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Mit dem legendären Al Ándalus von Sevilla nach Madrid (2026/2027)

10-day luxury train journey Málaga to Madrid aboard Al Ándalus

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Lernidee's 10-day Al Ándalus journey traces Spain's cultural heritage from the Málaga coast to Madrid. The trip opens with two days exploring Málaga and the Andalusian coast, including the Picasso Museum and Roman ruins at Baelo Claudia. On day four, guests board the Al Ándalus in Sevilla and travel seven nights by train through Córdoba, Cádiz, Jerez, Cáceres, Mérida, Toledo, and Aranjuez, stopping each day to visit UNESCO World Heritage cities, the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, Sherry bodegas, and regional wine and cheese producers. A constant German-speaking guide accompanies the group from Málaga to Madrid, and all meals, excursions, entrance fees, and transfers are included. Flights from Frankfurt bookend the journey. This trip suits repeat rail travellers who appreciate Belle Époque luxury, history enthusiasts drawn to Spain's Moorish and Roman past, food and wine lovers seeking regional Spanish specialties, and those who value guided comfort and detailed cultural interpretation.

What to know before you look closer

  • The trip includes flights Frankfurt to Málaga and Madrid to Frankfurt in economy class; check whether these cities match your departure point.
  • The from-price of €9,980 covers the Gran Clase Standard cabin; the Deluxe cabin starts at €11,280.
  • A single supplement is available for both cabin categories; no single pricing is listed in the evidence, so confirm costs with the operator.
  • Lernidee requires a minimum group size of 21 participants; if this is not reached within 21 days before departure, the operator may cancel.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Málaga (De-luxe-Hotel)

    Flug nach Málaga

    Ankunft in Málaga, Fahrt zum komfortablen Hotel in zentraler Lage, Spaziergang durch die Altstadt.

  2. Day 2overnight: Castellar de la Frontera

    Kulturgenuss in Málaga

    Kulturelles Erbe der Stadt, Tapas-Kultur in einer Bodega, Besuch des Picasso-Museums; Fahrt entlang der Costa del Sol nach Castellar de la Frontera.

  3. Day 3overnight: Sevilla (De-luxe-Hotel)

    Entlang der Costa de la Luz

    Fahrt an der Meerenge von Gibraltar nach Tarifa, Besichtigung der römischen Ruinen von Baelo Claudia; Sevilla mit der größten gotischen Kathedrale der Welt, typisch andalusisches Abendessen.

  4. Day 4overnight: Al Ándalus

    Willkommen im Al Ándalus!

    Stadtrundgang durch das historische Zentrum Sevillas, Panoramafahrt entlang des Guadalquivir; Einsteigen in den Al Ándalus, Abendessen an Bord Richtung Córdoba.

  5. Day 5overnight: Al Ándalus

    Córdoba - Cádiz - Jerez

    Besichtigung der Mezquita-Kathedrale und Stadtbesichtigung in Córdoba; Mittagessen an Bord; Nachmittag Besuch von Cádiz; Übernachtung des Zuges in Jerez de la Frontera.

  6. Day 6overnight: Al Ándalus

    Jerez - Zafra

    Sherry-Verkostung in einer Bodega, Vorführung der andalusischen Pferde in der Königlich-Andalusischen Schule der Reitkunst; Weiterfahrt nach Zafra.

  7. Day 7overnight: Al Ándalus

    Von Zafra über Cáceres nach Mérida

    Fahrt durch die Extremadura bis Cáceres (UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe); Mittagessen an Bord Richtung Mérida (UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe, antikes Römisches Reich).

  8. Day 8overnight: Al Ándalus

    Mérida - Alcázar de San Juan

    Fahrt nach Alcázar de San Juan in Kastilien-La Mancha, Besuch einer Käserei und eines Weinkellers; Besuch der Windmühlen-Landschaft von Campo de Criptana.

  9. Day 9overnight: Al Ándalus

    Alcázar de San Juan - Toledo - Aranjuez

    Fahrt nach Aranjuez; Bustransfer nach Toledo (UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe); Besuch des Königspalasts von Aranjuez und seiner Gärten.

  10. Day 10

    Von Aranjuez nach Madrid und Rückflug

    Frühstück an Bord, Verabschiedung vom Bordpersonal, Transfer zum Flughafen und Rückflug nach Deutschland.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Visit the Picasso Museum and taste tapas in a traditional bodega in Málaga before traveling south to the Strait of Gibraltar.
  • Day 4Board the Al Ándalus in Sevilla and depart on an evening journey along the Guadalquivir with dinner aboard.
  • Day 5Visit the Mezquita-Cathedral in Córdoba; lunch aboard the train; afternoon stop in Cádiz, the oldest city in Western Europe.
  • Day 6Attend a performance of Andalusian horses at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art and taste Sherry in a traditional bodega in Jerez.
  • Day 8Visit the windmill landscape of Campo de Criptana in Castilla-La Mancha, the setting that inspired Don Quixote.

Included

  • Flüge Frankfurt - Málaga und Madrid - Frankfurt in der Economy Class
  • 7-tägige Fahrt mit dem Sonderzug Al Ándalus mit 6 Übernachtungen im Abteil der gebuchten Kategorie
  • 2 Übernachtungen in De-luxe-Hotels in Málaga und Sevilla
  • 1 Übernachtung im Komfort-Hotel in Castellar de la Frontera
  • Ständige Deutsch sprechende Reiseleitung ab Málaga bis Madrid
  • Ausflüge, Vorträge, Besichtigungen und Transfers deutschsprachig laut Reiseverlauf
  • Sämtliche Eintrittsgelder und Transfers für die ausgeschriebenen Besichtigungen
  • Mahlzeiten laut Reiseverlauf (F = Frühstück, M = Mittagessen, A = Abendessen)
  • Lernidee-Infopaket mit Reiseliteratur

Not included

  • Trinkgelder
  • Wunsch-Ausflüge

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes. The price includes seven nights aboard the Al Ándalus and round-trip flights between Frankfurt and Spain. All train travel is incorporated.
Is this trip guided or independent?
It is escorted. Lernidee provides a constant German-speaking guide from Málaga to Madrid. All excursions, transfers, and meals are included and guided.
What are the cabin options on the Al Ándalus?
Two options are listed: Gran Clase Standard (two separate beds on a corner, private bathroom, safe, minibar) starting at €9,980, and Deluxe (one large bed, private bathroom, safe, minibar, better train location) starting at €11,280.
Which hotels are included?
Vincci Posada del Patio in Málaga (one night), Hotel La Almoraima in Castellar de la Frontera (one night), and Colón Gran Meliá in Sevilla (one night). The remaining six nights are aboard the train.
When does this trip run?
Lernidee has scheduled departures in October 2026, May 2027, and September 2027.
What activities are included?
City walks in major stops, entrance fees to museums and monuments (Picasso Museum, Mezquita-Cathedral, Royal Palace of Aranjuez), a performance of Andalusian horses in Jerez, Sherry tasting, a visit to a cheese and wine cellar, and all meals are included.

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