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Al Andalus: Sevilla-Santiago de Compostela

Luxury sleeper train from Seville to Santiago de Compostela through Spain

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Railtour Suisse operates this 10-day luxury rail journey aboard the Al Ándalus, a Belle Époque-style train traveling from Seville to Santiago de Compostela across 1,250 kilometers of Spain. The route unfolds through four regions: Andalusia, Castile-La Mancha, Castile-León, and Galicia, with stops at six UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The trip balances on-board comfort with guided city exploration. Days one and two in Seville include a visit to a traditional hacienda and olive oil facility; days three through seven are spent largely aboard the train as it rolls northward through Córdoba, Toledo, Ávila, and León, with guided tours of each city and a wine-tasting excursion in the Ribeira Sacra region. Days eight and nine in Santiago de Compostela feature a stay at the historic Hotel Parador and a boat trip to the Cíes Islands on Spain's Atlantic coast. All meals, a multilingual guide, excursions with museum entry, and on-board entertainment are included.

What to know before you look closer

  • The single supplement is substantial: CHF 13,015 compared to CHF 9,880 per person double occupancy (a difference of CHF 3,135)
  • Only two departures confirmed for August 2026; book early as the group size is capped at 60 passengers
  • Flights to and from Switzerland are not included in the base price; book separately or request through Railtour Suisse

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Seville

    Flight to Seville

    After arriving in Seville, head to your deluxe hotel in the old town. Wide avenues along the Guadalquivir river await you on your panoramic drive. In the evening, take a short walk to the restaurant where your welcome dinner awaits you in a charming city palace in the old town.

  2. Day 2overnight: Seville

    Seville, Andalusian traditions

    Visit a traditional Andalusian hacienda for insights into the breeding of Spanish thoroughbred horses, a tour of the stables and carriage collection, guided by a member of the Andalusian family Rafael Carrión. Tour of an olive oil production facility with tasting. Traditional Andalusian lunch, free time, then dinner.

  3. Day 3railovernight: On board (Al Ándalus)

    Seville

    Discovery tour of Seville: the Gothic cathedral, the Giralda, the medieval Alcázar Royal Palace, and Cristina Hoyos' Flamenco Museum. In the afternoon, board the Al Ándalus special train at Santa Justa station for five overnight stays on board, with dinner as the train rolls towards Córdoba.

  4. Day 4overnight: On board (Al Ándalus), Aranjuez

    Córdoba

    Tour of Córdoba's old town including the Mezquita and the former Jewish quarter. Continue on the Al Ándalus, reaching the UNESCO World Heritage town of Aranjuez in the evening.

  5. Day 5overnight: On board (Al Ándalus)

    Toledo

    Visit to Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage city, including the cathedral, the monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, the synagogue of Santa María la Blanca and El Greco's Burial of the Count of Orgaz. Afternoon at leisure; the Al Ándalus rolls northwards during dinner.

  6. Day 6railovernight: On board (Al Ándalus)

    Avila and León

    Visit to Ávila (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and its medieval city walls. The train reaches Quintana Raneros; a short excursion to León to see the Gothic cathedral. Continue by coach to Astorga to rejoin the Al Ándalus.

  7. Day 7overnight: On board (Al Ándalus)

    Galicia, fine wines and wild landscapes

    Visit to the Ribeira Sacra wine-growing region and a river trip in the Sil Canyon. Continue with the Al Ándalus to Ourense on the Río Miño, with a visit to the historic city center.

  8. Day 8overnight: Santiago de Compostela (Hotel Parador)

    Santiago de Compostela

    The Al Ándalus reaches Santiago de Compostela, end point of the Way of St. James. Check into the Hotel Parador Santiago de Compostela (a 15th-century former royal hospice) for two nights. Guided stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage historic center.

  9. Day 9overnight: Santiago de Compostela (Hotel Parador)

    Rías Baixas, Spain's fjord coast

    Boat trip to the Cíes Islands in the Islas Atlánticas National Park (weather permitting). Return to Santiago de Compostela in the afternoon, with time at leisure or an optional excursion to Alameda Park and Colegio Fonseca.

  10. Day 10

    Return flight to Switzerland

    Drive to the airport and return flight to Switzerland; this trip is also available in the opposite direction with the same services.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Visit a traditional Andalusian hacienda to see Spanish thoroughbred horse breeding and the carriage collection, followed by an olive oil production tour and tasting
  • Day 3Board the Al Ándalus at Seville's Santa Justa station and begin five nights of rail travel as the train departs toward Córdoba
  • Day 5Explore Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage city, including the cathedral, the monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, and El Greco's Burial of the Count of Orgaz
  • Day 7Visit the Ribeira Sacra wine-growing region in Galicia and take a river trip through the Sil Canyon
  • Day 9Boat trip to the Cíes Islands in Spain's fjord coast (Islas Atlánticas National Park), weather permitting

Included

  • 6 overnight stays on the train in the selected category
  • All meals from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day, consisting of a la carte breakfast or breakfast buffet, exquisite gastronomy on board or in first-class restaurants and a gala dinner on board
  • Multilingual tour guide
  • Excursions incl. admission to museums and sights as per program
  • Live music and evening in the pub car
  • Activities on board (show cooking, dancing, etc.)
  • Luxury coach accompanying the train on the route
  • Daily newspapers and magazines
  • Travel documents

Not included

  • Arrival and return journey by train or flight to the departure point of the train
  • Cash consumption on the train
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Hotel accommodation on site
  • Cancellation and travel insurance

Questions travellers ask

Which trains are used?
The Al Ándalus, a nostalgic Belle Époque-style train with Grand Clase and Deluxe cabin options
Is the train travel included?
Yes. Six nights aboard the Al Ándalus are included, along with all meals from arrival lunch to departure lunch, a multilingual guide, and excursions with museum and site admission
What is not included?
International flights to and from Switzerland, cash consumption aboard, tips, personal expenses, and travel or cancellation insurance
How many nights are in hotels?
Four nights in hotels: two nights in a deluxe hotel in Seville's old town, and two nights at the Hotel Parador Santiago de Compostela (a 15th-century former royal hospice)
When does the trip run?
Currently confirmed for August 2026, with two departures in that month. The itinerary can also be done in reverse direction with the same services
Is the tour escorted?
Yes. A multilingual tour guide accompanies the entire 10-day journey, and Railtour Suisse organizes all excursions and activities

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