The Great Iberian Luxury Train Journey : Seville to Barcelona

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The magnificent journey between Spain and Portugal. Travel over 1800 kilometers between Seville and Barcelona while crossing the Iberian Peninsula from South to North and West to East through beautiful cities of Seville, Lisbon, Porto, Santiago de Compostela, Leon, Burgos, Zaragoza and ending the tour in Barcelona. Highlights:

Cathedral of Seville The Real Alcazar Plaza de España The ancient Emerita Augusta Monastery of Los Jerónimos Tower of Belem Cathedral of Porto Douro River boat ride Visit a wine cellar in Porto Visit Santiago de Compostela and the Cathedral. Day tour in León. Visit the Museum of Human Evolution in Atapuerca. Visit the famous winery in La Rioja Experience the famous gastronomy of Northern Spain

No Packing - Unpacking as you start your trip in Portugal and travel through Spain visiting different sites every day. We have a rest day in Porto where we will have concierge service for your luggage.

Itinerary Day 1 - July 26, 2022 : Seville - Merida

Reception at 10:00 am at the Hotel Alfonso XIII in Seville. Later we will visit the capital of Andalusia, containing the most beautiful monumental conjunction, which includes the Cathedral, El Real Alcázar and The Archive of Indies, all declared a World Heritage Site. After lunch, we will enjoy a panoramic sightseeing of the city and a tour to the famous Plaza de España, before boarding the Tren Al Ándalus. Welcome toast onboard the train, crew presentation and accommodation. Dinner on board, as we head for Merida, where we will spend the night. Day 2 - July 27, 2022 : Merida - Lisbon

We will start the morning, as every day, enjoying our delicious “à la carte” breakfast and buffet. Afterwards we will visit Merida, the ancient "Emerita Augusta" with one of the most important and extensive archaeological sites in Spain. Declared a World Heritage Site. Lunch in a typical Extremeño Restaurant. In the afternoon we will get back to the train to start our way to Portugal.

Dinner on board and overnight in Lisbon. Day 3 - July 28, 2022 : Lisbon - Porto After breakfast, we will visit the Monastery of Los Jerónimos, a World Heritage Site, the Tower of Belem and the Monument to the Discoverers, then we will have a panoramic tour of the city and have our lunch in a Typical Restaurant. In the afternoon we will focus our activity on the city center and its neighborhoods, spending some free time. Dinner

The Great Iberian Luxury Train Journey : Seville to Barcelona(© www.palacetours.com) 1/10 on board while we start our trip to Porto. Overnight in Porto.

Day 4 - July 29, 2022 : Porto After breakfast, we will go visit the upper neighborhood with its Cathedral. Then we will take a boat ride along the Douro River, also World Heritage. We will end in a wine cellar on the river banks. Typical Portuguese food in a Porto restaurant.

Dinner in the Evening at the hotel. while the train gets ready for the next part of the journey. Day 5 - July 30, 2022 : Tour of Porto and surrounding areas We have a special visit to a Winery today in the region where we will taste the local wine and food.

You may be able to get some free time to explore the city on your own. A Dinner with music entertainment for our guests.

Day 6 - July 31, 2022 : Porto and Cambados We will then go for a panaromic City Tour of Porto and lunch in a typical Portuguese restaurant. Later with the train, we will arrive in Spain and we will go to visit in the area of the Ría de Arousa a Batea de Mejillones (Oyster Farm) on the boat. We will then go to visit Cambados, cradle of the Albariño grapes and the famous wine region near Rias Baixas. We will have dinner in the region with typical Spanish Dishes and wine. Day 7 - August 1, 2022 : Tour of Santiago de Compostela Today we travel to Santiago de Compostela. After your arrival in Santiago de Compostela you will have time for a walking tour around the cathedral. Free time in the afternoon. Santiago de Compostela is a city full of charming corners (it was declared a Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 1985) and with many places to visit. Later this evening we will travel to León while we have dinner onboard the train. Overnight in León.

Day 8 - August 2, 2022 : Basílica de San Isidoro and travel to Castilla y León After breakfast, we will visit the city of León, on the Bernesga River in northwest Spain, capital of the Province of León. It’s home to many churches and cathedrals noted for their architecture and art. Among them is the Gothic 13th-century Catedral de Léon, with its towers and flying buttresses. The Romanesque 10th-century Basílica de San Isidoro is known for its frescoes and royal tombs. Lunch on board the train while arriving in Burgos. This beautiful city located in the autonomous community of Castilla y León. Burgos was selected as the "Spanish Gastronomy Capital" of 2013. In 2015 it was named "City of Gastronomy" by UNESCO. Guided city tour. Dinner and overnight in Burgos. Day 9 - August 3, 2022 : Atapuerca Museum of Human Evolution and Marques de Riscal Winery After breakfast we will visit the Museum of Human Evolution (Museo de la Evolución Humana) situated on the south bank of the river Arlanzón, in Burgos; located roughly 16 kilometers west of the Sierra de Atapuerca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and location of some of the most important human fossil finds in the world. Lunch on board while we arrive in Logroño, transfer to Elciego (Eltziego) where we will visit the famous winery "Bodega del Marques de Riscal" with Wine Tasting and Sightseeing at its original hotel. This stunning XXI Century Chateau was designed by the internationally renowned architect Frank Gehry and this is a true masterpiece with a

The Great Iberian Luxury Train Journey : Seville to Barcelona(© www.palacetours.com) 2/10 great location at "The City of Wine," Dinner and overnight in Logroño. Day 10 - August 4, 2022 : Zaragoza and Barcelona Early this morning we will be transferred to Zaragoza while we enjoy breakfast on board the train. Panoramic city tour, visit Plaza del Pilar and Palacio de la Alfajería. Lunch on board while we headed to our last destination the city of Barcelona where we will leave the train and our guide will take us to our hotel after a panaromic tour of the city where the tour will end. We have optional extension available for guests that want to stay extra few days in Barcelona.

For Bookings before September 30, 2021, a complimentary night in the hotel will be provided for tonight.

Destination Information Barcelona Barcelona is the capital and of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain. Founded as a Roman city, Barcelona today is an important cultural center and a major tourist destination with a rich cultural heritage. Particularly renowned architectural works include the iconic Barcelona Pavilion designed by Mies van der Rohe; the immense but still unfinished church of the Sagrada Família by Antoni Gaudí; and the work of Lluís Domènech i Montaner. The Barri Gòtic ("Gothic Quarter") is the center of the old city of Barcelona where many of the buildings date from medieval times, some from as far back as the Roman settlement of Barcelona. Barcelona is home to 68 municipal parks, with the 45 urban parks alone covering 10% of the city.

Burgos Burgos is a city of northern Spain, at the edge of the central plateau. To enter the old part of the city, pass through the impressive Arco de Santa María into the Plaza Del Rey San Fernando, home of Spain's finest Gothic Cathedral which completely dominates the center of the old town. Burgos is rich in ancient churches and convents. The three most notable are the cathedral, with its chapel of the Condestables de Castilla, the monastery of Las Huelgas, and the Carthusian monastery of Miraflores. The Convento de la Merced, occupied by the Jesuits, and the Hospital del Rey are also of historic and architectural interest.

León The city of León is the capital of León province in the autonomous community of Castile and León in the Northwest of Spain. León is the last major city along the Camino de Santiago or "Way of St. James", which makes it common to see pilgrims from all over the world walking through the city. León is especially famous for its gothic cathedral and medieval and Roman architectural legacy, such as the Real Colegiata de San Isidoro, San Marcos, and the Roman wall surrounding the old part of the city which dates back to the 1st century BC. The narrow, almost labyrinth-like medieval streets make the old part of the city remain very true to its original look. The new part stands in stark contrast to the old, full of modern and contemporary buildings such as Gaudi's Casa de Botines and the new MUSAC, the Castile and León Museum of Contemporary Art.

Lisbon

The Great Iberian Luxury Train Journey : Seville to Barcelona(© www.palacetours.com) 3/10 Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal. Perched on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, Lisbon is one of the rare Western European cities that faces the ocean and uses water as an element that defines the city. Lisbon enchants travelers with its white bleached limestone buildings, intimate alleyways, and an easy going charm that makes it a popular year round destination. The city of Lisbon is rich in architecture; Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, Baroque, Traditional Portuguese, Modern and Post-Modern constructions can be found all over the city. The monument to Christ the King (Cristo Rei) stands with open arms overlooking the whole city.

Logroño Logroño is a city in northern Spain, on the Ebro River. Logroño is an important center of trade for Rioja wine, for which the area is noted. In the Old Town there are many churches worth visiting, including the Cathedral La Redonda, the Romanic Church of San Bartolome and the church of Santiago that is visited by pilgrims in their way to Santiago de Compostela.

Merida Mérida, the capital of western Spain's Extremadura region, was founded by the Romans in the 1st century B.C. Remains of the ancient city include the still-used Teatro Romano, which has a double tier of columns rising onstage. The ancient Puente Romano, a 792m bridge spanning the Río Guadiana, adjoins the Alcazaba, a 9th-century Islamic fortress built over Roman walls.

Porto Porto, also Oporto in English, is Portugal's second largest city and capital of the Norte region. The city was built along the hills overlooking the Douro river estuary, and its historical center was awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO in 1996. It has been continuously inhabited since at least the 4th Century, when the Romans referred to it as Portus Calle. Among the architectural highlights of the city, Oporto Cathedral is the oldest surviving structure, together with the small Romanesque Church of Cedofeita, the gothic Igreja de São Francisco, the remnants of the city walls and a few 15th-century houses.

Santiago de Compostela Santiago de Compostela is the capital city of Galicia, Spain, and is the jewel in its historic and medieval crown. The city has world heritage status, and the 9th century Cathedral itself is the final destination for thousands of Christian pilgrims who traverse the "Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago)" pilgrimage across Galicia in order to reach this impressive city and visit the tomb of the saint himself. Santiago's old town is also full of dazzling examples of Gothic, Neo-classical, Romanesque and Baroque design and nearly all are on a grand or monumental scale.

Seville Seville is the artistic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain, and capital of Andalusia. The Cathedral of Seville is now arguably the largest church in the world when compared using the measurement of volume, and is also the final resting place of the remains of Christopher Columbus. La Giralda is a large and beautiful minaret tower, originally intended for the chief mosque, but now is the magnificent bell tower of the Cathedral and prominent symbol of Seville. The Real Alcázar is a beautiful palace, built in Mudéjar (Moorish) style in the 14th century. With its myriad of rooms, extravagant architecture, lavish gardens with many courtyards, ponds and secrets to be explored, it is a fascinating place to visit.

Price Chart The Great Iberian Luxury Train Journey : Seville to Barcelona(© www.palacetours.com) 4/10 Price Chart All Rates in US$ per person including ALL taxes and surcharges Group Tour Rates Class Dates Single Rate Double Rate Triple Rate Gran Clase (Two Twin Beds) Gran Clase (Two Twin For departure July 26,2022 US$ 13,927 US$ 8,115 N/A Beds) Suite Deluxe (Matrimonial Bed) Suite Deluxe (Matrimonial For departure July 26,2022 US$ 16,997 US$ 9,696 N/A Bed)

Departures

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Inclusions : Travel on board the luxurious Al Andalus train All meals - Breakfast, dinners and lunches, with the finest cuisine aboard the train or in top restaurants (including wine, water, soft drinks and coffee). Welcome drink and snack. Farewell dinner – gala party. Free mineral water available in the cabin’s minibar. Activities onboard: music and live performances, parties in the pub car, show cooking and cocktails, dancing, etc. Tickets to museums, attractions and shows. Excursions and scheduled tours. Taxes and services. Daily newspapers and magazines. Security service. Multilingual guide throughout the tour. Excellent crew available (Expedition Leader, guide, waiters, cooks, technicians, etc). Your tour price does NOT include: Domestic or international airfare Travel insurance or visa fees Items of a personal nature, such as laundry and souvenirs Any additional hotel accommodations pre- or post-tour Any items not specifically mentioned as "included" Triple occupancy fare is only available for Children under 12 on the Suite Superior Category. Please contact us for pricing.

Travel Tips & FAQ's

1 . 1 . What are the passport/visa requirements for travel to Spain?

Please ensure that your passport has at least three blank pages and that it is valid for at least six months beyond your departure date from Spain. Please check with your local embassy regarding visa requirements.

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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). • Breakfast buffet and menu. • Music and entertainment in the Pub coach. • Programmed excursions with entrance 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 team at your disposal.

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. • Transfers: including two Renfe transfers, 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.

3 . 3 . Is there a dress code on the train?

The dress code is casual, although you may dress up for dinner if you would like. We suggest packing comfortable walking shoes and layers of clothing, since the temperatures do fluctuate from day to night.

4 . 4 . What kind of meals are provided on this tour?

Here is a sample menu: Appetizer: "Remojon Granadino" Salad served with cinnamon vinaigrette Main Course: Pork sirloin grilled in mozarabic sauce with crispy aubergine fingers Dessert: Sacromonte cake This is a plated dinner menu provided by the San Nicolas restaurant, which overlooks the Alhambra. If you have special dietary needs, please notify our Travel Agent when making booking arrangements.

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The Al Andalus train does have wifi in the lounge of the train, although the signal is not strong and may not reach outside of the lounge car. (The signal is also best when the train is stationed.) You may use the computer in the lounge provided for guests' convenience, or you may connect to the train's wifi using your personal laptop, tablet or device.

6 . 6 . How big are the suites?

A standard suite is 6.72m2. A superior suite is 8.4m2.

7 . 7 . What size are the beds in the suites?

The size of the bed is dependent on the type of suite you reserve. Standard Suite with 2 beds will contain (1) bed that is 0.80 x 1.9 m and (1) bed that is 0.70 x 1.8 m Superior Suite has one double/matrimonial bed that is 1.5 x 1.9 m If your suite has one extra bed, it is 0.70 x 1.8 m

8 . 8 . What is the difference between a Standard and Superior Suite?

Superior Suites - Features:

Ample space distributed into a bedroom and bathroom. Two meter long double bed which can be turned into a sofa during the day. Possibility of adding an extra bed for a third passenger. Equipped with safe, varied minibar, wardrobe, luggage rack and climate control. Comfortable and spacious bathroom, with hairdryer and a varied set of welcome items.

Standard Suites are charming rooms that retain the dimensions and Belle Epoque charm of original compartments. Features: A bedroom and bathroom layout. Two single beds which can be turned into armchairs during the day. Equipped with small minibar, safe, wardrobe, luggage rack and climate control. Functional bathroom, with maximum use of its space, equipped with shower and a hairdryer.

9 . 1 . What are the passport/visa requirements for travel to Spain?

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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). • Breakfast buffet and menu. • Music and entertainment in the Pub coach. • Programmed excursions with entrance 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 team at your disposal.

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.

11 . 3 . Is there a dress code on the train?

12 . 4 . What kind of meals are provided on this tour?

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14 . 6 . How big are the suites?

A Standard Suite is 6.72m2.

A Superior Suite is 8.4m2.

15 . 7 . What size are the beds in the suites?

Terms & Conditions PAYMENT TERMS: 15% of total tour cost due at the time of booking For Guests booking before September 15, 2021 a deposit of 5% is required for booking. 10% due on November 15, 2021 Balance of Final Payment by 90 days prior to departure CANCELLATION FEES: Before November 15, 2021 the cancellation fee is 15% of the deposit amount Up to 30 days before departure: refund less 15% of total tour cost. Between 30 and 15 days: refund less 25% of the total tour cost. Between 14 and 5 days: refund less 50% of the total tour cost. Between 4 and 1 day(s): refund less 80% of the total tour cost. Less than 24 hours or failure to turn up: No refund, 100% of the total is payable.

In case of a Pandemic / Coronavirus situation if the train is not able to operate, guests can transfer the funds to any other tour being offered by Palace Tours or change of date subject to availability without any cost to the guest. In case the guest requests a refund, full refund will be provided minus the 15% administrative fee on full tour costs as outlined in the general terms and conditions. The above times are based on local time of the destination where the tour is provided. In order to provide enough time for processing cancellation, guests need to add 3 business days to the above timeframes. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover the losses incurred in case of cancellation. For information on available plans or to purchase travel insurance, please visit www.palacetours.com/insurance.

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