Islamic Architecture and History

At the heart of these cultural tours, lie some of the most spectacular monuments of the Islamic world, reflecting the achievements of the great Muslim empires that have spanned Europe, Asia and Africa.

In Andalucía, Muslims ruled for nearly eight centuries, producing one of the medieval world's most sophisticated cultures — its legacy includes the Umayyad Mezquita in Córdoba, Seville's Almoravid and Almohad monuments, and the incomparable Nasrid Alhambra in Granada. In Istanbul, the Ottoman conquest of 1453 ushered in extraordinary building, much of it shaped by the architect Sinan. And in southern India, our Deccan tour traces the interplay between Hindu and Islamic civilisations across citadels, mosques and dynastic capitals.

Beyond architecture, our tours embrace the broader cultures these empires encountered, absorbed and transformed – making for a uniquely rich and rewarding travel experience.