@Yehuda's Israel/Eurotrip Honeymoon Trip Report

[@Yehuda]

Agreed. It's nice that it got cheaper, but it's a 20 minute subway ride to anything you'll want to do.

[ajs625]

@yehuda, can I purchase the Doge palace tour for $10? if so, link?

[@Yehuda]

@yehuda, can I purchase the Doge palace tour for $10? if so, link?

Musement had a deal back then for 50% off any tour. So, that means it must have been $20 originally. But anyway, looks like those prices have skyrocketed. https://www.musement.com/us/venice/doge-s-palace-venice-v/

[tmendy226]

Looking forward to reading the rest of the TR

[@Yehuda]

Looking forward to reading the rest of the TR

You and @Something Fishy

[Something Fishy]

You and @Something Fishy

Indeed.

[alt123]

Any reviews on Cordoba? I couldn't find anything in the forums. I am debating between spending a day there or Seville.

[zow]

Any reviews on Cordoba? I couldn't find anything in the forums. I am debating between spending a day there or Seville.

We had a very nice day in Seville. Nice places who walk/ wander.  A few Jewish history sites but not much left. We saw Flamenco there — very entertaining, not tznius. No kosher food.

Had wanted to visit Córdoba for its Jewish history...maybe next time. 

[@Yehuda]

Any reviews on Cordoba? I couldn't find anything in the forums. I am debating between spending a day there or Seville.

Sorry I didn't go to Cordoba, so I can't comment.

[rediplus]

There is a Jewish ghetto, some rambam historical items and a statue,  river bridge,  and a palace , the alcazar. There is the usual markets and stuff but not on our to do list. We stayed in Seville and took a bus to cordoba. One day is more than enough.

[DTM]

Any reviews on Cordoba? I couldn't find anything in the forums. I am debating between spending a day there or Seville.

I chose Seville and Granada instead of Cordoba for my upcoming trip. Seville has an highly rated Jewish tour guide, Moises Hassan.  Also, I was told that the major sight in Cordoba, the Mesquita, is a Catholic Church (former Mosque). The  Alcazar in Seville and the Alhambra in Granada are former residences. Shmuel HaNagid lived in the latter and may have built the famous Fountain of 12 Lions, perhaps modeled after the fountain of 12 bulls described in Malachim as having been built for the Bais HaMikdash by Shlomo HaMalech.

[@Yehuda]

I chose Seville and Granada instead of Cordoba for my upcoming trip. Seville has an highly rated Jewish tour guide, Moises Hassan.  Also, I was told that the major sight in Cordoba, the Mesquita, is a Catholic Church (former Mosque). The  Alcazar in Seville and the Alhambra in Granada are former residences. Shmuel HaNagid lived in the latter and may have built the famous Fountain of 12 Lions, perhaps modeled after the fountain of 12 bulls described in Malachim as having been built for the Bais HaMikdash by Shlomo HaMalech.

Did you take his tour? I looked into it, but found out there's little Jewish history in Seville so I didn't want to spend money on him.

[DTM]

Did you take his tour? I looked into it, but found out there's little Jewish history in Seville so I didn't want to spend money on him.

I booked him for my upcoming, first time, trip to Spain, based on excellent on line reviews
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187443-d4206678-Reviews-Jewish_Seville_Day_Tours-Seville_Province_of_Seville_Andalucia.html
I also booked the hotel Las Casas de la Juderia (literally, houses of the Jewish quarter) which incorporates former Jewish homes located in the middle of the former Jewish quarter. I understand that the Rishonim who lived in Seville included the Ritva, who was the Rav of Seville, and the Avudram. I’m thinking that the absence of physical remnants of Jewish history will make the historical narrative provided by a knowledgeable guide all the more beneficial.

[Shlomo Z]

I'm in Israel. My wife and I want to take a short trip to Portugal to meet up with some relatives who will be visiting there. We thought to fly in to Madrid, seemed a better choice than Lisbon.
I need some advice before I choose my exact dates and flights. E.g., not sure about Shabbat. Some questions re kashrut.

If anyone can email me or whatsapp me and have a conversation with me I'd appreciate it.

Thanks,

Shlomo Zalman
+972 546 720 336 or szjessel at g mael

[Yehoshua]

I'm in Israel. My wife and I want to take a short trip to Portugal to meet up with some relatives who will be visiting there. We thought to fly in to Madrid, seemed a better choice than Lisbon.
I need some advice before I choose my exact dates and flights. E.g., not sure about Shabbat. Some questions re kashrut.

If anyone can email me or whatsapp me and have a conversation with me I'd appreciate it.

Thanks,

Shlomo Zalman
+972 546 720 336 or szjessel at g mael

Welcome. Glad you found the forums, buy this is probably not the best place to post that question. Try in the trip planning thread or the Spain or Portugal threads.