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About Al Andalus

The lounge, bar and restaurant carriages of Al Andalus were built in France between 1929 and 1930 by the Wagon-Lits Company and have now been restored to their original splendour.

Al Andalus is a beautiful train; coupled with the Spanish sights, culture and gastronomy, travel on Al Andalus is memorable.

CLIENT FEEDBACK: Having returned from the trip with Al Andalus, Malaga to Seville, [June 2024] I just want to let you know that it was perfect and Veronica, our tour leader was fantastic. Everything was well organized and nothing went wrong. I would also like to praise The Luxury Train Club, it was a pleasure to deal with you.

Slow travel in Spain's own 'orient express'-style luxury train is to be savoured at leisure.

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This is the epitome of romantic travel; Belle Epoque charm mingles with the comfort of the modern age, transporting one through the wonderful scenery of Spain. There is a train manager on board for the whole tour, ready to assist with any questions.

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Cities and Towns of Al Andalus

Here is a short guide to some of the more important cities and towns of Al Andalus.

Accommodation

Al Andalus: Deluxe (Superior) & Grand Class (Standard) Suites

Al Andalus has seven beautifully-renovated sleeper carriages, five of which are original Wagon-Lits carriages dating from 1929. All suites are individually air-conditioned, with train stewards available at all times.

During the day, beds can fold into comfortable couches (note: staff will attend to this on request), so that each suite becomes a private lounge.

Al Andalus has twenty Deluxe Suites (9.9 sq m/107 sq ft) each has a double bed (150x200 cm / 59" x 79"), a mini-bar, safe, closet and a full bathroom with shaving points and a hairdryer.

Twelve Grand Class Room Suites (8 sq m/86 sq ft) each has two lower beds(78 cms x 191 cms / 31"x75" and 69 cms x 180 cms / 27" x 71"), safe, closet and a large bathroom with shaving points and a hairdryer.

Deluxe Suites may also known as Superior and Grand Class as Standard.

Lounge and Dining Cars

Al Andalus has four wonderful lounge cars, dating between 1928 - 1930. These carriages are used as restaurants, saloons and lounges and all have large windows thus ensuring that guests enjoy the spectacular scenery. Music recitals are given in these cars. All the carriages are air conditioned and are available 24 hours a day.

Catering

A full breakfast is served each day on Al Andalus. Lunches and dinners are taken at local restaurants, or on Al Andalus. Dinner schedule here. All meals give one a sample of the traditional cooking of that region, and are accompanied by excellent wines and liqueurs, coffee and tea.

Itineraries/Prices/Dates 2026

Seville to Madrid

Seville, Córdoba, Cádiz, Jerez, Zafra, Cáceres, Mérida, Alcázar de San Juan, Campo de Criptana, Toledo, Aranjuez, Madrid

7 days / 6 nights. Welcome reception in Seville (location to be advised) at 10:00 hrs.

Day 1 (Sunday): Seville – Córdoba. Reception of guests in Seville at 10:00 hrs (exact meeting point to be confirmed). Panoramic visit of Seville, capital of Andalusia with Spain’s largest historic centre, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, guests board the Al Andalus train, enjoy a welcome drink, meet the crew and settle into their suite. Dinner on board while the train travels to Córdoba. Overnight in Córdoba.

Day 2 (Monday): Córdoba – Cádiz – Jerez. Breakfast on board, then visit of the Mezquita–Cathedral and walking tour of Córdoba, former capital of the emirate and medieval caliphate of Al Ándalus, once one of the largest and most cultured cities in Western Europe. Lunch on board as the train travels to Jerez. In the afternoon, coach excursion to Cádiz, popularly known as “La Tacita de Plata” and considered the oldest city in the West. Guided visit, free time and dinner in Cádiz. Overnight in Jerez.

Day 3 (Tuesday): Jerez – Zafra. After breakfast, visit of Jerez including the renowned equestrian show “Cómo Bailan los Caballos Andaluces”, an elegant Andalusian horse ballet with Spanish music. Lunch at a local restaurant and visit to a sherry winery. Return to the train and departure towards Zafra. Dinner on board and overnight in Zafra.

Day 4 (Wednesday): Zafra – Cáceres – Mérida. Breakfast while the train arrives in Cáceres, a UNESCO World Heritage city. Walking tour of the historic quarter with its streets, squares and palaces. Lunch in Cáceres. In the afternoon the train continues to Mérida, former capital of the Roman province of Lusitania. Visit of its impressive archaeological ensemble, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dinner and overnight in Mérida.

Day 5 (Thursday): Mérida – Alcázar de San Juan. While having breakfast, the train heads to Alcázar de San Juan in Castilla–La Mancha, a region internationally known for its cheeses and wines. Visit to an artisanal cheese producer and a local wine cellar, with lunch in the area. In the afternoon, excursion to Campo de Criptana to see its characteristic windmills, which inspired Cervantes for Don Quixote. Return to Alcázar de San Juan. Dinner on board and overnight in Alcázar de San Juan.

Day 6 (Friday): Alcázar de San Juan – Toledo – Aranjuez. Breakfast on board as the train reaches Aranjuez. From here, excursion to Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage city and former Imperial capital, with an extraordinary legacy of Christian, Muslim and Jewish cultures. Guided tour including its main monuments (Gothic Cathedral, 10th-century mosque, synagogues, etc.). Lunch in Toledo and free time before returning to Aranjuez. Dinner and overnight in Aranjuez.

Day 7 (Saturday): Aranjuez – Madrid. After our last breakfast on board, we say goodbye to the crew and enjoy a panoramic visit of Madrid followed by lunch in the capital. End of journey in Madrid at around 13:30 hrs.

Madrid to Seville

Madrid, Aranjuez, Toledo, Alcázar de San Juan, Campo de Criptana, Cáceres, Mérida, Jerez, Cádiz, Córdoba, Seville

7 days / 6 nights. Welcome reception in Madrid (location to be advised) at 10:00 hrs.

Day 1 (Sunday): Madrid – Aranjuez. Reception of guests in Madrid at 10:00 hrs (exact meeting point to be confirmed), panoramic city tour and lunch. In the afternoon, transfer to Aranjuez to board the Al Andalus train. Welcome drink on board, crew introduction and time to settle into your suite. Visit of the Royal Palace of Aranjuez and its gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dinner on board and overnight in Aranjuez.

Day 2 (Monday): Aranjuez – Toledo – Alcázar de San Juan. After breakfast, excursion to Toledo, UNESCO World Heritage city and former Imperial capital, with an outstanding blend of Christian, Muslim and Jewish heritage. Guided tour and lunch in Toledo followed by free time. Return to Aranjuez to rejoin the train. Dinner on board while travelling to Alcázar de San Juan. Overnight in Alcázar de San Juan.

Day 3 (Tuesday): Alcázar de San Juan – Cáceres. After breakfast, visit in La Mancha region to discover how two of its most famous products are made: cheese and wine. Visit to an artisanal cheese producer and a local wine cellar with lunch in the area. In the afternoon, excursion to Campo de Criptana to see its iconic windmills, associated with Don Quixote. Return to Alcázar de San Juan and continuation by train to Cáceres. Dinner on board and overnight in Cáceres.

Day 4 (Wednesday): Cáceres – Mérida – Jerez. After breakfast, visit of Cáceres, UNESCO World Heritage city, with its streets, squares and palaces. Lunch in Cáceres. In the afternoon, travel by train to Mérida, former capital of Roman Lusitania, and visit its remarkable archaeological ensemble (UNESCO). Dinner on board while the train continues to Jerez. Overnight in Jerez.

Day 5 (Thursday): Jerez de la Frontera. After breakfast, enjoy the famous equestrian show “Cómo Bailan los Caballos Andaluces”. Lunch at a local restaurant and visit to a sherry winery with tasting. Free time in Jerez. Dinner and overnight in Jerez.

Day 6 (Friday): Jerez – Cádiz – Córdoba. After breakfast, departure by coach to Cádiz, “La Tacita de Plata” and one of the oldest cities in the West. Guided visit, free time and lunch in Cádiz. In the afternoon, return to Jerez to board the train and travel to Córdoba. Visit of the Mezquita–Cathedral and walking tour of the former capital of Al Ándalus. Dinner and overnight in Córdoba.

Day 7 (Saturday): Córdoba – Seville. After our final breakfast on board, arrival in Seville and farewell to the crew. Visit of Seville, with its extensive historic quarter (UNESCO World Heritage), artistic treasures and beautiful gardens. End of journey in Seville at around 13:30 hrs.

Departure Dates 2026

Prices 2026

Prices pre Club Discount

RENFE Payment Terms

Deposit payment 15% of total price to reserve. Balance payment 85% at least 30 days prior to departure. In Euros: Prices per person.

Cancellations. You may cancel the reservation and be refunded, minus 15% of the total payable fare, as registration and reservation guarantee fee, which will increase as follows: Cancellation between 30 and 15 days: 25% of the total; Cancellation between 14 and 05 days: 50% of the total; Cancellation between 04 and 01 days: 80% of the total; Cancellation with less than 24 hours or failure to turn up: 100% of the total.

Amendments. Changes are allowed if requested more than 120 days before the departure. Changes between 120 and 31 days in advance: 10% fee based on the total public fare. No changes without penalty are allowed on the date of the trip less than 31 days before the departure date. If, after changing the reservation, you cancel it, the penalty will be the 100% of the total public fare. Changes without penalty are only possible in the same year as the original departure date.

AL ANDALUS PRIVATE HIRE / CHARTER

Al Andalus is available for private hire or exclusive charter for up to 64 passengers.

Use Al Andalus for business or pleasure trips, conferences, incentives, product presentations or or as a film / movie / TV location.

General Information

Travel & Health Advice.

For general travel and health advice (including for COVID-19, coronavirus), go here for travel and health advisories links to national governments and health agencies, including the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Important Information About Entry To Sites Of Interest

Due to the changes in the reception places, places of cultural interest, and also, so that the communication of the train staff with the passengers is fast, fluid and avoids any incident that could alter the client's trip:

ALL reservations made on RENFE LUXURY TRAINS, the passenger's TELEPHONE NUMBER, EMAIL and PASSPORT/DNI NUMBER MUST BE included.

For the purposes of:

If there are incidents with clients, derived from this lack of information, it will be responsibility of the Travel Agency or Passenger, for not including this information in the reservation.

COVID

Renfe is this train's operator. They apply the Covid rules laid out by the Spanish Government.

Important Information About Entry To Sites Of Interest

All reservations made on RENFE LUXURY TRAINS must include the passenger's TELEPHONE NUMBER, EMAIL and PASSPORT/DNI NUMBER

This information is required for the purposes of:

If there are incidents with clientsas a result of not having this information, the Travel Agency and/or the Passenger will be responsible for not providing it on booking.

Dress Code

Comfortable day wear and comfortable shoes for walking (many towns have cobbles). Smart casual is recommended for the evenings. There is also an end of tour party on the train.

Included

Accommodation as noted in the tours. Breakfasts on the train and lunches/ dinners on board or at restaurants. High quality wines, liquors, coffee and tea with meals. Accompanying hostess throughout the journey. Guided excursions with a coach for transfers and visits. Musical performances and entertainment. All entrance fees. Toiletries and bathrobes provided; towels changed daily. Deluxe also includes: A choice of two lunches/dinners in your suite; all extra non-alcoholic beverages; the crew may unpack your luggage into the wardrobe on arrival and repack on the last day.

Not included

Gratuities. Drinks ordered outside of meals, or from the mini bar in the suite.

Schedule of Dinners

Malaga to Seville (subject to change)

Day 1 Dinner on board the train; Day 2 Dinner on board the train; Day 3 Dinner at the Casa Rubio Restaurant; Day 4 Dinner at the Parador Nacional of Ronda; Day 5 Dinner on board the train; Day 6 Dinner on board the train.

Seville to Malaga (subject to change)

Day 1 Dinner on board the train; Day 2 Dinner on board the train; Day 3 Dinner on board the train; Day 4 Dinner on board the train; Day 5 Dinner on board the train; Day 6 Dinner on board the train.

Laundry

There are no laundry facilities on the train. The laundry service is paid by the passenger - a third party laundry service collects and returns clothes. Pick up at various points of the trip and return at other points. It is common sense not to consign treasured garments to this process.

Gratuities / Tips

Any gratuities you wish to give are entirely at your discretion. If the service has been excellent, we suggest you give a gratuity in an envelope to the train manager to be divided between all the crew and/or a separate tip to your carriage steward.

Wifi

The Al Andalus has Wifi, in the lounge car. However it is the most reliable when the train is static in stations.

Electrics

220 volts with Type F round 2-prong plug outlets.

Unforeseen events/changes

itineraries, routes and times may change at any time for reasons outside the control of the train company. Every effort will be made by train staff to minimise any impact; the Luxury Train Club cannot accept any responsibility for any changes. The Club aims to keep itineraries as up to date as possible. Please note itineraries are as notified to us by Renfe.

Flights

It is not advisable to book flights within a few hours of the approximate departure or arrival times, in case of delay. It is best to consider arriving the day before and leaving the day after the tour.

Child Policy

Children up to 4 years old travel free but do so under the tutelage and full responsibility of an adult. They must always be covered by the adult travellers' travel insurance. Renfe allows children under 4 years of age to travel in the Suites, Rooms or Compartments of the Luxury Trains always accompanied by an adult and to make use of all the onboard services of the train. Any off the train expenses such as lunches, dinners, tickets and visits must be borne by the adult companion.

In double occupancy, the adult companion pays single supplement and travels with the child.

Children over 4 years old pay 100% of the adult price.

Terms and Conditions

Go here for the Terms and Conditions of RENFE Viajeros sa, which owns and operates this train.

Cancellations

You may cancel the reservation and be refunded, minus 15% of the total payable fare, as registration and reservation guarantee fee, which will increase as follows: Cancellation between 30 and 15 days: 25% of the total; Cancellation between 14 and 05 days: 50% of the total; Cancellation between 04 and 01 days: 80% of the total; Cancellation with less than 24 hours or failure to turn up: 100% of the total. You will be liable for any bank and currency costs incurred by us related to the refund to you.

Amendments

Changes are only allowed for the same season / year. Changes are free (except for €60 Club admin) if requested more than 120 days before the departure. Changes between 120 and 31 days in advance: 10% of the total. No changes are allowed on the date of the trip less than 31 days before the departure date. If, after changing the reservation, you cancel it, the expenses will be the 100% of the total.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Go here for some answers to questions other passengers have raised.

Reservations

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