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La route des Palais (Al Andalus)
Luxury 7-day Al Andalus train tour from Seville to Madrid
Discovery Trains runs this 7-day, 6-night luxury rail journey aboard the Al Andalus, a train built from carriages dating to 1928 and 1930, travelling from Seville to Madrid across Andalucia and Castile. After a guided tour of Seville's historic centre, the train departs for Cordoba, where the first full day includes a visit to the Mosque-Cathedral and an excursion to Cadiz, one of the oldest cities in the West. Later days bring an equestrian show and a wine cellar tasting in Jerez de la Frontera, the Roman ruins of Merida, a cheese factory and wine estate in Castilla-La Mancha, and a final day pairing Toledo's cathedral and mosque with the Royal Palace of Aranjuez. Every night from day 1 to day 6 is spent aboard the train as it moves between stops, with a guide accompanying each excursion and a multilingual crew on board. It suits travellers who want guided sightseeing across southern and central Spain without changing hotels or hauling luggage between cities.
What to know before you look closer
- Travel to Seville to start the trip, and away from Madrid at the end, is not included in the package; you arrange this yourself.
- The evidence names Discovery Trains' direct assistance as French-speaking; the onboard crew is described only as multilingual in Spanish and English.
- No price is listed in the evidence for this itinerary; check current fares directly with Discovery Trains.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: À bord, stationné à Cordoue
Séville – Cordoue
Accueil à Séville à 10h, visite guidée du centre historique. Embarquement à bord de l'Al Andalus, coupe de bienvenue. Dîner servi alors que le train roule vers Cordoue.
Meals: lunch, dinner
- Day 2overnight: À bord, stationné à Jerez
Cordoue – Cadix – Jerez
Visite de la Mosquée-Cathédrale de Cordoue. Excursion à Cadix (la 'Coupe d'Argent'), plus ancienne cité d'Occident. Dîner à Cadix, retour à Jerez.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Day 3overnight: À bord, stationné à Zafra
Jerez – Zafra
Visite de Jerez de la Frontera, spectacle équestre 'How the Andalusian Horses Dance', dégustation dans une cave renommée. Route vers Zafra.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Day 4overnight: À bord, stationné à Mérida
Zafra – Cáceres – Mérida
Arrêt à Cáceres (UNESCO). Visite de la cité romaine de Mérida (Augusta Emerita) : théâtre antique, amphithéâtre, temples, thermes.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Day 5overnight: À bord, stationné à Alcázar
Mérida – Alcázar de San Juan
Visite d'une fromagerie artisanale et d'un domaine viticole en Castille-La Manche, dégustation. Visite de Campo de Criptana et ses moulins à vent (Don Quichotte).
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Day 6overnight: À bord, stationné à Aranjuez
Alcázar – Tolède – Aranjuez
Visite de Tolède (cathédrale gothique, mosquée du Xe siècle, synagogues). Visite du Palais Royal d'Aranjuez et de ses jardins royaux (UNESCO).
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Day 7
Aranjuez – Madrid
Dernier petit-déjeuner à bord, adieux à l'équipage. Fin du voyage à Madrid aux alentours de 13h30.
Meals: breakfast
The moments this trip is built around
- Day 1The trip starts with a guided tour of Seville's historic centre before boarding the Al Andalus for a welcome cup and dinner as the train rolls toward Cordoba.
- Day 2A visit to Cordoba's Mosque-Cathedral is followed by an excursion to Cadiz, described as the oldest city in the West, with dinner there before the train returns to Jerez.
- Day 3In Jerez de la Frontera, the day includes the equestrian show 'How the Andalusian Horses Dance' and a tasting in a renowned wine cellar.
- Day 4A stop in Caceres, a UNESCO World Heritage town, precedes a visit to the Roman city of Merida, including its ancient theatre, amphitheatre, temples and baths.
- Day 6In Toledo, the tour visits the Gothic cathedral, a 10th-century mosque and synagogues, then continues to the Royal Palace of Aranjuez and its UNESCO-listed gardens.
Included
- Hébergement : 7 jours et 6 nuits à bord du train Al Andalus
- Pension complète à bord ou dans les restaurants des villes selon le programme (vin, eau, rafraîchissements, café compris)
- Guide pour les visites et les excursions
- Transferts en car grand tourisme pour les excursions
- Accès au bar et aux salons
- Service de sécurité
- Équipe multilingue (espagnol, anglais) à bord
- Presse quotidienne
- Assistance francophone des équipes de Discovery Trains à tout moment durant le séjour
Not included
- Le voyage aller au point de départ ni le voyage de retour
- Une éventuelle assurance voyage
Questions travellers ask
- Is train travel included?
- Yes. The entire trip is spent aboard the Al Andalus, with 6 of the 7 nights sleeping on board in a Grand Class cabin or Deluxe suite.
- Is it escorted or independent?
- It's guided. Discovery Trains provides a guide for all visits and excursions, a multilingual onboard crew (Spanish and English), and French-speaking assistance throughout the stay.
- Which train is used?
- The Al Andalus, made up of carriages dating from 1928 to 1930, five of which once belonged to the British royal family.
- What is not included?
- Travel to Seville to start the trip and away from Madrid at the end, plus any travel insurance.
- When does it run?
- Discovery Trains lists 10 departures for 2026, in June, September and October.
- What language is assistance provided in?
- The onboard crew speaks Spanish and English; Discovery Trains' direct assistance is described as French-speaking.
