Famed Al-Andalus Unveils Glories of Southern Spain

Al-Andalus 1920s-era restaurant car. Photo: FEVE

After Eight Years Off the Rails, Luxury Train Glows

Southern Spain's opulent Al-Andalus Express triumphantly returned to the rails last year.

As Society of IRT Vice President Angela Walker reports in IRT's Track 25, the newly refurbished train, which ceased running in 2005, is better than ever. Click here to see the new itinerary.

Ordering a drink in the lounge car. IRT Photo: Angela Walker

Al-Andalus includes a bar, tea room and two dining cars, as well as private, all-en-suite facilities. The six-day, five-night tour begins and ends in Seville, with stops in Córdoba, Granada, Cádiz and Jerez.

Tour highlights include visits to the famed "Alhambra," the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, and Doñana Natural Park, largest of its kind in Europe.

The tour is a culinary/wine event as well, with guests enjoying lunches and dinners at prominent local restaurants off-train.

On-board flamenco entertainment. IRT Photo by A. Walker

Prices: €2,850 (about $3,940 U.S.) per person, double, for standard class. Click here for more info.

Early booking discounts: Book 6 months in advance or more and receive €285 off (about $400); book 4-6 months in advance, receive €143 off (about $200).

Dates: Tours depart most Sundays March-June, September and October. For detailed info, please click here.

More Info: Email us, or call (800) 478-4881 in the U.S. and Canada; elsewhere, please call (502) 897-1725.

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Yours sincerely,

Eleanor Flagler Hardy, President

The Society of International Railway Travelers®

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