Sephardic Spain
Madrid | Seville | Barcelona (9 Days)
Explore Spain’s Jewish heritage with an investigation into an exciting blend of Moorish, European and Jewish influences. Travel through alluring lands and cities and enjoy both old-world treasures and modern-day culture.
Highlights
- Discover the major historic and Jewish landmarks of Madrid
- Visit the Sephardic Museum in the beautiful city of Toledo
- Learn about the significant Jewish history in the medieval village of Ávila
- Admire Cordoba’s enchanting Mosque-Cathedral and its medieval Jewish Quarter
- Explore Seville’s seductive Barrio Santa Cruz
- Experience the colorful Mediterranean city of Barcelona
- Tour Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and Jewish heritage sites
- Explore the labyrinthine Jewish Quarter of Girona
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Brief Itinerary
| Day |
Highlights |
Overnight |
| Day 1 |
Arrive in Madrid and private transfer to your hotel. Evening tapas tour. |
Madrid |
| Day 2 |
Guided tour of Madrid, including Jewish heritage landmarks. |
Madrid |
| Day 3 |
Day trip to Toledo, the ‘city of three cultures’, with a tour focusing on Jewish heritage highlights. |
Madrid |
| Day 4 |
Day trip to Ávila and Segovia, both significant for Sephardic Jews. |
Madrid |
| Day 5 |
Visit Cordoba’s ‘Mezquita’ and the Jewish Quarter en route to your hotel in Seville. |
Seville |
| Day 6 |
Guided tour of Seville’s historic center, which used to be the Jewish Quarter. |
Seville |
| Day 7 |
Flight to Barcelona and private transfer to your hotel. Guided tour of Barcelona’s highlights, including the former Jewish Quarter. |
Barcelona |
| Day 8 |
Day trip to Girona and Besalú, both important for Sephardic Jewish history. |
Barcelona |
| Day 9 |
Private transfer to the airport for your departure flight. |
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