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Al Andalus: Seville - Madrid

Al Andalus: Seville - Madrid, a rail journey with railtour suisse

Experience Spain aboard the Al Andalus – a luxurious train journey in the style of the Belle Époque

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: On board (Al Andalus)

    Sunday: Seville – Córdoba

    Meeting point at 10am in a luxury hotel in Seville, followed by a guided tour of the historic center including the Cathedral, Giralda, Real Alcázar and Archivo de Indias. City tour past the Plaza de España. Board the Al Andalus train, welcome drink with the crew, dinner on board and departure for Córdoba.

  2. Day 2overnight: Jerez

    Monday: Córdoba – Cadiz – Jerez

    Breakfast on board, visit the Mosque-Cathedral and tour of the former Emirate/Caliphate capital. Lunch on board while traveling to Jerez; afternoon visit to Cádiz. Dinner in Cádiz, overnight stay in Jerez.

  3. Day 3overnight: Zafra

    Tuesday: Jerez – Zafra

    Visit Jerez and enjoy the equestrian ballet show 'Cómo Bailan los Caballos Andaluces'. Lunch in a local restaurant, afternoon wine cellar visit. Dinner on board while traveling to Zafra; overnight stay in Zafra.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Mérida

    Wednesday: Zafra – Cáceres – Mérida

    Train arrives in Cáceres (UNESCO World Heritage Site) during breakfast. Lunch on board upon arrival in Mérida; explore its Roman ruins and history. Dinner and overnight stay in Mérida.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Alcázar de San Juan

    Thursday: Mérida – Alcázar de San Juan

    Train arrives in Alcázar de San Juan during breakfast; visit an artisanal cheese factory and a wine cellar. Lunch in the region. Afternoon visit to Campo de Criptana and its windmills. Dinner on board, overnight stay in Alcázar de San Juan.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Aranjuez

    Friday: Alcázar de San Juan – Toledo – Aranjuez

    Train arrives in Aranjuez during breakfast; visit Toledo (UNESCO World Heritage city). Afternoon visit to the Royal Palace of Aranjuez and its gardens. Dinner on board, overnight stay in Aranjuez.

  7. Day 7rail

    Saturday: Aranjuez - Madrid

    Final breakfast on board, farewell to the train and crew, city tour, concluding around 4:00pm in Madrid.

Included

  • The specified number of overnight stays on the train in the chosen category
  • All onboard meals from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day, including à la carte or buffet breakfast, fine dining on board or in top-class restaurants, and a gala dinner on board (3-course Spanish menu with wine, water and coffee)
  • Multilingual tour guide
  • Excursions including entrance fees to museums and attractions as per the program
  • Live music and evening in the pub car
  • Onboard activities (show cooking, dancing, etc.)
  • Luxury coach accompanying the train along the route
  • Daily newspapers and magazines
  • Travel documents

Not included

  • Travel to and from the train's departure point by train or flight
  • Bar consumption on board the train
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Additional hotel nights on site

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