Tracing the Diaspora: Spain and Portugal
Built for groups, often synagogue or community groups, who travel to understand their heritage rather than simply see sights, this trip moves through the Iberian Peninsula’s Sephardic history from Madrid or Toledo through Andalusia and on to Lisbon. Guided history, historic Jewish quarters, and an evening of storytelling anchor the week for a group of eight to twelve.
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Spain
Portugal
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6 Days
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Madrid or Toledo -> Cordoba -> Seville -> Lisbon
Day 1
Arrival
The group arrives and checks into an exclusively booked boutique hotel in Madrid or Toledo.
Day 2
The Historic Quarter
A guided history walk moves through the historic Jewish quarter and its synagogues.
Day 3
Into Andalusia
The group travels to Cordoba and Seville for guided walking tours through Sephardic history.
Day 4
Andalusia's Sephardic Sites
The group continues exploring Andalusia's Sephardic history and sites.
Day 5
On to Lisbon
Travel brings the group to Lisbon and Portugal's own historic Jewish quarter.
Day 6
An Evening of Stories
A cultural dinner closes with an evening of storytelling.
Day 7
Reflection and Departure
A free morning is set aside for reflection before departure.
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This itinerary is a starting point. Every Adler Marlow group trip is shaped around your group's history, pace, and people. Let us tailor a heritage journey built for you.
Ready to bring this journey to life?
This itinerary is a starting point. Every Adler Marlow group trip is shaped around your group's history, pace, and people. Let us tailor a heritage journey built for you.
Ready to bring this journey to life?
This itinerary is a starting point. Every Adler Marlow group trip is shaped around your group's history, pace, and people. Let us tailor a heritage journey built for you.
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The group arrives and checks into an exclusively booked boutique hotel in Madrid or Toledo.
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The Historic Quarter
A guided history walk moves through the historic Jewish quarter and its synagogues.
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The group travels to Cordoba and Seville for guided walking tours through Sephardic history.
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Travel brings the group to Lisbon and Portugal's own historic Jewish quarter.
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Day 7
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A free morning is set aside for reflection before departure.
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A free morning is set aside for reflection before departure.