Spain…Andalucia… Land of Moorish & Mudejar kingdoms
May 09 - May 23, 2025
Led by Anthropologist and Historian Mohamed Halouani
Modern humans first arrived at the Iberian Peninsula around 35,000 years ago. Iberian cultures, along with ancient Phoenician, Greek, Celtic, and Carthaginian settlements developed on the peninsula. Almost every aspect of Spanish life is permeated by its Roman heritage, making Spain one of the major Latin countries of Europe. Spanish culture is marked by strong historic ties to Catholicism, which played a pivotal role in the country's formation and subsequent identity. Spanish art, architecture, cuisine, and music have been shaped by successive waves of foreign invaders, as well as the country's Mediterranean climate and geography. The centuries-long colonial era globalized Spanish language and culture, with Spain also absorbing the cultural and commercial products of its diverse empire. Due to its historical and geographical diversity, Spanish architecture has drawn from a host of influences. An important provincial city founded by the Romans and with an extensive Roman era infrastructure, Córdoba, became the cultural capital that included fine Arabic style architecture during the Islamic Umayyad dynasty (244). Arabic style architecture continued to develop under successive Islamic dynasties, ending with the Nasrid, which built its famed palace complex in Granada.
Tour Cost Tour Cost (Land Only):
5-6 travelers $9,795.00
7-8 travelers $8,795.00
9-12 travelers $7,795.00
Per person sharing in double occupancy
Single Supplement: $995.00
Price based on a group size minimum of 5 participants and maximum of 12 participants
Trip Grade: II Lodging Level: ***-****
Tour Includes
Meeting and assistance on all arrival & departure days.
Transport by modern mini-bus with A/C and AVE train from Granada to Madrid.
Accommodation at Hotels as per the itinerary or similar on bed and breakfast basis.
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch and D: Dinner).
Accompanying expert Spanish/English-speaking guide along with local guides (provided minimum number of travelers is reached).
Escort of a Historian throughout the trip (provided minimum number of travelers is reached).
Bottled mineral water on bus during tours.
Visits to the sites, monuments as per the itinerary.
Tips to drivers, guides, hotels, restaurant staff, and porters (provided minimum number of travelers is reached).
Tour Does Not Include
Airline ticket from USA-Madrid / Madrid-USA.
Entry Visas (US Citizens do not require a visa).
Meals not mentioned and Alcoholic beverages or soft drinks with meals.
Camera or video fees at museums and sites. § Any cost increase due to currency fluctuation.
Any required pre arrival & pre departure PCR tests.
Items of a personal nature (camera fees, laundry, phone calls, emails, excess luggage, etc.).
Transfers if not arriving/departing on scheduled flights/tour dates.
Dayroom/overnights necessitated by changes in airline schedules.
Trip surcharge to operate below required minimum participants.
Travel protection insurance. (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
Trip Grade:
II Active – Some hikes, slightly more demanding walks at or to sites, few elevations, comfortable but busy schedule and some long rides.
LODGING Level:
***-**** Superior - Lodges and hotels with additional amenities, refined service and comfort level acceptable to western standards (4 stars and a few 3 stars in smaller towns)
