Portugal: Lost Kingdom Of Al-Andalus

LISBON AIRPORT → LISBON

Arrive in Lisbon and begin your journey through the city once known as Lisabona, a flourishing Islamic port for nearly 500 years. Enjoy a panoramic tour through Alfama and Baixa, followed by a visit to Lisbon’s Grand Mosque to meet the local Muslim community.

Continue to Castelo de São Jorge — once the palace of the Muslim Emir — overlooking the Tagus River. Stand beneath its ancient walls and imagine the footsteps of Tariq ibn Ziyad, Musa ibn Nusayr, and other Emirs who shaped the land.

Wander the winding streets, discover hidden gardens and plazas, or pause along the Tagus River for a reflective moment amid the city’s vibrant pulse.

Dinner & Overnight: Lisbon

LISBON → SINTRA → CASCAIS → LISBON

Discover Sintra, one of the most important Islamic strongholds of medieval Portugal. Explore the ancient Moorish Castle, Islamic Quarter, historical excavation sites, and panoramic mountain viewpoints.

Continue to Cascais, a seaside jewel of the Atlantic, known for its Moorish charm, marina promenades, and dramatic cliffs of Boca do Inferno.

Enjoy a gentle hike or coastal stroll overlooking the Atlantic, relax in seaside cafés, or simply breathe in the Atlantic breeze that has carried centuries of stories. Share reflections, capture breathtaking views, and enjoy moments of serenity together in nature’s beauty.

Dinner & Overnight: Lisbon

LISBON → SILVES → TAVIRA

Travel to the sun-washed landscapes of the Algarve — once the western frontier of the Islamic Empire, known as Al-Gharb.

Visit Silves, former capital of the Muslim Algarve, home to one of Portugal’s best-preserved Islamic castles, walk through its fortified walls, and admire views of the city and orange orchards below. Continue to Tavira, a town shaped by five centuries of Muslim rule, where irrigation systems, language, culture and narrow lanes still echo Al-Andalus architecture and urban design.

Stroll Tavira’s cobbled streets, pause by the Gilão River, or discover artisan shops tucked into historic corners.

Dinner & Overnight: Tavira

TAVIRA

Explore Tavira’s Moorish old town, medieval neighbourhoods, Islamic excavation sites beneath the Convento da Graça, and the remains of the city’s ancient mosque.

Enjoy a visit to Pego do Inferno, a hidden lagoon steeped in legend, and learn how Portugal is rediscovering its Islamic identity through major museums in Tavira and Silves.
Afternoon free for shopping, wandering the riverside, or a quiet moment of reflection in shaded squares.

Dinner & Overnight: Tavira

TAVIRA → FARO → ALBUFEIRA → MÉRTOLA

Visit the coastal towns of Faro and Albufeira, where whitewashed Moorish-style houses, minaret-shaped chimneys and narrow lanes reveal unmistakable Islamic design.

Continue to Mértola, one of the most extraordinary Islamic heritage towns in Portugal, preserving authentic Almohad neighbourhoods, mosques, and medieval Muslim homes.

Explore Mértola’s hilltop streets, enjoy panoramic views of the Guadiana River, or sit quietly in a shaded square absorbing centuries of history.

Dinner & Overnight: Mértola

MÉRTOLA → BEJA → LISBON

Explore Mértola in depth: its still-standing 13th-century mosque, Islamic art museum, ancient homes, water systems, workshops and neighbourhoods that reveal how Muslims lived more than 800 years ago.

Travel through Beja, birthplace of Emir Al-Mutamid, one of the greatest poets of Al-Andalus. Discover the stories of scholars, rulers, poets and reformers who shaped this land — from Ibn Qasi to Ibn Ammar. Scenic drives through rolling plains and villages offer opportunities for reflection, photography, or quiet walks amid timeless landscapes. Transfer back to Lisbon.

Dinner & Overnight: Lisbon

LISBON → AIRPORT

Transfer to Lisbon International Airport for your return flight.
End of services — but the stories, history, and inspiration stay with you.

A last stroll along the Tagus River or historic plazas is the perfect way to reflect on a journey that has touched both heart and mind.