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2025: the trains runs from Seville to Granada or Granada to Seville.

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 2024/2025

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Al Andalus luxury train runs the The Andalusian (7 days / 6 nights) to Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Ronda, and Cadiz, Southern Spain, through varied scenery - the Sierra Nevada to the Atlantic Ocean. Andalucia’s cultural influences encompass the Carthaginians, the Romans, the Byzantines and of course the Moors, until the Christian Spanish era which is modern Spain. Club price from €3,797.

Other Itineraries

Al Andalus - Spanish Symphony, 9 days / 8 nights. 1,250 kms (778 miles) from Seville to Santiago de Compostela or vice versa. Club price from €6,649.

2025 - the Al Andalus runs from Seville to Granada or return.

ANDALUSIAN Itinerary 2024

Seville to Malaga or Malaga to Seville

Seville to Malaga

Seville, Jerez, Cadiz, Ronda, Cordoba, Úbeda, Linares-Baeza, Granada, Malaga

7 days/6 nights. Check-in at HOTEL DEL ALABARDERO: C. Zaragoza, 20, Casco Antiguo, 41001 Sevilla* at 10:00hrs.

Sunday: Seville-Jerez. 10:00 hrs. Following check-in and whilst your luggage is being taken to the Al Andalus, there is a small tour of Seville before returning to the hotel for lunch. The capital of Andalusia, Seville boasts the most extensive historic city centre in Spain, home to the Gothic Cathedral with its bell tower named Giralda, the Royal Alcazar and the General Archive of the Indies. After lunch there is a panoramic tour of the city, with a visit to the famous Plaza de España before boarding the Tren Al Andalus. There follows welcome cocktails on board after which you are shown to your suite. Dine as we travel to Jerez for the night.

Monday: Jerez/Cádiz. Breakfast on board, followed by a visit to Cadiz, popularly known as “la Tacita de Plata” (the Silver Teacup) and considered the oldest city in the West. Tour and free time in Cádiz, with lunch. Return to Jerez in the afternoon, for free time, dinner and overnight in Jerez.

Tuesday: Jerez-Cádiz-Ronda. Breakfast on board, followed by a visit to a sherry bodega. Afterwards there is a show by the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, an equestrian ballet with eighteenth century Spanish music and costumes. Return to the train for lunch as we travel to the stunning city of Ronda, a breathtaking location set on a plateau cut by the deep gorge Tajo de Ronda, through which the river Guadalevín runs. Dinner and overnight in Ronda.

Wednesday: Ronda-Cordoba. After breakfast, there is a tour of Ronda, before taking lunch on the train as it travels to Cordoba. Here there is a tour of Cordoba, where we have dinner and overnight.

Thursday: Cordoba–Úbeda–Baeza–Granada. After breakfast, we visit Cordoba and the exquisite Mosque-Cathedral, after which we tour the former capital of the emirate and medieval caliphate of Al Ándalus, when it was the largest, most cultured, and richest city in Western Europe. Lunch on board while we travel to Linares-Baeza Station to visit Úbeda and Baeza, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Cities. During dinner, we arrive in Granada in the late evening. Overnight in Granada.

Friday: Granada. After breakfast, we tour the Alhambra, Spain’s most popular monument, a rich palatial complex built by the Nasrid sovereigns of the Kingdom of Granada. (The visiting times of the Alhambra may vary depending on the size of the group, languages, and authorisation from those in charge of the palatial complex.) Lunch. In the afternoon, we continue visiting Granada. Dinner and overnight in Granada.

Saturday: Granada-Malaga. After enjoying our last breakfast on board, we say goodbye to the train and its crew before travelling by coach to Malaga, where we visit the Alcazaba, a palatial fort from Islamic times. Free time followed by lunch in Malaga. The journey ends at the AC HOTEL BY MARRIOT MALAGA PALACIO Calle Cortina del Muelle, 1, Distrito Centro, 29015 Málaga, at around 17:00.

Malaga to Seville

Malaga, Granada, Linares-Baeza, Úbeda, Cordoba, Ronda, Jerez, Seville

7 days/6 nights. Check-in at the AC HOTEL BY MARRIOT MALAGA PALACIO Calle Cortina del Muelle, 1, Distrito Centro, 29015 Málaga at 10:00.

Sunday: Malaga–Granada. After check-in, we visit Malaga and its Alcazaba, a palatial fort from Islamic times. Lunch in Malaga. In the afternoon, we travel by coach to Granada, where the train and its crew will be waiting for us. Welcome and settling in on board the Al Ándalus Train. Dinner and overnight stay in Granada.

Monday: Granada–Linares/Baeza. Following breakfast on board the train, we visit the Alhambra for a tour of Spain’s most popular monument, a rich palatial complex built by the Nasrid sovereigns of the Kingdom of Granada. (The visiting times of the Alhambra may vary depending on the size of the group, languages, and authorisation from those in charge of the palatial complex). Lunch. In the afternoon, we continue visiting Granada. Dinner on board while the train takes us to Linares/Baeza. Overnight stay in Linares/Baeza.

Tuesday: Linares/Baeza–Úbeda–Baeza–Cordoba. After breakfast, we visit Úbeda and Baeza, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Cities. While having lunch, the train takes us to Cordoba. Tour of the former capital of the emirate and medieval caliphate of Al Ándalus, when it was the largest, most cultured and richest city in Western Europe. Dinner and overnight stay in Cordoba.

Wednesday: Cordoba–Ronda. Following breakfast, we visit Cordoba and the amazing Mosque-Cathedral before travelling by train to Ronda, whilst having lunch. In the afternoon, we tour Ronda, with its awe-inspiring location, perched above a plateau penetrated by the deep Tajo de Ronda gorge, through which the River Guadalevín flows. Dinner in a restaurant and overnight stay in Ronda.

Thursday: Ronda–Jerez. While having breakfast, the train takes us to Jerez, for a visit to a (sherry) winery and followed by a show “ How Andalusian Horses Dance,” a famous equestrian ballet featuring Spanish music. Lunch in Sanlúcar de Barrameda and free time. Dinner on board the train. Overnight stay in Jerez.

Friday: Jerez. After breakfast, a coach takes us to Cadiz, popularly known as “la Tacita de Plata” (the Silver Teacup) and considered the oldest city in the West. Tour, free time and lunch in Cadiz. In the afternoon you can wander Jerez, followed by dinner and overnight stay in Jerez.

Saturday: Seville. After enjoying our last breakfast on board the train and saying goodbye to the crew, there is a tour of Seville, which has the most extensive historic quarter in Spain. A World Heritage City featuring great artistic riches and beautiful gardens. Trip ends around 17:00 hrs at HOTEL DEL ALABARDERO: C. Zaragoza, 20, Casco Antiguo, 41001 Seville.

Dates and Prices 2024

2024 Malaga to Seville: November 3

Grand Class Suite Twin Beds per person, before discount	€5,600
Grand Class Suite Single, before discount	€9,500
Deluxe Suite Double Bed per person, before discount	€6,700
Deluxe Suite Single before discount	€11,700

*CLUB DISCOUNT*. Club discount: 2.5%

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ANDALUSIAN Itinerary 2025

Seville to Granada or Granada to Seville

Seville to Granada

Seville, Jerez, Cadiz, Ronda, Cordoba, Úbeda, Linares-Baeza, Granada

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

Day 1: Seville to Jerez. Following the reception, there is a tour of the city, which features the most extensive historic quarter in Spain. After lunch, there is a panoramic tour of the city, visiting the famous Plaza de España, before boarding the Al Ándalus Train. A welcome drink on the train is followed by time to settle in before dinner on board while travelling to Jerez. Overnight in Jerez.

Day 2: Jerez – Cádiz – Jerez. After breakfast, board a coach for a visit to Cádiz, where there is a tour and free time, before lunch. Upon returning to Jerez , there is time to wander before dinner.

Day 3: Jerez – Ronda. Following breakfast, we visit a Jerez (sherry) winery and also a famous equestrian centre for a show of Andalusian dancing horses, dancing to Spanish music. Lunch on board as we travel to Ronda. Dinner in a restaurant and overnight in Ronda.

Day 4 Ronda – Córdoba. After breakfast we tour Ronda, with its awe-inspiring location that is perched above the deep Tajo de Ronda gorge. Lunch on board while the train travels to Cordoba. Tour, dinner and overnight in Cordoba.

Day 5 Córdoba – Ubeda – Baeza – Granada. Breakfast is followed by a visit to the amazing Mosque-Cathedral, and a tour Córdoba. Lunch is served while travelling to visit Ubeda and Baeza, both of which are World Heritage Cities, for a visit to an olive oil mill and tasting. In the late evening, during dinner, we arrive in Granada. Overnight stay in Granada.

Day 6: Granada. Following breakfast, we visit Spain’s most popular monument, the Alhambra. Lunch is followed by a tour of Granada. Dinner and overnight in Granada.

Day 7: Granada. After enjoying our last breakfast on board, we say goodbye to the train and its crew. We make one last visit to the Nasrid city to the hotel for lunch.

End of the itinerary around 4 pm.

Granada to Seville

Granada, Linares-Baeza, Úbeda, Cordoba, Ronda, Jerez, Seville

7 days/6 nights. Welcome reception at an hotel in Granada (to be advised) at 10:00hrs.

The itinerary is the same as that of Seville to Granada, but in reverse.

DATES AND PRICES 2025

2025 Sevilla to Granada: March 23. April 6,20. May 4,18. June 8. September 7,21. October 5

2025 Granada to Seville: March 30. April 13,27. May 11,25. June 15. September 14,25. October 12

Grand Class Suite Twin Beds per person, before discount	€6,000
Grand Class Suite Single supplement, before discount	€4,150
Deluxe Suite Double Bed per person, before discount	€7,150
Deluxe Suite Single supplement before discount	€5,350

SPANISH SYMPHONY South - North or North - South

Santiago de Compostela, Ourense, Leon, Avila, Toledo, Seville, or vice versa

9 days/8 nights. Journey of 1,250 km

Check-in at Parador Santiago de Compostela hotel or similar.

Transfers: Complimentary transfers (depending on flight times) from Santiago airport to hotel on day 1 and from hotel to Seville airport on day 9.

Venture deep into the heart of Spain, full of romance, passion and history. Travel in style on one of Europe's most luxurious trains, the Al Ándalus, through one of the world’s most fascinating European countries—a melting pot of oriental and western cultures, where the influences of Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, and many other peoples have created a unique cultural landscape

Go here for the full itinerary: Al Andalus Spanish Symphony

Day 1. Welcome to Santiago de Compostela
Day 2. Rias Baixas
Day 3. Santiago de Compostela – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day 4. Galicia – Fine wines and wild nature
Day 5. Ávila and León – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day 6. Toledo – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day 7. Córdoba – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day 8. Seville
Day 9. Goodbye

Journey Information

Included: Transfers; dinner on the first night with all meals thereafter until breakfast on the final morning; tours and excursions as mentioned; 3 hotel nights; 5 nights on the train.

Dates and Prices 2025

Seville to Santiago de Compostela: to be advised

Santiago de Compostela to Seville: to be advised

Grand Class Suite Twin Beds per person, before discount	€7,900
Grand Class Suite Single Use supplement, before discount	€2,850
Deluxe Suite Double Bed per person, before discount	€8,590
Deluxe Suite Single Use supplement, before discount	€3,150

Prices pre Club Discount

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* Excursions and lectures conducted in English. This journey is operated by Lernidee.

Payment terms for this journey: 15% Non-refundable deposit; final payment due 60 days prior to departure.

Cancellation conditions: Up to 90 days prior to departure, 15% of total price; up to 42 days prior to departure, 45% of total; up to 11 days prior to departure, 80% of total price; up to 1 day prior to departure, 90% of total price.

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:

Management of tickets for the different visits to places of cultural interest, where advance ticket purchase is not allowed without ID or passport number.

Logistics of our trains, where sometimes it is necessary to contact the client.

Location of passengers before the trip, not presented at reception, lost, special cases, etc.

Their use will be only internally, without advertising purposes and without transferring them to third parties.

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:

Management of tickets for visits to places of cultural interest, where advance ticket purchase is not allowed without ID or passport number;

Logistics of the trains, when it may be necessary to contact the client;

Location of passengers before the trip, for no-show at check-in, or lost, or in special cases;

The details will only be used internally, not for marketing or advertising purposes, and wwill not be made available to third parties.

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)

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