Group Tour Operator for Holidays to Valencia, Spain
Valencia and the Orange Blossom Coast
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Museum of Fine Arts ©TVCB, Visit Valencia. All rights reserved. www.visitvalencia.com, Photographer David Rota
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Plaza Del Patriarca (Patriarch Square) ©TVCB, Visit Valencia. All rights reserved. www.visitvalencia.com, Photographer Consuelo Chambo
Spain is well known for its costas, the sandy strands that attract thousands of visitors seeking sun and sangria every year. But most people tend to head to the big hitters: the Costa del Sol, the Costa Brava and the Costa Blanca. One of Spain’s unsung beachy stretches is the Costa del Azahar, or Orange Blossom Coast. Nearby to this wonderful relatively un-explored and untouched coasts is Spain’s third largest city; Valencia. Whilst Madrid and Barcelona grab most of the headlines, Valencia is a wonderfully liveable city with thriving cultural, eating and nightlife scenes. Gracing the city are many contemporary buildings, including the stunning futuristic buildings of the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, located on the former riverbed that was inventively converted into a glorious green park winding through the heart of city. As well as this, Valencia is home to some great museums, a long stretch of beach and a characterful old quarter. Valencia also has a magnificent dining scene and proudly claims to be the home of paella.
Dates
Dates throughout 2023 & 2024
Suggested itinerary by air
Day 1
Depart the UK
Fly directly from your chosen airport to Spain where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel for a 4 night stay on a half board basis.
Day 2
Valencia sightseeing
Today we will discover the beauties of Valencia with our guide. Plaza de la Virgen, the Turia fountain, the Valencia Cathedral and the
Serrano Towers are just some of the highlights we will discover. After the tour we will take the time to enjoy an ice-cold Sangria,
Spanish typical drink with red wine fruits and liquor, in a perfect location in the amazing Barrio del Carmen.
OPTIONAL: in the afternoon we have the opportunity to visit the famous Oceanographic, in the faveolus City of Science – ticket not included
Day 3
The Orange Heart of Europe
We dedicate the day on the footstep of production of oranges. Spain is Europe’s largest orange producer and two thirds of those orange
vitamin bombs come from the region around Valencia. We will visit an orange orchard where we have the opportunity to taste some products made by this wonderful fruit.
Day 4
Discover Paella’s Heritage
We dedicate the day to the worldwide famous Spanish National meal, Paella! We start the trip with a tour of the Albufera Lake, on the
coast south of Valencia, discovering the production of the Paella master ingredient, the rice. After the tour, we will experience a Paella Show Cooking, maybe trying to steal some secret of this recipe… and at the end of the show we will enjoy a Paella & Wine full lunch!
Day 5
Return to the UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Alternative ideas
Fly into Barcelona?
It is possible to extend the tour by flying in and out of Barcelona and include a stop in the Roman town of Tarragona on the Costa Dorada on the outbound and enjoy some time in Barcelona on the return. Furthermore, Barcelona has a number of airports with accessibility from all of over the UK.
We have a selection of 3* and 4* hotels in Valencia to suit your budget and requirements.
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| Dates | Half Twin | Single Supplement |
| 2023 dates | Price on request | Price on request |
| March 2024 | Price on request | Price on request |
*Schedule and prices subject to airlines
