Lusitana Route: Seville - Lisbon - Porto (4 days - 3 nights)

2022 season departure date:

  • July: 26 

Day one, Tuesday: Sevilla – Mérida

Reception of passengers in Seville, Hotel Alfonso XIII, at 10 a.m. Later we will visit the capital of Andalusia, which has the most beautiful monumental site, formed by The Cathedral, The Royal Alcazar and The Archive of the Indies declared World Heritage sites. After lunch, we will enjoy a panoramic view of the city and tour the famous Plaza de España, before boarding the Al Andalus Train. Welcome toast on the train, crew presentation and passengers will be taken to their rooms. Dinner on board, as we head to Mérida, where we will spend the night.

Day two, Wednesday: Mérida - Lisbon

We will start the morning, as every day, enjoying our delicious á la carte breakfast and buffet. Then we will visit Mérida, the ancient "Emerita Augusta" with one of the most important and largest archaeological sites in Spain. Declared a World Heritage Site. Lunch in a typical Extremaduran restaurant. In the afternoon we will return to the train to start our journey to Portugal. Dinner on board and night in Lisbon.

Day three, Thursday: Lisbon - Porto

After breakfast, we will visit the Monastery of Los Jerónimos, a World Heritage Site, the Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoverers. We will have a panoramic tour of the city and have lunch in a typical restaurant. The afternoon will be dedicated to the city centre and its neighbourhoods, where we will have some free time. Dinner on board as we start our journey to Porto. Night in Porto.

Day four, Friday: Porto

After breakfast, we will say goodbye to the crew and the train and go to visit Bairro Alto with its Cathedral. Then we will take a boat ride through the Ribera del Duero, a World Cultural Heritage site, to end up in a wine cellar on the banks of the river. Typical Portuguese food in a restaurant in Porto. After lunch around 5:00 p.m. we'll say goodbye to the group.

 

Lusitana Route: Porto - Lisbon - Seville (4 days - 3 nights)

2022 season departure date:

  • August: 11

Day one, Thursday: Porto – Lisbon

Reception of travelers on board the Al Ándalus Train at the Porto station at 10.00 am. Welcome toast and accommodation on board. We will start the first day with a boat trip through the Ribera del Duero, Cultural Heritage of Humanity, to finish in a wine cellar on the banks of the river. Typical Portuguese food in a restaurant in Porto. In the afternoon we will visit the upper neighborhood with its Cathedral. Dinner on board the train while we start our trip to Lisbon. Night in Lisbon.




Day two, Friday: Lisbon - Mérida

We start the morning like every day enjoying our delicious a la carte and buffet breakfast. Later we will visit the Monastery of Los Jerónimos, World Heritage Site, the Tower of Bethlehem and the Monument to the Discoverers, we will make a panoramic view of the city and we will eat in a Typical Restaurant. We will dedicate the afternoon to the Center of the city and its neighborhoods, where we can have some free time. Dinner on board while we start our trip to Mérida, in Spain. Night in Merida.




Day three, Saturday: Mérida - Seville

After breakfast, we will visit Mérida, the old “Emerita Augusta” with one of the most important and extensive archaeological sites in Spain. Declared a World Heritage Site. Lunch in a typical Extremadura restaurant. In the afternoon we will continue the visit and have free time. Dinner on board as we approach our destination, Seville. Night in Seville.




Day four, Sunday: Seville

After breakfast, we will say goodbye to the crew and the train and go to visit the capital of Andalusia, which has the most beautiful monumental complex, consisting of the Cathedral, the Real Alcázar and the Archivo de Indias declared a World Heritage Site. Lunch in a typical Andalusian restaurant. After lunch around 5:00 p.m. we will say goodbye to the group.