Day 1-2 Travel by Eurostar high speed train London to Paris, change to the comfortable Elipsos overnight sleeper to Madrid. Enjoy a freshly cooked dinner on board, while the steward makes up the beds.
Morning arrival Day 2 in Madrid, with a connecting service to Seville. Stay 3 nights at 3 star hotel Murillo or 4 star hotel Casas de los Juderios, a restored Andalucian courtyard. The new station in Seville is a short taxi ride from the old city centre.
Day 2-4 Stay in Seville, said by legend, to be founded by Hercules, crammed with magnificent churches, convents, monuments and Moorish palaces. Although compact enough to discover on foot, you could take a horse drawn carriage route along traffic free streets. Later try one of the many Tapas bars and experience the buzzing nightlife.
Day 5-6 Take the short high speed train ride to Cordoba (under 1 hour). Stay for two nights in Cordoba at the 3 star Tryp Los Gallos or 4 star Conquistador; visit the |
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“Mesquita” or Great Mosque with more than 850 coloured jasper and marble pillars, the cool interior, which is lit by occasional shafts of sunlight, is breathtaking. In 11th Century it was one of the most important cities in Europe. People of different cultures and religions lived harmoniously together.
Day 7-8 Travel two and a half hours by train to Granada across the verdant countryside of Andalusia for a two night stay
at 3 star Dauro II or 4 star Macia Alhambra. One of the highlights of your trip must be a visit to the Alhambra Palace a jewel of architecture. The Palace was built in the 14th Century and includes palaces, gardens and fountains all gathered under the Sierra Nevada and overlooking the fertile plains of Granada. So many words have been written but none can adequately describe the magnificence of this grand site.
Day 9 Join your TALGO train to Madrid for the 5 hour journey to connect with night train to Paris.
Day 10 Arrival Paris and through to London |
Departures
Daily throughout the year, extra nights possible at Paris, Madrid, Granada, Cordoba and Seville. Before or after your holiday special rates are available at the 3* Crestfield or 4* Euston Hilton, near St Pancras Station, London.
Costs
Cost are per person based on 2 travelling in 2 bedded accommodation on trains and hotels. Prices subject to availability and are based on 3 seasons below
Low Season Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Nov, Dec (except
Public Holidays)
Mid Season Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sept, Oct (except
Public Holidays)
High Season Public Holidays and within 2 wks of travel
2nd class with 3 star hotels £812 - £934 - £1174
2nd class with 4 star hotels £909 - £1078 - £1356
1st class with 3 star hotels £1172 - £1306 - £1580
1st class with 4 star hotels £1268 - £1449 - £1762
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What’s included
• 2nd class rail travel including seat reservations on all day trains also bed in 2 berth sleeper cabin Paris - Madrid - Paris with washbasin.
• 1st class rail travel including seat reservations, train supplements and a meal on Eurostar London – Paris – London. Overnight train in Grand Classe Double sleeper with Shower/WC also dinner and breakfast.
• 7 overnight stays in 3 or 4 star hotels including breakfast based on twin room occupancy.
• Metro tickets for crossing between Paris stations.
Currency fluctuation Prices based on current exchange rate. We reserve the right to increase theseif the rate changes by 10% or more.
Information
• Deposit £250 per person
• Bookings subject to Terms & Conditions
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