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7 day Tren Al Andalus, Andalucia Itinerary: Seville to Seville

2019 departures:
April: 22, 29
May: 06, 13, 20, 27
September: 09, 16, 23
October: 07, 14, 21

(2019 Printer Friendly Version PDF)

(Timeless Tours All-In-One Spain Luxury Rail Brochure 2019)

“Travelling on the Al Andalus train is like going back in time. Conceived from the start as an exponent of elegance and comfort, its magnificent lounge carriages and its comfortable suites take passengers back to the Golden Age of the foxtrot and sophistication of the Belle Époque. Not surprisingly, carriages belonging to Step on board the Al Andalus and discover why this palace on wheels is considered the most spacious and luxurious tourist train in the world. The same series as these that nowadays compose the Tren Al Andalus, yesteryear clattered along the tracks that cross France from Calais to the French Riviera with the members of the British monarchy as illustrious passengers.”

“Step on board the Al Andalus and discover why this palace on wheels is considered the most spacious and luxurious tourist train in the world.”

Day 1 (Monday) Seville – Jerez

Rendezvous at Hotel Alfonso XIII in Seville at 10.30am (*). While the crew transfers your luggage to the train, visit the capital of Andalusia, boasting the most extensive historic city centre in Spain, home to the Gothic Cathedral, its bell tower named Giralda, the Royal Alcazar and the General Archive of the Indies. After having lunch at the hotel, we will enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city and cross the famous Plaza de España before boarding the Tren Al Andalus. Welcome cocktail onboard, presentation of the crew and accommodation in the suites. Dinner on board as we head to Jerez where we will spend the night.

(*) Renfe reserves the right to change the trip meeting point, circumstance that will be duly informed to passengers or travel agency.

Day 2 (Tuesday) Jerez

Just as every day, we begin today with a delicious buffet and a la carte breakfast. Then we will visit a wine cellar in Jerez. Before lunch we will enjoy the show "How the Andalusian horses dance", famous equestrian ballet with Spanish music. Lunch in Sanlúcar de Barrameda overlooking the salt marshes of Doñana National Park and river Guadalquivir’s mouth. We will then walk around Sanlúcar de Barrameda, from where our luxury coach will take us back to Jerez de la Frontera, one of the most iconic cities of Andalusia. Back on the train and dinner onboard. Overnight in Jerez.

Day 3 (Wednesday) Jerez – Cádiz – Ronda

Our bus will take us to Cadiz, popularly known as "Small silver cup" and considered one of the oldest cities in Europe. Tour and free time to venture on our own into the charm of Cádiz. Lunch and journey on our Tren Al Andalus heading to the stunning city of Ronda, where we will have dinner and stay the night.

Day 4 (Thursday) Ronda – Granada

After breakfast, tour of Ronda and its breathtaking location, set on a plateau cut by the deep gorge Tajo de Ronda, through which river Guadalevín runs. Free time before lunch; return to the train which will head towards Granada, a city nestled on the foothills of Sierra Nevada. Dinner and overnight in Granada.

Day 5 (Friday) Granada

We will spend the morning touring the Alhambra, the most visited monument in Spain, a rich palace complex that housed the Nasrid rulers from the Kingdom of Granada. After lunch we will have free time to visit this beautiful city at our own pace. As the night falls, the whole town is wrapped in a magic spell that you will enjoy over dinner. Night in Granada.

Day 6 (Saturday) Granada – Linares – Baeza-Córdoba

Morning journey on the Al Anda

lus to station of Linares-Baeza, from where our coach will take us to visit the Renaissance towns of Úbeda and Baeza, both listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. After lunch, we will return to the train to begin our journey to Córdoba. Dinner and overnight in Córdoba.

Day 7 (Sunday) Córdoba – Seville

After enjoying our last breakfast onboard, we will visit the former capital of the emirate and the medieval caliphate of Al Andalus, once the largest, most educated and opulent city in Western Europe. Back at the train to enjoy our last lunch while Tren Al Andalus takes us to our final destination, Seville, where the journey ends.

* On the day the trip begins, the access to the suite is not guaranteed until 18:00 h, although other services are already underway. On the last day of the trip, the suite must be left before 12:00 h, although all other services continue until later.

2019 Departure Dates Mondays	Per Person in Grand Class Double / Twin Room	Per Person in Grand Class Single Room	Per Person in Deluxe Suite Double / Twin Room	Per Person in Deluxe Suite Single Room
April: 22, 29 May: 6, 13, 20, 27 September: 9, 16, 23 October: 7, 14, 21	AU$6755	AU$10130	AU$8505	AU$12760

THE AL ANDALUS TRIP INCLUDES:

Grand Class:

Accommodation onboard in Grand Class Room
A la carte and buffet breakfasts every day
All dinners and lunches, with the finest cuisine aboard the train or in top restaurants (including wine, water, soft drinks and coffee)
Welcome drink and snack
Farewell dinner – gala party
Traveling toiletries bag courtesy of Renfe Viajeros (with amenities and slippers)
Free mineral water available in the cabin’s minibar
Activities on board: music and live performances, parties in the pub car, show cooking and cocktails, dancing, etc
Tickets to museums, attractions and shows
Excursions and scheduled tours
Luxury coach accompanying the train along the trip
Taxes and services
Daily newspapers and magazines
Security service
Multilingual guide throughout the tour
Excellent crew available (Expedition Leader, Guide, Waiters, Cooks, Eechnicians, etc)

Deluxe Suite:

Everything included in the Grand Class Room plus:

Accommodation onboard in Deluxe Suite
Option of enjoying two private dinners/lunches in your compartment
All non-alcoholic drinks available in the cabin’s minibar (complimentary)
The crew may unpack your luggage onto the wardrobe on arrival and pack it back on the last day

OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE AT PASSENGER’S EXPENSE:

Laundry service
Bar service

Excludes: Tips; personal expenses

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