How much does it cost?

From £2,059 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,781 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

What trains are included?

The tour includes one return train journey from Antequera to Ronda on Day 2. All other travel between cities is by coach or flight.

Is this an escorted tour?

Yes. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager who accompanies the group from departure at London Gatwick through the entire seven days.

Which hotels are used?

The first three nights are at the Parador de Antequera, a 4-star hotel in Antequera. The final three nights are at the Parador de Carmona, a 4-star historic fortress palace in Carmona.

When does the tour depart?

Great Rail Journeys operates six departures in 2026 and 2027: September 2026, April 2027, May 2027, June 2027, September 2027, and October 2027.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Paradors of Andalucía: Granada to Seville

Seven-day Andalucía escorted tour through five historic cities and two Paradors

Great Rail Journeys operates a seven-day escorted tour of Andalucía that begins in Málaga and concludes near Seville. The tour is built around stays in two of Spain's historic Paradors: a 4-star hotel in Antequera for the first three nights, then the Parador de Carmona, a fortress palace built on the ruins of a 14th-century Moorish castle, for the final three nights. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout. The itinerary balances guided sightseeing with independent exploration. On Day 2, you travel by train to Ronda to tour the 1485 bullring and the El Puente Nuevo bridge above the El Tajo Gorge. Day 3 combines a morning at leisure in Antequera with an afternoon visit to Granada's UNESCO-listed Alhambra palace and gardens, culminating in dinner in the Moorish Quarter. Day 4 includes a tour of Córdoba's Mezquita mosque-cathedral and the Jewish Quarter. Day 5 is free in Carmona to relax at the Parador's terrace and pool. Day 6 offers a guided tour of Seville, including the Real Alcázar Royal Palace, followed by a sherry tasting at Bodegas Góngora, Spain's second-oldest winery. Breakfast is included daily; five dinners are part of the package. The tour suits history lovers, couples seeking a mix of structure and leisure, and food-and-wine travellers.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £2,059 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The single supplement is GBP 340 (USD 454), which is 17 percent above half the double-room price, notably higher than typical.
Lunches on most days are independent; only on Day 6 is free time provided to find lunch in Seville.
Day 5 dinner in Carmona is not included; the evening is free to dine at local restaurants of your choice.
The tour group may include up to 30 people, so it is not a small-group experience.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Antequera
Fly to Andalucía and the Parador de Antequera
Your Andalucían holiday begins when you meet the Tour Manager and the rest of your group at London Gatwick, before boarding a flight to Málaga. On landing, we are transferred by coach to our first Parador, overlooking the historic town of Antequera. We check in and enjoy a welcome drink, with dinner at the hotel this evening.
Day 2railovernight: Antequera
Touring remarkable Ronda
After breakfast, we travel by rail to Ronda. On arrival, there's time to find lunch independently before an afternoon tour with a local guide taking in the iconic bullring and the bridge El Puente Nuevo above the El Tajo Gorge. We take the train back to Antequera where there's time to relax before dinner at our hotel.
Day 3overnight: Antequera
Granada and the magnificent Alhambra
With a morning at leisure to explore Antequera, we later visit Granada and the UNESCO-listed Alhambra, walking through its palaces, carved ceilings and mosaics, and the gardens of the Generalife. There's free time in the Albaícin before an authentic Andalucian dinner with views of the Alhambra.
Day 4overnight: Carmona
Córdoba and the Parador de Carmona
Leaving Antequera after breakfast, we head by coach to Córdoba, with entrance included to the Mezquita, followed by free time to explore. We continue to the Parador de Carmona, a historic fortress palace built on the ruins of a 14th-century Moorish castle, welcomed with a drink followed by dinner at the Parador's restaurant.
Day 5overnight: Carmona
A day at leisure in Carmona
Carmona is yours to explore today, with panoramic views from the Parador's terrace and pool. Nearby monuments include the Alcázar del Rey Don Pedro and the Puerta de Sevilla. This evening is free to dine independently.
Day 6overnight: Carmona
Seville sightseeing & sherry tasting
We visit Seville for a guided walking tour taking in Plaza de España and the cathedral, followed by entrance to the Real Alcázar and its gardens. After free time for lunch, we head to Villanueva del Ariscal for a sherry tasting at Bodegas Góngora, Spain's second-oldest winery, before the final dinner of the holiday.
Day 7
Homeward bound
After a leisurely final morning, we head to the airport for our return flight to London Gatwick, where your tour comes to an end.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2Travel by train to Ronda and tour the Plaza de Toros bullring, built in 1485, and the El Puente Nuevo bridge high above the El Tajo Gorge.
Day 3Visit the UNESCO-listed Alhambra palace complex in Granada, including the 14th-century Generalife gardens, followed by dinner with views of the palace in the Albaícin.
Day 4Enter the Mezquita mosque-cathedral in Córdoba, then continue by coach to the Parador de Carmona, a fortress palace built on the ruins of a 14th-century Moorish castle.
Day 6Tour Seville's Plaza de España, Gothic cathedral, and the Real Alcázar Royal Palace with its elaborate patios and gardens, then taste four varieties of sherry at Bodegas Góngora.

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
6 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
Return flights from London Gatwick to Málaga, Seville to London Gatwick
Breakfast each day, 5 dinners
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £2,059 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,781 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
What trains are included?: The tour includes one return train journey from Antequera to Ronda on Day 2. All other travel between cities is by coach or flight.
Is this an escorted tour?: Yes. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager who accompanies the group from departure at London Gatwick through the entire seven days.
Which hotels are used?: The first three nights are at the Parador de Antequera, a 4-star hotel in Antequera. The final three nights are at the Parador de Carmona, a 4-star historic fortress palace in Carmona.
When does the tour depart?: Great Rail Journeys operates six departures in 2026 and 2027: September 2026, April 2027, May 2027, June 2027, September 2027, and October 2027.