Andalusia by regular train

DAY 1: MALAGA

Flight or train to Malaga available upon request.

Individual arrival at Malaga Airport.
Meet your driver and transfer to your hotel.

Check-in and free time. The old quarter of Malaga is home to most of the city's historical sites. Stroll through this city and its charming streets steeped in Moorish heritage. Admire its churches, monasteries, and stately homes.

Optional guided tour available depending on your flight/train arrival time.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Malaga.

DAY 2: MALAGA-GRANADA (Train)

Private transfer from your hotel to the train station. Granada, a charming city in southern Spain.

The first stage of your journey in Spain by train takes you to the charming city of Granada in 1 hour and 18 minutes. You will reach your hotel independently to drop off your luggage.

City tour of Granada with your English-speaking guide. You will visit the former Arab quarter of the Albayzin and the famous Mirador de San Nicolas. You will also discover lesser-known viewpoints and enjoy the panoramic view of the immortal Alhambra, a palatial complex and one of the major monuments of Islamic architecture in Andalusia.

Overnight at a hotel in Granada (PDJ).

DAY 3: GRANADA

Morning visit to the Alhambra, Nasrid palaces and Generalife gardens.

The Alhambra is a rich complex of palaces and fortresses that housed the monarchs of Granada's Nasrid court. It is appreciated for its interior decorations, which are among the finest in Andalusian art, as well as for its perfect integration into the cityscape.

Afternoon at leisure

In the evening, enjoy a flamenco show in the heart of the Albaycin district, where internationally renowned artists perform every evening.
Overnight at hotel in Granada (PDJ)

DAY 4: GRANADA-CORDOUE (Train)

Private transfer from your hotel to the train station.
The first stage of your Spanish train journey takes you to Cordoba (1 hou and 35 minutes by train).
Free transfer to your hotel.

Visit Cordoba with your English-speaking guide.
Strolling through the flower-filled streets of the historic center, you'll discover the many facets of Jewish, Moorish and Christian Cordoba. See the Mosque-Cathedral, a former Roman temple that became a church, then a mosque and finally a cathedral in the 16th century. You'll get to the heart of the history of the medieval Jewish community by visiting one of the three remaining synagogues in Spain. You'll also pass through the small flower square, the covered market (souk), the typical Cordoban patios and the traditional craftsmen's workshops listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Check-in at your hotel, free time.

Optional (on request): the workshops of a ceramist, a goldsmith and a saddler show you the most ancient techniques of the civilizations that populated this thousand-year-old city (open from 5pm).
Overnight at hotel in Cordoba (PDJ)

DAY 5: CORDOUE-SEVILLE (Train)

Visit of Cordoba with your English-speaking guide in the morning.
Walking through the flower-filled streets of the historic center you will discover multiple facets of Cordoba’s Jewish, Moorish, and Christian heritage.

You will admire the Mosque-Cathedral, an ancient Roman temple that became a church, then a mosque, and finally a cathedral in the 16th century. Immerse yourself in the history of the medieval Jewish community by visiting one of the three synagogues that remain in Spain. You will also pass by the small Plaza de las Flores, the covered market (souk), the typical Cordoban patios, and the traditional artisan workshops, which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage.

Private transfer from your hotel to the train station.
Departure by train to Seville (Travel time: 1 hour).

Afternoon free in Seville.

Overnight at hotel in Seville (DDP, DJ)

DAY 6: SEVILLE

Continue your tour of the capital of Andalusia with your English-speaking guide.
Visit the Alcázar, a rich palace of Mudejar architecture, and the Jewish Quarter (Barrio de Santa Cruz). Discover the impressive Cathedral of Our Lady of Seville and the Giralda, the former minaret of the great Almohad mosque.

Lunch at leisure

In the afternoon, you can also take a tour of the Torre del Oro observation tower, the Spanish Steps or the Royal Tobacco Factory (Fábrica de Tabacos), a former factory that is now home to the University of Seville (Universidad de Sevilla).
Overnight at hotel in Seville (PDJ)

DAY 7: SEVILLE-CADIX- SEVILLE (Train)

In the morning, private transfer to the train station to take the regular train to the White City, Cadiz.
Journey of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes / one-way.

Meet your English-speaking guide at the train station and depart for a private city tour of the cultural and historical gems of Cadiz. Founded 3,000 years ago by the Phoenicians, Cadiz is the oldest city in the Western world. The various peoples who settled here left their cultural marks, and their influence still shapes the character of the people of Cadiz today. This peninsula, located along the Andalusian Atlantic coast, has managed to preserve a rich historical heritage.
A detour to the city's cathedral, with its stunning architecture. From the top of its bell tower, the view of the sea and the city is truly remarkable.

Free time to further explore the city or relax on La Caleta beach. Return to Seville by regular train, with a free evening.

Night at hotel in Seville (PDJ)

DAY 8: RETURN TO FRANCE

Free time according to your schedule.
Private transfer from your hotel to Seville airport. End of your stay in Andalusia (PDJ))

Additional night, return flight or train from Seville on request.

TRAINS - ANDALUSIA BY REGULAR TRAIN

On this tour you will use the following transport options:

• Private transfer by car
  Malaga > Granada (1h30)

• Regular trains
  Granada > Cordoba (1h25)
  Cordoba > Seville (57 min)

• Private transfer by car
  Seville > Ronda (2h)
  Ronda > Seville (2h)

PRICES

In a 3* hotel

• Price in double/twin room : from €2,290 / person
• Single supplement : from €370 / person

In a 4* hotel

• Price per double/twin room : from €2,560 / person
• Single supplement : from €475 / person

PRICE INCLUDES

• 6 nights' accommodation in city-center hotels in double rooms, breakfast included
• 2nd class train tickets as per program
• Private transfers according to program
• Private tour of Granada with English-speaking guide (tickets for Alhambra, Nasrid palaces and Generalife gardens included)
• Private tour of Cordoba with English-speaking guide (entrance tickets to the Mosque and Patios included)
• Private tour of Seville and its monuments with English-speaking guide (entrance tickets to Alcazar and Cathedral included)
• Private tour of Ronda with English-speaking guide (entrance tickets to Casa Don Bosco, Mondragon Palace and Santa Maria parish included)
• Local taxes
• Electronic travel guide

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• International transportation
• Train 1st class supplement: €80 per person
• Options (on request)
• Meals and visits not mentioned in the program
• Insurance
• Gratuities
• Personal expenses
• Printed travel guide sent by post (+ €12)