Today’s included excursion takes us to the charming city of Córdoba. Once an important Roman settlement it was conquered in the 8th century by the Moors, who built hundreds of mosques, countless palaces, and public buildings that rivalled the splendours of Constantinople, Damascus and Baghdad. On our guided tour we’ll see the medieval Alcazar de Los Reyes Cristianos, Plaza del Portro with its 16th century fountain, the old city walls and 14th century Palacio de Viana. Undoubtedly the highlight is Córdoba’s mesmerising Mezquita, an extraordinary blend of Moorish and Christian architecture. After lunch in a local restaurant you can enjoy some time at leisure before returning to our ship in Seville.