The Al-Andalus tourist train sets off to offer its luxurious dream journeys. Railroads, vacations and Andalusia is an infallible ménage a trois for those who like to travel the old-fashioned way, tasting landscapes and leaving haste aside.
And although there is nothing written about tastes, the experience on this train is probably a dream for anyone. Not to mention the facilities that provide us that the vacations are satisfactorily organized.
Renfe’s tourist trains are back in business for the 2025 season. Thus, these experiences aboard the Al-Andalus return in March. There are different departure dates for this route that crosses the entire community. Here are all the details.
A museum piece to be experienced
The Al-Andalus is a railway jewel manufactured in France around the 1920s and consists of seven carriages-suites that used to transport the British monarchy through French lands, from Calais to the Côte d’Azur. As a tourist train it made its first trip in 1985 and in 2012 underwent a comprehensive refurbishment.
Luxurious beds, an impeccable catering service, cocktails, minibar in each room, laundry service, parties with live music and many other services complete this dream experience. A space that preserves the luxury of the 1920s with the avant-garde of the 21st century.
Al-Andalus Train: the route that crosses Andalusia.
This convoy has a single route that crosses all of Andalusia over 7 days and 6 nights. The Seville – Granada route runs through Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz, Ronda, Cordoba, Ubeda, Baeza and Granada.
The Al-Andalus Train route from Granada to Seville is the same as the previous one, but in reverse. Seven days and six nights to get to know the south of Spain on board this luxurious hotel.
The same stops and excursions will be made. All travel proposals include accommodation in a room with full bathroom included, in addition to bus travel and guides for the excursions with visits and entrance fees included.
Regarding departure dates, the Granada to Seville route offers the following options: March 30, April 13, April 27, May 11, May 25, June 15, June 14, September 14, September 28 and October 12.
In the opposite direction, departures from Seville are scheduled for April 6, April 20, May 4, May 18, June 8, September 7, September 21, October 5.
From both destinations the trip will start on Sunday from their respective stations, Santa Justa in Seville and the railroad station of Granada.
Travelers will also be able to enjoy the gastronomic offer on a full board basis both on board the train and in first class restaurants in the cities visited.
How much does it cost to travel and stay on the Al-Andalus?
In terms of price, immersing yourself in this 5-star experience costs a minimum of 10,150 euros per person in the Grand Class double room (6,000 euros per person if the reservation is for a couple).
Staying in the Deluxe Double Suite costs 7,150 euros per person.
Undoubtedly, this is an experience reserved for only a few that combines the best gastronomy and a luxury tour in the style of yesteryear.
The services included in the two types of rooms are:
- Breakfasts, dinners and lunches (including wine, water, soft drinks and coffee).
- Welcome drink and aperitif.
- Toiletries and slippers.
- Activities on board: music and live performances, pub car parties and dancing.
- Scheduled excursions and visits, tickets to museums, monuments and shows.
- Luxury coach that accompanies the train during its journey.
- Fares and services.
- Daily newspapers and magazines.
- Security service.
- Multilingual guide.
The Deluxe Suite is distinguished by its large bed (1.50 x 2.00) as opposed to the two single beds of the Grand Class, the possibility of enjoying private dinners or meals, non-alcoholic beverages in the suite’s minibar, luggage collection and tidying up in the suite’s closet upon request.