Cordoba Tour
El Torcal, Dolmens of Antequera or castle of Almodovar
Description Cordoba Tour
Cordoba tour
The city of Cordoba is located 150 km from Sevilla and 212 km from Marbella and is declared World Heritage by Unesco.
The history of the city began in 206 BC during the period of the Roman rule. In the IX-XI centuries Cordoba was the largest European capital and the third largest in the world ( after Baghdad and Constantinople) and also the most civilized city in the world.
The main important building and symbol of Cordoba is the Great Mosque, which is one of the largest in the world and has 840 columns. In the heart of the Mosque there is a Catholic cathedral.
During the Cordoba tour the tourist can walk through the narrow streets of the Jewish quarter Huderiya , and will also visit a synagogue of the XIV century, the Roman bridge, built by order of Julius Caesar, and the royal palace of the Alcazar.
Visit of Antequera
Even in the Roman times Antequera was an important colony in southern Spain. During its best era of the XV century in Antequera were built dozens of interesting churches and aristocratic mansions. In Antequera there is a mountain in the shape of the female profile, which is composed of a very beautiful legend.
Visit of Torcal park
El Trocal is a park of natural stones with the famous Dolmens of Antequera, which are the biggest megalithic structures and belong to the 2500- 2000 years BC.
Visit of Castle of Almodovar
On the return way from Cordoba the tourists can also make a stop at a scenic spot for visit the historic castle of Almodovar, which is one of the main attractions of the province. The castle was built in the VIII century as an Islamic fortress to defend the city of Cordoba and in the XIII century, after the Christian´s capture, has become a royal residence.
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Prices Cordoba Tour
Price per pax. Guide Service Included
Mercedes Class E (2 pax): 200 €
Chrysler Voyager (3/4 pax): 140 €
Mercedes Viano (5/6 pax): 120 €
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