From Valencia: Day trip to Peniscola, (City, Castle & Beach)

After pickup from your hotel or apartment in Valencia, your English-speaking driver will share local knowledge and recommendations to enrich your experience. Enjoy a flexible itinerary with the option to stop for photos or explore at your own pace. Discover the ancient Roman ruins of Sagunto, a historic fortress town shaped by centuries of conflict. Visit the impressive Sagunto Castle and other key landmarks, including the Roman Theatre—partly carved into the mountain and known for its acoustics—declared a National Monument. Explore Santa Maria Church, a blend of Gothic and Baroque design, and the Church of El Salvador, the city’s oldest and most humble religious building. Don’t miss the Sagunto Archaeological Museum, home to fascinating artifacts spanning from the Bronze Age to Roman times. After your visit, your driver will return you to your hotel or apartment in Valencia.

Be suprised by the beauty of the nature around Valencia. During this tour you will see waterfalls, caves and mountains. During the day there are different spots where you can swim. Imagine yourself swimming before one of the beautiful waterfalls in the Valencia region. Most of my clients ask themself during my tour is this spain? Yes it is!

Discover an adventurous and scenic mountain hike followed by the relaxation of the natural thermal springs. This is a sensational way to escape the city and experience the natural beauty of the Valencian region. The tour kicks off with a 9 km/6-mile circular hike (3 hrs), leading you through a dramatic canyon framed by towering cliffs and pine forests. Enjoy panoramic mountain views and stunning gorge landscapes, taking in the tranquil atmosphere of this serene location. Alternatively, a shorter and easier hike of 6 km (2 hrs) can be chosen. From June to September only the shorter hike is possible. The thermal springs of Montanejos maintain a temperature of 25 °C/77 °F. Take a dip and swim in the crystal blue water. You also visit the horizontal water jet created from a dam and the reservoir. You can choose to have lunch in a village restaurant or bring your own lunch to have at the springs. In July and August a swim under a waterfall can be chosen instead of the shorter hike.

Embark on an excursion to Morella and Pensicola. Enjoy countryside views, picturesque town architecture, and see where some of the Game of Thrones series was shot. Explore Morella, the hill-top town nestled on a cone-shaped rock. Admire the massive 2-km long wall which surrounds the city and wander along its steep, cobblestone streets. Admire the imposing castle, an Islamic fortification from the 13th century, and learn how it came to be important to the Crown of Aragon. Walk through the old city center and see the Gothic beauty of the Basilica of Santa Maria, the historic city gates, and the Santa Lucia aqueduct. Next, head east to Peñíscola. Be astonished by its medieval, fairy tale architecture. See the picturesque location used to shoot the Game of Thrones series, including the castle that served as Pope Luna's home. In the town itself, you will get to see monuments and buildings with Islamic, Roman and Templar influences.

Discover the rich cultures and flavours of Valencia. The journey starts with a brief drive into the charming La Huerta region - Valencia's verdant agricultural heartland, with its ancient Moorish irrigation systems and traditional farmhouses. Discover the origins of Valencia's renowned horchata - a refreshing, sweet drink made from tiger nuts. Sip on this delightful drink at a traditional horchateria in Alboraya, the birthplace of horchata, complemented by fresh pastry fingers. Then, a 40 minute drive into the mountains to visit some iconic rock cliffs. Stand on top of the 600 m cliffs with views of the National Park mountains , Mediterranean sea and Valencia city. Sit, relax and take some special photos. Then take a short and easy mountain walk for 20 mins through the pine forests before lunch. Lunch is in a very local restaurant. They cook their paellas in the traditional way, using open wood fires to give it the authentic taste. After lunch you will be taken back to the city.

Embark on a trip from Valencia to Moraira's La Cala del Moraig, one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. Swim in a rocky cove's crystalline turquoise waters while surrounded by cliffs over 200m high. Walk through untouched nature on an optional hike. Taking off from Valencia, arrive at the rock formation cove of La Cala del Moraig. Then, discover the Cave of the Arches, a natural rock formation that forms the arches at the point of departure to the Mediterranean Sea. Later, join an optional hike through the mountains and cliffs. The route is short and scenic (3km each way), and you can see the less visited but very beautiful Cala Llebeig (old Fisherman's Cove). If you choose not to join the hike, you can continue enjoying Cala Moraig before returning to Valencia.