Maritime Experience: Along the Levantine Coast (2027)

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo!Departing from Aragon, we travel through Castile. We will make a short stop in ZARAGOZA to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. After lunch, we continue to the Monastery of Poblet. Surrounded by its ancient walls in a beautiful setting, it is one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world (admission included). We then proceed to BARCELONA, arriving late in the afternoon.

In the morning, we include a panoramic tour of BARCELONA, considered one of Europe’s most fascinating capitals. Open to the Mediterranean Sea, the city is renowned for Gaudí and its modernist architecture, as well as for its lively Ramblas and the legacy of the World Expositions and Olympic Games held here. Barcelona is often regarded as one of the most beautiful and captivating cities in Europe. The tour ends at the Maremagnum, a modern leisure and dining complex by the sea next to Columbus Square, where you can stroll through this lively area. Afternoon at your leisure. Return to the hotel at the end of the day.

We’ll travel south along the Mediterranean, stopping in Peniscola, a charming medieval walled city surrounded by beautiful beaches, where you’ll have time for a stroll. We’ll continue to Valencia, arriving around lunchtime. In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a tour with a local guide of this port city on the Levantine coast, with over 2000 years of history. The city’s urban layout is adorned with monuments from various eras, contrasting with the modern architecture of the City of Arts and Sciences. After the tour, you’ll have free time to explore at your leisure. A traditional local dinner will be included.

After breakfast, we’ll depart along the Mediterranean coast towards Denia, renowned for its beautiful harbor and expansive beaches. We’ll visit its impressive Arab-era castle (admission included) as well as the Toy Museum, one of the most comprehensive in the country, showcasing toys dating back to 1904. You’ll have free time to stroll around its picturesque harbor, explore the old town, and enjoy lunch. Denia was designated a Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO.In the afternoon, we’ll continue our route south along the coast. We will make a stop in Calpe, a traditional coastal town belonging to the province of Alicante, located next to two thousand year old salt mines from which salt has been extracted since Roman times, and from where we will contemplate the beautiful Peñón de Ifach. We’ll then arrive in Benidorm, an iconic vacation city known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and towering skyscrapers. The old town retains a traditional charm that contrasts with the modernity of the newer areas. Accommodation will be here.Note: During periods of high demand, accommodation may be provided in a nearby town.

Half board dinner includes: Starter: Valencian salad. First Course: Valencian paella and Señoret rice Dessert: Jijona nougat ice cream Others: Water, wine or beer.

Today, we’ll explore the interior of the Valencian Community. Our first stop will be Guadalest, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful villages in the region, known for its charming old town and stunning views, and recognized as a Historic-Artistic Site. We’ll then continue to Alcoy, a city famed for its impressive modernist buildings, such as the Circulo Industrial de Alcoy and the Town Hall, reminders of its significant industrial past. The city is also renowned for its Moors and Christians Festivities, which celebrate its medieval history.Afterward, we’ll head to Jijona, where we’ll visit the Turron Museum to learn about the history and production of this delightful sweet, a hallmark of Christmas desserts in Spain. We’ll then proceed to Bocairent, where you’ll have time for lunch and the opportunity to savor local dishes, with a special focus on regional products and meats. After lunch, we’ll explore this picturesque town, set amidst cliffs and renowned for its beauty. We’ll stroll through its narrow medieval streets and visit the unique caves carved into the rocks, which once served as storage for wheat, wine, and oil. These caves are now cataloged as a Site of Cultural Interest in Spain. We’ll continue our journey to Valencia, arriving in the late afternoon.

In the morning, we will head to CULLERA to visit the Fallas Museum, where we can admire a representative collection of fallas—spectacular satirical monuments made of wood and papier-mâché, placed in the streets and later burned as giant torches during Valencia’s most emblematic popular festival.We will then ascend the mountain overlooking the city to explore its Moorish castle (admission included), while enjoying the beautiful panoramic views.Afterwards, we continue to LA ALBUFERA, one of Spain’s largest freshwater lagoons, a Natural Park that shelters important populations of aquatic and migratory birds. We will discover this unique environment with a boat ride (included).Lunch will be in EL PALMAR, a farming village where traditional barracas (the old houses of Valencian peasants) are still preserved. Here we will taste Paella, Valencia’s most iconic dish.In the afternoon, we head to SAGUNTO to visit its main landmarks, where millennia-old remains such as the Roman Theater and the castle intertwine. We will uncover the city’s history through its monuments and feel the passage of time in its stones.We return to VALENCIA at the end of the afternoon.

Half board includes: Starter: Valencian salad. First Course: Valencian paella and Señoret rice Dessert: Jijona nougat ice cream Others: Water, wine or beer.

In the morning, we will head to the nearby town of TABERNES BLANQUES, home to the original factory and museum of the iconic Lladró porcelain house. We will visit the Lladró Museum (admission included), which displays historic pieces of decorative porcelain, and watch the master artisans as they demonstrate their production process.Afterwards, we continue to the town of EL PUIG to visit the Royal Mercedarian Monastery of Santa María (admission included), one of the architectural jewels of the Valencian Community, renowned for its history and artistic richness.We return to VALENCIA around lunchtime, where we change coaches to continue our journey to Madrid, arriving around 8:30 p.m.Our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful and lasting memories.Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night.