Treasures of Valencia and Castellón

Daily Program:

• Valencia Walking Tour

Description:

Arrival in Spain. Transfer and hotel accommodation in Valencia for 4 or more nights.

Free time.

Guided walking tour of Valencia's Old Town. Visit the Central Market, Plaza Santos Juanes, and the Cathedral.

Day Program:

• Caves of San José and the Underground River
• Sierra de Espadán Mountains
• Prince Felipe Science Museum in the City of Arts and Sciences

Description:

Departure for the "Caves of San José and the Underground River" tour.

Travel time: approximately 40 minutes (~40 km) from Valencia.

Cave tour with a boat ride on Europe's longest underground river and a chance to explore stalactites and ancient rock paintings.

Hiking tour through the underground galleries in the heart of the mountain. Photo breaks with the Sierra de Espadán Mountains in the background.

Lunch optional. Return to your hotel in Valencia.

In the afternoon, we recommend visiting the Prince Felipe Science Museum in the City of Arts and Sciences (Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe) – Valencia's most modern and interactive museum, designed by architect Santiago Calatrava. This enormous building, dedicated to science and technology, features exhibits for both adults and children.

Day Program:

• Sagunto
• Vilafames
• Museum of Contemporary Art

Description:

Morning departure to Sagunto (40-minute journey)

Sagunto is a city famous for its Roman history and well-preserved monuments, as well as the medieval fortress that dominates the city.

Visit the Roman theater, amphitheater, and ancient fortress. These architectural monuments tell the story of Sagunto's great history, from Roman times to the Middle Ages.

Walk through the historic center of Sagunto, with its narrow streets that preserve the atmosphere of antiquity and archaeological sites, making the city a true discovery for history buffs.

Transfer to Vilafames (45-minute journey).
Vilafames is a charming historic town, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, known for its cobbled streets, ancient fortress, and contemporary art museum.

Walk through Vilafamés.

Visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Return to Valencia (1 hour).

Daily Program:

• Guadalest
• Orduña Ancestral House
• Microminiatures Museum
• Algar Falls

Description

Morning departure to Guadalest (1.5-2 hours).

Guadalest is a fairytale mountain town with magnificent views and an ancient fortress. Nearby are the Algar Falls, a natural complex with cascades and bathing lagoons.

Guadalest tour.

Walk through the fortress and Orduña Ancestral House.

Visit to the Microminiatures Museum.

Free time, optional lunch.

Departure to the Algar Falls (30 minutes).

Hike to the turquoise waterfalls.

Relax in natural baths amid the mountains.

Return to Valencia in the evening (1.5 hours).

Day Program:

• Peniscola
• Papa Luna's Castle

Description

Morning departure to Peniscola (1.5 hours).
Peniscola is a picturesque medieval town perched on a cliff, surrounded by the sea, home to the famous Templar castle of Papa Luna.

Exploration of the ancient town perched on a cliff.

Tour of the Templar castle - Papa Luna's Castle.
Legends of the Templars, alchemists, and the mystical Imperial Codex.
Walk through the medieval streets of the snow-white town.
Free time, optional lunch.
Return to Valencia.

Daily Program:

• Montanejos

Description

Morning departure to Montanejos (1.5-hour journey)

Montanejos is a Tuscan-style natural oasis: warm waters, rocky views, pine forests, and absolute relaxation.

• Hike through the picturesque Mijares River Gorge.
• Ascent to viewpoints with panoramic views of the cliffs and canyons.
• Easy trekking along the Estrechos de Montanejos Gorge (optional).
• Bathing in the Fuente de los Baños thermal spring.
• Free time and lunch (optional).

Return to your hotel in Valencia.

Daily Program:

• Requena
• La Villa
• Visit to Cava Aging Cellars
• Utiel
• Tour of the vineyards, cellars, and aging rooms

Description

Departure to the Requena region (1-hour journey)

The Requena-Utiel region offers authentic Spain: vibrant flavors, heartfelt wines, and the warm hospitality of the winemakers.

Tour of the old town of La Villa — Arabic architecture, underground caves, and ancient barrels.

Visit to the Cava (traditional champagne) aging cellars. Cava, cheese, and ham tastings are available upon request.

Departure to Utiel — the heart of the region's red wines (30-minute journey).

Tour of the vineyards, cellars, and aging rooms. Winery visit and culinary masterclass available upon request.

Free time to shop for wine and local delicacies. Lunch is optional.

Return to the hotel in the evening (1.5 hour drive).

Relax.