THE DISCOVERY OF THE ISLAMIC HERITAGE AND BEAUTY OF ISLAMIC SPAIN

Umrah Plus Spain - 8 Days 7 Nights

8 Days 7 Nights

TOUR OVERVIEW

Discover the Islamic spiritual heritage of Al-Andalus on this 8-day journey from Madrid to Barcelona. Visit Ecija, home to one of the largest Islamic cemeteries ever found on European soil, where over 4,500 Muslim burials dating from 711 CE were uncovered in the Plaza de Espana — a profound testimony of faith, sacrifice, and the earliest Muslim generations who entered Iberia with Tariq ibn Ziyad. Explore the great cities of Islamic Spain including Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Guadix, Murcia, Valencia, and Barcelona, tracing the legacy of Al-Andalus through its mosques, palaces, and historic quarters.

Day 1: MADRID AIRPORT - MADRID

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After arrival at the Airport of Madrid, enjoy a panoramic tour of Madrid — the only European capital city with Islamic origins, founded by Emir Muhammad I of Cordoba in the ninth century and named Mayrit. Emir Muhammad I ordered the walls built to fortify the Muslim citadel in the medieval city. What remains of the old walls can be found today in Parque de Emir Muhammad. The former site of the old citadel is now home to the Royal Main Official Palace (Palacio Real). Visit the beautiful surroundings of the Royal Cathedral of Madrid, Puerto del Sol, Gran Via, Plaza de Toros, and the Bernabeu Official Stadium. Prayers at the Grand Central Mosque of Madrid and Spain. Free time for leisure and shopping. Dinner and overnight in Madrid surroundings.

Day 2: MADRID - TOLEDO - CORDOBA - ECIJA

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After breakfast we head to Toledo (Toulaytoula), the pre-capital city of the Visigoths and later one of the most flourishing Islamic capitals for knowledge and science. Visit the Historical Mosque Cristo de la Luz, the Islamic Moorish city wall, the old Moorish Alcantara Bridge, and the main city gate Bab Al Saqra. Afterwards we continue to the Capital Caliphate City of Al-Andalus, Cordoba. Cordoba was one of the prominent centers of learning and culture in the enlightened Muslim world. While the rest of Europe was going through its dark ages, this was the most prosperous and sophisticated metropolis on the continent. It was the capital of Muslim Spain during 756 to 1031 CE. The grand mosque in the centre of the city was the glory of Cordoba — the most exquisite and largest mosque in the biggest city in Southern Europe, started by Abd ar-Rahman I in 784 CE. The great mosque was famed as a centre for higher learning on a par with Cairo and Baghdad and was the earliest medieval university in Europe. Visit the great Medina Azahara Museum and Great Mosque of Cordoba, the bridge of Musa Ibn Nusair, and the old Historical City Islamic quarter. Free traditional shopping. Dinner and overnight in Ecija.

Day 3: ECIJA - SEVILLA - ECIJA

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After breakfast we continue our journey and visit Ecija, the last stronghold of the Visigoths where Tariq ibn Ziyad defeated the last Visigothic commandants and opened the gates for Islam in Europe. Visit the old historical city and city center with a panoramic walking tour to the Great Mosque of Ecija with Islamic Quranic inscriptions in the walls, the main location of the Maqbarah Shuhada discovery site, the old Islamic Palace wall, and the main location of the conserved bodies of the Shuhadaa where we will perform Janaaza prayers for them — a beautiful emotional and spiritual visit following the Islamic trail steps of the Shuhadaa. Afterwards we continue to the Islamic Kingdom city of Seville. Panoramic tour of Seville including Plaza Espana, the Great Mosque Minaret La Giralda, the Emir Palace Alcazar, the old Islamic Palace wall, and the Golden Tower (Torre del Oro). Visit the Maqaam of Blas Infante, known as the Patriot Father of Andalusia, who produced numerous works ranging from the history of flamenco to a play about Mohammad Al-Mutamid, the last Muslim Emir ruler of Seville. Free shopping time. Overnight and dinner in Ecija.

Day 4: ECIJA - GRANADA - GUADIX

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After breakfast we start our discovery tour of the last Islamic Kingdom city of Andalucia, Granada. During the Reconquista, Muslim states fell one by one to Christian kingdoms from the north, with major cities of Cordoba, Seville, and Toledo falling between the 11th and 13th centuries. Granada was able to escape conquest and remained independent as the Emirate of Granada, protected by its position high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, for over 250 years as a tributary state to the Kingdom of Castile. The war that began in 1482 between the Kingdom of Spain and the Emirate of Granada ended with the fall of Granada in 1492, closing the chapter of Islam in Al-Andalus. Visit the Historical Quran Madrassa of Granada, the surroundings of the historical old Cathedral (originally a mosque converted to a cathedral), the Arabic Al-Baizin Islamic quarter, the Alhambra Palace, the beautiful Mirador, Plaza Saint Nicolas, and the Historical Sacramento. Free traditional shopping tour in Granada. Overnight and dinner in Guadix.

Day 5: GUADIX - MURCIA

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This morning we continue our journey to the Sufi mystic mountain cave city of Guadix. As the French geographer Jean Sermet said: "Guadix is a city that is not due to describe; it must be seen." After 711 it rose to importance as a Moorish fortress and trading station, renamed Wadi Ashi (The River of Life). During this period, Guadix was home to Hamda bint Ziyad, one of medieval Granada's foremost women poets. The Muslims gave the city its prominence, equipping it with its Muslim appearance. In the 10th century, Emir Abderrahman III granted it great military importance. After the fall of Granada in 1492, Guadix became a rebellion region against the Christian Crusaders and the caves in the mountains served as hiding places for Muslims escaping persecution until the last Muslim citizens were expelled in 1609. Afterwards we continue our journey to Murcia, the mystic birth city of Imam Ibn Arabi and many other Islamic Sufi scholars. The scenery includes breathtaking cliff top views, rocky coves, terraced palm yards, mountains, and huge palm tree areas brought once by the Muslims to the Iberian peninsula. Overnight and dinner in Murcia.

Day 6: MURCIA - JAVEA - DENIA - VALENCIA

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This morning we continue our journey along the Costa Blanca to the beach villages of Denia and Javea — beautiful breathtaking villages at the Mediterranean east coast, old Islamic heritage bastions protecting Al-Andalusia from the eastern sea side. Afterwards we continue to Valencia. The city of Valencia's rich Islamic heritage made it one of the greatest cities in the western world during medieval times. The old Muslim Castle, founded under Islamic rule, occupied a strategic position for defending the surrounding territory and maritime access routes. The Muslims lived here for 520 years from 718 through to 1238. The economy of Muslim Valencia, based on agriculture, grew significantly in the 11th century under the rule of Emir Abd al-Aziz, who was instrumental in building the surrounding walls. The Muslim site was three times the size of the Roman one, covering 47 hectares with some 15,000 inhabitants. The city inside the walls was typically Islamic with narrow winding streets. The only Moorish buildings left standing are the baths of Abd Al-Malik, now known as the Banos del Almirante. Overnight and dinner in Valencia surrounding area.

Day 7: VALENCIA - BARCELONA

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This morning we continue our journey to the capital city of Catalonia, Barcelona. City tour starting with a sightseeing tour to the most beautiful historical surroundings of this city, rich with culture, interesting history, beautiful vistas, and unspoiled mountains and sea views. Enjoy a panoramic city tour and in the afternoon a free and easy day for shopping and leisure. Overnight and dinner in Barcelona surrounding area.

Day 8: BARCELONA - BARCELONA AIRPORT

Halal Breakfast arrangements

After breakfast, depart to Barcelona Airport for your return flight. End of service.

What's Included

  • ✓ Meet and assist at the Airport (Arriving & Departure)
  • ✓ Accommodation based on double occupancy in Ecija at Halal Friendly Hotel with Halal Friendly Food and free complementary tea and coffee, special Musallah present within the hotel; other cities regular 4-star hotels
  • ✓ Half board 100% Exclusive special Halal arrangements Dinner
  • ✓ Private transportation
  • ✓ 24 hours full religious and personal assistance
  • ✓ All local Transport and Hotel Tourism Taxes
  • ✓ Personal and group security during the journey
  • ✓ Assistance and serviced journey with senior local Islamic bilingual staff
  • ✓ Tax free refund assistance during shopping and reclaim at the airport
  • ✓ Praying at local mosques if required during the journey
  • ✓ Visit to all Religious & Cultural city Highlights - Islamic Educational Heritage Experience
  • ✓ Maqaams and Mosque visits

Not Included

  • ✗ Air fare ticket
  • ✗ Lunches
  • ✗ Beverages
  • ✗ Tips
  • ✗ Expenses of personal nature
  • ✗ Personal travel insurance

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