Al-Andalus: Southern Spain by Luxury Rail
Overview
The Highlights
- Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art and a chance to watch the “dancing Andalusian horses”
- All meals and excursions included
- Five UNESCO World Heritage Sites: from the incredible Alhambra to the mosque of Córdoba
- Ronda, the birthplace of bullfighting
- Visit a local winery and sample regional wines in Jerez
- Six nights onboard the Al-Andalus
The Tour
Enjoy the Spanish landscape on the Al-Andalus luxury train as you journey through the country’s southernmost territory. The train combines attentive service, lush décor, and elegant cuisine for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Tour includes day touring by motorcoach to incredible restaurants and sites not reachable by train and a long list of UNESCO World Heritage sites you will never forget. The seven-day, six-night tour begins in Seville, with stops in Jerez, Cádiz, Ronda, Cordoba, Ubeda, and Baeza before ending in Granada (tour also operates in reverse). You can easily get to the start of this trip by high-speed, 2.5-hour AVE train from Madrid straight to Seville or Granada.
And when we book your hotels pre and post-train, we offer a great value with our Virtuoso partner hotels: the offer includes exclusive and valuable complimentary amenities which can add a value of hundreds of dollars to your booking.
View IRT Society Vice President Angela Walker’s account of her Al-Andalus adventure.
Countries Visited
- Spain
Itinerary
Day 1: Seville-Jerez
Welcome reception for passengers in the local hotel in Seville at 10 a.m. While the crew transfers your luggage to the train, enjoy a guided tour of Seville, the capital of Andalusia and one of the most historic cities in Spain. This includes lunch and a panoramic tour that includes the famous Plaza de España. Then, transfer to the Al Andalus train. Meet the train crew and enjoy a welcome drink before unpacking in your private cabin.
Dinner is served on board as the Al Andalus makes its way to Jerez, where it will stop for the night.
Day 2: Jerez-Cádiz-Jerez
After breakfast on board, the train travels to Jerez. From there, a motorcoach transfers you to Cádiz, one of the oldest cities in Europe and popularly known as “la Tacita de Plata” (the Silver Teacup). Enjoy a city tour of Cádiz, free time, and lunch.
Return to Jerez in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight on the train, stationed in Jerez.
Day 3: Jerez-Ronda
Breakfast on board, followed by a visit to a winery in Jerez, the birthplace of Sherry and some of the most deeply rooted Andalusian traditions. Then visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, where you will enjoy the show “How the Andalusian Horses Dance.”
Lunch will be served on board as the train travels to breathtaking Ronda, set on a plateau cut by the dramatic Tajo de Ronda gorge through which the Guadalevín River runs. Dinner in a Ronda restaurant. Overnight on the train, stationed in Ronda.
Day 4: Ronda-Cordoba
After breakfast, visit Ronda, the birthplace of bullfighting. Lunch on board the train while traveling to Cordoba.
Tour, dinner, and overnight stay in Cordoba.
Day 5: Cordoba-Úbeda-Baeza-Granada
This morning visit the unique Mosque-Cathedral and continue exploring Cordoba. Lunch on board while traveling to Úbeda and Baeza, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage cities.
The afternoon includes an additional visit to an oil mill (Almazara) and olive oil tasting.
This evening, dinner is served as the train arrives to Granada, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Day 6: Granada
This morning is dedicated to visiting the Alhambra, the rich palace complex that housed the Nasrid rulers from the Kingdom of Granada. After lunch, there is more time to visit this beautiful city. Dinner and overnight in Granada.
Day 7: Granada
After enjoying your last breakfast on board, enjoy a tour of Nasrid city, followed by lunch. Your trip will end at approximately 4 p.m.
Day 1: Granada
Welcome reception for passengers at a local hotel in Granada at 12 p.m.
Then, in the afternoon, board the waiting Al Andalus train. Meet the train crew and enjoy a welcome drink before settling in to your private cabin. Dinner and overnight in Granada.
Day 2: Granada-Linares/Baeza
This morning is dedicated to visiting the famed Alhambra, the rich palace complex that housed the Nasrid rulers from the Kingdom of Granada. After lunch, there is more time to visit this beautiful city. Dinner is served on board as the train travels to Linares/Baeza, where it stops for the night.
Day 3: Linares/Baeza-Úbeda-Cordoba
After breakfast, visit Úbeda and Baeza, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage cities. Lunch on board while traveling to Cordoba. In the afternoon, visit to an oil mill (Almazara) and olive oil tasting.
Tour, dinner and overnight stay in Cordoba.
Day 4: Cordoba-Ronda
Morning visit of Cordoba’s unique Mosque-Cathedral. Return to the train for lunch and travel to breathtaking Ronda, set on a plateau cut by the dramatic Tajo de Ronda gorge through which the Guadalevín River runs. After a tour of Ronda, enjoy dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight on board in Ronda.
Day 5: Ronda-Jerez
Enjoy breakfast on board as the train travels to Jerez. Visit a winery in Jerez, the birthplace of Sherry as well as some of the most deeply rooted Andalusian traditions. Then visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, where you will enjoy the show “How the Andalusian Horses Dance.”
Lunch on board in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, followed by free time. Dinner on board and overnight in Jerez.
Day 6: Jerez-Cádiz-Jerez
A motorcoach transfers you to Cádiz, one of the oldest cities in Europe and popularly known as “la Tacita de Plata” (the Silver Teacup). Enjoy a city tour of Cádiz, free time, and lunch.
Return to Jerez in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight on the train, stationed in Jerez.
Day 7: Seville
After enjoying your last breakfast on board, say goodbye to the train and its crew. Visit the city of Seville, the capital of Andalusia and one of the most historic cities in Spain.
In the afternoon, enjoy lunch, where your trip ends at approximately 4 p.m.
Dates & Prices
2025 Dates
March 23 - 29
March 30 - April 5 *
April 6 - 12
April 13 - 19 *
April 20 - 26
April 27 - May 3 *
May 4 - 10
May 11 - 17 *
May 18 - 24
May 25 - 31 *
June 8 - 14
June 15 - 21 *
September 7 - 13
September 14 - 20 *
September 21 - 27
September 28 - October 4 *
October 5 - 11
October 12 - 18 *
*Starred departures run Granada to Seville.
| Accommodations | Double | Single | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Class Room | €6,000 | €10,150 | 15% |
| Deluxe Suite | €7,150 | €12,500 | 15% |
- Prices are per person.
- Please note: We cannot hold space on this train. A 15% deposit will be required immediately to confirm your cabin.
- Tour is priced in Euro. View approximate exchange rates.
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Reviews From Our Travelers
We’ve traveled a lot, and we can tell you: they made a tremendous effort. The staff treated us wonderfully. They did everything they could possibly do for us. It was not pretentious in any way, though. It was elegant. …I just felt that we were treated like royalty.
This was the most wonderful trip I have ever experienced. The staff were delightful, thoughtful, caring and smiling throughout. Never have I had such a splendid trip; it is expensive; I won't be doing it every day of the week however I loved every second
Everything including the air arrangements was perfect. The tour included many very interesting sites. The food was fabulous and made from local ingredients served in unique settings. The hotels were local, luxurious and very unique. Some of best we have stayed in.
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Seville and Granada can easily be reached by high-speed regular train from Barcelona or Madrid. Contact us if you would like to utilize our concierge service to extend your journey in Spain — or elsewhere in Europe.
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