SPAIN.

¡§Al Andalus" Spain's historic luxury train from Sevilla.

Sevilla to Sevilla 6 Days (5 nights)

Allow yourself to be taken back in time; to peace, tranquility, relaxation, adventure, discovery, luxury... the most unforgettable journey is only possible on this exquisite vintage train, thanks to the hard work of professionals with the know-how to restore Al Andalus Express to its former magnificent splendor. It now affords us a journey through the centuries with all its history and culture, without missing the slightest detail of the landscape along the way, and enjoying all imaginable comforts on board this luxury train.

Al Andalus is comprised of five grand-deluxe sleeping cars, all of which were constructed in France in the year 1929 and were used by the king of England on his travels between Calais and at the Cote d'Azur. Their Belle Epoque decor was recently enhanced with new comforts: namely, two Club Cabins with individual showers in each car.

Day 1 Sunday Seville - Cordoba

Arrive at Seville Santa Justa station to a special welcome, after which you board this luxury train at 1215, with a welcoming cocktail. After which you depart for Cordoba, taking lunch on the journey.

The club car saloon.

In Cordoba, a sightseeing tour will include the famed Mosque and the old Jewish Quarter, where the cultures have fashioned this town quite unlike any other in Europe. In the evening, dinner will be served at a typical Cordovan restaurant ¡§El Churrasco¡¨, with a visit to its wine cellar, before returning to Al Andalus and departing Cordoba with the musicians playing in the Piano Bar Coach, to enjoy a last drink, should you like one, before sleeping.

Day 2 Monday Cordoba - Baeza - Grenada

The Train at the station. Views of the inside of the very plush cars

Breakfast on board the Al Andalus. After which there is a visit to the Museum, Museo del Aceite, where we will see the process used to extract oil from olives. After which a tasting will be held to appreciate the differing flavours. Walk to the monumental City of Baeza for brief visit on foot.
Lunch at the Vandelvira restaurant in Baeza after which return to the train. Take dinner on board traveling to Granada. Flamenco show at the emblematic quarter of Albayzin, from where you get a very good night view of Grenada.

Back to the train for a nightcap, or to sleep. Night spent on the train.

Day 3 Tuesday Granada ¡V Bobadilla

Views of Alhambra in Granada

Breakfast on board the Al Andalus. Then a visit to the Alhambra and the incomparable "Jardines del Generalife". Lunch will be served at the La Ermita restaurant in Granada and then free time, to explore this enchanting city and maybe buy some of its local craftwork.
Return to the train and dinner on board while heading to the small train station at Bobadilla, where we shall spend the night.

Day 4 Wednesday Bobadilla ¡V Ronda - Jerez

View of typical Spanish hill town

Breakfast on board the Al Andalus. Followed by trip by coach from Bobadilla through the "Serrania de Ronda" landscape. In Ronda, sightseeing in the Ciudad Vieja, (Old City). Casa de Don Bosco, cliffs, Cathedral and the oldest bullring in Spain, some free time for shopping, then lunch at the Parador de Ronda
Return to the train and departure towards Jerez de la Frontera. Dinner will be served on board. The train stops at a small station along the way to allow you to sleep.

Day 5 Thursday Jerez - Sevilla

Breakfast on board the Al Andalus, followed by a visit to the wine cellar of Gonzalez Byass. On foot we will see the wine cellars and go deeply into the the culture and processes of Cognac elaboration, dry wines and sherries and do a little wine tasting. Visit the Real Escuela del Arte Ecuestre and its famous Carthusian horses. Back to the wine cellars of Gonzalez Byass to take typical Spanish lunch, based on Tapas. In the afternoon, transfer by bus, then by horse and carriage to the restaurant La Albahaca, in the famous Plaza de Santa Cruz, for a formal farewell dinner with live music. Return to the train and departure towards Seville.

Day 6 Friday Seville

View of Seville, and the inside of two of the Churches.

Breakfast on board as you progress into Sevilla, Santa Justa Station, arriving at 1100. Say farewell to Al Andalus Express then return to airport for the journey home. Or you may decide to stay for a while in this fascinating country of Spain or elsewhere in Europe.

Departure dates for 2003,

Each trip 6 days 5 nights

April 6^th 13^th 20^th 27^th

May 4^th 11^th 18^th 25^th

June 1^st 8^th 15^th 22^nd 29^th

July 6^th

August 3^rd 31^st

September 7^th 14^th 21^st 28^th

October 5^th 12^th 19^th 26^th

November 2^nd 9^th 23^rd

Types of accommodation offered on the Train:

Double Standard:

Double cabins have two bunk beds, three drawers, luggage storage space, sailcloth wardrobe and a built in wash basin with space to leave your toiletries. They can also be used as individual cabins, using only the lower bed which folds into a comfortable sofa during the day. Standard cabins have air-conditioning and heating.

Double Superior:

Standard double cabins can be joined to create a Double Superior compartment. With this arrangement one of the cabins can be used as a living area and the other as a sleeping space. The cabins can also be used as individual areas. There are six drawers, two luggage storage spaces, two sailcloth wardrobes and two built in wash basins with space to leave your toiletries. Double Superior cabins have air-conditioning and heating.

Club:

Club cabins have two beds and a private bathroom with shower, sink, and toilet. During the day one of the beds becomes a comfortable sofa and the other folds up leaving space for a table and chair. There two big drawers and a wooden cupboard and one built in washbasin with space to leave your toiletries. Club cabins have air-conditioning and heating.

Please note that empty luggage can be stored outside the cabin, if necessary.

Showers:

Two cars of the Al Andalus are devoted exclusively to showers. Each of the spacious, high-tech showers contains its own dressing room, and passengers are thoroughly pampered with cotton robes, slippers, luxurious gels, shampoos and soaps .

For departure dates and prices, please contact Concorde Travel.

Price includes:

Ø Accommodation aboard Al Andalus Expreso during 7 days/ 6 nights.

Ø All meals detailed in the program.

Ø Visits and entrance fees to places of interest with specialized guides.

Ø Wine, water and coffee with all meals.

Ø All applicable taxes.

Ø Welcome glass of Champagne.

Ø Mineral water in cabin at all times.

This is a complete itinerary in its own right, but if you would like to extend your stay in Spain, or indeed anywhere else in Europe or elsewhere, this can be arranged, please call us.

COSTS (for 2003).

From 2,440 Euros for Club Double, per person, based on two sharing.

From 3,590 Euros for Club Individual, per person, based on single occupancy.

These prices do not include flights or High Season charges, please call for the rate of your preferred travel dates.

Prices are subject to change, by the Airline or Operator, without notice.