Preview of Jewish Heritage Tour of Spain & Portugal

• Explore the fascinating Jewish history of Lisbon, dating back to the 8th century,  and the city’s beautiful sites including Praça do Comércio and the Arco da Rua Augusta and gorgeous views overlooking the city
• Travel to Sintra which was used as a retreat by the Romans, the Moors and the Portuguese Kings and the unique UNESCO World Heritage site, Pena Palace
• Visit Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe
• Explore the Jewish past and present of the towns of Coimbra and Belmonte
• Journey from Portugal to Spain, through the charming town of Segovia where you will see the famous aqueducts and learn about the the Jewish community can be traced back to 1215
• Spend Shabbat with the local Jewish community in Madrid
• Explore the preserved and historic neighborhoods of Madrid and visit the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor
• Visit the medieval gates and narrow, winding streets of Toledo, once known as the “Jerusalem of the West”, and one of the main centers of Sephardic Jewry in the Middle Ages
• Experience Spain’s AVE, the fast train
• Visit Andalusia’s capital city of Sevilla with its fascinating history and beautiful architecture, including the Reales Alcazares and its gardens as well as the famous Gothic Cathedral
• Clap along as you enjoy a true Spanish experience, a live flamenco performance
• Learn about the Moorish and Jewish pasts and influences of the beautiful city of Cordoba, including the magnificent Mezquita, Casa de Sefarad, and Callega de las Flores, a beautiful site to take in
• Visit Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain, where you will see the beautiful Alhambra’s Palace and Citadel
• Taste tapas in the best city to experience this Spanish tradition, the restaurants of Granada

Want to enrich your experience even more? Join our post-trip to Barcelona!

• Visit the amazing city of Barcelona where you will take in the famous works of Gaudi, including Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell, La Pedrera and Casa Barllo and stroll along Las Ramblas
• Visit Girona, the best preserved Jewish Quarter in all of Spain and considered the cradle of Kabbalah as you talk around the city’s ramparts and narrow, cobbled alleys and wind under archways and between stone buildings