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5 days

Brushstrokes of the Valencian Community (5 days)

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Arrival in Alicante. Reception by our team and city tour (Explanada de España, Puerta del Mar, Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Co-Cathedral of San Nicolás de Bari, Church of Santa Maria, etc.). In the afternoon, city tour of Elche (Municipal Park, Basilica of Santa María, Arab Baths, Altamira Palace, Torre de la Calahorra, etc.). Back to the hotel. Accommodation.

In the morning, departure to Villena and Biar. The Atalaya or Villena castle stands on the San Cristóbal or Villa mountain, in the town of Villena, in the northwest of the province of Alicante, close to the border lines of Albacete, Valencia and Murcia. The Villanense town hall is a Renaissance-style building that houses the José María Soler Archaeological Museum around its beautiful cloister. In its rooms, archaeological pieces that have shaped the history of the region are exhibited. But the most incredible and fascinating of all is the so-called Treasure of Villena, a set of sixty gold pieces – bowls, bracelets, bottles and various pieces that adorned a scepter – hidden three thousand years ago. Biar Castle dates back to the 12th century. It is included in the route of the Vinalopó castles, declared a National Monument in 1931, today BIC, it preserves an Almohad vault from the 12th century. Winery tour (optional). Back to the hotel. Accommodation.

In the morning, departure to the Marquisate of Denia. We will tour its historic center, the Baix la Mar fishing district and its Castle. Proceed to the Ducal town of Gandía. Visit of its historic center (Borgia Palace, etc.). Departure to Valencia. Accommodation.

In the morning, city tour of  Valencia: Plaza del Ayuntamiento, La Lonja de Mercaderes, the Cathedral, Plaza de la Virgen, Ceramic Museum, etc. . In the afternoon, visit to the City of Sciences and the Oceanographic Center. Accommodation.

In the morning, departure to Sagunto, where we will visit the old town, its Jewish quarter, the Castle and its Roman Theatre. Return to Valencia. Afternoon at leisure (possibility of optional activities).

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