Cox & Kings · Tailor-Made Journey

Andalucia by Rail

Independent rail journey through Seville, Cordoba and Granada

Andalucia by Rail, a rail journey with Cox & Kings

Cox & Kings runs this 7-day tailor-made rail journey through Andalucía for independent travellers, starting and ending with flights between the UK and Spain. After arriving in Seville and settling into the H10 Casa de la Plata, day 2 is left free to explore the Seville Cathedral, the world's largest gothic church, and the Alcázar palace. Day 3 uses a private transfer to the station for the AVE high-speed train to Córdoba, where two days at leisure take in the UNESCO-listed Mezquita and Alcázar fortress. Day 5 continues by train to Granada for two more days at leisure, including the option to visit the Alhambra, the fortress at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The support of an English-speaking local representative is available if required, but there is no fixed guided schedule. This suits independent travellers who want historic Andalusian cities linked by rail, with the freedom to set their own pace in each city.

What to know before you look closer

  • Each day in Seville, Córdoba and Granada is left at leisure with no guided activities included as standard; an English-speaking local representative is available only if requested.
  • Entrance fees and local guides are included only 'where applicable', so some sights, such as the Alhambra in Granada, may need to be booked and paid for separately; the evidence recommends booking Alhambra tickets in advance due to limited availability.
  • The evidence lists no current departure dates for this tour.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Seville

    Fly from the UK to Seville.

    Arrive at Seville airport. A private transfer takes you to your hotel, the H10 Casa de la Plata.

  2. Day 2overnight: Seville

    Seville

    Your day is at leisure to explore the capital of Andalucía. Seville's history stretches back to Roman times, but its most impressive historical monuments date from the Moorish and Castilian conquests. This includes the imposing Seville Cathedral, which is the world's largest gothic church; the Alcázar palace, with its multifoil arches and Arabesque decoration; and the 16th-century General Archive of the Indies. You can visit all three – together a UNESCO World Heritage Site – by touring the city's old town, the Casco Antiguo.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Córdoba

    Córdoba

    This morning, you are privately transferred to the railway station where you catch the train to Córdoba. Upon arrival, you are privately transferred to your accommodation, Las Casas de la Judería de Córdoba.

  4. Day 4overnight: Córdoba

    Córdoba

    Your day is at leisure to see the sights. During Islamic rule, Córdoba became an important centre of learning, as well as political and economic power. Today, the city's historic heart is UNESCO-listed, and contains impressive landmarks, including the thousand-year-old Mezquita, with its striking two-tiered columns; the 14th-century Alcázar fortress and gardens; and the Calahorra Tower and Roman Bridge.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Granada

    Granada

    This morning, you are privately transferred to the railway station to catch the train to Granada. Upon arrival, you are privately transferred to your accommodation, Villa Oniria.

  6. Day 6overnight: Granada

    Granada

    Today is at leisure, giving you the opportunity to explore Granada at your own pace – a city rich in history and nestled at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains. If you wish to visit the Alhambra, Granada's iconic UNESCO-listed fortress with its elegant palaces, courtyards, and gardens, we strongly recommend booking tickets in advance due to limited availability.

  7. Day 7

    Fly back to the UK.

    This morning, you are privately transferred from your hotel to Malaga airport for your return flight.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A day at leisure in Seville allows time to visit the Seville Cathedral, the world's largest gothic church, and the Alcázar palace with its Arabesque decoration.
  • Day 3A private transfer takes travellers to the railway station for the train to Córdoba, arriving at the Las Casas de la Judería hotel in the historic quarter.
  • Day 4A day at leisure in Córdoba's UNESCO-listed historic centre takes in the thousand-year-old Mezquita and its two-tiered columns.
  • Day 6A day at leisure in Granada includes the option to visit the Alhambra, the UNESCO-listed fortress at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Included

  • Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
  • Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
  • The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative
  • Local guides & entrance fees where applicable
  • International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
  • UK departure and overseas airport taxes

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes, Spain's AVE high-speed train links Seville to Córdoba (day 3) and Córdoba to Granada (day 5); international and any domestic flights are also included.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?
It's an independent, tailor-made journey; days in each city are at leisure, with the support of an English-speaking local representative available if required.
What hotels are used?
The H10 Casa de la Plata (rated 4-star) in Seville, Hotel Las Casas de la Judería in Córdoba, and Villa Oniria in Granada, with the option to upgrade to historic Hospes accommodation.
How much walking is involved?
The evidence rates the activity level as Moderate, with days spent exploring each city's historic centre on foot at your own pace.
What is not included?
The evidence does not itemise exclusions beyond noting that local guides and entrance fees apply 'where applicable'; Alhambra tickets in Granada are recommended to book in advance due to limited availability.

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