site viewing, meals and prayers at actual mosques available along the route.
We will also receive an introductory summary upon the history of Iberia, it's origins, population and religious diversity, diversity & division in the Christian Spain before Islam, the origin of Islam and Al-Andalus until the arrival of AbdulRahmãn I, the Ummayad Emir founder of Córdoba as the Capital of Al-Andalus (300-750E.C).
Time for touring the highlights of Seville’s historical center. Starting with the Alkasr Royal Palaces you may continue to discover the Cathedral of Seville, built over the former mosque and still holds it’s minaret, the modern Giraldatower. This will all take you through to lunch, which you can find nearby. It may be advisable to take some rest through midday Spanish heat, especially during the summer time. A leisurely afternoon plan provides for shopping and further options from the historical town to the modern city center. You may find souvenir shops, typical Spanish restaurants and picturesque garden homes, nearby the city’s main shopping streets, laid out as if it were a large outdoor mall. Dinner arrangements, night walks and further options provided at the time of your booking.
The rest of the day in town is intended as a leisurely day, further options provided at the time of your booking. For independent tours we usually include a city transport card or hop-on hop-off tour of the city. Our private serviced tours include a dedicated driver and assistant, these are optional extras you may book towards your tour. You should not leave Seville without visiting ‘Plaza de España’ and ‘Parque de Maria Luisa’ where you will find some of the most exotic flora from around the world in beautiful gardens formerly belonging to the Royal Family. There are also two museums within the park, worth a visit to widen your knowledge of Popular Culture and Archaeology in the city of Seville.
DAY 02 -17APR(B/L/D)
SEVILLE/SINTRA/LISBON
Proceed to Portugal , Sintra.. Visit (inside) Palace De Pena.
Proceed to Lisbon and lunch
Pray at Central Mosque of Lisbon
visit City of Lisbon, photo stop at Belem Tower & Monument to The Discoveries
Later Visit Rossio Square and monument Dona Maria ll national theatre.
Dinner and overnight in Lisbon