Welcome to Valencia

Spain’s third-largest city is a magnificent place, content for Madrid and Barcelona to grab the headlines while it gets on with being a wonderfully liveable city with thriving cultural, eating and nightlife scenes. Never afraid to innovate, Valencia diverted its flood-prone river to the outskirts and converted the former riverbed into a glorious green ribbon of park winding right through the city. On it are the strikingly futuristic buildings of the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, designed by local boy Santiago Calatrava. Other brilliant contemporary buildings grace the city, which also has a fistful of fabulous Modernista buildings, great museums, a long stretch of beach and a large, characterful old quarter. Valencia, surrounded by its huerta, a fertile zone of market gardens, is famous as the home of rice dishes such as paella, but its buzzy dining scene offers plenty more besides; it's a superb spot for eating.

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$97.05 Food, Wine & Nightlife

Valencia City of the Arts and Sciences Tour with Tapas, Wine

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, Valencia, Province of Valencia, Valencian CountryLearn the secret history behind Valencia's most impressive architectural masterpiece exploring Calatrava's modernistic complex with your knowledgable local guide. Duration: 1 hourStop At: Sea Saffron, Valencia, Province of Valencia, Valencian CountryIndulge in a 10-course gastronomic experience of local, seasonal produce, paired with prizewinning regional wines. All of this, accompanied by incomparable 270° panoramic views of the city of Valencia. Duration: 3 hours
$29.26 Walking & Biking Tours

Valencia Bike Tour

Feel the Mediterranean breeze in your hair as you glide past some of the famous sites Valencia is so well known for, from medieval cathedrals to Santiago Calatrava's City of Arts and Sciences. The Valencia Bike Tour is the perfect chance to experience the magnificent surroundings that make Valencia so unique. Not the least bit strenuous, the bike tour is relaxing, energizing and fun. Stopping every few hundred yards, the tour provides heaps of useful information, unique and fascinating stories, the opportunity to meet other travelers, and fantastic photo opportunities.
$77.64 Food, Wine & Nightlife

Authentic Valencian Paella Cooking Class

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productSpend a fun paella day as we valencians do.We will pick you up at your accommodation and go to the country house near the Albufera Natural Park. Once we get there,what better than having a snack while we explore the surroundings.Time to dress up as chefs and start with the class, admiring the wonderful views and cooking the authentic paella.Halfway through the process, while the paella is simmering, we will take a break to taste typical tapas.Time to add the rice and discover many valencian traditions and habits.But not everything is going to be work! The reward is sharing sensations, flavors, experiences, anecdotes ... and of course enjoying your delicious paella.Pass By: Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Valencia, Province of Valencia, Valencian Country
$19.41 Sightseeing Tickets & Passes

Valencia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Oceanographic Ticket Upgrade

Sat on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, Valencia is a modern city with a rich Gothic and Roman history. Explore the city at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour! Travel between the two routes on an open-top, double-decker bus, hopping on and off wherever you want. This sightseeing tour provides you with 17 convenient stops around town so you can see attractions like the San Pio V Palace or Cathedral of Valencia.See the Silk Exchange, a beautifully preserved example of late Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Quart Towers and see the Serrano Towers, Valencia’s old city gates. See the popular football stadium Nou Mestalla, or visit Valencia’s famous zoo, Bioparc.Each route takes roughly 1.5 hours. The buses depart every 20 to 30 minutes from each stop. Tickets are valid for 24 hours from first use.Upgrade to include the Valencia Aquarium at the City of Arts and SciencesMaximize your time in Valencia by upgrading your hop-on hop-off bus tour with an entry ticket to the Oceanographic at the City of Arts and Sciences. The Oceanographic is Stop 4 on the Maritime Route. See the aquarium’s collection of more than 500 different species from the Mediterranean, the Antarctic, the Arctic, tropical seas and the Red Sea at your own pace. Grab something to eat in the underwater restaurant, surrounded by thousands of fish. After your visit, you can re-join the hop-on hop-off bus for the rest of your tour.
$19.41 Shore Excursions

Valencia Shore Excursion: Valencia Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Located on Spain’s Mediterranean coastline, Valencia is a beautiful modern city with a rich Roman and Gothic history. When you arrive in the Valencia port, explore the city at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour! Travel between the two routes on an open-top, double-decker bus, hopping on and off wherever you want. This sightseeing shore excursion provides you with 17 convenient stops around town so you can see attractions like the Cathedral of Valencia or San Pio V Palace.See the Silk Exchange, one of the best-preserved examples of late Gothic architecture in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Quart Towers and the Serrano Towers, Valencia’s old city gates. See the futuristic-style football stadium Nou Mestalla, or visit Valencia’s zoo, Bioparc.Both routes each take approximately 1.5 hours. The buses depart every 20 to 30 minutes from each stop – the closest stop to the cruise port is Stop 7, El Puerto. Tickets are valid for 24 hours from first use.Worry-free Shore Excursion: This excursion is located within a 10-minute walk to the cruise port, so you determine the time you return to your ship in Valencia. Please allow yourself ample time to enjoy the excursion and ensure your timely return to the port. This excursion is not covered by our worry-free policy
$926.23 Multi-day & Extended Tours

Spain 6-Day from Barcelona: Madrid, Seville, Granada, Valencia

From Barcelona, tour the most popular cities of Spain on this 6-day tour. Discover beautiful Zaragoza independently before heading to Madrid for a panoramic sightseeing tour. Tour Andalusia’s loveliest cities – Cordoba, Seville and Granada – on a journey through the legendary country of Don Quixote. Enjoy guided tours of Cordoba, with its impressive mosque and Jewish quarter; Seville, where you will visit the Santa Cruz quarter and the famous UNESCO World Heritage-listed Alcazar; and Granada, with its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. In Valencia, take in views of the beautiful City of Arts and Sciences on a panoramic sightseeing tour.Learn more about Spanish culture with an optional Flamenco dance performance in Seville and a walking tour around Cordoba’s and Valencia's old quarter (additional cost). Enjoy free time in Madrid, Seville, Granada, Zaragoza and Valencia to explore more at your own leisure.Five nights of accommodation in a standard or superior hotel (your choice), transportation by comfortable coach, five breakfasts and three dinners are included.Please see the Itinerary section below for details on each day of the tour.
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