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Costa Verde Express & Spain by First Class Rail
Luxury rail journey through Spain via Eurostar and the Costa Verde Express
11 daysfrom $7,472
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Marvellous Escapes · Tailor-made rail holiday
Andalusia Discovery
Experience an Andalucia tour by train, exploring Seville, Granada and Cordoba with scenic rail journeys and rich cultural highlights.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Barcelona
Barcelona
Welcome to Barcelona! After arriving, head to your hotel for an overnight stay and enjoy dinner at one of the city's fantastic restaurants.
- Day 2railovernight: Seville
Seville
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before boarding the train to Seville. Upon arrival, check into your hotel for a three-night stay.
- Day 3overnight: Seville
Seville
Make full use of your Hop-on-Hop-off bus pass to explore Seville's Islamic monuments, lush gardens, and vibrant Flamenco festivals, plus free walking tours through Plaza de Espana, Maria Luisa Park, the Jewish quarter, and Santa Cruz.
- Day 4overnight: Seville
Seville
A small-group tour by minibus through the medieval city, visiting Plaza de Espana, San Telmo Palace, the Isabel II Bridge, Santa Cruz, and a boat cruise on the Guadalquivir River, with skip-the-line admission to the Alcazar and Seville Cathedral.
- Day 5railovernight: Ronda
Ronda
Board a train into the mountains to Ronda, checking into the charming Parador de Ronda for a two-night stay, with breathtaking views of the Serrania de Ronda.
- Day 6overnight: Ronda
Ronda
An all-access private walking tour of the city including a visit to the oldest bullring in Spain, followed by a scenic drive through Andalucia's white villages to Setenil de las Bodegas.
- Day 7railovernight: Granada
Granada
Take the train to Granada and check into the breathtaking Parador de Granada, situated within the Alhambra complex, for a two-night stay. Explore Granada's narrow streets and its compact Cathedral.
- Day 8overnight: Granada
Granada
Enjoy exploring Granada at your leisure today. In the evening, enjoy a unique Flamenco show inside a cave, filled with music, colour, and passion.
- Day 9overnight: Cordoba
Cordoba
A picturesque journey through the Andalusian countryside to Cordoba for a two-night stay. Explore the magnificent Mezquita-Catedral, the Jewish Quarter, the Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs, and the Roman Bridge.
- Day 10overnight: Cordoba
Cordoba
Explore Cordoba's most significant monuments with an informative guide, including the Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos, the historic synagogue, and the Mezquita.
- Day 11railovernight: Madrid
Madrid
Board the train to Madrid, your final city on this rail holiday. After checking in, a private guide will escort you to Madrid's oldest and most esteemed taverns for an authentic tapas experience.
- Day 12
Return home
Today, you will transfer to the airport for your flight home. If you would like to extend your stay in Madrid or explore more of Spain, speak to your Travel Designer.
Included
- Overnight hotel accommodation in Barcelona with breakfast included
- 3-nights hotel accommodation in Seville with breakfast included
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Ronda with breakfast included
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Granada with breakfast included
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Cordoba with breakfast included
- Overnight hotel accommodation in Madrid with breakfast included
- Secure reservations for the Eurostar, TGV inOui & Renfe trains
- Return flight to the UK (or a roundtrip train journey from London St. Pancras, with extra night in Barcelona)
- Hop-on, hop-off bus tour in Barcelona & Seville
- Private guided tour of Ronda
- Flamenco Show in a Cave Restaurant in Granada
- Cordoba Mosque, Cathedral, Alcazar & Synagogue tour with tickets included
