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Al Andalus

Seven-day luxury train journey Seville to Madrid aboard 1929 Belle Epoque carriages

Illustration of Al Andalus

Luxury Train Club's Al Andalus is a 7-day journey through Andalucia and Castile aboard restored Belle Epoque carriages built in 1929-1930 by the French Wagon-Lits Company. The train departs from Seville, travels to Madrid, and stops at Cordoba, Cadiz, Jerez, Zafra, Caceres, Merida, Alcazar de San Juan, Campo de Criptana, Toledo and Aranjuez. Guests sleep on board every night in either a Grand Class Room with two lower beds or a Deluxe Suite with a double bed and in-suite dining options. Days combine guided city tours, local restaurant meals, a sherry winery visit in Jerez, and an equestrian show. An accompanying hostess and train manager oversee the journey. This trip suits luxury travellers, repeat rail passengers, couples, history enthusiasts, and food-and-wine lovers who prefer guided escorted travel with all logistics handled.

What to know before you look closer

  • The maximum group size is 64 passengers; this is a larger escorted group than some luxury train experiences
  • Single supplement pricing is not published in the evidence; confirm the cost for solo travellers before booking
  • Drinks ordered outside of meals or from the in-suite mini-bar in Deluxe Suites are not included and incur extra charges

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Cordoba

    Seville - Cordoba

    Reception of guests in Seville at 10:00hrs, panoramic visit of Seville followed by lunch. Board the Al Andalus train in the afternoon, welcome drink and meet the crew. Dinner on board while travelling to Cordoba.

  2. Day 2overnight: Jerez

    Cordoba - Cadiz - Jerez

    Breakfast on board, visit of the Mezquita-Cathedral and walking tour of Cordoba. Lunch on board to Jerez. Afternoon coach excursion to Cadiz, guided visit, free time and dinner in Cadiz.

  3. Day 3overnight: Zafra

    Jerez - Zafra

    Visit of Jerez including the equestrian show Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces, lunch at a local restaurant and a sherry winery visit. Dinner on board and overnight in Zafra.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Merida

    Zafra - Caceres - Merida

    Breakfast as the train arrives in Caceres, a UNESCO World Heritage city; walking tour and lunch. Continue to Merida, former capital of Roman Lusitania, for a visit of its archaeological ensemble.

  5. Day 5overnight: Alcazar de San Juan

    Merida - Alcazar de San Juan

    Breakfast en route to Alcazar de San Juan in Castilla-La Mancha; visit to an artisanal cheese producer and a wine cellar, with lunch in the area. Afternoon excursion to Campo de Criptana to see its windmills.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Aranjuez

    Alcazar de San Juan - Toledo - Aranjuez

    Breakfast on board as the train reaches Aranjuez. Excursion to Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage city, guided tour of its main monuments. Lunch in Toledo, free time, then return to Aranjuez for dinner.

  7. Day 7

    Aranjuez - Madrid

    Last breakfast on board, farewell to the crew and a panoramic visit of Madrid followed by lunch. End of journey in Madrid around 13:30hrs.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Board the Al Andalus in Seville in the afternoon; welcome drink and meet the crew before dinner on board en route to Cordoba
  • Day 2Visit the Mezquita-Cathedral in Cordoba and tour the old medina on foot, then travel by train to Jerez
  • Day 3Watch the equestrian show Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces in Jerez, then tour a sherry winery with tasting
  • Day 4Breakfast as the train arrives in Caceres, a UNESCO World Heritage city; walking tour and visit to Roman Lusitania in Merida
  • Day 6Excursion to Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage city, for a guided tour of its main monuments and free time

Included

  • Accommodation as noted in the tours
  • Breakfasts on the train and lunches/dinners on board or at restaurants
  • High quality wines, liquors, coffee and tea with meals
  • Accompanying hostess throughout the journey
  • Guided excursions with a coach for transfers and visits
  • Musical performances and entertainment
  • All entrance fees
  • Toiletries and bathrobes; towels changed daily
  • Deluxe also includes a choice of two lunches/dinners in your suite and all extra non-alcoholic beverages

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Drinks ordered outside of meals, or from the mini bar in the suite
  • Laundry (paid, third-party service)

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Questions travellers ask

Is all train travel included in the price?
Yes. The price includes six nights aboard the Al Andalus train between Seville and Madrid, all meals on board or at restaurants, wines and liquors with meals, and all guided excursions with coach transfers.
What is the Al Andalus train?
A restored luxury train whose lounge, bar and restaurant carriages were built in 1929-1930 by the Wagon-Lits Company in France. Grand Class Room (Standard) cabins have two lower beds and a full bathroom; Deluxe Suites have a double bed, mini-bar, and include choice of two in-suite meals and extra non-alcoholic beverages.
Is the trip escorted?
Yes. Luxury Train Club provides an accompanying hostess and train manager throughout the seven days, plus guided excursions in each city.
Which hotels are included?
Guests sleep on board the Al Andalus train for six nights. There are no separate hotel overnights.
When does the tour run?
The tour operates in April, May, June, September and October 2026, with 18 confirmed departures. Journeys run in both directions: Seville to Madrid or Madrid to Seville.
What is not included?
Gratuities, drinks ordered outside of meals (or from the mini-bar in Deluxe Suites), and laundry services (available at cost through a third-party service).

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