The Al Andalus is a luxurious and spacious broad gauge train, a unique place from which to enjoy the Spanish landscape. The railway carriages were built in France between 1929 and 1930. They have been restored to their original splendour that is matched with an on board service that combines quality meals with a romantic travel experience. This special train will start running in 2012 under the FEVE banner. FEVE have for many years successfully operated the El Transcantabrico trains in northern Spain, now they will make this superb addition to their stable of world class rail cruises. |
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| The Al Andalus |
The train
Accommodation suites
The Al Andalus has seven recently remodelled carriages, five of which were buolt in France in 1929.
These carriages were used by the British Royal Family on their journeys from Calais to the Cote d'Azure.
Each standard suite has two lower beds, a safe, a closet and a large bathroom. There are twelve such
suites on the train.
The superior suites have a double bed (150 x 200 cm), a minibar, safe, closet and an excellent full
bathroom. There are twenty such suites on the train.
During the day, the suotes look very different. The beds fold into comfortable couches, offering a space
for reading or to enjoy the scene from your private lounge.
All suites are individually air conditioned, and the train crew are available at all times.
Lounge and dining cars
The Al Andalus train has four railway gems, lounge cars from 1928 to 1930. These carriages make this
a most spacious train, a joy to travel in. Enjoy a buffet breakfast, lunch or dinner, have a quiet drink, listen
to a musical performance, watch the countryside go by or simply relax in the comfortable armchairs.
All of the carriages are air conditioned. They are open 24 hours a day, yours to be used and enjoyed.
Accommodation suites
The Al Andalus has seven recently remodelled carriages, five of which were buolt in France in 1929.
These carriages were used by the British Royal Family on their journeys from Calais to the Cote d'Azure.
Each standard suite has two lower beds, a safe, a closet and a large bathroom. There are twelve such
suites on the train.
The superior suites have a double bed (150 x 200 cm), a minibar, safe, closet and an excellent full
bathroom. There are twenty such suites on the train.
During the day, the suotes look very different. The beds fold into comfortable couches, offering a space
for reading or to enjoy the scene from your private lounge.
All suites are individually air conditioned, and the train crew are available at all times.
Lounge and dining cars
The Al Andalus train has four railway gems, lounge cars from 1928 to 1930. These carriages make this
a most spacious train, a joy to travel in. Enjoy a buffet breakfast, lunch or dinner, have a quiet drink, listen
to a musical performance, watch the countryside go by or simply relax in the comfortable armchairs.
All of the carriages are air conditioned. They are open 24 hours a day, yours to be used and enjoyed.
| Al Andalus Itinerary, 2012 Day 1. Sunday Seville to Cordoba Board the train at 12h00 noon at the Santa Justa Railway Station in Seville. Settle in over lunch as we make our way to Corboda. On arrival, join a coach tour to the Old Town, a World Heritage Site. Of particular interest are the Reales Alcazares, the Mosque / Cathedral of the Juderia. There will be free time before dinner at a local restaurant and a night on the train standing at Corboda. Day 2. Monday Corboda - Baeza - Ubeda - Granada As you enjoy breakfast on board, arrive at Linares Baeza, from where the coach will take you to the Olive Oil Museum and the historic part of Baeza, a world heritage site and the seat of the International University of Andalucia. After the visit there will be some free time before lunch at Ubeda, which you will visit after lunch. Later there will be more free time before returning to the train for our onward journey to Grenada, where we will spend the night. Day 3. Tuesday Granada This morning, visit La Alhambra and the Jardines del Generalife. This will be followed by free time in Alhambra and lunch. This afternoon, visit the city. See the quarters of Albaicin, Sacramonte and its cathedral, the first Spanish Renaissance church. There will be free time before dinner at a local restaurant, where you can enjoy a flamenco performance. Overnight on the ytrain at Granada. Day 4. Wednesday Granada - Ronda - Cadiz Enjoy the scenery of the Serrania during breakfast as the train travels to Ronda. Visit the city which hangs on the edge of a huge escarpment known as El Tajo. This is the birthplace of bullfighting with a history that goes back to Roman times. Free time will be followed by lunch in Ronda. After lunch, re-board the train for a journey to Cadiz, a coastal city on the Bay of Cadiz and one of the oldest cities in Europe with an important heritage. Visit the city and enjoy dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight on the train at Cadiz. Day 5. Thursday Cadiz - Jerez - Sanlucer - Jerez Arrive in Jerez during breakfast. This is the birthplace of Sherry wine and some of the most deep rooted Andalucian traditions. Visit on of the most important wineries for a tour and wine tasting. Continue toi the Royal Andalucian School of Equestrian Art, where we will enjoy the show "The Andalusian Dancing Horses". After the show and a viist to the riding school, travel by coach to the neighbouring town of Sanlucar de Barrameda on the estuary of the Guadalquivira River. After lunch take a boat trip down the Guadalquivir. Return to the train waiting at Jerez this afternoon, where there will be free time and dinner at a restaurant. After finner there will be a speciaol tour end party with a night on boar the train at Jerez. Day 6. Friday Jerez - Seville The train will reach its final destination at Seville during breakfast. The city has a fine cultural and hitoric heritage, which make it an attractive tourist destination. Your city tour will end just before midday, when you will return to the Santa Justa Station to collect your luggage. |
| Departures 2012 06, 13, 20, 27 May. 03, 10, 17, 24 June. 16, 23, 30 September. 07, 14, 21, 28 October. 04, 11, 18, 25 November. 02 December. |
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Your tour includes:
- Six day and five nights on board the Al Andalus Train.
- Five breakfasts, five lunches and five dinners on board or at restaurants.
- High quality wines, liquor, coffee and tea with meals.
- Accompanying hostess throughout the journey.
- Guide during excursions.
- Coach for transfers and visits.
- Permanent security.
- Musical performances.
- All visits, transfers and entrance fees.
- An exceptional crew at your service.
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