Hafen
Valencia

Eine Reise zu den Wundern der Meereswelt, auf der wir die Flora und Fauna unterschiedlichster Gebiete kennenlernen und in die eindrucksvollen Szenarien eines magischen und faszinierenden Universums eintauchen.

• Ozeaneum
• Ökosysteme der Meere und der Ozeane
• Unterwassertunnel
• Delfinarium

• Im futuristischen Gebäudekomplex der Stadt der Künste und Wissenschaften befindet sich das Ozeaneum. Es ist das größte Aquarium Europas und eine der bedeutendsten Touristenattraktionen auf der iberischen Halbinsel.
• Bei dem Besuch des Parks entdecken wir die zahlreichen Geheimnisse der Ökosysteme der Meere und der Ozeane unseres Planeten. Unter meeresblauen Glasgewölben laufen wir durch die einzelnen Bereiche und kommen den Lebewesen, die die unterschiedlichste Lebensräume der Weltmeere bevölkern, ganz nah.
• In Unterwassertunneln bestaunen wir das Leben der Ozeane und der Korallenriffe, in einem riesigen Iglu beobachten wir das Ökosystem der arktischen Meere und im Delfinarium können wir uns von den Delphinen und ihren akrobatischen Kunststücken begeistern lassen. Das Delfinarium besteht aus insgesamt fünf Becken, ist das größte seiner Art in ganz Europa und kann 2.210 Zuschauer aufnehmen. Vor unseren Augen demonstrieren uns die Delphine ihre Fähigkeiten und ihre Intelligenz in einer Abfolge von außerordentlichen Kunststücken.
• Nach unserem Besuch kehren wir zum Schiff zurück, aber die Eindrücke und Bilder wirken noch lange nach: Der Strand der Meeresschildkröten, die Felsen der Pinguine, das Becken der Haie und Barracudas und die 45.000 Exemplare der Unterwasserwelt, die dieser Park beherbergt.

• Strand von Canet d'en Berenguer
• Kristallklares, mit der Blauen Flagge ausgezeichnetes Meer
• Zugänglichkeit für Reisende mit eingeschränkter Mobilität

• Wir verlasen den Hafen mit dem Bus und erreichen das Ziel unseres Ausflugs, den Strand von Canet d'en Berenguer.
• Der an einem besonders malerischen Küstenstreifen gelegene Strand ist bekannt für seine Größe und seine charakteristischen von Pflanzen bedeckten Dünen.
• Das Meer hier ist einfach fantastisch, nicht nur wegen seiner intensiven azurblauen Farbe, sondern auch für seine Reinheit, aufgrund der es mit der Blauen Flagge ausgezeichnet wurde. Hier kann niemand der Versuchung widerstehen, ein Bad in diesem fabelhaften Meer zu nehmen!
• Der Strand wurde so angelegt, dass auch Menschen mit eingeschränkter Mobilität hier baden können.

Nehmen Sie die Kamera in die Hand und lassen Sie uns die Essenz Valencias in einem Ausflug einfangen, der uns zu den 10 bedeutendsten Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt führt. 

• Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias – die Stadt der Künste und Wissenschaften: das Ozeaneum Oceanogràfic Valènciao, das Planetarium L’Hemisfèric, Palau de les Arts,
• Torres de Serranos
• Die Altstadt von Valencia: Plaza de la Virgen, die Kathedrale, die Seidenbörse „Lonja de la Seda“ (Innenbesichtigung), Pause mit Verkostung von Orangensaft aus der Region, Mercat Central

• Machen Sie sich bereit für jede Menge Klicks von Valencias 10 wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten, die auch in den sozialen Medien echte Berühmtheiten sind!
• Unser erster Stopp ist selbstverständlich die Stadt der Künste und Wissenschaften, das historische und symbolische Zentrum der Stadt, das viele Möglichkeiten zum Fotografieren bietet: Wir werden das Oceanogràfic València, den größten Meerespark Europas, das Planetarium L’Hemisfèric mit seiner ganz besonderen „Augenform“, die sich in dem 24 000 m² großen rechteckigen Teich widerspiegelt, und den unnachahmlichen Stil des Palau de les Arts, des monumentalen Gebäudes mit seinen einzigartigen Formen, das der Schaffung, Förderung und Verbreitung aller darstellenden Künste dient, verewigen.
• Wir begeben uns jetzt in die Altstadt, dabei gehen wir an den eindrucksvollen Torres de Serranos vorbei: Dabei handelt es sich um das berühmteste der mittelalterlichen Stadttore. Sie sind Teil der mittelalterlichen Stadtmauer aus dem 14. Jahrhundert, ein Symbol der militärischen Macht der Stadt. Wird es uns gelingen, den ganzen Charme in einem Bild einzufangen?
• Die Altstadt von Valencia ist ein wahres Freilichtmuseum mit ihrer Mischung aus architektonischen Stilen, Aromen, Gerüchen, Sprachen und verschiedenen Kulturen, die sich hier schon immer überschnitten und vermischt haben. Auch hier stehen uns zahllose Motive zur Auswahl: Zwischen dem charakteristischen Brunnen auf der Plaza de la Virgen, der Kathedrale, der Seidenbörse Lonja de la Seda und dem angrenzenden Mercat Central gibt es viele Attraktionen zum Fotografieren!
• Und nun eine erfrischende Pause: Wir löschen unseren Durst mit einem fantastischen Orangensaft aus der Region, einem der typischen Getränke der Stadt.

Der Biopark Valencia entführt euch in eine Welt, die afrikanischen Ökosystemen nachempfunden ist, von der Savanne bis zum Dschungel und der exotischen Insel Madagaskar. Gemeinsam mit eurem Guide begebt ihr euch auf eine spannende Erkundungstour und kommt dabei Tieren wie Löwen, Giraffen, Flusspferden, Zebras und Lemuren und vielen anderen Tieren hautnah. Ihr erfahrt alles darüber, was ihren Lebensraum so besonders macht Ein unvergessliches Erlebnis für Kinder und Erwachsene!

• Biopark Valencia: Besuch im Park
• Panoramabustour durch die Stadt der Künste und Wissenschaften

• Setzt euch zusammen mit eurem Guide in den Bus und lasst euch zum Cabecera-Park bringen, der weitläufigen und üppigen Grünfläche, in dem sich die 100.000 m2 des Bioparks von Valencia befinden.
• Dort startet euer Abenteuer mit einer Gymkana: Mit einer speziell für euch erstellten Karte entdeckt ihr die verschiedenen Ökosysteme des Parks
• Von der kenianischen Savanne bis zum Grasland der Serengeti, vom Affenbrotbaumwald bis zum Lebensraum des Regenwalds am Äquator, hier könnt ihr Löwen, Nashörner, Zebras, Giraffen, Elefanten, Erdmännchen, Flusspferde, Gorillas, Schimpansen, Leoparden und viele weitere Tiere kennenlernen! Seid gespannt, welche Überraschungen Madagaskar für euch bereithält...
• Und vergesst nicht, auf dem Rückweg zum Hafen die Augen offen zu halten, denn ihr werdet an einem der interessantesten Bauwerke Valencias vorbeikommen: der Stadt der Künste und Wissenschaften, ein Meisterwerk der zeitgenössischen Architektur.

Entdecken Sie den modernen und futuristischen Geist Valencias, indem Sie mit Ihrem Reiseführer die sechs Gebäude des architektonischen Komplexes der Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias – Stadt der Künste und Wissenschaften und die Jardines de l'Umbracle erkunden, ein botanischer Garten, in dem Kunst und Natur eins sind. Eine kleine Pause mit kulinarischen Köstlichkeiten eingeschlossen: Schlürfen Sie Horchata, ein erfrischendes lokales Getränk, und entdecken Sie den Geschmack von Fartón, einer valencianischen Nachspeise par excellence.

• Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias – Stadt der Künste und Wissenschaften
• Jardines de l'Umbracle

• Ein Spaziergang, um eines der Symbole Valencias näher kennenzulernen: Die Stadt der Künste und Wissenschaften ist ein einzigartiger Gebäudekomplex, der sich der Wissenschaft, der Technologie, der Natur und der Kunst widmet.
• Wir beginnen mit dem repräsentativsten Gebäude, dem Planetarium L’Hemisfèric: Dieses eindrucksvolle Gebäude hat eine Grundfläche von ungefähr 13.000 m² und scheint uns mit seinem riesigen Auge zu beobachten. Eine Wirkung, die durch den Wasserspiegel, auf dem es ruht, noch verstärkt wird. Hier finden wir unzählige Beweise dafür, wie Kunst und Wissenschaft, Bildung und interaktive Technologie das Leben der Menschen verbessert haben.
• Wir gehen zu Fuß weiter und erkunden den Rest der Gebäude und anschließend geht es weiter zu einer Führung durch das Wissenschaftsmuseum.
• Draußen probieren Sie das perfekte Duo des typischen Nachmittagsimbisses in Valencia: Horchata, ein Getränk aus pürierten Erdmandeln – auch Chufa – genannt begleitet von Fartón, einem typischen Hefeteilchen.
• Und schließlich, ein Spaziergang in den Jardines de l‘Umbracle : Die Jardines de l‘Umbracle sind gleichzeitig ein Aussichtspunkt über die Stadt der Künste und Wissenschaften, eine Galerie für zeitgenössische Kunst unter freiem Himmel und ein botanischer Garten.

Enjoy the charms of the streets, squares and hidden corners of Valencia. Sample its signature dish and the symbol of Spanish cuisine around the world - Paella. You'll also learn how and where Paella originated during this visit to Albufera. Explore the city of Valencia, with sights of the City of Arts and Sciences, a panoramic drive and a stroll through the old quarter to visit some of the most important historic buildings. Few cities like Valencia are able to blend so many architectural styles including Medieval, Art Nouveau, Baroque and Gothic along with ancient ruins and the most modern avant-garde buildings this well. See the New Valencia, where The City of Arts & Sciences is a leisure center designed for the diffusion of science and culture. Its unique buildings will impress you.

Walk to la Plaza de la Reina in the historical center and discover its more relevant monuments and buildings. Admire the Cathedral with the Miguelete Tower and its many different architectural styles and works of art - La Lonja declared Heritage of Mankind by UNESCO and the Central Market’s modernist building. Visit the Fallero Museum, where you will learn everything about the tradition of the Fallas festival. Enjoy a traditional Paella lunch and a glass of wine while taking in the views of the beach as the locals do. Learn about another surprising area of Valencia, the Albufera Nature Park. It features the largest lake in Spain and one of the most important wetland areas in the Iberian Peninsula. The lake is home to rare species of wading birds and a variety of wildlife. Its waters have been worked by fishermen and rice growers supplying ingredients and inspiration for the region’s delicious cuisine.

This bike adventure shows you the city at its best. Pedal along the beautiful Turia Gardens, created on what was an old river bed, a green belt surrounded by ancient walls and buildings; a world of leisure and culture. See the Trinity Convent, the Fine Arts Museum, the Royal Gardens, the University and much more. A highlight of this tour is the amazing City of the Arts and Sciences, an architectural wonder in white, by renowned architect Santiago Calatraba. You will pick your bicycle up at pier.

Discover the medieval charm of Bocairent, a hilltop village built almost entirely of stone, including a bullring that was carved from solid rock in the 19th century. It took the villagers years to complete the excavation, but the bullring is still used today. Because almost every building is constructed from rock or carved into rock, Bocairent has an engaging medieval ambiance. The historic quarter is particularly atmospheric, as it was laid out in an Arabic style that reflects a Moorish influence. The streets twist and turn, rise and fall and often end in charming squares and cul-de-sacs. While sometimes challenging to negotiate, Bocairent’s old quarter is visually breathtaking, especially from areas that offer panoramic views of the countryside. To enhance your appreciation of the local culture, you will visit an local artisan shop that makes regional liquors such as anise-flavored herbero from mountain flora. While tasting his concoctions.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore Bocairent, a village built almost entirely of stone, giving it a medieval ambiance.
• Marvel at the bullring that was pickaxed and chiseled out of the solid-rock hillside.
• Meander the winding, hilly streets of Bocairent’s atmospheric Old Town.
• Sample a glass of local anise-flavored herbero made with mountain flora.

Enjoy Valencia the easy way and discover what this fascinating city offers! It’s the perfect way to see the city for those who cannot walk or stand for long periods of time. Details are given along the way by your guide and there are opportunities to take pictures. The architecture of this beautiful city ranges from ancient Roman works to Santiago Calatrava's cutting-edge City of Arts and Sciences. Take a panoramic drive around the city, making a photo stop at the impressive City of Arts and Sciences located in the old river bed and built as a large scale urban recreation center for culture and science.

It showcases some of the most futuristic and beautiful architecture in the world. See the heart of the city as you pass by the historical center. Here you’ll find the more significant monuments and buildings; an important collection of the city’s rich heritage. You’ll have some free time in the city center to explore further, shop or taste some of the local specialties. A drive along the sea front promenade offers views of the America’s Cup marina.

OVERVIEW

Come visit the Albufera Natural Park and learn about its importance and how specialists work on the conservation and the biodiversity of species in the area. Although you may have visited La Albufera on previous occasions, this time, we are going to discover La Gola de El Pujol, a very particular area inside the park and the most popular gully. The historical route of the Gola del Pujol is a short walk of about 40 minutes over 700 metres and 8 stops, which runs parallel to the Gola del Pujol, a gorge that joins the Albufera lake with the sea. The path, fitted out with non-slip wood, leads from the gates in front of the famous jetty - one of the most photographed spots in Valencia - to the Estany del Pujol, an artificial pond that has existed since 1970 and has now been converted into a protected spot for the birds that visit the area - it is of vital importance for many species - and bathing in this area is prohibited. You’ll walk under the shade of pinewoods and discover many endemic species of plants and insects. On the shore of the lagoon there is a jetty and a very interesting viewpoint, which provides a panoramic view of the Albufera.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Follow a specialized guide through the national park in a discovery of biodiversity and conservation.
• Gain insight into how the land was transformed from rice fields into freshwater wetlands.
• Cruise through the reserve in a boat and observe the abundant water birds.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Learn to make traditional paella at a farm in nearby L’Horta, an agricultural region on the outskirts of Valencia where most of the ingredients grow or can be found. Valencians often spend weekends in L’Horta to relax and enjoy a dinner of paella. The gathering is a ritual of sorts, in which families come together to socialize and dine on a dish that was first prepared in this area in the 15th or 16th century. The owner of the farm will show you around the grounds and point out some of the many garden items that will end up in your paella. You will then join a hands-on workshop and learn the basics of preparing this once-humble dish from scratch. While the dish is simmering in a large circular pan, you will toast the upcoming meal with a glass of sangria. When the paella is finished, you might taste it straight from the pan, another Valencian tradition.

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Visit the farming region of L’Horta, where Valencians often spend weekends relaxing.
• Tour a farm where many of the ingredients for paella are grown.
• Learn to make traditional paella in a hands-on workshop on the farm.
• Dine on the freshly made paella, perhaps straight from the pan, which is a tradition.

OVERVIEW

See architecture and outdoor spaces that reflect how Valencia transitioned into one of Europe’s most sophisticated modern cities with this fascinating walking tour. As you will discover while meandering among the futuristic buildings in the City of Arts and Sciences, this cultural hub epitomizes Valencia’s vision for the future. Still, it is impossible to escape history as the city was founded more than 2,000 years. The oldest building that you will likely see is the 13th-century cathedral, which was built on a site that El Cid dedicated to the blessed Virgin. The ornate city hall and the Plaza de Toros bullring best represent Valencia’s neoclassical period. You can’t help but notice that the iconic Colosseum in Rome inspired the design of the bullring. Plaza Redonda shares a similar circular shape, a rarity in 19th-century Spain. Turia Park is unusual as it is a sunken oasis built along the former bed of the Turia River.

HIGHLIGHTS

• View architecture from various time periods that shows how Valencia has evolved.
• Behold the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia’s futuristic-looking cultural center.
• Stroll by the neoclassical city hall and Plaza de Toros bullring.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Explore the lesser-known side of Valencia and engage with the local culture for an immersive experience of great authenticity with our fascinating walking tour. Briefs stops at icons such as the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences and the medieval cathedral will make the contrast of the hidden attractions all the more dramatic. As you walk through downtown, the guide will provide an insider’s view of these somewhat undiscovered destinations. Upon reaching Plaza Redonda, you will notice its circular shape, a rarity in Spain when it was built in the 19th century. The gloriously ornate city hall is also of architectural interest as it is comprised of two buildings constructed centuries apart. Browsing the public markets will lend insight into daily life, especially Colon Market as you will likely interact with the vendors and Valencians shopping for local products. An enlightening drive through the residential neighborhood of Cabanyal-Canyamelar will provide an even deeper look into the local lifestyle.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore Valencia with a local guide that will provide an insider’s point of view.
• Recognize the contrast between icons and attractions that visitors often overlook.
• Hear lesser-known facts about the attractions that make them all the more captivating.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Capture the moment by taking the perfect selfie photo in Valencia ! Instantly share your experience with family & friends on your favorite social media site as some of the stops might include wi-fi in real time. Your accompanying guide will help you how choosing the spot to take the best selfie photo including composition, posing, lighting etc. Capture the spirit of this incredible destination.

Your tour begins with a short drive from the ship to your first photo stop, City of Arts & Sciences. You will have designated selfie stops at: • City of Arts & Sciences
• Streets of the Old Quarter
• Calle Bolseria
• Plaza Lope de Vega
• Las Arenas Beach

End your picture-perfect day with a relaxing transfer back to the ship.

A visit to the renowned Lladro Factory is the highlight of this tour, with an overview drive through the city. Learn about the delicate process of making the famous porcelain works of art and see the views of Valencia.

Enjoy a panoramic drive through the city. You'll see the Quart & Serrano Towers, as well as some of the historical center from the comfort of your coach. Visit the Lladro Factory and take an interesting and educational tour through the production chain. You’ll receive an overview of the porcelain’s history and family business, including a documentary on the start of the company and the founding brothers. After touring the factory, stop to view the large display in the exhibition room. You’ll also have some time to shop for your ideal Lladro figurine as a beautiful memory of your cruise and holiday.

See the city highlights and spend time at Europe’s largest aquarium. The aquarium recreates the world’s most important marine ecosystems to enable environmental research, teaching and to contribute to the protection of marine life.

A panoramic drive marks the start of your journey through the 3rd largest city in Spain. Cross the Turia River and drive along the Gran Via and Calle Jativa passing the bullring , central train station and Serrano Tower. The Oceanografic is part of the City of Arts and Sciences. Set in a landscaped park of lush greenery covering an area of about 27 acres/110,000 m2, it’s the largest aquarium in Europe. It is home to approximately 45,000 creatures representing 500 different marine species. You’ll have a guided tour and free time to explore the areas that interest you most, on your own.

You can visit the Dolphinarium one of the largest in the world, see penguins in the Antarctic section and walruses and beluga whales in the Artic. Take a stroll under the amazing shark tunnel, which depicts a journey through the Atlantic Ocean from the Canary Islands to Bermuda.

A visit to the village of Sagunto settled in the 5th century BC and a relaxing boat ride though a subterranean river will put you in touch with nature and Sagunto’s rich past. Arriving in La Vall D’ Uixo you’ll visit the caves of Saint Joseph. Board your boat and as you navigate through the cavern, admire some of the unique forms sculpted by the flowing water. See the “cascade of the flower” and the “Medusa”, even a grotto called “the cathedral.” Silence is only broken by the murmur of the waters and the echoing drops, falling to form stalactites. Half way through the boat ride, you’ll disembark and explore some of the caves on foot (approximately 800 feet).

A walking tour through the ancient streets of Sagunto brings the legends of the city to life. The remaining monuments of its Roman past such as the Castle, dominating the city and surrounding ramparts have tales to tell of their own. At Museo de la Vía del Pórtico you’ll see a very large area of the Via Augusta, remains of funerary structures, buildings, a necropolis and much more. Just below the castle is the Roman Theater, now restored and used for concerts.

This tour, conducted in small groups is the ultimate way to enjoy some of the best sights, customs and flavors of Valencia in a day. Explore its squares, hidden corners and monuments. Learn about its traditions and sample Paella, the symbol of Spanish cuisine which originated in the rice fields of Valencia. Walk through Plaza de la Reina in the historical center and discover its monuments and architecture. Visit the Cathedral and learn many of its secrets while you admire its great works of arts, such as the spectacular angel frescoes and paintings by Goya. Stop at La Lonja de la Seda “the Silk Exchange” declared Heritage of Mankind by UNESCO and experience the market scene like a local at the Central Market.

Take a break at the famous Horchateria Santa Catalina and a sample a local popular drink, horchata or orxata. Learn about Valencia’s most colorful festival Las Fallas as you visit the Fallero Museum. A short video shows you the highlights of the festival from costumes to fireworks and the night of the burning. Each year, one of the intricate and humorous figures is saved by popular vote and housed at the museum. The futuristic City of Arts and Sciences designed by the famous architect Santiago Calatrva as a present to his home city, is another stop. Scenic beauty, an educational experience, and the flavors of Valencia are yours to experience at the Albufera Nature Reserve. Take a boat ride on the lake where water birds and rice fields coexist harmoniously and visit a cottage used by the fishermen and rice growers. Learn how the locals created the now famous Paella while working in the fields and hungry for lunch.

Explore the city of Valencia, with sights of the City of Arts and Sciences, a panoramic drive and a stroll through the old quarter to visit some of the most important historic buildings. Discover how attractive the combination of ancient remains and modern buildings are. It’s a city with international services and avant-garde design. Stop to see The City of Arts & Science, the New Valencia. This major leisure center was designed to promote science and culture. Marvel at the unique and spectacular design of the Hemisféric and the Museu de les Ciencies.

A walk in the historical center takes you to Plaza de la Reina to visit the more significant monuments and buildings like the Cathedral, La Lonja “the Silk Exchange” declared Heritage of Mankind by UNESCO and the Central Market, Valencia’s modernist market. Enjoy the charm of “round square”, discover hidden corners, and walk around the main streets of the city center and Santa Catalina Square where you’ll have some free time to explore.

Admire the highlights of Valencia at your own pace by riding a double-decker bus around the city, hopping on and off whenever you please at the attractions you find most intriguing. You will first be dropped off at Plaza de la Reina, a lovely plaza in the heart of Old Town. Whenever you are ready, use the complimentary bus pass to explore the destinations that are most appealing to you. Simply hop on one of the buses and then hop off when it reaches an attraction of interest from the nearly 15 designated stops. Stay for as long as you like, and then hop on another bus whenever you’re ready. The buses operate throughout the day and make continuous loops around Valencia’s must-see landmarks. Once onboard, you will receive a route map that describes the destinations, making it easy to choose your favorite ones. You can remain in the city for up to five hours.

See the real Valencia by comfortably riding around town in a tuk-tuk, an open-air vehicle that resembles an oversized golf cart. It is the ultimate way to become immersed in the rhythms of the city as you travel through this city that the Romans founded more than 2,000 years ago. During stops along the way, you might experience the Central Market, which incredibly has been on the same site since the 13th century, and the modern City of Art and Sciences, Valencia’s cultural hub. That’s the kind of diversity that makes this jaunt around the city so enthralling. You can also expect to pause for photos at Serrano Towers, the largest Gothic gateway in Europe, and the city’s medieval cathedral, which was built on land that El Cid dedicated to the blessed Virgin. The Palau de la Música is another iconic building as its contemporary design features a huge glass dome that has become a symbol of the city.

Discover the secrets to preparing authentic Paella Valenciana during this fun-filled, half-day culinary demonstration with a wine tasting and lunch.

Valencia, Algirós Market

Depart the pier for the panoramic drive to Algirós, a relatively new district of Valencia located along the old road connecting the city and village of Cabanyal, for a visit to the Algirós Market. Upon arrival, meet your chef and take a guided stroll through the local market. See various bakeries offering fresh bread, pastries, sweets, cookies, assorted baked goods, a wide variety of cheeses and deli goods, an herbal corner with spices and natural health products.

Valencia Club Cocina, Cooking Demonstration, Preparation of Local Specialities

After procuring the fresh, local ingredients necessary for your cooking demonstration and lunch, continue on to the Valencia Club Cocina. Upon arrival, your local chef will guide you through a narrated cooking demonstration. Along the way, watch and learn as the chef shows you how to prepare a traditional menu featuring an authentic Spanish paella as the main dish, along with Spanish omelette and other popular local specialities. The room also has screens for an enhanced view whilst the chef prepares these dishes.

Wine Tasting, Chef's Toast, Meal

After the cooking demonstration, enjoy a tasting of renowned local wines, followed by a toast with the chef and meal consisting of the freshly-made dishes prepared during your cooking demonstration. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Experience the rich history of Requena and its winemaking traditions during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion and wine tasting. Requena was born during the Iberian age. Romans were here too, but the Arabs were who gave the name to the town, originally named "Rakana", the strong, the self-confident. Later called Requena, it has become one of the biggest towns of the province of Valencia and has an area specially dedicated to vineyards and wine production with "denominacion de origen" D.O., meaning a prestigious product classification which is awarded to products that are produced in designated Spanish regions according to stringent production criteria. D.O.

Pago de Tharsys Winery

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximate one-hour drive to historic Requena, an area specially-dedicated to vineyards and wine production, for a visit to the Pago de Tharsys Winery. Upon arrival, take a guided tour of the winery and explore its culture of wines and cava. Founded in 1808, the original winery has a beautiful setting where you are invited to a wine tasting accompanied by local 'embutidos' consisting of Spanish salami and cured ham. You can also browse the fine selection of wines and cava for sale.

Requena

Next, re-board your coach and drive to the Old Quarter of Requena. During your visit, take a guided stroll through the small town quarter of La Villa. Along the way, see a collection of historic buildings situated in a walled Muslim area known as the Alcazaba, Medina or Arrabales.

Underground Cellar and Caves

Your final stop is a visit to the region's oldest cellar. Situated in underground caves beneath the Old Quarter, it was used as a shelter, wine cellar and even as a silo. A guided tour of this cellar offers a unique insight into the rich history of Requena.

Afterward, re-board your coach and commence the approximate 75-minute drive back to the pier.

"Las Fallas" it is probably one of the most famous festivals celebrated in March in Valencia. It turns the city into an open-air museum of ephemeral monuments, accompanied by music, regional costumes, and the smell of powder. But the preparations for this festival can be seen and felt in the city during the whole year.  This tour will take you to the heart of this artistic and traditional movement where you will see from firsthand all the elements involved in this magic festival.

City Highlights Overview

We will start our day with a Panoramic Tour through the city.  We will see the “City of Arts and Science”, with the Hemispheric, which has become one of the most emblematic buildings in the new Valencia.

Ciutat Fallera, Museo del Artista Fallero, Fallero Artist

Following Turia river’s shoreline we will head to the "Ciutat Fallera" (City of Fallas).

Here you can find the artists responsible for creating the Fallas monuments which will be placed in the city during mid-March and will be consumed by the flames in the Nit de la Crema.

We will make a stop in the Museo del Artista Fallero. This is a place where you collect the Ninots that are pardoned each year from getting burned.

Here, one of the local artists will guide you through a few of the several warehouses where you will get an explanation of the process of making a Ninot de la Falla and how will be taken to the street and finally burned.  Get ready to be surrounded by a lot of art, colorful figures and magic shapes that will turn this in a breathtaking experience.

After the visit of the city of Fallas, we will reboard the bus and head downtown Valencia passing by the famous Palace “Marques de Dos Aguas”. After this, we will admire the Bullring, and the “Torres de Serrano”.

Walking tour

Our walking tour will begin in the Barri de Velluters, where we pass by the atelier shops, where each showcase presents amazing dresses that girls wear during the celebration of Las Fallas which are iconic in this festival together with the Ninots. In this quarter we will visit the Artisanal Silk Shop. Here you can find exclusive items, most of them handcrafted and made with natural Valencian silk.

El Casal, Meet a "Fallero", "Fallero snack", Walking Tour

We will continue our walk to “El Casal” this is the place where “falleros” meet during the year for dinners and meals. During the week of Fallas, the venue is like their second home.  Each Falla has its own Casal. Here we will enjoy a typical snack and refreshment.  

We will then continue with a pleasant walk through the city’s old quarter. We will pass by the Town Hall building, Central Market and the Silk Market “La Lonja”, which is one of the most famous gothic monuments in Europe and was declared as World Heritage by UNESCO. Continuing our stroll, we will get to the Round Square, Cathedral, Virgin Square and “Basílica de los Desamparados”. All buildings are outside visits.

Return to the bus to enjoy a pleasant drive back to the port.

Discover why the Valencia region is renowned for its world-renowned oranges during this immersive, half-day tour and tasting excursion at an historic orchard.

Valencia, Carcaixent

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to Carcaixent, a town and municipality in the province of Valencia, eastern Spain. Although Carcaixent dates from Neolithic, Iberian, and Roman times, it is perhaps best-known as the birthplace of orange and citrus tree growth in Valencia, and the industry has flourished since the 19th century. Valencia is renowned for its oranges and its orange trees are unique, producing sweet fruit with a hint of bitterness and a deep, orange hue often associated with the 'perfect' orange. The weather here is ideal for growing orange trees, with just the right mixture of rain and sunshine, and helps produce some of the best oranges in the world.

Colourful Orange & Lemon Groves, Mountains, Huerto Ribera, Gardens, Orange Trees, Flowers

Whilst driving towards the La Ribera region, take in spectacular panoramic views and photo opportunities of the fields of colourful orange and lemon trees, along with groves scattered throughout the countryside around the historic town of Carxaixent. Upon arrival at Huerto Ribera, take a guided walking tour of this historic, family-owned property. First, visit the monumental front house, which was built in 1870 and is surrounded by mountains and exquisite views of the area's natural beauty. Take a stroll through the gardens filled with centenary orange trees and all types of flowers, and delight in the intoxicating aroma of the orange blossoms.

Citrus Varieties & Picking, Tastings of Orange Juice, Home-Made Specialities & Spirits, Store

Learn about the orchard's history, traditional vs. modern orange cultivation, and pruning, irrigation, and grafting. See the many varieties of citrus trees planted here, including sanguinelli, citrus yuzu, Buddha hand, limes, citrus caviar, calamondin, kumquats, and limequats. You can even collect your own seasonal oranges or tangerines to take home (from September until June). Next, enjoy a tasting of freshly-squeezed orange juice, home-made specialities, such as jams, marmalades, and orange blossom honey, served with biscuits or cake, and Valencian spirits; all are available for purchase at the orchard's store. Following your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately one-hour drive back to the pier.

Explore Valencia at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Valencia at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Valencia at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Valencia at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore the beautiful Old Town of Valencia, and its longstanding connection to the art of silk production, during this scenic and informative, half-day excursion to the 'City of Silk'.

Valencia, College of High Silk Art, Museum

Depart the pier for the short drive to the College of High Silk Art, which is located in the old seat of the Higher Art of Silk-Making Authority, an institution established in 1477 to set rules and standards of quality for Valencian silk-makers. During your guided visit to this 15th-century building, renovated in the 18th century, stop by the Museum to learn out about the history of silk in Valencia, hand-made process of weaving and rich artistic heritage of the building itself. In addition, your guide describes the arduous preparation of the Espolin characteristics of Valencian clothing.

After the museum visit, the guests will have possibility to visit traditional silk shop located in the museum. The Valencia Silk Museum store offer exclusive artisanal items made from natural Valencian silk.

Barri de Velluters, Central Market, Tasting of Horchata & Farton

Next, take a short stroll through the Barri de Velluters, a neighbourhood established by velvet-makers in 1465. Your walking tour continues with a stop to the bustling Central Market where you can enjoy a short free time to stroll around it. This early-20th-century building spans over 26,000 square feet (about     2,415 square metres), and hosts 400 stalls specialising in fresh products. During your walking tour, stop for a tasting of 'horchata', a typically sweet and refreshing drink made from tiger nuts, and 'fartons'.

Silk Exchange Building

Your last stop is at the cornerstone of UNESCO's Silk Road Project, the Silk Exchange building. A masterpiece of Mediterranean civil Gothic architecture, this building is the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Valencia. The Silk Exchange was built between 1483-1548 to facilitate trade between the producers of the rich silk fabrics made in Valencia, and the merchants their silk products attracted from all over Europe.  At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Discover Valencia's old quarter in a unique way during this scenic half-day bicycle excursion. There are few cities like Valencia, able to harmoniously combine the remnants of its farthest past, dating to the year 138 BC, with the most innovative and avant-garde buildings from the new millennium.

Depart the pier via coach for a short panoramic drive through Valencia, Spain's third most important city. Valencia is known as the Flower City because of its vast number of parks and landscaped areas. Be introduced to your guide and then fitted with your bike and briefed with safety instructions. The city is virtually flat which makes viewing so enjoyable by bicycle.

Follow your guide as you slowly make your way to the City of the Arts and Science, later on you will head to the historical city center. The stops will be the following:

City of Arts and Science

This architectural complex comprises the very Museum of Arts and Science, the Hemisphere, Palau Reina Sofía, “el Ágora”, the Oceanographic and the cosy “Umbracle Gardens”.

Serrano Towers

The Serrano Towers mark the entrance to the old walls of Valencia City. They are considered one of the best-preserved monuments in Valencia.

Tapas

We will have a temporary rest at Alameda´s promenade for little tapas and a drink.

Central Market

Make your way to the market which is considered one of the oldest European markets in operation and located directly in the La Lonja area.

Miguelete Tower and Cathedral

Continue your ride and view one of the city's most emblematic monuments located beside the main door of the Cathedral and next to the Provincial Palace and the Torres de Serrano. The Miguelete Tower, from the top, offers outstanding views over Valencia and its fertile agricultural area.

Plaza de la Virgen

Ride by what was once the main square of Valencia, the Plaza de la Virgen, one of the prettiest of the many plazas in Valencia.

Rejoin your awaiting coach and drive back to the port and terminal building.

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 live-able city with a thriving cultural. Never afraid to innovate, Valencia diverted its flood-prone river to the outskirts of town and converted the former riverbed into a wonderful green ribbon of park winding right through the city.

Depart the pier and enjoy a panoramic drive along the Avenida del Puerto to the Gran Via and Calle Jativa, past the Bullring and Central Station. See the Central Market, an enormous metal, ceramic tile and glass Art Nouveau building built in 1928, with its 1300 stalls of fresh fish, meat and fruits and other products from all over Spain.

La Lonja

Your walking tour begins at La Lonja, or The Silk Exchange, the main monument of the city and considered to be one of Europe's most beautiful examples of Gothic civil architecture. Built between 1482 and 1533, during Valencia's golden age, the building illustrates the power and wealth of one of the great Mediterranean mercantile cities. The building was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.

City of Arts & Sciences

Designed by Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela, this unique complex is devoted to science, technology, nature and house in five buildings: El Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía - opera house and performing arts centre; L'Hemisfèric - Imax Cinema, Planetarium and Laserium; L'Umbracle - a walkway and garden; El Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe - a science museum; L'Oceanogràfic - an open-air oceanographic park; Ágora - a versatile space that can stage conventions, concerts and performances.

Enjoy a guided interior visit of the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia, considered the highlight of the City of Arts & Sciences.

Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia

With its impressive architecture, this spectacular building is dedicated to promoting the performing arts. It is an impressive theatre and opera house, with four venues for opera, music, ballet & theatre.

Your walking tour concludes at the coach that will return you to the pier.

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 live-able city with a thriving cultural. Never afraid to innovate, Valencia diverted its flood-prone river to the outskirts of town and converted the former riverbed into a wonderful green ribbon of park winding right through the city.

Depart the pier and enjoy a panoramic drive along the Avenida de Baleares to the Gran Via and Calle Jativa, past the Bullring and Central Station. See the Central Market, an enormous metal, ceramic tile and glass Art Nouveau building built in 1928, with its 1300 stalls of fresh fish, meat and fruits and other products from all over Spain.

La Lonja

Your walking tour begins at La Lonja, or The Silk Exchange, the main monument of the city and considered to be one of Europe's most beautiful examples of Gothic civil architecture. Built between 1482 and 1533, during Valencia's golden age, the building illustrates the power and wealth of one of the great Mediterranean mercantile cities. The building was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.

City of Arts & Sciences

Designed by Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela, this unique complex is devoted to science, technology, nature and house in five buildings: El Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía - opera house and performing arts centre; L'Hemisfèric - Imax Cinema, Planetarium and Laserium; L'Umbracle - a walkway and garden; El Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe - a science museum; L'Oceanogràfic - an open-air oceanographic park; Ágora - a versatile space that can stage conventions, concerts and performances.

Principe Felipe Museum

The Principe Felipe Science Museum, a Spanish museum, dedicated to science, technology and the environment, is integrated into the complex known as the City of Arts and Sciences of the city of Valencia.

It has a total of 26,000 m² of exhibitions. It has several temporary and permanent exhibition plants. Its vocation is to foster interest in scientific and technological knowledge through fun and entertainment. With this objective, it attaches great importance to the interactivity of the exhibitions (its motto is "Prohibited not to touch, not feel, not think").

Your walking tour concludes at the coach that will return you to the pier.

Take a journey through time to the captivating Iberian town of Xátiva during this panoramic, full-day sightseeing excursion.

Valencia, Xátiva, Town Centre, Xátiva Castle, Museum, Gates of Hannibal, Battery

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to Xátiva, birthplace of two popes and land of the Borgias. Upon arrival, board a the trolley train or minibus for a picturesque ride through the town centre. Along the way, your guide points out sites of interest and their place in the town's history. From here, continue up the hill leading to the Xátiva Castle. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour through this historic castle and its Museum of the Borgias, Gates of Hannibal and Battery.

Old Town, La Seu Cathedral (outside visit only), Way of Saint James, Almuddin

Following your castle tour, re-board the Trolley train or minibus for the ride back to the old town. Upon arrival, take a guided stroll through the Old City of Xativa, and pass by notable landmarks that include La Seu Cathedral (outside visit only), the Way of Saint James and Almuddin.

Montsant Restaurant, City of Arts and Sciences

Next, transfer for a Spanish lunch at the Montsant restaurant. After lunch, re-board your coach and commence the approximately one-hour drive back to the pier. En route, ride through the City of Arts and Sciences, an entertainment-based cultural and architectural complex, whilst your guide explains the different sites along the way.

Ein Segway ist ein Fahrzeug mit 2 Rädern, das durch Körperbewegungen des Fahrers gesteuert wird. Das selbstbalancierende Fahrzeug hält Sie automatisch aufrecht. Entdecken Sie die schönsten Ecken der historischen Stadt auf einem modernen und nachhaltigen Fortbewegungsmittel.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Hin- und Rücktransfer zur Stadt mit dem Mein Schiff ® Shuttlebus
• Kurzer Spaziergang zur Segway Station und Sicherheitseinweisung
• Ca. 1-stündige Fahrt mit dem Segway inklusive Fotostopps
  

Diese Stadt versprüht einen ganz besonderen Charme und den können Sie bei dieser bequemen Panoramafahrt erleben. Sobald Sie die Sehenswürdigkeiten bewundert haben, wollen Sie Valencia gar nicht mehr verlassen. Sie fahren an den markantesten Sehenswürdigkeiten vorbei: an der berühmten Stadt der Künste und Wissenschaften, am Jugendstilbahnhof, der zu den schönsten in Europa gehört, an der Stierkampfarena, an der Seidenbörse La Lonja, an der Markthalle und an den Stadttoren von Valencia. Direkt in der Altstadt können Sie in der Freizeit die Umgebung erkunden oder einen Kaffee trinken gehen.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Ca. 1-stündige Stadtrundfahrt
• Etwa 2 Stunden Freizeit in der Altstadt für eigene Entdeckungen