Day 1Barcelona Arrival
Airport meet-and-greet by the Muslim tour team. Private transfer in a
latest-model premium air-conditioned van/minibus to the hotel. After check-in
and rest, enjoy an easy orientation walk through Plaza de Catalunya, La Rambla,
the Gothic Quarter and Port Vell. Welcome dinner at a pre-approved 100% halal
restaurant.
Day 2Barcelona Highlights and Muslim Life
Full-day guided exploration of Barcelona: Sagrada Familia, Passeig de Gracia,
Casa Batllo and La Pedrera exterior views, Park Guell and the Gothic Quarter.
The Muslim guide explains the wider history of medieval Catalonia and
Muslim-Christian exchange in the western Mediterranean. Halal lunch and dinner
are included, with a scheduled prayer stop at an appropriate mosque or Islamic
centre.
Day 3Barcelona to Zaragoza
Travel west in a comfortable latest-model air-conditioned van/minibus. Visit
the Aljaferia Palace, one of Spain's most important surviving Islamic palaces
outside Andalusia, followed by a walking tour of Zaragoza's historic centre, the
Ebro riverfront and the old city. Halal meals and prayer break included.
Overnight in Zaragoza.
Day 4Zaragoza to Valencia
Drive to Valencia, historically Balansiya. Explore the old quarter, surviving
sections of the Islamic wall, Portal de Valldigna, the Cathedral quarter, Lonja
area and Central Market surroundings. The guide introduces Valencia's Muslim
agricultural, architectural and intellectual legacy. Halal dinner and overnight
in Valencia.
Day 5Valencia - Heritage and Modern City
Visit the City of Arts and Sciences, walk through the Turia Gardens and
continue to the historic centre. Optional Oceanografic entry may be added. Enjoy
a pre-arranged halal Valencian-style lunch. Prayer stop at a suitable
mosque/Islamic centre, followed by free time for shopping or the waterfront.
Day 6Valencia to Murcia
Travel to Murcia and visit the Museum of Santa Clara, built over a former
Islamic palatial complex. Continue through the medieval centre and the
Monteagudo area for interpretation of Murcia under Ibn Mardanis and later
Islamic rule. All included meals are halal. Overnight in Murcia.
Day 7Murcia to Granada
Journey through southeast Spain to Granada. After check-in, explore the
Albaicin, Carrera del Darro, Alcaiceria and Mirador de San Nicolas. Visit the
surroundings of the Great Mosque of Granada and coordinate prayer there when
compatible with local access and timings. Halal dinner in Granada.
Day 8The Alhambra and Nasrid Granada
A full day devoted to the Alhambra complex, Nasrid Palaces and Generalife with
a specialist guide. The tour focuses on architecture, Quranic inscriptions,
water engineering, court culture and the final centuries of Muslim rule in
Iberia. Afternoon at leisure for a halal-friendly hammam experience or
independent shopping. Halal lunch and dinner included.
Day 9Granada to Seville
Depart for Seville, historic Ishbiliya. Visit the Royal Alcazar, Santa Cruz
quarter, former Almohad minaret now known as the Giralda, the Cathedral precinct
and the Guadalquivir riverfront. The Muslim guide gives the Islamic context
without turning religious heritage sites into prayer venues. Prayer is arranged
separately at an appropriate mosque or prayer space. Halal meals included.
Day 10Seville to Cordoba
Morning panoramic visit to Plaza de Espana, Maria Luisa Park and Torre del Oro
before continuing to Cordoba. In Qurtuba, explore the Mosque-Cathedral as a
historical monument, the Patio de los Naranjos, Roman Bridge, Puerta del Puente
and Calahorra Tower area. Prayer is organised at a current mosque/prayer space,
not inside the monument. 100% halal lunch and dinner.
Day 11Cordoba and Madinat al-Zahra to Toledo
Morning visit to Madinat al-Zahra, the palatine city of the Caliphate of
Cordoba. Continue to Toledo in the latest-model air-conditioned vehicle. Evening
introductory walk through the historic city, with halal dinner and overnight.
Day 12Toledo to Madrid
Visit the former Mosque of Bab al-Mardum, now Cristo de la Luz, panoramic
viewpoints and the layered medieval city. Continue to Madrid. Explore the
remains of the Arab wall, the old Mayrit area, Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace
exterior and central Madrid. Prayer stop at a major mosque or Islamic centre.
Farewell halal dinner.
Day 13Madrid Departure
Halal breakfast, free time depending on flight schedule, then private transfer
in the latest-model premium air-conditioned van/minibus to Madrid Airport.
Muslim tour guide assistance continues through the scheduled departure
transfer.