The Best of Valencia

by coach & on foot

Valencia is Spain's third largest city and is a hidden gem that offers a unique blend of history, architecture, and innovation. Valencia thrives as a vibrant city with a dynamic cultural scene.

Your experience begins with a scenic drive from the pier along Avenida del Puerto, continuing to the Gran Via and Calle Xativa. You will pass by iconic landmarks such as the Bullring and Central Station.

Disembarking the coach, follow your guide on a walk to Plaza de la Virgen, and onwards to the Cathedral for external views. Reaching the Central Market, your guide will provide you with all the explanations from outside this stunning Art Nouveau masterpiece built in 1928. With its intricate metalwork, colourful ceramic tiles, and glass structure. the market boasts over 1,300 stalls offering fresh fish, meats, fruits, and regional specialties from across Spain. You will have approximately 15-minutes of free time here to enter inside for a look independently.

Your walk then continues to La Lonja, or The Silk Exchange, Valencia's most significant monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. This breathtaking Gothic masterpiece, constructed between 1482 and 1533, reflects the city’s wealth and influence during its golden age as a Mediterranean trading powerhouse. Admire its intricate architecture and learn about its fascinating history.

Rejoining your coach, a short drive will bring you to your final stop, an inside visit to the City of Arts and Sciences, an architectural marvel designed by Santiago Calatrava and Felix Candela. This futuristic complex is dedicated to science, technology, and nature, featuring several iconic structures including an opera house, planetarium and a landscaped walkway and garden.

You will then rejoin the coach for the return journey to the port and your waiting ship.