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Al Andalus Luxury Train in Spain – Seville to Madrid

Rated among the top 10 trains in the world, this train is also known as the Palace on Wheels of Spain

Al Andalus Luxury Train in Spain – Seville to Madrid

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Embark on an unforgettable 7-day luxury rail journey from Seville to Madrid aboard the legendary Al Ándalus Train, one of the world’s most elegant Belle Époque trains. This all-inclusive experience combines five-star comfort with the rich cultural heritage of Andalusia, Extremadura, and the heart of Castile–La Mancha.

Travel in beautifully restored historic carriages while enjoying gourmet cuisine, private guided tours, live onboard entertainment, and personalized service. Along the way, immerse yourself in Spain’s most iconic destinations: the Moorish wonders of Córdoba, the sherry and equestrian traditions of Jerez, the ancient Roman sites of Mérida, the medieval streets of Cáceres, the windmills of La Mancha, and the imperial architecture of Aranjuez, before concluding in vibrant Madrid.

This journey blends luxury, culture, gastronomy, and history—offering a once-in-a-lifetime way to explore Spain aboard a rolling palace of Belle Époque beauty.

Highlights

⭐ Luxury Belle Époque Train Experience

Travel aboard the historic Al Ándalus, featuring elegant lounges, live music, fine dining, and spacious suites equipped for modern comfort.

⭐ Explore the Moorish Majesty of Córdoba

Visit the world-famous Mezquita–Cathedral, stroll its medieval Jewish Quarter, and discover the city’s centuries-old cultural blend.

⭐ Sherry & Equestrian Traditions of Jerez

Enjoy an exclusive performance of “How the Andalusian Horses Dance” and tour a traditional sherry bodega with tastings.

⭐ Roman Heritage in Mérida

Explore one of Spain’s most important archaeological sites including the Roman Theatre, Amphitheatre, Temple of Diana, and ancient aqueducts.

⭐ Medieval Cáceres

Walk through a UNESCO-listed old town filled with fortresses, palaces, and atmospheric stone streets.

⭐ Journey Through Don Quixote’s La Mancha

Visit artisan Manchego cheese producers, local wineries, and the iconic Campo de Criptana windmills from Cervantes’ novel.

⭐ Royal Elegance of Aranjuez

Tour the spectacular Royal Palace of Aranjuez and its beautiful French-style gardens.

⭐ Culminate in Spain’s Capital: Madrid

Enjoy a guided tour of Madrid’s most iconic monuments, plazas, and historic boulevards.

ROUTE 1 – Seville to Madrid (7 Days / 6 Nights)

A Belle Époque luxury train journey through the heart of Andalusia, Extremadura, La Mancha and Castile.

DAY 1 — Seville → Córdoba

Begin your Al Ándalus luxury train journey in Seville, one of Spain’s most historic and vibrant cities. A city tour highlights the Giralda Tower, Seville Cathedral, Santa Cruz Jewish Quarter, and the Royal Alcázar, offering an introduction to Andalusia’s artistic heritage. After savoring lunch at a local restaurant, guests transfer to the train for a welcome toast, introduction to the crew, and settling into their elegant Belle Époque suites.

As the train departs for Córdoba, enjoy a gourmet dinner onboard. The evening landscape unfolds through panoramic windows as you approach the ancient Moorish capital.

Points of interest: Seville Cathedral, Alcázar of Seville, Santa Cruz, Andalusia culture.

DAY 2 — Córdoba → Jerez (via Cádiz)

Start the day exploring Córdoba, once the flourishing center of Al-Andalus. Visit the iconic Mezquita–Cathedral, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture intertwined with a Renaissance Christian cathedral. Wander the medieval streets, whitewashed courtyards, and historic plazas.

Enjoy lunch onboard while the train heads to Jerez. In the afternoon you’ll visit Cádiz, Western Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited city, known for its golden beaches, sea walls, and shimmering domes. Enjoy a seaside atmosphere before a gourmet dinner in a local restaurant.

SEO points of interest: Mezquita Córdoba, historic Córdoba, Cádiz old town, Andalusian coastal heritage.

DAY 3 — Jerez → Zafra

Spend the morning discovering Jerez, world-renowned for its sherry wine and equestrian tradition. Witness the famous performance “How Andalusian Horses Dance”, an elegant choreographed show blending horsemanship and music — a cultural treasure of southern Spain.

Lunch is served at a regional restaurant, followed by a visit to a prestigious sherry wine cellar for tastings. In the evening, dine onboard as the train continues toward Zafra, a charming town known as “Little Seville” for its architecture.

Points of interest: Jerez sherry wineries, Andalusian Horses Dance, Zafra medieval town.

DAY 4 — Zafra → Mérida

During breakfast the Al Ándalus arrives in Cáceres, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its atmospheric medieval quarter, stone palaces, Moorish towers, and Renaissance squares — a perfectly preserved historic cityscape.

Continue the journey to Mérida, once the capital of Roman Lusitania. Visit the impressive Roman heritage sites including the Roman Theatre, Amphitheatre, Temple of Diana, and Los Milagros Aqueduct. Dinner and overnight in Mérida.

Points of interest: Cáceres UNESCO site, Mérida Roman ruins, Roman Theatre Mérida.

DAY 5 — Mérida → Alcázar de San Juan

Arrive in Alcázar de San Juan, in the heart of La Mancha — the land of Don Quixote. Visit an artisan cheese factory, learning about Manchego cheese production, followed by a winery tour showcasing traditional La Mancha viticulture.

After lunch, explore Campo de Criptana, famous for its towering windmills said to have inspired Cervantes. Return to the train for dinner and relaxation.

Points of interest: Manchego cheese farm, La Mancha windmills, Don Quixote landscapes.

DAY 6 — Alcázar → Aranjuez → Toledo

After breakfast, arrive in royal Aranjuez, known for its grand palace and French-style gardens. From here, take an excursion to Toledo, the ancient “City of Three Cultures”. Explore its Gothic cathedral, Jewish quarter, El Greco heritage, and medieval streets.

Lunch is served in Toledo before returning to Aranjuez to visit the Royal Palace, a Spanish Bourbon masterpiece with expansive riverside gardens. Dinner onboard.

Points of interest: Toledo Cathedral, Jewish Quarter Toledo, Royal Palace Aranjuez, Spanish royal heritage.

DAY 7 — Aranjuez → Madrid

Enjoy a farewell breakfast before transferring to Madrid for a guided tour of the capital. Highlights include Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace, Gran Vía, Puerta del Sol, and major boulevards. Enjoy a final lunch before ending the journey around 16:00.

Points of interest: Madrid city tour, Royal Palace Madrid, Plaza Mayor Madrid.

 

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
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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

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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.
 
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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. 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

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

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