Al-Andalus 2023
7 days / 6 nights
From Seville To Seville
2022 DEPART DATES:
- May 07, 14, 21, 28
- June 04, 11, 18, 25
- September 24
- October 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
- November 05, 12, 19, 26
Al-Andalus. The privilege of enjoying a palace on wheels
The suites cars that today make up the Al – Andalus were built in France for use by members of the British monarchy when travelling between Calais and the French Riviera.
The Al Andalus Train offers you the privilege of travelling in a palace on wheels.
A train that evokes the Belle Epoque, unmatched in terms of comfort, elegance and spaciousness. Its carriages have a long history of luxury and sophistication behind them. Let yourself be carried away by the spell and tradition of Andalusia, on a seven-day trip that you will want to repeat.
Seville – Jerez – Cadiz – Ronda – Granada – Linares/Baeza – Cordoba – Seville
The Train
The suite cars that currently make up the Al Ándalus train are to the same series as those that were built in France at the beginning of the last century to take the members of the British monarchy between Calais and the Cote d’Azur.
Together with the ballroom cars, also manufactured during this period, they form a unique train in which the original elements coexist with the technical advances of cutting-edge materials and developments, to enjoy maximum comfort and safety.
The entire train, both rooms and common areas is connected internally allowing free transit of all passengers.
Suite Deluxe
Spacious and elegant suite, combining the original look of this historic train with all the comforts of our day.
Gran Class Room
Cosy room with wood veneer panels, which generates a warm and cosy atmosphere.
Lounge Cars
The four lounge cars of the Al Ándalus train are authentic railway jewels, built between 1928 and 1930, and remodelled to offer you the greatest comfort and safety.
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Destination
Our gallery
Itinerary
Day 1, Seville – Jerez (Monday)
Passengers welcome in Seville, Hotel Alfonso XIII, at 10:30 am. Afterwards, enjoy a visit to the capital of Andalusia, which has the largest historical town centre in Spain. After lunch, enjoy a panoramic view of the city and visit the famous Plaza de España, before boarding the Al Andalus Train to your next destination. All aboard the train to enjoy a welcome drink, meet the crew and settle into your accommodation. Dinner onboard on the way to magical and historical Jerez, where you will spend the night.
Day 2, Jerez (Tuesday)
Begin your day with the delicious a-la-carte and buffet breakfast. The tour includes a visit to a winery in Jerez. Before lunch, enjoy the magic of the "Andalusian Dancing Horses", a famous equestrian ballet accompanied by Spanish music. Lunch in Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Return to Jerez. Dinner onboard the train. Overnight stay in Jerez.
Day 3, Jerez – Cadiz – Ronda (Wednesday)
After breakfast, our luxury coach will take us to Cádiz, popularly known as the " Silver Little Cup" and considered the oldest city in Western Europe. Tour and free time to experience the charm of Cádiz in your own way. Enjoy a leisurely lunch and the ride on the Al Andalus train towards the impressive city of Ronda, where you will have dinner and spend the night.
Day 4, Ronda – Granada (Thursday)
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Ronda, with its breath-taking location atop a plateau cut by the deep Ronda Gorge, through which Guadalevín River flows. Free time before lunch and then back on the train to go to Granada, a beautiful city nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Dinner and overnight stay in Granada.
Day 5, Granada (Friday)
After breakfast on board, we will approach the most visited monument in Spain, a rich palace complex built by the Nasrid sultans of the Kingdom of Granada. (The hours to visit the Alhambra may be subject to changes depending on the number of people in the group, languages and passes supplied by the Managing of the Palace complex.) Lunch, dinner and overnight in Granada.
Day 6, Granada – Linares / Baeza – Córdoba (Saturday)
In the morning, all aboard the Al Andalus to the Linares-Baeza station, where the coach awaits to take us to visit the cities of Úbeda and Baeza, both of which are declared World Heritage by UNESCO. Lunch on board while starting our journey to Córdoba. Dinner and overnight stay in Córdoba.
Day 7, Córdoba – Seville (Sunday)
After enjoying your last breakfast on board, we will enjoy a tour to discover the former capital of the emirate and the medieval caliphate of Al Andalus, when it became the largest, most cultured and opulent city in Western Europe. Return to the train for lunch and a scenic ride on the Al Andalus on the way to the Andalusia capital: Seville, finishing up the trip at approximately 17:00.
Visits & Excursions
During our journey we will visit and explore places by the sea or in the mountains, charming squares and streets, museums, cathedrals, wine cellars and ports; many stories will be revealed by our multilingual guides, accompanying us on each trip. Lunch will be the central event of the day, and in the afternoons we will alternate more excursions with activities on board the train, or just enjoy the scenery passing by before our eyes.
€4.700
Price per Person Gran Class Room€3.300
Gran Class Room Single Supplement€5.600
Price per Person in Deluxe Suite€4.200
Deluxe Suite Single SupplementIncludes:
- Accommodation onboard in Deluxe Suite.
- Option to enjoy two dinners/meals in your private compartment.
- 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.
- Activities onboard: 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.
- Two Renfe train tickets with a 50% discount: one to the starting point and the other back from the end of the tourist trip.
- Security service.
- Multilingual guide throughout the tour.
Payments:
According to the selected type of Travel (Regular or Charter), the CLIENT must pay:
- a) In Regular Travel:
40% of the total amount for the tourist product reserved as a "registration and guaranteed reservation fee" after receiving the "RESERVATION CONFIRMATION".
- The remaining 60% to complete the full payment, at least THIRTY days before the date of the trip.
- b) In Charter Travel:
40% of the total amount for the tourist product reserved as a "registration and guaranteed reservation fee" after receiving the "RESERVATION CONFIRMATION".
- The remaining 60% to complete the full payment, at least SIXTY (60) days before the date of the trip.
Prices:
Prices for each tourist product all their variations, are expressed in Euros and include everything that is expressly stated on the website, in brochures and any means and communications issued by RENFE Viajeros for that purpose.
Cancellation by Customer:
The CLIENT may cancel the services booked at any time, be entitled to a refund for the amounts paid, except for 15% of the total amount of booking (on the applicable RRP) which must be paid as compensation.
The percentage to be applied, based on the applicable RRP in force, will be increased depending on the cancellation date with respect to the start date of the trip, as follows:
- Cancellation between 30 and 15 days: 25%
- Cancellation between 14 and 5 days: 50%
- Cancellation between 4 and 1 day: 80%
- Cancellation less than 24 hours before or no show on the day of departure: 100%
The payment of the refund, if any, will be made by a bank transfer to the account provided by the CLIENT.
Changes:
All changes must be required in writing.