Embark on one of Europe’s most elegant rail experiences aboard the Al Ándalus Luxury Train, traveling from Madrid to Seville through Spain’s historic heartland. This 7-day, all-inclusive luxury journey captures the essence of Spanish culture—royal palaces, medieval cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ancient Roman ruins, Andalusian wines, and timeless landscapes.

Guests enjoy Belle Époque–style suites, gourmet gastronomy, immersive guided tours, exclusive cultural performances, and seamless travel aboard one of the world’s most iconic luxury trains. The itinerary showcases Toledo, Cáceres, Mérida, Jerez, Cádiz, Córdoba, and finally Seville, creating a once-in-a-lifetime rail experience rich in history, architecture, and regional flavor.

What Makes This Luxury Train Journey Exceptional

Stay aboard the Al Ándalus, a Belle Époque luxury train with elegant suites and fine dining.
Explore Toledo, the “City of Three Cultures,” with its Gothic cathedral and Jewish Quarter.
Tour the Royal Palace of Aranjuez, a monumental residence of Spain’s Bourbon monarchy.
Discover Cáceres, a UNESCO-listed medieval Old Town with perfectly preserved palaces.
Experience Roman history in Mérida, including the amphitheater and Temple of Diana.
Enjoy Jerez, home of world-famous sherry wines and the Andalusian horse ballet show.
Visit Cádiz, one of Europe’s oldest inhabited cities with coastal fortresses and domed churches.
Marvel at Córdoba’s Mezquita–Cathedral and its winding Andalusian streets.
End in Seville, known for its cathedral, Alcázar, and iconic flamenco heritage.

Train Accommodations:

Deluxe Suites with a matrimonial bed
Gran Clase Suites with two twin beds
Beds convert to sofas/armchairs
All rooms have private bathrooms, safe and closet
Dining car can seat up to six people per table
Sitting lounge with full bar

DAY 1 — Madrid → Aranjuez

Your journey begins in Madrid, Spain’s capital and cultural powerhouse. After meeting at 10:00 a.m., enjoy a welcome lunch in one of the city’s traditional restaurants. Transfer to Aranjuez to board the Al Ándalus and enjoy a welcome from the onboard crew.

A guided visit follows at the spectacular Royal Palace of Aranjuez, famed for its ornate interiors, ceremonial halls, and vast European-style gardens alongside the Tagus River. Enjoy dinner aboard the train and overnight in Aranjuez.

Points of Interest: Royal Palace of Aranjuez, Versailles-inspired gardens, Bourbon royal history.

DAY 2 — Aranjuez → Toledo → Alcázar de San Juan

After breakfast, explore Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage city renowned for its coexistence of Christian, Jewish, and Islamic cultures.

Tour highlights include:

Toledo Cathedral – one of Spain’s most important Gothic monuments.
Jewish Quarter – historic synagogues, narrow lanes, and artisan shops.
El Greco landmarks – sites linked to the famous Renaissance artist.
Medieval fortress walls & bridges – San Martín Bridge, Alcántara Bridge.

Lunch is served at a regional restaurant before returning to the train. Dinner is served as the Al Ándalus rolls into Alcázar de San Juan for the night.

Points of Interest: Toledo Cathedral, Jewish Quarter Toledo, Medieval walls & bridges, El Greco heritage.

DAY 3 — Alcázar de San Juan → Campo de Criptana → Cáceres

Begin your morning with visits to:

A traditional Manchego cheese factory – demonstration and tasting.
A La Mancha winery tour – sampling regional wines aged under the Spanish sun.

After lunch, enjoy a guided visit to Campo de Criptana, home to Spain’s most iconic 16th-century windmills, famously referenced in Cervantes’ Don Quixote. These windmills—standing dramatically on the hills—are among Spain’s most photographed heritage sites.

Dinner onboard as the train continues toward Cáceres.

Points of Interest: Manchego cheese farm, La Mancha wineries, Campo de Criptana windmills.

DAY 4 — Cáceres → Mérida → Jerez

Discover Cáceres, a perfectly preserved medieval city with a unique blend of Roman, Moorish, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture. Wander its cobblestone lanes, stone mansions, and fortified towers.

Continue to Mérida, home to some of Europe’s most significant Roman ruins:

Roman Theatre & Amphitheater – exceptionally preserved and still used for performances.
Temple of Diana – monumental Roman remains.
Los Milagros Aqueduct – dramatic stone arches of ancient engineering.

Dinner is served aboard the Al Ándalus as it continues south toward Jerez.

Points of Interest: Cáceres Old Town, Mérida Roman Theatre, Temple of Diana, Roman aqueduct.

DAY 5 — Jerez (Full Day)

Explore vibrant Jerez, the cultural heart of Andalusian wine and equestrian tradition.

Today features:

The Andalusian Horse Ballet, “How Andalusian Horses Dance” – a world-famous performance blending classical riding, music, and choreography.
Visit to a historic Sherry Bodega – explore the solera aging system with premium sherry tastings.
Lunch at a local restaurant showcasing Andalusian cuisine.

Dinner is served onboard. Overnight in Jerez.

Points of Interest: Sherry wine cellars, Andalusian Horse Ballet, Jerez historic center.

DAY 6 — Jerez → Cádiz → Córdoba

Visit historic Cádiz, one of the oldest cities in Western Europe, known for its maritime heritage and sun-lit architecture.

Highlights include:

Cádiz Cathedral and its golden dome
La Caleta Beach
Old Quarter of La Viña
Sea walls & Atlantic views

Lunch on board as the train continues to Córdoba, where you’ll explore:

The Mezquita–Cathedral – an architectural wonder blending Islamic and Christian styles.
Córdoba’s Jewish Quarter – winding alleys, whitewashed houses, and artisan shops.

Dinner and overnight in Córdoba.

Points of Interest: Cádiz Cathedral, La Caleta Beach, Mezquita–Cathedral Córdoba, Jewish Quarter Córdoba.

DAY 7 — Córdoba → Seville

After breakfast, arrive in Seville, the final stop of the journey. Enjoy a guided tour of Spain’s most flamboyant Andalusian capital:

Seville Cathedral & the Giralda
Royal Alcázar of Seville – a masterpiece of Mudéjar architecture
Santa Cruz Quarter – charming lanes and hidden plazas
Plaza de España & María Luisa Park

A farewell lunch concludes your journey around 16:00.

Points of Interest: Seville Cathedral, Giralda Tower, Royal Alcázar, Santa Cruz neighborhood.

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Accommodations on Board

Al Andalus has a total of 32 suites consisting of 12 Gran Clase Suites and 20 Deluxe Suites, all of which have separate air conditioners. During the day, the beds fold into comfortable couches converting the suites into private lounges. Additionally, the highly trained train crew is available at your service 24 hours a day to assist you with all your needs. There are 7 cars in the train for guest rooms. The first five cars that are closest to the lounge and other public area cars are with Deluxe Suites with matrimonial beds. There are four suite Deluxe in each of these train cars. The following two cars have the Suite Gran Clase with 6 such rooms in each car. To facilitate a good night’s rest for our passengers, the train will remain parked at a station during the night.

Suite Gran Clase Rooms

There are two train cars with Suite Gran Clase. Each of this train car has 6 such rooms with a total of 12 Gran Clase rooms on the train. The suite has two TWIN beds that fold to make a sofa. The configuration is in an L design. Facilities: • Accommodation in the train. • The best food in dinners and lunches at top restaurants or on the train (including wine, coffee and spirits). • Breakfasts with buffet and menu. • Music and entertainment in the Pub coach. • Programmed excursions with entrance to museums, cathedrals, cloisters, etc. • Luxury coach accompanying the train all the way. • Daily newspapers and magazines. • Permanent security service. • Multilingual guide throughout the tour. • An excellent team at your disposal.

Suite Deluxe

Facilities In a Suite Deluxe: Everything included in the Suite Gran Clase plus: • Accommodation in Deluxe Suite on the train. • Option of enjoying two private dinners/lunches in your compartment. • All non-alcoholic beverages requested at any time throughout the trip. • Transfers: including two Renfe transfers, one to take you to the starting point of the tour and another one to take you back from the end point of the tour.

Lounges and Common Areas on board

The Al Andalus train is the largest tourist train in the world and boasts of its four railway gems – the spacious and exquisite lounge cars. For the duration of your journey, the Al Andalus will become your living room, your transportation, your meeting place, your bar, your bedroom: a hotel on wheels in which you sleep and wake up in a different place every day. The landscape passing by the window of your suite or the lounge where you are having a coffee is never the same. That simple fact makes the trip itself unique and unlike any other experience. © 2014 ALBERTO G. PURAS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED to contact: info@albertogpuras.com // TEL-0034 686157820. No commercial use is permited, no copy, frame, modify, transmit or distribute without write consent of the copyright owner.

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Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in the restaurant car. After dinner hours, evenings are full of entertainment. Every night is party night on the Al Andalus, with various live performances programmed throughout the trip. Given the length of the train, these will not inconvenience those who prefer retiring earlier to the privacy of their suite. You can also choose to have a quiet drink on one of the other saloon cars, or go for a stroll in whichever town we are spending the night. The train will remain parked at the station until the next morning.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Your tour price includes:

Ensuite rooms on board the luxurious Al Andalus train
A la carte and buffet breakfasts every day.
All dinners and lunches, with the finest cuisine aboard the train or in top restaurants (including wine, water, soft drinks and coffee).
Welcome drink and snack. Farewell dinner – gala party.
Traveling toiletries bag courtesy of Renfe Viajeros (with amenities and slippers).
Free mineral water available in the cabin’s minibar.
Activities on board: music and live performances, parties in the pub car, show cooking and cocktails, dancing, etc.
Tickets to museums, attractions and shows.
Excursions and scheduled tours.
Luxury coach accompanying the train along the trip.
Renfe train tickets with a 50% discount: one to the starting point and the other back from the end of the tourist trip.
Taxes and services.
Daily newspapers and magazines.
Security service.
Multilingual guide throughout the tour.
Excellent crew available (Expedition Leader, guide, waiters, cooks, technicians, etc).

Your tour price does NOT include:

Domestic or international airfare
Travel insurance or visa fees
Items of a personal nature, such as laundry and souvenirs
Any additional hotel accommodations pre- or post-tour
Any items not specifically mentioned as “included”

Travel Tips

When should I plan to arrive ? We recommend arriving at least 1 day prior to your tour so that you may acclimate and relax prior to embarking on your exciting rail journey. Instructions regarding the starting point of the journey will be printed on your travel voucher. How much should I expect to tip? Tipping is not mandatory, and is left to the sole discretion of the traveler. This is a decision that should be made based on your enjoyment of the journey and the service.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 . What are the passport/visa requirements for travel to Spain? Please ensure that your passport has at least three blank pages and that it is valid for at least six months beyond your departure date from Spain. Please check with your local embassy regarding visa requirements.

2 . What does my trip include? In Standard Suite: • Accommodation in Standard Suite compartment on the train. • The best food in dinners and lunches at top restaurants or on the train (including wine, coffee and spirits). • Breakfasts with buffet and menu. • Music and entertainment in the Pub coach. • Programmed excursions with entrance to museums, cathedrals, cloisters, etc. • Luxury coach accompanying the train all the way. • Daily newspapers and magazines. • Permanent security service. • Multilingual guide throughout the tour. • An excellent team at your disposal.In Superior Suite: Everything included in the Standard Suite plus: • Accommodation in Superior Suite on the train. • Option of enjoying two private dinners/lunches in your compartment. • All non-alcoholic beverages requested at any time throughout the trip. • Transfers: including two Renfe transfers, one to take you to the starting point of the tour and another one to take you back from the end point of the tour.

3 . Is there a dress code on the train? The dress code is Casual, although you may dress up for dinner if you would like. We suggest packing comfortable walking shoes and layers of clothing, since the temperatures do fluctuate from day to night.

4 . What kind of meals are provided on this tour? Here is a sample menu:Appetizer: "Remojon Granadino" Salad served with cinnamon vinaigrette Main Course: Pork sirloin grilled in mozarabic sauce with crispy aubergine fingers Dessert: Sacromonte cakeThis is a plated dinner menu provided by the San Nicolas restaurant, which overlooks the Alhambra. If you have special dietary needs, please notify your travel agent when making booking arrangements.

5 . Will I have internet connection on the train? The Al Andalus train does have wifi in the lounge of the train, although the signal is not strong and may not reach outside of the lounge car. (The signal is also best when the train is stationed.) You may use the computer in the lounge provided for guests' convenience, or you may connect to the train's wifi using your personal laptop, tablet or device.

6 . How big are the suites? A standard suite is 6.72m2. A superior suite is 8.4m2

7 . What size are the beds in the suites? The size of the bed is dependent on the type of suite you reserve.Standard Suite with 2 beds will contain (1) bed that is 0.80 x 1.9 m and (1) bed that is 0.70 x 1.8 m The superior suite has one double/matrimonial bed that is 1.5 x 1.9 m If your suite has one extra bed, it is 0.70 x 1.8 m

8 . What is the difference between a Standard and Superior Suite? The Superior Suites are spacious and elegant and combine the comforts of the 21st century with the original appearance of this historic train.Features:Ample space distributed into a bedroom and bathroom. Two meter long double bed which can be turned into a sofa during the day. Possibility of adding an extra bed for a third passenger. Equipped with safe, varied minibar, wardrobe, luggage rack and climate control. Comfortable and spacious bathroom, with hairdryer and a varied set of welcome items. The Standard Suite is a charming room, which retains the dimensions and Belle Epoque charm of the original compartments.Features: A bedroom and bathroom layout. Two single beds which can be turned into armchairs during the day. Equipped with small minibar, safe, wardrobe, luggage rack and climate control. Functional bathroom, with maximum use of its space, equipped with shower and a hairdryer.

9 . I am a US Citizen. Do I need a visa to go to Spain? No. Citizens of the United States do not need a visa for Spain. All other nationalities should check with the local Spanish consulate for Visa requirements. Palace Tours does not provide Visa service.

10 . How many travelers can fit in each room? In a deluxe room, two people can sleep comfortably. If you need more room, you may upgrade to a suite to comfortably service three people. This option is especially attractive to parents travelling with a child. If you are travelling with more than one child or more than three people, you will need to reserve two rooms.

11 . Are the cities wheelchair accessible? Yes, they are. Many cities have cobblestone streets and the person with the wheelchair would need someone who is able to help them on these more difficult streets. The monuments are wheelchair accessible, but many do not have elevators and if there is a floor higher than ground level it may not be accessible.

12 . Is the cuisine in Spain dietary restriction friendly? Spanish cuisine’s staples are often ham, seafood, and wheat products. While being a vegetarian in Spain is not easy, it is doable! One classic dish from Spain is the Spanish omelets, which is made with eggs and potatoes. Now vegetarian restaurants are popping up all over Spain to accommodate more people. You can find other classic dishes made without meat, such as paella and cocido. Before ordering a drink in Andalucia, where a complimentary tapa is customary, be sure to mention any dietary restrictions you may have.

13 . What type of clothes should we pack? This depends on the time of year you are going. All year long we suggest packing comfortable walking shoes, and in the spring and fall to wear layers. In those seasons it’s often chilly in the morning and warm in the afternoon sun. Sunglasses are recommended as well, as the sun in Spain is very strong.

14 . Is it customary to tip people in Spain? While the tipping culture is nothing like the United States, it is typical to tip a euro or two at a restaurant if you are a) a large group of people dining, or b) you really loved the service and the restaurant!

Photo Gallery

Sevilla	Lounge car onboard the train
Ronda – Bridge	Suite view by night
Suite view by day	Dining car on Al-Andalus train
Dining – Bar car onboard Al-Andalus train	Dining car onboard the train
Cordoba – Patios	Cordoba Mosque