Description
Get to know the splendor of the Umayyad Caliphate and enjoy the legacy of its emirs and sultans in Al-Andalus in Cordoba.
Bathed by the waters of the Guadalquivir River and sheltered by the mountainous landscape of Sierra Morena, Cordoba is located, the ancient Spanish capital during the Muslim era and the origin of an incalculable cultural, monumental, gastronomic and scenic heritage.
In the year 711, the Arabs troops from North Africa crossed the Strait of Gibraltar and begins his incursion into of the Iberian Peninsula, in a period of seven years, this new territory called Al-Andalus became a province dependent on the Umayyad Caliphate.
Abderraman I, founded the first Umayyad emirate of Cordoba in 756, making Cordoba its capital, became politically independent of the Caliphate, although it maintained its religious ties. According to legend, it was the most beautiful example of splendor of Al-Andalus, because in it is built a city called Medina Azahara, whose literal meaning is “the city that shines”, which has come down to us to this day.
Let yourself be enveloped by the magic of Al-Andalus in an Exclusive Experience in Arabic language if you request it, visiting the Mosque of Cordoba and its surroundings, the wonderful historic center with its streets, squares and walls and its exquisite gastronomy. We will also take you to know and be amazed by the art of Guadamecí, a unique and unprecedented leather working technique since the 10th century.
EXPERIENCE SERVICES
- Price 1 pax. from €385 in Private Experience.
- Half day (4 to 5 hours) or full day (8 to 10 hours) experience from Tuesday to Sunday, except every Monday, January 1st and December 24th, 25th and 31st.
- Prices include VAT.
- Experience accompanied by an Official Heritage Interpreter Guide.
- Audio System (Whisper) from 6 people.
- Includes Tickets: Medina Azahara, Mosque-Cathedral and Guadamecí Museum.
- Includes Coffee Break.
- Private transfer in and out.
- Lunch at Restaurant-Bodega menu or a la carte on request.
- Includes souvenirs as a gift.
- For Private and Groups from 1 to 14 people maximum.
- Winter Schedule: Experience recommended in the morning or in the afternoon-evening.
- Summer Schedule: Experience recommended in the morning.
- Use of the mask in cases stipulated by medical prescription.
OTHER SERVICES AND EXPERIENCES
- Accommodation in Cordoba on request, information here.
- Exclusive night visit to the Mosque-Cathedral to enjoy the “Soul of Cordoba”.
- Exclusive night visit to *Medina Azahara.
- Experience the *Historic Center of Cordoba: visit the Calahorra Tower-Museum, patios, alleys and museums of the historic center.
- Experience in a *Hammam: an immersion in the pleasures of water, a bath and relaxing massage with Arabic oils.
- Experience of *Tablaos and Peñas Flamencas: route, workshop and show of typical Cordovan flamenco dancing and singing.
- We also offer four perfect plans that you can add to your EXPERIENCES IN CÓRDOBA and with which you can enjoy even more of this wonderful province:
- Experiences in *Lucena, known as the “Pearl of Sepharad” a living crossroads of Muslim, Jewish and Christian cultures.
- Experiences in *Montilla and Zuheros, the taste of a good wine in a winery or wine press, a gastronomy of excellence and one of the most beautiful villages in Spain to discover.
- Experience in *Almodovar del Rio, an 8th century castle and a setting worthy of the movie Game of Thrones.
- Experience in *Puente Genil, the countryside of Cordoba, a world of olive groves, vineyards and natural areas of interest for a visit in harmony with nature.
- Request more information about the Experiences here.
- It is recommended to combine in Private or Group with other Experiences in Andalusia.
ABOUT THE WALKING TOUR
- Itinerary of the Experience: tour created exclusively by Medina Azahara, Historic Center and Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba.
- Access to the monuments without queues and respecting the safety distances.
- Digital or printed tickets to access the monuments.
- Experience recommended for all ages.
- Sea level altitude: 106 meters.
- Distance: 6– 7 Kilometers.
- Recommendations: Comfortable shoes, clothing suitable for the Experience (Winter – Summer).
VISITOR RECEPTION
–Meeting point: In the accommodation or the place that is agreed in advance with the client. The tickets are held by the official guide who accompanies you throughout the Experience and will be given to you before entering the monuments and spaces.
–Our guide will carry an indicative element of DOOR TO DOOR TRAVEL so that they can recognize it during the start and the whole tour.
ACCESSIBILITY TO THE ROUTE
A) Baby strollers: We recommend the use of a baby carrier, due to the characteristics of some sections of the itinerary, where it is very difficult to use the baby stroller.
B) Wheelchairs and other elements of reduced mobility: the route is not fully conditioned so that people with mobility problems can enjoy it freely due to numerous stairs and cobblestones. We would appreciate it if you could let us know before your arrival if anyone uses a wheelchair so that we can give you options and tailor the visit to your needs.
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
-Enjoy a guided experience with the best specialists in Spanish, English and French.
-Another language option on request and availability.
RESERVATION OF TICKETS AND RULES OF THE EXPERIENCES
- The full name, surname and ID or passport number of each participant must be provided at the TIME OF APPLICATION. It is important to carry your ID card or passport (physical or digital) with you at all times during the Experience.
- DOOR TO DOOR GRANADA TRAVEL is not responsible for the LOSS of the TICKET and the visitor’s NOT ADMISSION to the monuments and sites for not carrying the identification documentation in case of being required by the staff or authorized persons in charge.
- I declare under my responsibility that I have the identity documentation DNI / Passport in order to carry out this Experience in Spain.
- We inform the user of the rules of the visit to the Mosque-Cathedral in the following link: https://mezquita-catedraldecordoba.es/en/organiza-la-visita/normativa/
- Being monuments and spaces of extreme value worldwide, any act of vandalism, attempting to enter without authorization, destroying constructions, exhibits and decorations or any other damage done to the monuments and spaces, will be reported to the competent authority as it is considered a serious attack on Spanish Historical Heritage and may have criminal repercussions for the visitor.
