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Islamic Heritage
Tours of Europe
Tours of Europe
We are offering three seperate group tours to explore the Islamic History of Europe
1. European Turkey : Istanbul, Edirne
2. Bosnia : Sarajevo, Mostar, Travnik
3. Al-Andalus : Islamic Spain (Seville, Cordoba, Granada)
In a time of social and political tensions between religions and cultures, these tours are designed to
educate Muslims and Non Muslims of the relationship and contribution Islam has had on European
society for the past 1000 years as well as how the three major religions have a history of
co-existence, toleration, and co-operation, contrary to present day beliefs.
This fascinating region has passed hands over the years from The Greeks, to The Romans,
Byzantines, Crusaders, and finally the Ottoman Turks, each leaving their legacy and influence on
the history, traditions, and landscape. We discover the European side beginning with Istanbul and
exploring Edirne on the Greek border which was once the capital of Ottoman Turkey
(Entry Visa not included)
Bosnia has been an important part of the Eastern Ottoman Empire for over 400 years. Travnik and
then Sarajavo have both been capitals of the Ottoman province of Bosnia which was the strategic
and cultural crossroads between Christian Europe and the Muslim East. We explore the legacy of
400 years of Turkish rule and its rich islamic heritage including Mosques, the Turkish Bridge in
Mostar, the Blagaj Dervish monastery, and unique Ilahije music.
Spain was under direct Islamic rule for over 700 years. This has left a lasting influence most
noticeably in Andalucia where the longest surviving Islamic Kingdoms were. We will explore the
treasures of Islamic heritage in Seville, Cordoba which was the capital of Islamic Spain for 500
years (including the 10th Century capital Madinat Al-Zahra), and finally Granada the last Muslim
kingdon to fall in 1492.
(A similar tour is available year round thru Globus Vacations).
1. European Turkey : Istanbul, Edirne
2. Bosnia : Sarajevo, Mostar, Travnik
3. Al-Andalus : Islamic Spain (Seville, Cordoba, Granada)
In a time of social and political tensions between religions and cultures, these tours are designed to
educate Muslims and Non Muslims of the relationship and contribution Islam has had on European
society for the past 1000 years as well as how the three major religions have a history of
co-existence, toleration, and co-operation, contrary to present day beliefs.
This fascinating region has passed hands over the years from The Greeks, to The Romans,
Byzantines, Crusaders, and finally the Ottoman Turks, each leaving their legacy and influence on
the history, traditions, and landscape. We discover the European side beginning with Istanbul and
exploring Edirne on the Greek border which was once the capital of Ottoman Turkey
(Entry Visa not included)
Bosnia has been an important part of the Eastern Ottoman Empire for over 400 years. Travnik and
then Sarajavo have both been capitals of the Ottoman province of Bosnia which was the strategic
and cultural crossroads between Christian Europe and the Muslim East. We explore the legacy of
400 years of Turkish rule and its rich islamic heritage including Mosques, the Turkish Bridge in
Mostar, the Blagaj Dervish monastery, and unique Ilahije music.
Spain was under direct Islamic rule for over 700 years. This has left a lasting influence most
noticeably in Andalucia where the longest surviving Islamic Kingdoms were. We will explore the
treasures of Islamic heritage in Seville, Cordoba which was the capital of Islamic Spain for 500
years (including the 10th Century capital Madinat Al-Zahra), and finally Granada the last Muslim
kingdon to fall in 1492.
(A similar tour is available year round thru Globus Vacations).
Whenever we think of Islamic Heritage we think of the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and
Northern Africa.
However their is a rich heritage of Islam in Europe going back 1000 years. Most noticible are the
Moors in Spain and their legacy in Andalusia. There is also a rich heritage of the Turks in Eastern
Europe from the last 500 years particularly Bosnia and the Balkans in what was Yugoslavia, as
well as Bulgaria, Greece, Albania, Hungary, Ukraine, and Russia which have all been under
Turkish Islamic rule at different times.
Northern Africa.
However their is a rich heritage of Islam in Europe going back 1000 years. Most noticible are the
Moors in Spain and their legacy in Andalusia. There is also a rich heritage of the Turks in Eastern
Europe from the last 500 years particularly Bosnia and the Balkans in what was Yugoslavia, as
well as Bulgaria, Greece, Albania, Hungary, Ukraine, and Russia which have all been under
Turkish Islamic rule at different times.
These are not pilgrimages but cultural historical tours open to everyone.
Daily walking, steep hills and stair climbing will be involved so are not designed for seniors and
children
Daily walking, steep hills and stair climbing will be involved so are not designed for seniors and
children
A similar tour is available year round
thru Globus Vacations
thru Globus Vacations
A similar tour is available year round thru Globus Vacations
