An Educational Journey Through Andalusia and Bosnia

Arrival in Seville, Spain. Transfer to hotel, introductory city walk, and welcome session focusing on the Islamic heritage of Andalusia. Overnight in Seville.

Guided tour of Seville’s historical sites, including the Giralda Tower (former minaret), Alcázar of Seville (Moorish palace), and the Cathedral of Seville. Discussion: The Islamic Roots of Andalusia and the Era of Al-Andalus. Leisure time in the afternoon. Overnight in Seville.

Full-day excursion to Córdoba. Visit the Great Mosque of Córdoba (Mezquita), Jewish Quarter, and the Roman Bridge. Educational session on Muslim-Christian coexistence and the fall of Al-Andalus. Return to Seville for overnight.

Morning transfer to Granada. Visit the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens, exploring the zenith of Islamic architecture in Europe. Afternoon visit to the Albaicín district for panoramic views of the Alhambra. Group reflection on the cultural legacy of Muslim Spain. Overnight in Granada.

Free morning for personal exploration or optional visit to Granada’s Islamic schools or local souk. Afternoon transfer to the airport for flight to Zagreb, Croatia. Arrival in Zagreb, orientation walk, and overnight stay.

Morning guided tour of Zagreb’s Upper and Lower Towns, including the Cathedral of Zagreb, Ban Jelačić Square, and the historical markets. Afternoon educational talk: Historical Connections Between the Balkans and Iberian Peninsula: Trade, Empires, and Culture. Overnight in Zagreb.

Morning flight to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Guided city tour visiting Gazi Husrev-bey’s Mosque, Baščaršija Square, Sarajevo City Hall, and the Latin Bridge. Educational focus on the Ottoman legacy and the unique Islamic identity in the Balkans. Overnight in Sarajevo.

Full-day excursion to Lukomir, Bosnia’s highest village, offering insight into preserved Muslim mountain traditions, medieval tombstones (stećci), and highland cuisine. Return to Sarajevo for overnight.

Full-day educational visit to the Srebrenica-Potočari Memorial and Cemetery. Guided tour of the memorial center and museum, with survivor testimonies and a session on the importance of remembrance, tolerance, and peacebuilding. Return to Sarajevo for overnight.

Day trip to Mostar to explore the UNESCO-listed Old Bridge, Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, and Old Town. Continue to Blagaj Dervish Monastery by the Buna River and the Ottoman town of Počitelj. Discuss the post-war reconstruction and the role of Islam in cultural preservation. Return to Sarajevo for overnight.

Group debrief and feedback session, transfer.