Spain Charity Bike Ride

Cordoba to Zuheros

After breakfast we will depart to a village called Zuheros outside of Cordoba city. On the way we will stop in Montilla to pick up the bikes and start the bike journey with a 45-kilometer ride. There will be a stop for lunch after which we will carry on to Zuheros. Once we arrive in Zuheros we will check into the hotel and explore the local area. We will do reflections of our first day cycling followed by dinner.

Day Four

Zuherros to Alcala La Real

We will will start with a 55-kilometer bike ride to the next stop Alcala La Real. There will be a lunch stop at approximately mid day after which we will carry on to Alcala La Real. Upon arrival at Alcala La Real you will check into the hotel followed by free time to explore the local area. If time permits there will be a presentation on the rise and fall of Islam in Andalucia.

Alcala La Real to Granada After breakfast we will depart for Granada, a 55- kilometer journey. Granada was the last Muslim Kingdom, which held out for 250 years before the inevitable fall in 1492. Upon arrival into Granada we will check into the hotel. After lunch there will be a lecture/presentation after which we will make our way to the Alhambra. This is usually the highlight of the tour for many. Nominated a wonder of the world the visit to the Palaces, gardens, and fort will leave you breathless. The visit to the AlHambra could take up to 4 hours.After dinner there will be free time to explore the city.

Granada to Al Pujarra

After breakfast there will be the final bike ride approximately 40-kilometers to the lower Sierra Nevada mountain region. This will complete the bike journey. after the completion of the bike tour we will have lunch. After lunch we will depart for the Alpujjara Mountains along the route of Nasrids. On the way we will stop at the old Muslim bridge and the Muslim fort/castle, which is the location of one of the last stands made by the Muslims of Alpujjara. We will then continue on to Orgiva, here we will have a chance to interact with the local Muslim community while having dinner at a restaurant run by a Spanish Muslim who will talk about the concept of halal as a complete lifestyle. We will then check in to a hotel for the night.

N.B. Itinerary is to be used as a guide and may change in sequence of excursions and visits to sites and monuments due to circumstances out of our control. Please note the tour will be a historical and educational tour that will be facilitated by expert Islamic History guides. the itinerary will include presentations and facilitated reflection moments aimed at connecting your bike tour experience with the cause you will be fundraising for.

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