Madrid to Seville
From the royal gardens of Aranjuez to the sherry bodegas of Jerez, a week aboard the Al Andalus linking Toledo, Roman Mérida, Cádiz, Córdoba and Seville.
- MadridDay 1
- AranjuezDay 1
- TorrijosDays 1-2
- ToledoDay 2
- CáceresDays 2-3
- MéridaDays 3-4
- Jerez de la FronteraDays 4-5
- CádizDay 5
- CórdobaDays 5-7
- SevilleDay 7
Overview
Begin in Madrid and board the Al Andalus at Aranjuez for a southbound week through three historic regions of Spain. You explore Toledo, medieval Cáceres, Roman Mérida, Jerez, Cádiz and Córdoba by day, then return to your suite on board before the journey ends in Seville.
- The Royal Palace of Aranjuez and its gardens on the first afternoon
- Toledo's historic centre, with time to explore on your own
- The medieval squares and palaces of Cáceres
- Mérida's Roman archaeological sites
- Jerez, home of sherry, horses and flamenco
- Cádiz, the Atlantic port city, with lunch near El Puerto de Santa María
- A full day in Córdoba, including a guided visit to the Mosque-Cathedral
Day by day
Day 1Madrid → Aranjuez → TorrijosTorrijos
The journey opens in Madrid with an introduction to the capital and lunch. In the afternoon you travel to Aranjuez to meet the crew, enjoy a welcome toast and settle into your suite, then tour the Royal Palace and its gardens. Dinner is served on board as the train continues to Torrijos.
Meals: Lunch · Dinner
Day 2Torrijos → Toledo → CáceresCáceres
After breakfast on board, discover Toledo, a city where centuries of history are layered into every street, with a guided walk followed by free time. Lunch is in the city before the train sets off west to Cáceres, with dinner on board.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 3Cáceres → MéridaMérida
Spend the morning in the old town of Cáceres, a maze of stone lanes, palaces and squares. The train then takes you on to Mérida to visit the principal sites of the former Roman provincial capital. Dinner is at a restaurant.
Meals: Dinner
Day 4Mérida → JerezJerez de la Frontera
Breakfast is served as the train heads south into Andalusia. In Jerez, a city shaped by wine, horses and flamenco, you have free time to soak up the atmosphere before dinner on board.
Meals: Breakfast · Dinner
Day 5Jerez → Cádiz → CórdobaCórdoba
Set out for Cádiz, the bright Atlantic city with one of the longest histories in Europe. Lunch is near El Puerto de Santa María, and you then return to Jerez to board the train for Córdoba, with dinner on board.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 6CórdobaCórdoba
A full day in Córdoba centres on a guided visit to the Mosque-Cathedral and the surrounding historic quarter. There is time to explore at leisure and lunch at a local restaurant, with dinner back on board.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 7Córdoba → Seville
Enjoy a last breakfast on board as the train makes its way to Seville. On arrival you say farewell to the crew and the journey comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast
- Night 1Torrijos
- Night 2Cáceres
- Night 3Mérida
- Night 4Jerez de la Frontera
- Night 5Córdoba
- Night 6Córdoba
The map is schematic. Dashed lines are excursions by road.
Suite Deluxe
- Double bed (1.50 × 2.00 m) that becomes a sofa by day
- Private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and toiletries
- Minibar with soft drinks included, plus in-room safe
- Wardrobe, luggage space and individual climate control
- Large windows onto the passing countryside
Gran Clase
- Two single lower beds that convert to armchairs by day
- Warm original wood panelling
- Private bathroom with shower
- Minibar, safe and individual climate control
Every compartment has its own bathroom, and all carriages are connected so you can stroll freely through the train.
- Six nights aboard the train in a private en-suite Deluxe Suite or Gran Clase room
- Meals as listed in the itinerary, on board and in selected restaurants
- Welcome toast on board
- A luxury coach that accompanies the train for excursions throughout the route
- A multilingual guide for the whole journey
- Entrance tickets to all scheduled visits
- Use of the vintage lounge, bar and restaurant cars, with live music on board
- Deposit
- 15% of the total at booking
- Final payment
- 35 days before departure
- Cancellation
- 30–15 days before departure: 25% · 14–5 days: 50% · 4–1 days: 80% · under 24 hours: 100%
- Date change
- Free up to 120 days before departure · 15% fee from 120 to 31 days · not possible within 30 days
- Name change
- One passenger, free up to 5 days before departure
Dates and prices
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Gran Clase
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Questions about this journey
Where does the Madrid to Seville journey start and finish?
The journey opens in Madrid with an introduction to the capital and lunch. In the afternoon you travel to Aranjuez to board the Al Andalus, meet the crew, enjoy a welcome toast and settle into your suite. It ends on Day 7 in Seville, where you say farewell to the crew after a last breakfast on board.
How many nights is the journey and where does the train stop overnight?
It is 6 nights and 7 days, with every night spent in your suite on board. The train stops overnight at Torrijos, Cáceres, Mérida and Jerez de la Frontera, then spends two nights at Córdoba before the final run to Seville.
What are the standout experiences on the Madrid to Seville journey?
The first afternoon brings the Royal Palace of Aranjuez and its gardens, followed by Toledo's historic centre with a guided walk and free time. You explore the medieval squares and palaces of Cáceres, Mérida's Roman archaeological sites and Jerez, home of sherry, horses and flamenco. The week ends with Cádiz on the Atlantic and a full day in Córdoba, including a guided visit to the Mosque-Cathedral.
What is included in the Madrid to Seville journey?
Six nights aboard in a private en-suite Deluxe Suite or Gran Clase room, meals as listed in the itinerary (on board and in selected restaurants) and a welcome toast are included. A luxury coach accompanies the train for excursions, a multilingual guide travels with you for the whole journey, and entrance tickets to all scheduled visits are covered. You also have the use of the vintage lounge, bar and restaurant cars, with live music on board.
How do meals work on this journey?
Meals follow the itinerary, with many breakfasts and dinners served on board. Several meals are enjoyed ashore: lunch in Madrid on the first day, lunch in Toledo, dinner at a restaurant in Mérida, lunch near El Puerto de Santa María and lunch at a local restaurant in Córdoba. The journey ends with a final breakfast on board as the train makes its way to Seville.
What is the pace like, and who is this journey best suited to?
Guided visits are balanced with free time, such as an afternoon to soak up the atmosphere in Jerez and time at leisure during the full day in Córdoba. A coach and a multilingual guide take care of the excursions, and each evening you return to your suite aboard. It suits travellers who want to see three of Spain's historic regions, from royal Castile to Roman Extremadura and Andalusia, at an unhurried pace.



