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Al Andalus: Seville - Madrid

Seven-day luxury train through Spain from Seville to Madrid

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The Al Andalus, operated by Railtour Suisse, is a seven-day luxury train journey through Spain in Belle Époque style, departing from Seville and arriving in Madrid. This all-inclusive rail cruise visits eleven cities and towns, including the Moorish capital of Córdoba, the sherry region of Jerez, the Roman ruins of Mérida, the UNESCO World Heritage cities of Toledo and Cáceres, and the Royal Palace of Aranjuez. You spend three nights aboard the train in either a Gran Clase or Deluxe cabin and four nights in hotels at intermediate stops. A multilingual guide leads all excursions, and meals range from fine dining onboard to local restaurant lunches and a formal Spanish gala dinner with wine. Day three includes an equestrian ballet show and wine cellar visit in Jerez; day four features Roman archaeology in Mérida; day six takes you to Toledo and Aranjuez's royal gardens. The pace is relaxed, with substantial time in each destination and no onward travel days required. This journey suits luxury seekers, history enthusiasts, food and wine lovers, and travellers who prefer guided comfort over independent exploration.

What to know before you look closer

  • The single cabin supplement is substantial: a single Gran Clase cabin costs CHF 12,320 compared to CHF 7,260 per person in double occupancy, nearly 70 percent more per person
  • Travel to and from Seville and Madrid is not included; optional hotel nights before departure and after arrival are recommended
  • The maximum group size is 64 people; the tour uses a multilingual guide, so some visits may be conducted in multiple languages rather than English alone

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.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Day 1: Guided tour of Seville's Cathedral, Giralda tower, and Real Alcázar before boarding the Al Andalus train for departure to Córdoba
  • Day 3Day 3: Watch the equestrian ballet show Cómo Bailan los Caballos Andaluces in Jerez, then visit a sherry wine cellar
  • Day 4Day 4: Explore the Roman ruins and history of Mérida after the train arrives during breakfast at the UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Day 5Day 5: Visit an artisanal cheese factory and wine cellar in Alcázar de San Juan region, then tour the windmills of Campo de Criptana
  • Day 6Day 6: Visit Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage city, and tour the Royal Palace of Aranjuez and its gardens

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

Questions travellers ask

What is included in the Al Andalus package?
The package includes onboard accommodations in Gran Clase or Deluxe cabins, all meals from lunch on day one through lunch on day seven (buffet or à la carte breakfast, fine dining, and a three-course Spanish gala dinner with wine, water, and coffee), a multilingual tour guide, all excursions with entrance fees, live music and evening entertainment, onboard activities such as show cooking and dancing, daily newspapers, and the accompanying luxury coach.
Is train travel included in the price?
Yes, all seven days of travel aboard the Al Andalus train are included in the package price. Travel to and from the train's departure point in Seville and final destination in Madrid by train or flight are not included.
What are the cabin options and prices?
Railtour Suisse offers Gran Clase and Deluxe cabins. Gran Clase double occupancy starts at CHF 7,260 per person (USD 9,044); single occupancy at CHF 12,320. Deluxe double occupancy starts at CHF 8,690; single occupancy at CHF 15,180. All prices are for 2026.
Is the tour escorted or independent?
The tour is fully escorted with a multilingual guide accompanying the international group throughout. All excursions, entrance fees, and meals are organized as part of the package.
When does the Al Andalus run?
Railtour Suisse operates 18 departures in 2026 during April, May, June, September, and October. The tour runs in both directions: Seville to Madrid and Madrid to Seville.
How many days and nights is the journey?
The journey is seven days and six nights. You overnight on the train on nights one, three, and five; you overnight in hotels (Jerez, Zafra, Mérida, Alcázar de San Juan, Aranjuez) on the other nights.

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