Jewelry Atelier and Lladro Museum
Craftsmanship and artistry are the focus of visits to a jewelry designer's workshop and a porcelain maker's museum.
Craftsmanship and artistry are the focus of visits to a jewelry designer's workshop and a porcelain maker's museum.
Enjoy a full-day Valencian gastronomic getaway at a cooking class led by Chef Sole Ballester, who is the daughter of culinary icon Pepa Romans - the first Valencian chef to earn a Michelin star.
Explore ancient history at a fascinating archaeological site, followed by a delicious lunch of regional fare with a modern touch.
Explore on two wheels along the former river bed, a route that showcases Valencia's ancient history, rich heritage and contemporary attractions.
One of Spain's top bartenders will show you how to make Agua de Valencia in the bar-restaurant where it was created.
See key sights on a narrated drive and a guided walk, with interior visits of the cathedral and Fallas Museum.
El Café Madrid was a popular gathering place for Spain’s artists, intellectuals and bohemian types during the Franco era. Now part of a boutique-hotel, this bar-restaurant has gotten a 21st century reboot and is once again a nightlife hub. Master bartender Ivan Talens and chef Nacho Romero have brought fresh energy and new menus to this venerable establishment while continuing to celebrate the café’s history and traditions. You’ll travel from the yacht to the heart of Valencia.
It’s a short walk from the yacht to the center where you’ll pick up your bicycle and helmet. Following your guide, you’ll pedal through stretches of the Turia Gardens, the nine-kilommeter long greenway created from the former bed of the Turia River. Your first stop is the Serrano bridge whose towers guarded an entry into the city when it was completely walled. As you continue to ride, your guide will point out such sights and attractions as the Trinity Convent, Fine Arts Museum, and the Royal Gardens and Bridge.
Discover how a new generation is keeping Valencia’s artisanal heritage relevant in the 21st century on this tour. Begin with Vicente Gracia, one of Spain’s leading contemporary jewelers, who was fascinated by his own father’s gold and silver work. At the atelier, you’ll see how Gracia incorporates Hispano-Islamic influences into highly collectible designs that are worn by members of the Spanish Royal Family and discerning clients from around the world. The Lladró Museum celebrates the Spanish company founded in the 1950s by three brothers.
Discover the heritage, architecture and unique traditions of Valencia from both the comfort of the tour transport and on foot, walking the streets of its oldest neighborhoods. This exploration begins with a narrated drive along the Avenida del Puerto, past such landmarks as the bullring and the central station, into the heart of historic Valencia. The guided walk begins in the Plaza de la Merced, by the central market, a gorgeous 1928 structure. Nearby is La Lonja, the former silk exchange, whose grand Gothic style is a symbol of Valencia’s 15th-century Golden Age.