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From Malaga: Cordoba Day Trip and Mosque-Cathedral

From Malaga: Cordoba Day Trip and Mosque-Cathedral

Take a guided day trip from Malaga to Cordoba by bus. Here you can enjoy two options of the day trip: Visit Cordoba during five hours by your own pace or explore the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Spain’s most visited monuments, with entry tickets included. Stroll the charming streets of the Jewish Quarter on a walking tour and marvel at the ancient Synagogue. Cross the Roman Bridge, famous for being the setting for the hit TV show Game of Thrones. Follow your guide on a 1-hour walk through a well-preserved historic neighborhood of the Caliphate city, the Jewish quarter of Cordoba. Take a stroll down the famous street of Calleja de las Flores, also known as the Handkerchief Lane. Pass by the Synagogue of Cordoba, the only synagogue that has been preserved in Andalusia after the expulsion of the Jews in 1492. Continue to one of the most important squares in the middle of the Jewish quarter, Plaza Maimónides. See its characteristic bronze statue of Maimónides, in honor of this famous Cordobian Jewish philosopher and physician. Then, head to the Patio de los Naranjos to start a guided tour of the Great Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, one of Spain’s most celebrated monuments. Learn how the opulent house of worship was originally built as a mosque in the 8th century and later converted into a cathedral. Later, get some free time to stroll through the historic center of the city. See key monuments like the Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs, the Plaza de la Corredera, and the Patios de San Basilio. Try local gastronomy such as flamenquines (fried pork rolls) or salmorejo (cold tomato soup). Finally, meet your guide at the pre-decided time to start your return journey to Malaga.

Málaga: Cordoba Day Trip and Optional Mosque-Cathedral Entry

Málaga: Cordoba Day Trip and Optional Mosque-Cathedral Entry

We will pick you up by bus with our guide at the chosen time and place to start the tour. excursion to Cordoba at your own pace from Malaga. During the bus tour you will enjoy the journey along Malaga and the Costa del Sol while our guide will tell you all about anecdotes and curiosities of the city of Cordobanominated 4 times as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once in Cordoba you will have 5 hours to see the most important sights of Cordoba at your own pace.. Lose yourself in the most famous spots of the the Jewish quarterthe Calleja de las Flores. Have your photo taken on the narrowest street in town, Handkerchief Lanevisit the inside of the Cordoba Synagogue. The only Synagogue that has been preserved in Andalusia after the expulsion of the Jews in 1492. Soak up the scent of orange blossom outside Cordoba's most famous monument, the Patio de los Naranjos in the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba. As well as taking the opportunity to get to know the Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs, the Plaza de la Correderathrough the Roman BridgeThe city is famous for being the setting for the famous Game of Thrones series, and enjoy the splendid views from the other side of the Guadalquivir, visit the Calahorra Tower or see Andalusian patios in the San Basilio neighbourhood and taste the typical gastronomy of Cordoba, such as flamenquines or salmorejo andaluz (Andalusian gazpacho). At the time indicated by our guide we will meet again to go back to the same place where we picked you up.

From Costa del Sol: Day Trip to Cordoba Free Time

From Costa del Sol: Day Trip to Cordoba Free Time

We will pick you up by bus with our guide at the time and place chosen to start the excursion to Córdoba. During the bus tour you will enjoy the journey through Malaga and the Costa del Sol while our guide will tell you anecdotes about the city of Córdoba, nominated 4 times as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Once in Córdoba you will enjoy 5 hours to see the most important points of interest in Córdoba at your own pace. Get lost in the most famous corners of the Jewish quarter, Calleja de las Flores. Take a picture in the narrowest street of the city, the Calleja del pañuela, visit the interior of the Synagogue of Córdoba, the only Synagogue that has been preserved in Andalusia after the expulsion of the Jews in 1492. Visit the most famous monument in Córdoba, the Patio de los Naranjos and breathe the citrus scent on the air. In addition to taking the opportunity to see the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, the Plaza de la Corredera, cross the Roman Bridge, famous for serving as the setting for the famous Game of Thrones series, and enjoy the splendid views from the other side of the Guadalquivir, visit the Torre de la Calahorra or see Andalusian patios in the San Basilio neighborhood and try the typical Cordovan gastronomy such as flamenquines or Andalusian salmorejo. At the time indicated by our guide we will meet again to return to the same place of collection. Finally at the time and place indicated by the guide, we will proceed to return to the Costa del Sol.

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