Discover the spectacular Spanish city of Valencia 14th May–17th May 2019

Tuesday 14th May
We will meet at the airport and transfer to the Albufera Natural Park for a lunch of authentic ‘Paella Valenciana’ and a boat ride on the lake. On returning to the city we will then check in to our centrally based hotel with a brief break before meeting our local guide for a ‘Wine & Tapas’ tour.

Wednesday 15th May
After breakfast we will start the day with a guided tour of the old medieval city, including the religious complex (Cathedral, Basilica & Archbishops Palace) and the stunning Central Market. After lunch we will make our way to the fishermen’ quarter and to the beach to pass a relaxing afternoon and evening.

Thursday 16th May
We will take a trip to the stunning City of Arts & Sciences a mind-boggling complex of sculptural structures. The Planetarium resembles a human eye, while the Príncipe Felipe science museum is a lopsided pavilion of concrete columns. The Palau de les Arts opera house looks like a cycling helmet with a fishbone arching over the top. With swooping parabolic arches, the Oceanogràfic is an elegant aquarium with belugas, walruses and sharks. After a light lunch we will wander back through The Jardines del Turia, the green lungs of the city before enjoying a tapas dinner together later in the Mercat de Colon.

Friday 17th May
Free time before transferring to the airport.

I have teamed up with my Valencian friend who is a local guide and tour operator to personally host this tour and we will enjoy wining & dining and touring & travelling together as a small group.
(For those who do not know me, I am an ex-restaurateur, wine educator and experienced guide specialising in hosting group tours).

Please note all meals (with wine), transport, transfers and guided visits are included in the price so everything is taken care of.

The cost is 595€ per person based on two sharing or 685€ for a single room B&B staying in a centrally located 3* hotel, three lunches & dinners with wine, transport and transfers, all guided visits and the services of an expert tour guide.
(Flights and travel insurance are not included).

We need a quorum of 10 people (and no more than 12) for the tour to run and we have a deadline of the 15th November to reach numbers.

The recommended flights are:
Easyjet:
Tuesday 14th: Depart LGW 09.10 – Arrive Valencia 12.30
Friday 17th: Depart Valencia 13.05 – Arrive LGW 14.40

Please do not arrange flights before I have confirmed your place and that the tour is proceeding.

Deposits of 50% will be requested on confirmation with payment in euros by bank transfer.

Please RSVP only if you are contactable on the MeetUp site or please send me a message or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / 07710 217902