The privilege of enjoying a Palace on wheels

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1 The privilege of enjoying a Palace on wheels

2 Al Andalus The suite coaches of the Al Andalus train were built in France for the British monarchy journeys when travelling from Calais to the Riviera. Added to the saloon coaches, also manufactured around the same dates, they make up a train with a Belle Epoque air, with unparalleled comfort, elegance and spaciousness. The original elements of the Al Andalus train are combined on to make their coaches real railway gems, with the latest technical advances allowing passengers to enjoy maximum comfort and safety. Saloon coaches The Al Andalus is probably the most spacious and luxurious tourist train in the world. Its four saloons, exquisite railway jewels built between 1928 and 1930, offer a splendid setting for the many activities that take place inside: tasting the breakfast buffet, lunch or dinner on board the restaurant cars, taking a relaxing drink in the bar car, listening to a musical performance every night in the piano bar car, or just letting time pass while the landscape rolls by through its large windows. The suites All suites are air-conditioned with independent adjustment. During the day the room is a private and comfortable living-room with a sofa and enough space for the privacy while at night the beds are unfolded so the room becomes a cosy room. Superior Suite: It is an spacious and elegant suite which combines the comforts of the 21 st century with the original appearance of this historical train. It is perfectly suited to rest, privacy and day and evening relaxation. Its features are: Ample space distributed into a bedroom and a bathroom. Two metre long double bed which can be turned into a sofa during the day. Possibility of adding an extra bed for a third passenger. Safe, minibar, wardrobe, luggage rack and adjustable air-conditioner. Comfortable and spacious bathroom with hairdryer and a varied set of welcome items. Standard Suite: A charming room which preserves the size and the Belle Epoque charm of the original compartments. Its features are: A bedroom and a bathroom layout. Two single beds which can be turned into armchairs during the day. Safe, minibar, wardrobe, luggage rack and adjustable air-conditioner. Functional bathroom with maximum use of its space, equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. Superior Suite Interior Standard Suite Interior 2 Al Andalus

3 A Coruña Santiago de Compostela Vilagarcía de Arousa Arousa Estuary Cambados Monforte de Lemos Ourense Ribera Sacra Ponferrada Las Médulas Astorga León Miranda del Ebro Burgos Logroño Pamplona Atapuerca Site Aranda de Duero Valladolid Zaragoza Salamanca Segovia Ávila Madrid Monfragüe Aranjuez Cáceres National Park of Monfragüe Toledo Mérida Zafra Córdoba Úbeda The Routes Cádiz Sevilla Jerez Ronda Baeza Granada Andalusia Tour Ibérico Tour Camino de Santiago Tour Extremadura Tour Ribera del Duero and Rioja Tour In the 2014 season, the Al Andalus train includes new routes with different durations covering a large part of Spain. There is a wide range of possibilities to findthe trip we desire. Each Al Andalus tour combines the on board cuisine with the top-class restaurants. The pleasure of the journey is also based on a careful balance between the train ride and the visits and trips on eachstage of the route. As the train stays at the station, passengers can choose between the scheduled tour, staying on board or going out on their own to enjoy the town where they are. The trip includes In Standard Suite: Accommodation in Standard Suite compartment on the train. The best food in dinners and lunches at top restaurants or on the train (including wine, coffee and spirits). Buffet breakfasts and menu. Music and entertainments in the pub coach. Planned trips with the tickets to museums, cathedrals, cloisters, etc. Luxury coach accompanying the train all the way. Daily newspapers and magazines. Permanent security service. Multilingual guide throughout the tour. An excellent staff at your disposal. In Superior Suite: Everything included in the Standard Suite plus: Accommodation in Superior Suite on the train. Option of enjoying two private dinners/lunches in your compartment. All non-alcoholic beverages requested at any time throughout the trip. Two transfers: including Renfe trains: one to take you to the starting point of the tour and another one to take you back from the end point of the tour. Groups You can also hire the Al Andalus train exclusively for groups from 45 people as a minimum and up to a maximum of 64. Business trips, leisure, conferences, incentives, product launches, etc. The charter trips are according to customer preferences with many possibilities from which to choose, including: Duration: the customer can decide the number of days that the train will be hired among various possibilities. Route: many possibilities throughout Spain. Activities: visits and activities along the route are also flexible. You can focus on the culture, nature, adventure, gastronomy, sport or any other variant or a careful blend of all of them. Price: depending on the different variables our booking staff will prepare a tight budget. More information at or by calling The privilege of enjoying a Palace on wheels 3

4 renfe Andalusia: Seville - Seville 6 Days/5 Nights FIRST DAY, MONDAY ~ Seville - Cádiz - Jerez At 11 :00-11:45 reception and welcome on the train at Santa Justa station in Seville. After settling on the train, we visit this city, the capital of Andalusia, which has the largest historic old town in Spain, dotted with monuments as memorable as the Cathedral, the Giralda, the Reales Alcazares, the Archivo de Indias, etc. Lunch in Seville and in the afternoon the train rides to Cádiz, known as the "Iittle silver cup",one of the oldest cities in Europe. Free time and dinner. At night train trip to Jerez, where we spend the night. SECOND DAY, TUESDAY ~ Jerez Breakfast on board. Visit to a sherry winery. At noon we enjoy the show "How Andalusian horses dance", a popularequestrian ballet with genuine Spanish music. Lunch. Free time and dinner. Night in Jerez. THIRD DAY, WEDNESDAY ~ Jerez - Ronda - Granada Early morning train ride to Ronda. Breakfast on board. Visit and lunch in Ronda. Free time to enjoy the stunning location of this city, located on a plateau dissected by a canyon through which the River Guadalevin flows. Late in the evening we return to the train for dinner on board while the train rides to Granada. Night in Granada. FOURTH DAY, THURSDAY ~ Granada After breakfast on the train we visit the Alhambra, the rich palace complex which housed the Nasrid rulers of the Kinqdom of Granada. Lunch. In the afternoon we have free time to visit this beautiful city, nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Dinner and flamenco show. Night in Granada. FIFTH DAY, FRIDAY ~ Granada - Linares - Baeza - Úbeda - Córdoba While having breakfast we arrive at Linares-Baeza station where our coach takes us to visit the Olive Tree Culture Museum. Later we visit Baeza, historical old town declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO, as our next visit, Úbeda, the city where we have lunch. Back to the train and dinner on board while travelling to Córdoba. Night in Córdoba. SIXTH DAY, SATURDAY ~ Córdoba - Seville After enjoying our last breakfast on board, we visit the city of Córdoba, the capital of the emirate and the medieval Caliphate of Al Andalus, when it was the largest, most refined and affluent city in western Europe. Lunch. Train trip to Seville. End oftrip at approximately 17:00. 4 Al Andalus

5 Extremadura Route: Seville Madrid 6 Days/5 Nights FIRST DAY, MONDAY Seville Zafra Reception and settling in of passengers on the train at 16:00 at Santa Justa station in Seville. Visit in Seville, the capital of Andalusia, which has the largest historic old town in Spain, dotted with monuments as memorable as the Cathedral, the Giralda, the Reales Alcazares, the Archivo de Indias, etc. Dinner on board as the train arrives inzafra. Night in Zafra SECOND DAY, TUESDAY Zafra Mérida After breakfast, we visit Zafra, historical, industrial and commercial town that preserves important monuments of its rich past. While we enjoy the lunch on the train we head to Mérida, the capital of Extremadura, which has one of the best preserved Roman theatres in the world. Dinner and Night in Mérida FIFTH DAY, FRIDAY Toledo Aranjuez After breakfast on board, we taste one of the best worldwide known cheeses: Manchego cheese. We enjoy a gastronomic morning with other typical local products such as olive oil, wine and marzipan. Lunch. Visit the town of Aranjuez, popular for its Royal Palace and gardens, one of the royal places of the Crown of Spain since the sixteenth century. Free time. Dinner and night in Aranjuez. SIXTH DAY, SATURDAY Aranjuez Madrid During breakfast the train arrives in Madrid where we will visit the Royal Palace, located in the beautiful old capital of Spain. Lunch and end of trip at about 17:00. THIRD DAY, WEDNESDAY Mérida Cáceres Monfragüe While we have breakfast the train arrives in Cáceres. Visit of this monumental city of Roman origin whose historical centre, declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO, is remained almost perfectly Lunch and free time. Dinner on board while the train rides to Monfragüe. Night in Monfragüe. FOURTH DAY, THURSDAY Monfragüe Toledo After breakfast we enjoy the morning in the middle of the nature with the visit of the Natural Park of Monfragüe. Then we come back to the train to have lunch. Later we will visit Toledo. City tour in Toledo, the visigothic capital declared World Heritage Site by the UNESCO, "Imperial City" where the three cultures: Christians, Muslims and Jews lived together for centuries. Free time and dinner. The privilege of enjoying a Palace on wheels 5

6 Ibérico (San Fermín Special): Madrid Zaragoza 6 Days/5 Nights FIRST DAY, FRIDAY Madrid Segovia Reception and welcome on board at 16:00 in Chamartín station in Madrid. Transfer to Segovia, visit and free time to explore this beautiful city which includes the Roman Aqueduct, the Alcázar and the Cathedral. Dinner and night in Segovia. SECOND DAY, SATURDAY Segovia Ávila Salamanca While having breakfast, we travel by train to Ávila, where we visit a meadow of fighting bulls to know how they are kept, their breeding and the matadors training oflunch, free time and a visit to Ávila, one of the best preserved walled enclosure in Europe. Dinner on board as the train arrives in Salamanca. Night in Salamanca. Superior Suite Interior THIRD DAY, SUNDAY Salamanca Burgos After breakfast on board, we discover Salamanca which is situated on the banks of Tormes river and declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. The city has the oldest and continuously opened university in Spain since it was founded Lunch and free time. We enjoy dinner on board while the train rides to Burgos. Night in Burgos. FOURTH DAY, MONDAY Miranda de Ebro After breakfast on the train, the coach takes us we to Sierra de Atapuerca, an area which has been declared a World Heritage Site for the exceptional archaeological and paleontological features inside. Visit of the excavations and the Prehistoric Village and return to Burgos, where we have lunch, have a visit and free time in this historical Castilian city whose cathedral is one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in Spain. Dinner on the train while travelling to Miranda de Ebro. Night in Miranda de Ebro. FIFTH DAY, TUESDAY Miranda de Ebro Pamplona After breakfast, our coach takes us to see the Marqués de Riscal wineries, located in La Rioja wine region as well as its wellknown luxury hotel, designed by Frank Gehry. Lunch on board the train while it takes us to Pamplona, where we visit the city and the bulls run during San Fermín festival. Dinner in Pamplona and transfer to Tafalla. Night in Tafalla (Navarra). SIXTH DAY, WEDNESDAY Pamplona Zaragoza First thing in the morning and after coffee, we go to the Bullring in Pamplona to see the penning of the bulls. After returning to the train, we have breakfast as we move to our final destination, Zaragoza, a bimillenary city that has the largest baroque church in Spain: the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of El Pilar. City tour and lunch. End of trip at around Al Andalus

7 Ibérico: Zaragoza Madrid 6 Days/5 Nights FIRST DAY, MONDAY Zaragoza Pamplona Reception and welcome at 16:00 on the train at Zaragoza -Delicias station. Travel by train to Pamplona. Visit of the city, famous for the festival of Sanfermínes. Dinner in Pamplona and transfer to Tafalla (Navarra). Night in Tafalla. SECOND DAY, TUESDAY Pamplona Miranda de Ebro Burgos We have breakfast on board as the train travels to Miranda de Ebro. From here we go to Marqués de Riscal wineries, which along with its well-known luxury hotel, designed by Frank Gehry. Are located in La Rioja wine region. Lunch on board the train as it takes us to Burgos. City tour, featuring one of the most important Gothic cathedrals in Spain, and free time. Dinner and night in Burgos. FIFTH DAY, FRIDAYS Ávila Segovia After breakfast we go to a meadow of fighting bulls to know how they are kept, their breeding and the matadors training. Lunch in Ávila, a city tour and free time to discover this city surrounded by one of the preserved walled enclosure in Europe. Dinner on board as the train arrives in Segovia. Night in Segovia. SIXTH DAY, SATURDAY Segovia Madrid Breakfast on board and tour of this city, also declared a World Heritage Site, which includes the Roman aqueduct, the Alcázar and the Cathedral. Free time and lunch. Train trip to the final destination, Chamartín station in Madrid. End of trip at approximately 18:30. THIRD DAY, WEDNESDAY Burgos Valladolid Salamanca After breakfast on the train we travel by coach to the Sierra de Atapuerca which isone of the most important archaeological and paleontological sites in the world and World Heritage Site and Prince of Asturias Award for Research. Visit of the excavations and the prehistoric village. Lunch on board as the train arrives in Valladolid. Visit and free time. Dinner on board as the train arrives in Salamanca. Night in Salamanca. FOURTH DAY, THURSDAY Salamanca Ávila After breakfast we visit Salamanca, a city with the oldest university in Spain. Situated on the River Tormes, Salamanca has been declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO for its historical and monumental wealth. Lunch and free time. Once we stay on the train, we enjoy dinner as we travel to Ávila. Night in Ávila. The privilege of enjoying a Palace on wheels 7

8 Camino de Santiago: León León 5 Days/4 Nights FIRST DAY, TUESDAY León Astorga Ponferrada Passenger reception and welcome on board the train at 12:00 in León station. Train trip to Astorga. Lunch. Visit of this Roman origin city which includes its Cathedral and Episcopal Palace, a modernist construction by Antonio Gaudi. Free time before returning to the train and departing to Ponferrada. Dinner on board. Night in Ponferrada. SECOND DAY, WEDNESDAY Ponferrada Monforte de Lemos Ourense While having breakfast the train takes us to Monforte de Lemos, from which we go to visit the Ribeira Sacra, a region of great natural and scenic values. Visit of a typical winery and lunch. Then we enjoy a spectacular catamaran ride in the canyons of the river Sil. Dinner on board as the train arrives in Ourense. Night in Ourense. Standard Suite Interior THIRD DAY, THURSDAY Ourense Santiago de Compostela After breakfast on board and a short visit in Ourense, we have a thermal day in the river Miño, enjoying a Japanese bath that we can optionally complete with massages, beauty sessions or other treatments. Lunch on board while travelling to Santiago de Compostela, pilgrims destination since a millennium that has such prominent places as the Cathedral and the Plaza del Obradoiro. City tour and free time. Dinner at the Nacional Parador Reyes Católicos, the old royal Hospital for pilgrims, built in plateresque style in the early sixteenth century. Night in Santiago de Compostela. FOURTH DAY, FRIDAY Santiago de Compostela A Coruña While having breakfast the train takes us to Vilagarcia de Arousa. Boarding at the O Grove port and a boat ride to enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Ria de Arousa. Free time in Cambados, Albariño wine capital. Return to the train and transfer to Pontevedra. Lunch. City tour and free time to visit the attractive historical centre of this city overlooking the estuary of the same name. Dinner on board as the train takes us to A Coruña. Night in A Coruña. FIFTH DAY, SATURDAY A Coruña León Breakfast on board and city tour in A Coruna, historical port and an elegant and dynamic city today, which preserves many treasures of its past. Train trip to Leon while we taste our last meal on board. End of trip at approximately 18:00. 8 Al Andalus

9 Ribera del Duero and Rioja Wine Route: Zaragoza León 4 Days/3 Nights FIRST DAY, THURSDAY Zaragoza Logroño Reception and welcome on board at 17:00 in Zaragoza Delicias station. Settling in on the train. Travel to Logroño. Dinner and night in Logroño. SECOND DAY, FRIDAY Logroño Miranda de Ebro After breakfast on board we visit Logroño, the capital of La Rioja and a city cut through by the river Ebro. We enjoy some free time. While we have lunch on the train we arrive in Miranda de Ebro, to go from here by coach to visit the wineries Marqués de Riscal, one of the most important in the wine region of La Rioja, together with its well-known luxury hotel, designed by Frank Gehry. Dinner and night in Ebro. THIRD DAY, SATURDAY Miranda de Ebro Valladolid León We have breakfast while the train heads towards Valladolid. On the way wine experts introduce us to the Ribera del Duero designation of origin wine, ending with a little tasting on board. After arriving in Valladolid, the coach takes us to visit a typical Ribera del Duero designation of origin winery, whose fame and prestige has increased in recent decades. After the visit we move on to Aranda de Duero where we have lunch and visit its medieval wineries. Free time. Dinner on board as the train takes us to Leon. Night in León. FOURTH DAY, SUNDAY León After breakfast on board we visit the monumental city, full of art treasures that testify to its historical importance. Return to the train late in the morning. End of trip at approximately 13:00. Ribera del Duero and Rioja Wine Route: León Zaragoza 4 Days/3 Nights FIRST DAY, THURSDAY León Reception and welcome on board at 17:00 at Renfe-León train station and settling in on the train. Tour in Leóna monumental city full of art treasures that testify to its historical importance. Dinner and night in León. SECOND DAY, FRIDAY León Valladolid Miranda de Ebro While having breakfast on board we travel to Valladolid to take our coach and head to the medieval wineries in Aranda de Duero. Free time and lunch. After that we visit a typical Ribera del Duero designation of origin winery, whose fame and prestige has increased in recent decades. Transfer to the train and dinner on board while heading to Miranda de Ebro. Wine experts introduce us to the Ribera del Duero designation of origin wine, to end with a little tasting on board. Night in Miranda de Ebro. THIRD DAY, SATURDAY Miranda de Ebro Logroño After breakfast on board, coach transfer to the Marqués de Riscal wineries, one of the most important in the wine region of La Rioja, together with its well-known luxury hotel, designed by Frank Gehry. Back to the train, where we have lunch while we travel to Logroño, the,capital of La Rioja, which is cut through by the river Ebro. City tour and free time. Dinner and night in Logroño. FOURTH DAY, SUNDAY Logroño Zaragoza We set off to Zaragoza while we enjoy our last breakfast on board. Visit of this bimillenary city that has the largest baroque church in Spain: the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of El Pilar. Return to the train and end of trip at approximately 13:00. The privilege of enjoying a Palace on wheels 9

10 Departure Dates ANDALUSIA TOUR (6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS) Route Month Date Sevilla Sevilla March 17, 24, 31 April 7, 16*, 21, 28 May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2, 9, 16 September 8, 15, 22, 29 October 6, 13, 20 EXTREMADURA TOUR (6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS) Sevilla - Madrid June 23 * Special Holy Week Departure of 5 days and 4 nights. IBÉRICO TOUR (6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS) Route Month Date Madrid - Zaragoza July 4 Zaragoza - Madrid August 18 CAMINO DE SANTIAGO TOUR (5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS) León - León July 15, 22 RIBERA DEL DUERO AND RIOJA TOUR (4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS) Zaragoza León July 10 León Zaragoza August 7 Night Superior Suite Infography Day Night Standard Suite Infography Day 10 Al Andalus

11 Prices The variety of routes in 2014 offers a wide range of prices, adapted to the different possibilities and needs of the customers. The amounts vary depending on the days the tour lasts, the room chosen and the season. Moreover it is possible to have significant early booking discounts (more than 6 months and 6-4 months). More information at or by calling HIGH SEASON PRICES 6 Days/5 Nights Price per person Double Standard Suite Supplement Individual Standard Suite Price per person Double Superior Suite Supplement Individual Superior Suite Supplement Triple Superior Suite (Child or Adult) High Season: Trips that depart in May, June and September. Low Season: Rest of the year. Prices in euros. Including VAT. LOW SEASON PRICES 6 Days/5 Nights 5 Days/4 Nights 4 Days/3 Nights Price per person Double Standard Suite Supplement Individual Standard Suite Price per person Double Superior Suite Supplement Individual Superior Suite Supplement Triple Superior Suite (Child or Adult) Prices in euros. Including VAT. The programme is in accordance with the Conditions for Hiring of Tourist Train Services that are available to customers at The privilege of enjoying a Palace on wheels 11

12 Renfe Tourist Trains Information and reservations Avenida Ciudad de Barcelona, Madrid Versión 2 / Febrero 2014