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Andalucia in Detail

Spanish Andalucia by train and car: Cordoba, Granada, Ronda, Seville.

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Andalucia in Detail is an 11-day independent rail journey operated by Tailor Made Rail, beginning in Girona and ending in Barcelona. The route winds through Spain's Andalucia region, stopping in the Moorish cities of Cordoba, Granada, Ronda and Seville. Tailor Made Rail arranges all standard-class rail tickets, 10 nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast, and a private countryside transfer from Ronda to Seville that includes a stop at the rock-face village of Setenil de las Bodegas. The itinerary suits independent explorers with an interest in history; days are structured around two-to-three-night stays in each major city, allowing genuine exploration without rushing. Day 3 offers a full day in Cordoba to visit the Mezquita Cathedral Mosque, dating to the 8th century. Days 4 and 5 are split between Granada's Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens and the Albaicin district for tapas and local life. Seville receives three nights, enough for the Cathedral and leisurely wandering. The package begins and ends with Eurostar and TGV connections through Paris, breaking the London-to-Andalucia journey into manageable segments. Low season prices start from GBP 1,749 per person (October to March); high season from GBP 1,849 (April to September).

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price (GBP 1,749 low season, GBP 1,849 high season) applies to two people sharing a twin or double room; single supplements apply for sole occupancy.
  • Day 7 uses a private car transfer rather than rail; most other intercity movement is by train.
  • Optional extras including hotel upgrades and attraction tickets are available at additional cost; the base price includes standard-class rail and breakfast-inclusive hotel stays.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Girona

    London to Girona

    Eurostar to Paris Gare du Nord, connect to Gare de Lyon for a high-speed TGV south across the Spanish border to Girona.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Cordoba

    Girona to Cordoba

    Free morning in Girona, then a train to Madrid, arriving mid-afternoon, and a high-speed AVE train onward to Cordoba for a 2-night stay.

  3. Day 3overnight: Cordoba

    Cordoba

    Full day discovering this former Roman and Moorish capital, including the Mezquita Cathedral Mosque dating to the 8th century AD.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Granada

    Granada

    A two-and-a-half-hour train journey to Granada for a 2-night stay, exploring the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens.

  5. Day 5overnight: Granada

    Granada

    Second day in Granada, including the Albaicin district for tapas and flamenco.

  6. Day 6overnight: Ronda

    Ronda

    A four-hour journey through Andalucia to Ronda, perched above the El Tajo canyon, with an overnight stay on the edge of the gorge.

  7. Day 7overnight: Seville

    Ronda to Seville

    Private transfer through Andalucian countryside to Seville, with a stop at Setenil de las Bodegas, a village carved into a sheer rock face. Check in for a 3-night stay.

  8. Day 8overnight: Seville

    Seville

    Explore Seville's Moorish architecture and its Cathedral, the third largest in the world.

  9. Day 9overnight: Seville

    Seville

    Second full day in Seville, with time for a tapas tour or a live flamenco show.

  10. Day 10railovernight: Barcelona

    Seville to Barcelona

    Train to Barcelona, with the afternoon free to see Las Ramblas, Gaudi's buildings and the Gothic Quarter.

  11. Day 11rail

    Barcelona to London

    TGV service back to Paris, an easy metro change to the Gare du Nord, and the London-bound Eurostar.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3Full day in Cordoba exploring the Mezquita Cathedral Mosque, an 8th-century monument that served both Roman and Moorish purposes.
  • Day 4Two-and-a-half-hour train journey to Granada, arrival at the foot of snow-capped mountains; two nights to visit the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens.
  • Day 6Four-hour journey through Andalucian countryside to Ronda, a town perched above the El Tajo canyon, for an overnight stay on the edge of the gorge.
  • Day 7Private transfer through Andalucian countryside to Seville with a stop at Setenil de las Bodegas, a village carved into a sheer rock face.

Included

  • All rail journeys, in standard class
  • Seat reservations where required
  • 10 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Private transfer from Ronda to Seville with a stop en route in Setenil de las Bodegas
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email
  • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

Questions travellers ask

Is all the train travel included in the price?
Yes. The package includes all rail journeys in standard class, plus seat reservations where required. Upgrades to First Class are available for an additional GBP 200 per person, or individually on specific journey segments.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
Tailor Made Rail operates this as a tailor-made independent rail holiday. You travel on your own schedule with easy-to-follow travel documentation and email-dispatched tickets. There is no group guide.
Which trains are used?
The itinerary includes Eurostar (London St Pancras to Paris), TGV (Paris to Girona and Barcelona to Paris), and AVE (Madrid to Cordoba). All segments are in standard class.
What hotels are included?
Tailor Made Rail books handpicked hotels: Ciutat de Girona in Girona, Soho Boutique Hotel Capuchinos in Cordoba, Sercotel Palacio de los Gamboa in Granada, Parador de Ronda in Ronda, Dona Maria Hotel in Seville, and Barcelo Sants in Barcelona. Hotel upgrades are available as optional extras.
How much walking is involved each day?
Most days include city walking tours and exploration of historic districts, streets and palace grounds. Day 7 features a private car transfer with a village stop rather than walking. No strenuous hiking is mentioned.
What is not included in the base price?
Meals beyond breakfast, attraction entry fees (though skip-the-line Alhambra tickets can be pre-booked), optional tours and flamenco shows, and First Class rail upgrades are all additional costs.

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