Description
Western Andalusia: caliphs, discoverers and navigators on the Ziryab Tour.
Born in Baghdad, he arrived at the court of Abderraman II in Cordoba in the 8th century. He was a trendsetter in Al-Andalus, transforming the way of eating, serving the table and even the way of life at the time.
Ziryab brought and spread customs from Baghdad to Cordoba and started an aesthetic revolution. He proposed how to dress according to the season and created the world’s first beauty institute and the habit of bathing twice a day.
He revolutionised and established the order of the dishes of our gastronomy by introducing the spoon and the very fine crystal cut glasses. And above all, he was a musical genius, for he was the forerunner in adding a fifth string to the lute.
During this © Ziryab Tour and in different cities we will go hand in hand with our host in a timeline that will take us to know the arrival of the Muslims in Tarifa (Cadiz) in 711 and the beginning of the Umayyad and Caliphate splendour in Cordoba.
We will also enjoy Almoravid and Almohad Seville and the beginning of the Christian era with the discovery of the New World and the First Circumnavigation. We will also visit Huelva, ancient Taifa and port of departure to the Americas, and the legendary Cadiz, a reference point for Flamenco and seafood gastronomy.
CIRCUIT ITINERARY
The V.D.O. circuit “Travel with Denomination of Origin”, is designed to satisfy all the requests of a good traveller, it is flexible and allows departures from any point of Andalusia and Spain. In our QUOTE REQUEST form we offer the possibility of modifying any itinerary (we make circuits from 9 to 22 days for the Axares Premium Tour) and add more days of stay and other services if you wish.
Arrival in Cordoba, cordial welcome, check-in at the chosen accommodation and presentation of the programme by the person in charge.
Afterwards, private guided tour of the Mosque-Cathedral, a monument with more than eight centuries of history and a World Heritage Site, followed by a tour of the historic centre to visit the Jewish Quarter, the Almodovar Gate, the Souk and the Synagogue.
Lunch in a restaurant in the historic centre followed by a visit to the Guadamecí-Omeya Museum. We will continue with an experience in a Hammam, with a bath and massage where you will feel the ritual of the water.
Free evening to relax and with recommendations for dinner in the surroundings of the accommodation.
Breakfast and transfer for private guided tour of the palatine city and the archaeological site of Medina Azahara and its interpretation centre. Return for lunch at leisure with recommendations for the historic centre.
In the early afternoon, we will visit an architectural complex such as the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, followed by a tour of the famous patios of Cordoba. Free time for shopping or relax. Free evening with recommendations for dinner.
Breakfast, check-out and transfer to Seville, welcome and check-in at the chosen accommodation. Transfer to Carmona for a private guided tour of the Alcazar of the Gate of Seville, followed by a visit to the City Museum and the exterior of the church of Santa Maria.
Lunch in a restaurant with spectacular views. Then transfer back to your accommodation in Seville, free afternoon for shopping or relaxation.
In the evening a private guided tour of the Santa Cruz quarter and its narrow streets of the Jewish quarter combined with dinner and a local Tapas Tour of taverns, bodegas and terraces.
Breakfast and transfer to Huelva for a private guided tour through the beautiful streets of the city of Niebla. We will visit its Almohad walls and then enjoy one of the best preserved enclosures in Europe, the spectacular Castillo de los Guzmanes.
At the end of the visit we will go to La Rábida for lunch in a restaurant overlooking the Muelle de las Carabelas. In the early afternoon we will go to Moguer to visit the Monastery of Santa Clara and its famous Nasrid masonry.
Transfer back to the accommodation to rest. Free evening with recommendations for dinner.
Breakfast and private guided tour to visit two Sites of Cultural Interest such as the Palacio de las Dueñas and the Casa de Pilatos, spaces that are a reference of the Gothic-Mudejar architecture of Seville. Free lunch with recommendations for the historic centre.
Free time for shopping with recommendations or relaxation.
Free evening with recommendations in the surroundings of the Metropol Parasol.
Breakfast and transfer to Cadiz for a private guided visit to the beautiful Tarifa (first Muslim city in Spain, conquered by Tariq in 711 AD) where we will walk through its streets and squares and visit its Puerta de Jerez and the Castle of Guzman el Bueno.
At midday we will go for a lunch menu in a beach bar where we will be able to contemplate the beautiful sea.
In the afternoon transfer to Jerez de la Frontera for a private guided tour of the historic city centre and a wine tasting in a century-old Jerez bodega.
In the evening a unique experience with dinner and live Flamenco show. At the end, return to the accommodation in Seville.
Breakfast and private guided tour of two monuments such as the Real Alcázar and the Cathedral-Giralda which are some of the most beautiful architectural ensembles in Andalusia and are World Heritage Sites. Lunch at a recommended restaurant on the banks of the Guadalquivir River.
Afternoon at leisure for shopping or relaxation. In the evening, private guided tour to visit the bridge and the Triana neighbourhood, followed by a live show in a Flamenco tablao and farewell dinner.
Breakfast and private guided tour designed exclusively for you in a horse-drawn carriage to discover the fascinating Seville, a tour of the Torre del Oro, the Plaza de Toros la Maestranza, the Plaza de España and the Maria Luisa Park.
Check-out and end of services, thanking you for the days shared in this unique Circuit. If you wish to extend your stay, we can recommend and book restaurants for lunch.
CIRCUIT SERVICES
- Price per person in premium accommodation.
- Prices include VAT.
- Circuit accompanied by an Official Heritage Interpreter Guide and duration of visits from 1 to 4 hours.
- Audio System (Whisper) from 6 people.
- Includes entrance fees in Cordoba, Seville, Huelva and Cadiz according to itinerary.
- Visit to a Hammam, wine tasting, horse-drawn carriage ride and 2 Flamenco shows according to itinerary.
- Includes 7 Coffee Break on day 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- 1 Lunch in Tapas Tour according to itinerary.
- 1 Dinner menu in a Flamenco Tabanco as per itinerary.
- Transfers and visits indicated in the description of the Circuit will be by car, Minivan or High Range Bus (depending on the final number of passengers) + driver.
- Includes souvenirs as a gift.
- Circuit Difficulty 2/5.
- For Private and Groups from 1 to 10 people maximum.
- Daily circuits, except every Monday, 1st January and 24th, 25th and 31st December.
- Use of the mask in cases stipulated by medical prescription.
- Not included; tips to guides and staff providing any kind of service during the circuit (it is up to the traveller to decide the amount to offer); meals and drinks other than those specified in the itinerary; transfers and private visits not included in the itinerary; room service and personal expenses such as laundry, communication charges and optional extra activities not included in the Circuit.
THE LIST OF HOTELS AND TOURIST FLATS FORESEEN FOR THIS TOUR WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE THE REQUEST HAS BEEN MADE.
*2 nights accommodation in Cordoba
*5 nights accommodation in Seville
-On bed and breakfast basis in 4, 5 and 5 GL hotels (including porter service).
-Timetable: Check-in at 14:00 h. and Check-out at 12:00 h. (Early Check-in and Late Check-out can be requested).
-For reasons of mobility and space, only two pieces of luggage per person will be accepted. If you have more luggage, please inform us in advance.
OTHER SERVICES AND TOURS
- Pick up at the airport or AVE train station and transfers to the different accommodations are available on request.
- We also offer four perfect plans that you can add to your TOUR OF ANDALUSIA with our programme created exclusively for you called © “SLEEP AND DREAM IN HISTORY”, where you can stay and enjoy the National Paradors, historic buildings that are Heritage Sites and Assets of Cultural Interest.
- Travel through Andalusia to discover © “The Origin of Sepharad”, a circuit that traces the presence of the Sephardic Jews in Andalusia from Roman times with a turning point in their expulsion in 1492 to the present day. A journey with a common thread through the Jewish quarters and characters such as doctors, rabbis, philosophers, poets and astronomers who populated this region for centuries.
- Travelling through Andalusia to get to know © “The Roman Emperors in Híspalis”, a journey worthy of a Netflix or HBO series. We will learn about the history, cultural and monumental contribution and life of several emperors born in this land and their mark on the Roman Empire, combined with visits to the architectural legacy of the Roman period that has survived to the present day.
- Tour Andalusia to know © “The Flamenco of Cabales”, this circuit that we offer you is defined with these words, “in the world of flamenco is called “cante de cabales” that which is interpreted with knowledge and seriousness”. You are going to visit four different cities and we are going to take you to unique places where you can get to know the original songs and the charm of the dances in Andalusia of an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity called Flamenco.
- A tour of Andalusia to discover the © “Flavours of Andalusia”. If this land stands out for anything, it is for its gastronomy and its high quality natural ingredients such as olive oil, fish, seafood, vegetables, rice and meat, which are the paradigm of the Mediterranean Diet and an Intangible Heritage of Humanity. A circuit of sensations, smells and pleasures await you in a combination of gourmet cuisine, workshops and Andalusian tapas routes.
- Request more information about Travelling around Andalusia here.
- We recommend combining Private or Group Tours with other Tours in Andalusia.
ABOUT WALKING TOUR
- Itinerary of the Circuit: route created exclusively in the surroundings and historic centre of Cordoba, historic centre of Seville and Carmona, Niebla and Moguer in Huelva and Tarifa and the historic centre of Jerez de la Frontera in Cadiz.
- Access to the monuments without queues and respecting the security distances.
- Digital or printed tickets to access the monuments.
- Circuit recommended for all ages.
- Altitude sea level: Cordoba 106 metres, Seville 7 metres, Carmona 234 metres, Niebla 41 metres, Moguer 51 metres, Tarifa 7 metres, Jerez de la Frontera 56 metres.
- Distance: 4 – 8 kilometres per day.
- Recommendations: comfortable shoes, suitable clothing for the circuit (Winter – Summer).
VISITOR RECEPTION
-Meeting point: at the accommodation or the place agreed in advance with the client. The tickets are provided by the official guide who accompanies you throughout the Circuit and will be given to you before entering the monuments and sites.
-Our guide will carry a DOOR TO DOOR TRAVEL sign for you to recognise at the start and throughout the tour.
ACCESIBILITY TO THE ROUTE
A) Baby strollers: we recommend the use of a baby carrier, due to the characteristics of some sections of the route, where it is very difficult to use a baby stroller.
B) Wheelchairs and other mobility-impaired visitors: the tour is not fully adapted to allow people with mobility problems to enjoy it freely due to numerous stairs and cobblestones. Please let us know before your arrival if you are a wheelchair user so that we can give you options and adapt the visit to suit your needs.
C) DOOR TO DOOR TRAVEL reserves the right to alter and modify the route and order of the visits and experiences for organisational reasons.
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
-Enjoy a guided tour with the best specialists in Spanish, English and French.
-Another language option on request and availability.
TICKET RESERVATIONS AND CIRCUIT REGULATIONS
- The full name, surname and identity number or passport of each participant must be provided at the time of making the request. It is important to carry with you ID or PASSPORT (physical or digital) at all times during the Circuit.
- DOOR TO DOOR GRANADA TRAVEL is not responsible for the LOSS of the ENTRANCE and the NON-ADMISSION of the visitor to the monuments and spaces for not carrying the identification documentation in case it is required by the authorized personnel or managers.
- I declare under my responsibility that I have the identity documentation DNI / Passport in order for the realization of these Circuits in Spain.
- We inform the user of the rules of the visit to the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba and the Reales Alcazares and the Cathedral-Giralda of Seville at the following links: https://mezquita-catedraldecordoba.es/organiza-la-visita/normativa/, https://www.catedraldesevilla.es/visita-cultural/normas/, https://www.alcazarsevilla.org/condiciones-para-las-visitas-en-horario-publico/.
- Being monuments and spaces of extreme value worldwide, any act of vandalism, trying to enter without authorization, destroying constructions, exhibitions and decorations or any other damage that is done to the monuments and spaces, will be reported to the competent authority because it is considered a serious attack on the Spanish Historical Heritage and may have criminal repercussions for the visitor.
