The red-and-white arches of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba

Itinerary · Andalusia, Spain

Seville, Córdoba and Granada by train

The three great cities of al-Andalus, linked by high-speed and regional trains.

Five days, by train

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  1. Day 1

    1Real Alcázar of Seville

    Seville·Royal palace

    Seville: the Alcázar and the cathedral.

  2. Day 2

    2Museo del Baile Flamenco

    Seville·Museum

    Seville: Santa Cruz, then flamenco in the evening.

  3. Day 3

    3The Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba

    Córdoba·Mosque-Cathedral

    Train to Córdoba: the Mosque-Cathedral and the Roman bridge.

  4. Day 4

    4The Alhambra and the Generalife

    Granada·Palace and gardens

    On to Granada: the Alhambra (book well ahead, bring your ID).

  5. Day 5

    5The Albaicín and the Mirador de San Nicolás

    Granada·Old quarter

    The Albaicín and the sunset view.

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