AL ANDALUS: On a luxurious train through Andalusia (7 days / 6 nights)

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The "Al Andalus" Train is a luxurious Palace on wheels that has been originally used by the British Royal Family to travel from Calais to the Cote d'Azur. Attentive service, high-class gastronomy, luxurious decoration and comfort come together with the hallmark of elegance and distinction.

On board of this unique train, visiting Andalusia becomes an unrepeatable experience.

The train Al Andalus is probably the most spacious and luxurious tourist train in the world. Its four lounge cars are exquisite railway classics built between 1928 and 1930.



The lounges can be used as the settings for many different moments, such as enjoying the breakfast buffet, lunch or dinner onboard in the dining cars, lingering over a drink in the bar car, listening to live music in the piano car every night, enjoying a lively chat or just gazing at the landscape through the large windows as you relax in one of the comfortable armchairs.

All the carriages are open twenty-four hours a day for your free use and enjoyment.

Their exquisite and exclusive decoration creates a special setting to ensure your stay is very special. At night time, the train will remain in a siding to ensure you have a good night's sleep.

The Suites are still decorated in the original "Belle Époque" style, but also boast all the latest cutting-edge amenities to ensure maximum comfort.

The train can carry up to 64 passengers in the 12 Junior and 20 Deluxe suites:

Junior Suite: two twin beds, safe, minibar, wardrobe and a generous en suite bathroom.



Deluxe Suite: have a 150 x 200 cm double bed, minibar, safe, wardrobe and a magnificent full bathroom. A supplementary bed for a third passenger can be organised.



All the suites have air-conditioning and heating, with an independent temperature control, and 220 volt sockets. During the day, the beds are folded up into comfortable sofas and the suite is transformed into a place to read or relax as you enjoy the countryside from your private lounge.

An excellent team of professionals do their best to guarantee you have a pleasant and enjoyable experience.

Gastronomy plays a key role to delight even the most exquisite taste. The dishes showcase traditional products, whether served onboard the train or at carefully chosen restaurants. The dishes featuring first-rate ingredients are prepared by leading chefs. The menu includes first-rate wines, coffee, herbal teas and liqueurs.

The breakfast buffets, all served onboard, will delight even the most demanding palate and is a magnificent ritual to start the day. Lunch and dinner are served onboard the train or in local restaurants.

A bus will follow the Al Andalus Train throughout your trip. When the train reaches the stations along the route, our bus will pick you up and take you on the scheduled trips, the restaurants and for any purposes when it is necessary along with the guides.

The accompanying guide will share all the trips by bus and train with the passengers; and will also take them to restaurants for lunches and dinners and on all the visits and excursions, in many cases with the additional help of local guides.

Other services include laundry service, health care, special menus if you inform us when booking about your dietary needs.

ITINERARY:

1st Day, Sunday - Seville - Jerez- Rendezvous at Hotel Alfonso XIII in Seville at 10 am. 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.

2nd day, Monday - Jerez - Cadiz- Jerez - Just as every day, we begin today with a delicious buffet and a la carte breakfast. Then 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. Back on the train and dinner onboard. Overnight in Jerez.

3rd day, Tuesday - Jerez - Ronda - Breakfast on board. 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 and journey on our Train Al Andalus heading to the stunning city of Ronda, where we will have dinner in a restaurant and stay the night.

4th day, Wednesday - Ronda - Cordoba - 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. Return to the train which will have lunch and head towards Cordoba, the former capital of the emirate and the medieval caliphate of Al Andalus, once the largest, most educated and opulent city in Western Europe. Tour and visit to the famous "Mezquita" cathedral. Dinner and overnight in Cordoba.

5th day, Thursday - Cordoba - Úbeda - Baeza - Granada - While having breakfast on board, the train will bring us to 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. Then the train will continue the journey to Granada, where we will have dinner and spend the night.

6th day, 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. The timetable for the visit to the Alhambra may vary depending on the size of the groups, language of the guided tours and the permissions from the Palace administration. As the night falls, the whole town is wrapped in a magic spell that you will enjoy during dinner. Night in Granada.

7th day, Saturday - Granada - After enjoying our last breakfast onboard, we will enjoy a sightseeing tour and finally have lunch at the hotel where our journey will finsish at approx. 4 p. m.

1st Day, Sunday - Granada- Rendezvous at a hotel in Granada at 12:00 h, visit to Granada and lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon arrival and check-in at the Al Andalus train. Dinner and night in Granada.

2nd day, Monday - Granada - Linares/Baeza - 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. The timetable for the visit to the Alhambra may vary depending on the size of the groups, language of the guided tours and the permissions from the Palace administration. Dinner on board while the train is heading to Linares/Baeza, where we spend the night.

3rd day, Tuesday - Linares/Baeza - Úbeda - Baeza - Cordoba - Breakfast on board, then our coach will take us to visit the Renaissance towns of Úbeda and Baeza, both listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Lunch on board while the train takes us to Cordoba, the former capital of the emirate and the medieval caliphate of Al Andalus, once the largest, most educated and opulent city in Western Europe. Visit to Cordoba, then lunch and night on board of the train.

4th day, Wednesday - Cordoba - Ronda - After breakfast we will visit Cordoba's famous "Mezquita" cathedral. Lunch on board while train heads for Ronda. Tour of Ronda and its breathtaking location, set on a plateau cut by the deep gorge Tajo de Ronda, through which river Guadalevín runs. Dinner in an exquisite restaurant, then night in Ronda.

5th day, Thursday - Ronda - Jerez - Breakfast on board while the train takes us to Jerez. We will tour this elegant town, then visit a wine cellar. Later we will enjoy the show "How the Andalusian horses dance", famous equestrian ballet with Spanish music. Lunch in Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Dinner and night on board.

6th day, Friday - Jerez - Cádiz - Jerez - Just as every day, we begin with a delicious breakfast on board. Then 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. After lunch the train returns to Jerez, where we will have dinner on board and spend the night.

7th day, Saturday - Jerez - Sevilla - While enjoying our last breakfast onboard, the train will bring us to the capital of Andalusia, Seville. Tour of Seville's extensive historic city centre, home to the Gothic Cathedral, its bell tower named Giralda, the Royal Alcazar, the Gold Tower and the General Archive of the Indies, all UNESCO World Heritage sites. Lunch at the Hotel Alfonso XIII, where our journey ends approx. at 5 p.m.

In Junior Suite:

• Accommodation in Junior Suite compartment on the train.
• Welcome drink and snack.
• 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).
• 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.
• Excursions and scheduled tours.
• Tickets to museums, attractions and shows.
• Luxury coach accompanying the train along the trip.
• Multilingual guide throughout the tour.
• Security service.
• Daily newspapers and magazines.
• An excellent team at your disposal.
• Two Renfe train tickets with a 50% discount: one to the starting point and the other back from the end of the tourist trip.
• Taxes and services.

In Deluxe Suite:

Everything included in the Junior Suite plus:

• Accommodation in Deluxe Suite on the train.
• All non-alcoholic drinks available in the cabin’s minibar (complimentary).
• Possibility of the crew to pick up and tidy your baggage, placing your belongings in the wardrobe of the suite, both on arrival and at the end of the trip.