October 12–26, 2026
This captivating journey will take you through the rich Jewish heritage sights across Spain on the rich Jewish Spain Tour. Starting from bustling Barcelona, you will visit the Jewish quarters Barcelona of Girona and Besalu. From there we continue to the historic centres of Granada, Lucena, Cordoba, Malaga, Toledo, Seville and Cordoba, and a fabulous Shabbat in Gibraltar all marked with Jewish history where communities have existed for centuries.
This 9 day tour will have you traveling in comfort with our refined chauffeurs and high speed trains. While exploring the rich Jewish Spain Tour, you’ll delve into Spain’s rich Jewish heritage and history, savoring exquisite regional food and wine along the way. Our excellent private guides are additionally qualified in Jewish history and heritage so you don’t miss a thing!
The Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Barcelona
- Arrival & welcome assistance
- Guided Jewish walking tour of El Call (medieval Jewish quarter), Nahmanides’ dispute site & old synagogue
- Welcome dinner at kosher restaurant / hotel
Day 2 – Girona & Besalú – Barcelona
- Day trip to Girona: Jewish quarter, Jewish History Museum, hometown of Ramban
- Besalú: medieval Jewish quarter & original 13th-century mikveh
- Flamenco show in Barcelona
Day 3 – Granada – Málaga
- Flight Barcelona → Granada
- Lunch at Mirador San Cristobal overlooking Alhambra
- Guided Alhambra & Generalife Gardens (UNESCO site, site of 1492 Edict of Expulsion)
- Transfer to Málaga
Day 4 – Lucena – Córdoba – Málaga
- Lucena: Jewish Necropolis & Sephardic Talmudic heritage
- Córdoba: Casa de Sefarad, Sephardic music performance, medieval synagogue, Rambam & Ibn Shaprut heritage, Mezquita Mosque visit
- Málaga: Ibn Gabirol Square
Day 5 – Gibraltar
- Transfer to Gibraltar & hotel check-in
- Rock Tour: Europe Point, St. Michael’s Caves, WWII tunnels, ape reserve
- Dolphin watching boat ride
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat dinner at synagogue/kosher restaurant
Day 6 – Gibraltar
- Shabbat prayers at Gibraltar synagogues
- Shabbat meals at kosher restaurant
- Optional walking tour of Jewish community heritage
- Seuda Shelishit & Melave Malka
Day 7 – Seville – Madrid
- Border crossing back to Spain
- Seville: walking tour of Santa Cruz Jewish quarter, Plaza de España
- AVE high-speed train to Madrid
- Dinner & Flamenco show in Madrid
Day 8 – Toledo – Madrid
- Toledo: panoramic view, Jewish quarter, Santa Maria La Blanca & Transito synagogues, Sephardic luminaries (Samuel Halevi, Yosef Caro)
- Optional Prado Museum visit with Jewish-Converso art focus
Day 9 – Madrid – Departure
- Breakfast & hotel checkout
- Transfer to airport — end of services