Discover the past glories and newly resurgent communities of Jewish Spain, and the natural beauty of the region as we embark on an adventure on our privately chartered river cruise ship, the Belle de Cadix, on a tour that includes city stays in both Barcelona and Madrid. Explore the Guadalquivir and Guadiana Rivers as well as a short sailing on the Mediterranean. In addition to visiting Spain’s capital and geographical center in Madrid, we will experience the charm of Toledo today and the remembrance of Jewish life in the medieval era. As our ship gently winds down the rivers, the sites and sounds of Seville, Cadiz, Villa Real, Alcoutim, Jerez, Cordoba and Gibraltar come alive. Barcelona will cap off this historical adventure, plus a visit to Girona where the footsteps of Jews still echo in the streets.

Jewish heritage land tours

Complete course in Spanish Jewish history by Rabbi Berel Wein

2 nights Madrid / 3 nights Barcelona in luxury hotels

Private deluxe motor coaches, fully air-conditioned

Professional tour guides throughout

8 Day / 7 Night Cruise on our privately chartered river cruise ship

Superlative Glatt Kosher / Cholov Yisroel catering throughout

All transfers and intra-European flights INCLUDED

Intercontinental flights NOT INCLUDED (group airfare available)

ITINERARY

Monday- July 7
Depart USA cities

Tuesday- July 8
Arrive Madrid, tour/overnight Madrid

Wednesday - July 9
Tour Toledo, overnight Madrid

Thursday- July 10
Fly Madrid-Seville, embark ship

The cruise itinerary will include Seville, Cadiz, Gibraltar, Vila Real, Alcoutim, Sanlucar de Barrameda and Cordoba (locations not guaranteed). We will spend Shabbat in port, with local walking tours.

Friday- July 11
CRUISE (Spain/Portugal)

Saturday- July 12
CRUISE (Spain/ Portugal)

Sunday- July 13
CRUISE (Spain/ Portugal)

Monday- July 14
CRUISE (Spain/ Portugal)

Tuesday- July 15
CRUISE (Spain/ Portugal)

Wednesday- July 16
CRUISE (Spain/ Portugal)

Thursday- July 17
Disembark Seville, Fly Seville-Barcelona, Tour Girona, Overnight Barcelona

Friday- July 18
Tour Barcelona, overnight Barcelona

Saturday- July 19
Shabbat, Walking tour, overnight Barcelona

Sunday- July 20
Flights home