VOYAGER
- Carefully selected accommodations, offering comfort and quality.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- J² Customer Care available by phone and email.
- $50 travel credit per person for your next J² journey.
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YOUR journey
J² crafts journeys of inspiration, education, and Jewish connections to Israel and worldwide. We are guided by a simple but powerful concept: No two trips are the same; each experience should be personal, meaningful, and backed by superb service. Travel is not just about the places you visit, but the connections you make along the way.
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UNESCO Heritage Sites
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
SETTING OUT ON YOUR IBERIAN ODYSSEY
Wed. Mar 10, 2027
- Depart from the United States and begin your Spanish adventure, setting off on a journey that blends history, culture, and Jewish heritage across the Iberian Peninsula.
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
FEET ON THE GROUND IN SPAIN
Thu. Mar 11, 2027
- Arrive at Madrid-Barajas Airport and receive your first welcome to Spain.
- Transfer to your Madrid hotel to officially begin your Iberian Odyssey.
- Meet your J² Expert Educator, who will accompany your group throughout Spain, bringing stories, insight, and context to each experience.
- Open the journey with a shared dinner, reviewing the itinerary, setting group intentions, and raising a toast to the adventure ahead.
Overnight: Madrid
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
A CITY OF DREAMS
Fri. Mar 12, 2027
- Meet Spain's best known literary figures - Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. At the Monumento a Miguel de Cervantes, consider this story about knights and windmills, and the power of dreams.
- Stroll between Madrid's most historic plazas, offering a journey through Madrid's past. Start in the majestic Plaza Mayor, noting the Plaza as a site of infamy during the Spanish Inquisition. A short stroll down the shop-lined Calle de Postas leads to the bustling Puerta del Sol, the geographic center of Spain. If you see a bear - don't be afraid. Just ask your Expert Educator.
- Enjoy lunch on your own in one of Madrid’s lively public squares, surrounded by cafés and eateries of every style. Buen provecho!
- Walk along Madrid’s famed Paseo del Arte, the museum district that unites the Prado, Thyssen‑Bornemisza, and Reina Sofía museums along a nearly two‑kilometer cultural corridor, recognized by UNESCO in 2021 as part of the Landscape of Light, which includes the Paseo del Prado and El Retiro Park.
- Explore the Museo Nacional del Prado, with a highlight on how the Hebrew Bible shaped European art, with works such as 'David Defeats Goliath' and scenes of Moses, including 'Moses and the Brazen Serpent.'
- Reconvene at your Madrid hotel to prepare for Shabbat.
- Shabbat shalom. Join the Comunidad Judía Reformista de Madrid (CJRM), - the Reform Jewish Community of Madrid - for Friday night prayers and dinner. The community's rabbi is Rabbi Yael Cobano - a pioneering figure in Spanish Jewish life. Rabbi Yael made history by becoming the first female rabbi ordained in Madrid.
Overnight: Madrid
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4
RECLAIMING JEWISH ROOTS IN TOLEDO
Sat. Mar 13, 2027
- Depart Madrid early for Toledo, the former imperial capital and one of medieval Spain’s most important centers of Jewish, Muslim, and Christian life.
- Take in sweeping views of Toledo from the bridge before ascending on foot into the historic Jewish Quarter.
- Set in the heart of Toledo’s old Jewish Quarter, Santa María la Blanca is a serene and striking 12th‑century synagogue whose whitewashed arches and elegant Mudejar design create an atmosphere of quiet beauty. Today, its forest of graceful columns and horseshoe arches stands as a poignant reminder of a once-vibrant Sephardic community.
- Commissioned in the 14th century by Samuel ha‑Levi, El Tránsito is one of the finest examples of Castilian‑Mudejar artistry. Its soaring hall is adorned with breathtaking stucco work, geometric motifs, and flowing Hebrew inscriptions—an architectural celebration of Jewish learning and devotion at its height in medieval Toledo.
- Break for lunch on your own in a lively public square before returning to Madrid.
- Located in one of Madrid's most beautiful parks, The Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian Temple brought to Madrid. Explore the atmospheric and inspiring site, providing us with a chance to trace our Jewish stories through the ages.
- Mark the close of Shabbat with a group Havdalah ceremony, welcoming the new week together.
- Enjoy Saturday night in Madrid and check out its special vibe.
- Optional Opportunity to take in a Spanish-styled dinner and flamenco performance at a Madrid club. (Please note this event includes an additional cost.)
Overnight: Madrid
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5
ANDALUSIA AWAITS
Sun. Mar 14, 2027
- Check out of your Madrid hotel and begin the next chapter of your journey.
- View Pablo Picasso’s Guernica at the Reina Sofia, one of the 20th century’s most powerful artistic statements confronting war, suffering, and moral responsibility.
- Participate in a food tour and savor the markets and cafes of Madrid. Enjoy a strong cup of coffee and a sugared churro pastry with your lunch.
- Transfer to the Madrid central train station for a high-speed train ride to Cordoba - the City of Three Faiths.
- Walk across the first-century Roman bridge spanning Cordoba's Guadalquivir River, a stunning link to the city’s Roman past. With its 16 graceful arches and panoramic views of the Mezquita and old town, it’s the perfect spot to reflect on Cordoba's significant sites and stories.
- Check into your Córdoba hotel and settle in.
- Enjoy dinner on your own and take in the magical nighttime atmosphere of Córdoba.
Overnight: Cordoba
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 6
CORDOBA, CRADLE OF THE GOLDEN AGE
Mon. Mar 15, 2027
- Explore the breathtaking Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, a masterpiece of Andalusian architecture where a forest of red‑and‑white arches reveals centuries of shifting spiritual and cultural influence. Step into the winding lanes of the old town and Judería, where intimate courtyards, whitewashed walls, and echoes of the city’s Jewish past bring La Ciudad de las Tres Culturas vividly to life.
- Pause at Cordoba’s Plaza Tiberias, where the statue of Moses Maimonides honors one of our greatest sages. Just steps away, visit the beautifully preserved medieval synagogue - one of only three remaining in Spain - offering a rare glimpse into the spiritual and communal life of Jewish Cordoba.
- Break for lunch on your own.
- Visit Casa de Sefarad, an intimate cultural center dedicated to the memory and creativity of Spain’s Sephardic Jews. Enjoy a moving musical presentation of Sephardic poetry, song, and prayer—an evocative window into a world that once flourished in Cordoba’s Judería (Jewish Quarter).
- Finish the day at the Balcón de Cordoba (the lookout at Las Ermitas), a serene sanctuary perched in the Sierra Morena foothills that offers the most majestic panorama of the city below. From this height, the white-washed labyrinth of the Judería and the towering Mezquita-Catedral are laid bare, allowing us to trace the river's path and visually map the history they’ve walked.
- Head out to make your own adventure and enjoy dinner on your own with an evening out in Cordoba.
Overnight: Cordoba
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7
THE PEARL OF ANDALUSIA
Tue. Mar 16, 2027
- Depart your Cordoba hotel and journey onward to Seville, a vibrant city shaped by both Renaissance grandeur and deep Arabic influence, where ancient traditions and layered histories come vividly to life. Ancient sources trace a Jewish presence here as far back as the destruction of the First Temple in 586 B.C.E., offering a powerful sense of continuity across millennia.
- Stroll through the magnificent Plaza de España, an architectural masterpiece created for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929, where sweeping colonnades, colorful tilework, and graceful bridges reflect Spain’s regional diversity and artistic pride.
- Glide along the Guadalquivir River on a relaxing cruise, taking in spectacular views of Seville from the water, including the iconic Torre del Oro, the elegant Triana Bridge, and a series of hidden perspectives that reveal the city’s beauty from a unique vantage point.
- Explore the extraordinary Alcázar Palace, the oldest royal residence still in use in Europe, where intricate Mudéjar design, lush gardens, and centuries of royal history offer a window into the artistic and cultural fusion that defines Andalusia.
- Enter the awe-inspiring Seville Cathedral, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world and the final resting place of Christopher Columbus, and admire La Giralda, the 12th-century minaret-turned-bell tower that has become the enduring symbol of the city.
- Wander through the winding lanes of the Santa Cruz neighborhood, once the heart of Seville’s Jewish community known as La Judería, where narrow alleys, flower-filled courtyards, and quiet squares evoke the rhythms of Jewish life before 1492.
- Settle into your hotel in Seville, with time to refresh and absorb the day’s impressions at your own pace.
- Enjoy an evening at leisure, offering the opportunity to dine independently, explore Seville’s lively atmosphere, or simply relax and take in the spirit of this enchanting city.
Overnight: Seville
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8
ACROSS ANDALUSIA’S ROLLING HILLS
Wed. Mar 17, 2027
- Bid farewell to Seville and begin your eastward journey across Andalusia’s rolling landscapes, where olive groves, vineyards, and whitewashed villages create a timeless and picturesque setting.
- Pause along the way at a charming countryside winery, where you will tour the estate, learn about regional winemaking traditions, sample distinctive local varietals, and savor a thoughtfully prepared light lunch paired with the flavors of the region.
- Continue onward to Granada, the storied “Pomegranate of the Jews,” a city renowned for its rich intellectual and cultural life during the medieval period, when Jewish, Muslim, and Christian communities contributed to a remarkable era of coexistence and creativity.
- Uncover the layered history of Granada’s historic center, gaining insight into how these three communities once lived side by side, shaping daily life, scholarship, commerce, and spiritual expression prior to the dramatic changes of 1492.
- Step inside the impressive Renaissance Cathedral, constructed atop the former Great Mosque, and reflect on the profound political, religious, and cultural transformations that followed the Catholic Monarchs’ conquest of the city.
- Arrive at your Granada hotel and check in, allowing time to settle comfortably into your new surroundings.
- Take in a restful evening on your own, with the freedom to begin discovering Granada’s unique charm - whether through its atmospheric streets, inviting cafés, or views of the illuminated Alhambra above the city.
Overnight: Granada
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Wine tasting with Lunch)
DAY 9
TO THE GARDENS OF PARADISE
Thu. Mar 18, 2027
- Tour the courtyards and lush greenery of the Alhambra, where water whispers along marble channels and fragrant blossoms frame intricate Moorish arches. These gardens, inspired by visions of paradise, invite you to pause and savor a world of harmony between nature and architecture - a timeless sanctuary that reflects the soul of Andalusian art and culture.
- Explore the Realejo, Granada’s historic Jewish quarter once known as Garnata al‑Yahud, where a vibrant Sephardic community thrived for over fifteen centuries at the foot of the Alhambra. Today its winding streets, lively plazas, and the Sephardic Museum evoke the spirit of a neighborhood shaped by scholars like Samuel Ibn Naghrillah and Judah Ibn Tibbon.
- Wander through the Albaicín, Granada’s atmospheric Muslim quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage site where narrow cobblestone lanes, whitewashed houses, and hidden courtyards preserve the medieval layout of Nasrid‑era Granada. From its hilltop viewpoints, enjoy unforgettable vistas of the Alhambra while discovering the living legacy of the city’s Moorish past.
- Savor free time at a local market to enjoy a coffee, rest a bit, and browse for meaningful souvenirs to bring home.
- In the evening, gather for a closing dinner and to discover Andalusian flavors at a local restaurant - a true taste of southern Spain’s culinary heritage.
Overnight: Granada
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10
LOOKING FORWARD TO TRAVELING WITH YOU AGAIN
Fri. Mar 19, 2027
- Check out from your Granada Hotel. Transfer to the local airport to begin your journey to Madrid and your flights bound for the USA.
- Travel safely and arrive home ready to share stories, memories, and the lasting impact of your Spanish Odyssey.
Meals: Breakfast
RATES & LODGING
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participants
20+
Cost p/p in double room
$6,870
Cost p/p in single room
$8,360
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Madrid: Emperador Hotel
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Classic
- Hotel Website
Cordoba: Las Casas de la Juderia
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Classic
- Hotel Website
Seville: Meliá Sevilla
- Nights: 1
- Room Category: Meliá
- Hotel Website
Granada: Meliá Granada
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Meliá
- Hotel Website
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- Guaranteed room category upgrade.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- A signature J² gift awaiting you in your room.
- Priority dedicated Customer Care.
- A personal travel advisor for every detail, pre- and post-trip.
- $200 credit per person for a future journey, separate from this experience.
VOYAGER PREMIERE
- Guaranteed double category upgrade.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- A signature J² gift awaiting you in your room.
- Priority dedicated Customer Care.
- A personal travel advisor for every detail, pre- and post-trip.
- Exclusive access to sought-after dining, ticketed events, and premier performances.
- 10% preferred savings on additional hotel nights, excursions and transportation.
- $400 credit per person for a future journey, separate from this experience.
What to expect
- 8 nights' accommodations.
- 7 days of touring with a J² Expert Educator and local guides, in a luxury, climate controlled bus.
- All arrival transfers at the Madrid airport.
- Daily breakfast, 2 lunches & 3 dinners.
- 1 group train ticket from Madrid to Cordoba.
- A separate luggage transfer from Madrid to Cordoba.
- Porterage at the hotels.
- Water on the bus.
- The J² adventures App available on the App Store & on Google Play (active 30 days before your departure and throughout your trip).
- All site entrance fees & program fees as per your final program.
- This journey includes walking tours, cultural site visits, and hotel stays that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and longer distances on foot. While we do our best to accommodate a range of mobility levels, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience. For more information, please see the “Travelers with Physical Limitations” section in our full Terms & Conditions.
- Credit card fees.
- Flights to & from Spain.
- Flight from Granada to Madrid.
- Early check-in or late check-out.
- Individual departure transfers from Granada.
- Gratuities are excluded. For groups of 20 and more participants traveling to Spain: We recommend the following guidelines for tipping (amounts are in US dollars): J² Expert Educator: $14 | Local Guide: $10 | Driver: $5. Amounts are per day per person.
- Evening transportation when dinner is not included.
- COVID related expenses, including tests.
- Amendments to the program: In the event that any sites, programs or meals etc. are added to the program, an additional fee may be required.
- Personal extras: Items of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, beverages, coffee, tea, food other than the table d’hotel menu, passport and visa fees, insurance, and foreign port taxes, unless otherwise specified.
- US and foreign airport taxes, Q fuel surcharge and border taxes when applicable.
- This journey includes walking tours, cultural site visits, and hotel stays that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and longer distances on foot. While we do our best to accommodate a range of mobility levels, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience. For more information, please see the “Travelers with Physical Limitations” section in our full Terms & Conditions.
- Please review our terms & conditions (T&C’s) or request that we send you our full T&C’s. Until you do that, here is the small print, and other stuff you may want to know:
- Validity | All prices quoted are based on exchange rates as of the proposal date and are subject to change without notice. Rates are per person and are based on shared twin room occupancy.
- How to Make a Reservation | The quickest way to make a reservation is to register online or contact us by email. We accept VISA, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards. A non-refundable deposit of $675 is required in order to complete the registration process.
- For any assistance with this registration process or other trip-related queries, please email Customer Care: [email protected].
- Payments | The balance of your payment is due 120 days before your trip begins, or as specified in your invoice. You will receive an email reminder 2 weeks before this date. Various payment options are available as follows:
- Credit card | We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Please check with your credit card provider regarding international processing fees. We are unable to process payments of over $1,000 over the phone. Please submit payment online via a credit card or by wiring funds via your bank.
- Domestic bank wire transfer | Payment should be wired in the same currency that is listed on your invoice. Please add the name of your group or invoice number as a reference and forward a copy of the transfer receipt by email. The bank transfer should clearly state the beneficiary’s name on the wire transfer.
- J² Adventures reserves the right to automatically cancel your reservation on that date and it may be subject to reconfirmation should the final payment not be received.
- Cancelation Policy | All cancelations need to be made in writing. The cancelation fee depends on the date when we receive written notification of your request to cancel your booking. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable.
- Cancelation fees | Cancelations made 120 or more days prior to departure incur the loss of the deposit. Cancelations made 119 to 46 days prior to departure incur the loss of 50% of the full trip cost. Cancelations made 45 days or less prior to the departure incur the loss of 100% of the full trip cost.
- Cancelation fees may also include: Hotel or supplier cancelation fees. J² Adventures reserves the right to adjust its terms of payment, including cancelation policies and initial deposits.
- Protect yourself from fraud by being cautious and vigilant when it comes to online theft. It is crucial to note that J² adventures will never send an email requesting you to transfer funds to a new account or to redirect a payment. We will never alter our account number or issue additional payment requests without first personally speaking to you and properly identifying ourselves. If you feel uncertain about any communication (scammers often impersonate legitimate companies via e-mail or by calling), halt and contact us directly through our toll-free number listed on our website to discuss any necessary payments. Refrain from responding to suspicious emails or clicking on links or attachments unless you are completely certain of their legitimacy. By following these guidelines and staying vigilant, you can significantly reduce your risk of becoming a victim of fraud.
- Please click here to view our full terms (T&C's). These T&C's apply to all reservations created within J2 Adventures.
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