OVERVIEW
"...For it was in Spain that what was for centuries the largest and most important Jewish community in the world lived and flourished, a community which at the moment of its abrupt departure left behind fifteen centuries of history lived in coexistence..."  by Jose Luis Lacave.
Lacave Riaño, José Luis (2002). Sefarad culturas de convivencia. Barcelona, Lunwerg Editores. Translated into English by Kenneth Lyons.
Come and experience the history of Jews in Spain: explore museums and world heritage sites, walk through the old cobbled lanes of Jewish neighborhoods, take in the splendid architecture and eat delicious food, drink Spanish wine while learning about the Golden Age of the Jews of Sepharad on this unique family run Jewish Heritage Tour to Spain.
ITINERARY

Sunday Oct 26, 2025: BARCELONA

  • Welcome to Barcelona, a vibrant Mediterranean city celebrated for its unique blend of history, art, and modernity. Known as the 'Paris of Spain,' Barcelona offers a captivating first impression with its bustling streets and architectural marvels.
  • Check-in at the hotel begins at 3:00 pm, with the option to store your luggage earlier if needed.
  • The evening is free, and dinner is on your own to explore Barcelona’s culinary delights.

Monday Oct 27, 2025: BARCELONA

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • After breakfast we meet at the hotel for the introduction and welcome.
  • We begin the day with a panoramic tour of Barcelona, highlighting Gaudí’s breathtaking architecture, the scenic Montjuïc Hill, and the lively Rambla. In the afternoon, we delve into Barcelona’s Jewish history as we explore the historic Call, uncovering stories of Sephardic life and its legacy.
  • The evening concludes with a welcome dinner to connect with fellow travelers.
     

Tuesday Oct 28, 2025: BARCELONA-GIRONA-FIGUERES (Day Excursion)

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • We start the day with a journey by private coach to Girona, home to one of Spain’s best-preserved Jewish Quarters and the cradle of Kabbalah. We enjoy a walking guided tour of the the Girona’s medieval quarter and finish with a visit to today’s Jewish Museum at its heart of the old Call, restored in 1980. This place was the home of the great Kabbalist RaMBaN or Rabbi Moshe Ben Nahman (1194-1270) known in Spanish as Nahmánides or Bonastruc Ça Porta.
  • Lunch on your own.
  • After lunch, we continue to Figueres for a guided visit of the The Dalí Theatre-Museum, a surreal masterpiece showcasing the works of Salvador Dalí.
  • In the evening, we return to Barcelona. Dinner is on your own.

Wednesday Oct 29, 2025: BARCELONA-GRANADA

  • Breakfast at the hotel in Barcelona and check out.
  • After breakfast, we enjoy a guided visit to the Sagrada Familia, Roman Catholic minor basilica designed by Antoni Gaudí. Begun in 1882 and still unfinished in the first quarter of the 21st century, the Sagrada Família, notable for its tactile organic form, is one of Barcelona's most famous landmarks.
  • Lunch on your own.
  • We take an afternoon flight to Granada, where Moorish culture and history come alive.
  • We arrive in Granada and the day concludes with a group dinner.

Thursday Oct 30, 2025: GRANADA-CORDOBA

  • Breakfast at the hotel in Granada
  • We begin the day with a guided tour of the Alhambra (اَلْحَمْرَاء – the Red), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of Moorish architecture, where we explore the Court of the Myrtles, the Hall of the Ambassadors, and the Generalife Gardens, a serene retreat with terraced greenery and fountains.
  • Lunch on your own.
  • After lunch, we journey to Cordoba by private coach, taking in the scenic landscapes of Andalusia along the way.
  • We arrive in Cordoba and dinner is on your own.

Friday Oct 31, 2025: CORDOBA

  • Breakfast at the hotel in Cordoba.
  • We enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent 8th century Mosque-Cathedral, famous for its 1000 colored pillars of granite, marble, and jasper.
  • Lunch on your own.
  • After lunch, we continue with the guided tour of Jewish Cordoba, the birthplace of Maimonides (Rambam) First we visit the old Jewish Quarter, including Plaza Tiberias, the Yehuda Halevi Square and the Statue of Maimonides. Then we enter its beautiful medieval Synagogue, built in 1315, and the only one that has survived in this city, finishing our tour in Calleja de las Flores (the alley of the flowers).
  • We enjoy a special tour and a Ladino musical performance, as well as a Kabalat Shabbat experience at Casa de Sefarad, followed by group dinner.

Saturday Nov 1, 2025: CORDOBA (Day at leisure)

  • Spend the day at your leisure. Options include visiting the Alcazar of Cordoba, the Arab baths or the Al-Andalus Life Museum, located inside the Calahorra Tower by the Roman bridge.
  • For those seeking a day trip, Madinat Al-Zahra, a fortified palace-city on the western outskirts of Cordoba, offers a glimpse into a 10th-century fortified palace-city. It served as the capital of the Caliphate of Cordoba and its center of government.
  • Alternatively, you can simply stroll through the narrow streets of the center of Cordoba or cross the Roman bridge over the Guadalquivir River, the only entrance to the city in ancient times.
  • Lunch and dinner on your own.
  • We gather to celebrate Havdalah with those who would like to.

Sunday Nov 2, 2025: CORDOBA-SEVILLE

  • Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
  • We head to Seville by private coach. The city, which lies mostly along the right bank of the Guadalquivir River (from the Arabic al wadi al-kvir –the big river-) is shaped by both Renaissance and Arabic influences. Seville was Islamic from 711 until 1248, when King Ferdinand III of Castile conquered it back from the Almohads.
  • Arrive in Seville, where we start with a visit to Plaza de España an architectural masterpiece blending Renaissance and Moorish styles.
  • Lunch on your own.
  • In the afternoon, we enjoy a guided tour to the Alcazar Palace and its impressive gardens. Built by King Pedro I of Castile in the 14th century, -inspired by Granada’s Alhambra- is the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe and has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • We end the evening with an authentic Flamenco show, showcasing the soulful rhythms of Andalusia.
  • Dinner on your own.

Monday Nov 3, 2025: SEVILLE

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • We start the day with a guided tour through the narrow lanes of the charming Santa Cruz neighborhood, formerly Seville's Jewish Quarter, once known as La Judería, with its winding alleyways and rare remnants of Jewish life found within the contemporary city.
  • Lunch on your own.
  • Free afternoon to explore on your own. For those interested, an optional visit to the Great Cathedral, the burial place of Christopher Columbus, considered the third largest church in the world and La Giralda, a former minaret built in the 12th century, can be arranged.
  • Group dinner.

​Tuesday Nov 4, 2025: SEVILLE-MADRID

  • Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
  • Morning high speed train (AVE) to Madrid in business class with lunch included.
  • Upon arrival, we embark on a panoramic tour of Madrid, the vibrant capital and largest city of Spain. We discover the city’s unique blend of modern sophistication and historic charm as we explore its grand boulevards, iconic landmarks, and historic neighborhoods.
  • Dinner on your own.

Wednesday Nov 5, 2025: MADRID-TOLEDO (Day Excursion)

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • We depart for Toledo by private coach. This city, known as “Jerusalem of the West”, was one of the main centers of Sephardic Jewry in the Middle Ages. Toledo remains much as it was in the 16th century and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • We take a guided tour of the city that includes the Jewish Quarter, the Samuel Halevi Abulafia Synagogue, which was turned into a church known as Nuestra Señora del Transito, the Sephardic Museum and Santa Maria La Blanca (formerly the Grand Synagogue and later transformed into a church).
  • Lunch on your own.
  • Free afternoon to explore the city. You can visit El Greco’s Museum, that used to be the home of Don Shmuel Halevi Abulafia, the wealthy treasurer to king Pedro I of Castile.
  • We return to Madrid and enjoy a farewell group dinner.

Thursday Nov 6, 2025: MADRID

  • Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
  • Optional transfer to airport/train station to fly back home or to continue your journey.
***We will offer a list of suggested places to explore on your own.
****We will offer a list of suggested places to eat on your own in each location.
*****Optional activities during free time are not included in the itinerary. These are only suggestions and can be changed or adapted according to the personal preferences of the participants.
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Price & Terms
Tour Cost: EUR 5,950*:  10 nights / 11 days
**SPECIAL OFFER Early Bird Discount: EUR 5,700  if booked by June 18**

PRICE INCLUDES: 
  • Accommodation in 4–5-star boutique hotels with breakfast every morning.
  • Airfare between Barcelona and Granada, including checked luggage up to 25 kg and complimentary underseat cabin bag with a maximum dimension of 40x30x20 cm and 10 kg.
  • High-Speed Train in Business Class from Seville to Madrid.
  • Touring in comfortable, air-conditioned private coach bus.
  • 6 group meals, including Sabbath dinner (water and wine included at meals, vegetarian options by request, certified kosher is not available).
  • Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary.
  • Flamenco performance in Seville.
  • Experienced, licensed English speaking tour guides.
  • Moisés Hassán Amsélem or a partner from Jewish Spain Tour will accompany the group from arrival until departure along with a Learn-in-trips tour group leader.
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*Rates are per person, based on double occupancy. For single rooms, an additional supplemental fee of EUR 1300 will apply.
Note: Single rooms are limited. We can assist with pairing up individual travelers in twin rooms.

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
  • Airfare to and from Spain.
  • Ground transportation to and from airports on arrival and departure.
  • Travel & Health Insurance: All participants should be aware that while all efforts are made to avoid any problems before, during or after the trip, Nora Kaplan Ltd. DOES NOT carry any insurance for health or luggage of the participants. While using the services only of registered suppliers, we recommend that you purchase fully comprehensive travel insurance that includes cancellation for any reason (including COVID19) as Nora Kaplan Ltd. cannot be held liable for any mishaps during participants stay.
  • Additional luggage and/or carry-on baggage exceeding the airline's allowance will incur an extra cost for the participant. It is recommended to purchase this in advance, and assistance in purchasing this in advance can be provided upon request.
  • Entrance fee to optional attractions during free time.
  • Personal extras such as laundry, or beverages and food other than the included in the program's breakfasts and group meals. 
  • Tips for local service providers (guides, drivers, porterage…): EUR 10/person/day to be collected in cash at the beginning of the trip (EUR 100/person for the entire tour).
  • Miscellaneous expenses such as departure fees, visas, and security surcharges, where applicable.

PAYMENTS:
  • A non-refundable deposit of EUR 500 per person is required at the time of booking to confirm your reservation.
  • The full tour fee is EUR 5,700 (including the EUR 500 non-refundable deposit) if paid before June 18, 2025.
  • After June 18, the full tour fee is EUR 5,950 (including the EUR 500 non-refundable deposit) and can be paid at the time of booking.
For installment payments of the Main Tour:
  1. EUR 3,225 must be paid at the time of booking (including the EUR 500 non-refundable deposit).
  2. EUR 2,725 must be paid by September 3. If the first payment of EUR 3,225 has not been made yet, both payments must be completed by this date.
  • The single supplement fee of EUR 1300 must also be paid by September 3.

 *A minimum of 15 participants are required to run the tour. For a group of 11-14 participants there will be an increase of EUR 100 to be paid by October 26, 2025.

  • Tips for local service providers (guides, drivers, porterage…): EUR 10/person/day to be collected in cash at the beginning of the trip (EUR 100/person for the entire tour).
  • Credit card information and certain personal details will be required at the hotel check-in as a guarantee for any incidental or damage, and in compliance with local regulations. 
CANCELATION FEES
  • The deposit of EUR 500 is non-refundable.
  • For cancelations made more than 45 days before the start of the main trip, a full refund will be issued, minus the non-refundable deposit.
  • If canceled between 45 and 15 days before the start of the tour, a 50% penalty will apply, in addition to the non-refundable deposit.
  • For cancelations made less than 15 days before the tour start date, a 100% penalty will apply.
 
RESPONSIBILITY:
Initial registration indicates agreement with all terms and conditions as stated in this document.
  • This trip is organized and executed by Jewish Spain Tour, with Nora Kaplan Ltd. acting as its agent and promoter. 
  • Nora Kaplan Ltd. and Jewish Spain Tour reserve the right to make any itinerary changes whenever, in its sole judgement, as conditions warrant.
  • Nora Kaplan Ltd. and Jewish Spain Tour shall not be liable, directly or indirectly, for any injury, death or damage for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to war, acts of God, weather, strike, detention, delay, airline or other travel-related circumstances.
  • Nora Kaplan Ltd. and Jewish Spain Tour are not responsible for any belongings damaged, lost or left behind by participants.
  • Nora Kaplan Ltd. and Jewish Spain Tour reserve the right to accept or refuse any person as a trip participant at any stage of the process. In such cases, all payments made by the participant will be fully refunded.
  • No refund is applicable if a participant is asked to leave due to behavior that may endanger the safety of the group or the development of the trip. Every participant must follow the lawful instructions of any employee Jewish Spain Tour, or any service provider.
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JURISDICTION:
These General Conditions have been drafted under the supervision of the Salamanca Chamber of Commerce. In the event of any incident or controversy regarding the interpretation or execution of these General Conditions, the Courts and Tribunals of Salamanca will have jurisdiction, applying the relevant provisions of Spanish law.
Should any legal dispute or conflict arise from participation in the tour, all parties agree that it will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Spain. This agreement is governed by Spanish law, and any legal proceedings will take place in the appropriate Spanish tribunal. By booking this tour, participants acknowledge and accept these terms and conditions.
PARTNERS:

We are excited to offer this journey in partnership with Jewish Spain Tour, a renowned travel operator specializing in Jewish heritage tours. Together with Moisés Hassán-Amselem, founder of Jewish Spain Tour and an expert in Sephardic history, we are committed to providing an enriching and immersive travel experience that highlights the profound Jewish history of Spain and beyond.
Moisés Hassán-Amselem, born in Seville to Moroccan heritage, is an honorary lecturer on Holocaust-Shoa Studies and Antisemitism at "Pablo de Olavide" University. After earning his law degree in 1995, he shifted his career to focus on Jewish history, founding Jewish Spain Tour, a fully licensed tour operator offering Jewish heritage tours in the Iberian Peninsula and Morocco.

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