Córdoba Tour
Córdoba TourDate: Friday, 23 June 2017
Time: 09:30 to 17:30
Duration: 8h
Location: Córdoba is a 90m drive from Seville
Description of activity:
You will travel to the city of Córdoba, via motorcoach, with a local English speaking guide. This trip includes entrance into the Synagogue and the Mosque/Cathedral and allows attendees to avoid waiting in all ticket lines.
Córdoba is equally impressive today as it was in the past. Many don't know that in the 11th century, it was one of the most important capitals in Europe. People from many different cultural and religious backgrounds were living peacefully together. There were many important philosophers, scientists and artists who emerged from here.
Learning about Córdoba's cultural background and visiting its great monuments, such as: the world famous Mezquita, the Moorish Mosque and museums, you will certainly find interesting aspects of each.
Córdoba is a lively traditional Andalusian town with narrow streets of Moorish style houses, balconies and flowers everywhere, and Flamenco. This is certainly one of the most attractive destinations in southern Spain.
Once you arrive in Córdoba, you will visit one of the most well-known monuments in the city, the old Mosque. You will enjoy the beauty of the Mosque, with its artistic arches, columns, patios and treasures. This amazing building dates back to the early Medieval ages when Córdoba was the capital of the prosperous Moorish kingdom. At that time, Córdoba had one million inhabitants making it the most crowded city in the world.
After, you will enter the Jewish quarters which is one of the most beautiful and popular parts of the town. Many centuries ago, Córdoba was a great example of how many different cultures could live peacefully together. At that time, Christians, Jews, and Moors were living together, sharing cultures and traditions. It was the most prosperous time in Córdoba history.
Schedule for Córdoba:
09:30 Meet & Greet with the guides in the lobby of the hotel Melia Sevilla
09:40 Coach transfer to Córdoba (optional comfort stop if necessary)
11:35 Estimated arrival in Córdoba (stop at the side of the Roman Bridge) / Walk to the Mosque
11:55 Guided tour of the Mosque/Cathedral
12:50 Guided tour of the Jewish quarter including the Synagogue
13:30 Lunch at leisure / Free time in the city center
15:30 Meet & Greet with your guides at the foot of the Mosque / Walking transfer back to the coaches
15:45 Coach transfer back to Seville
17:30 Estimated arrival in Seville / End of the tour
Guests should bring bottles of water, a hat, money to purchase lunch, and wear sun cream.