Valencia Wine Legacy

Welcome to Valencia !! You will have the rest of your day free to settle in and explore the surrounding area.

• Accommodation: Luxury heritage 4-star hotel or higher.

Valencia is the cultural heart of the Mediterranean. After breakfast, meet your local guide for a walking tour through the city’s historic center.

Discover landmarks such as the Valencia Cathedral, the UNESCO-listed Silk Exchange (La Lonja de la Seda), and the El Carmen neighborhood, known for its narrow streets, lively atmosphere, street art, and trendy spots. This immersive experience highlights the city’s rich blend of Gothic, Baroque, and Modernist architecture.

In the evening, explore the Ruzafa district, famous for its many art galleries, design shops, and alternative venues that reflect Valencia’s creative spirit. The area is also well known for its vibrant gastronomic scene, offering a wide variety of bars and restaurants serving everything from traditional Valencian cuisine to modern fusion dishes.

Enjoy local specialties like clochinas (Valencian mussels), esgarraet (roasted red pepper and salted cod salad), and artisanal cheeses, all paired with regional wines.

It’s the perfect introduction to Valencian gastronomy and the city’s dynamic cultural identity.

• Accommodation: Luxury Heritage Hotel 4-star or higher
• Meals: Breakfast
• Activities: Valencia guided Tour (Tickets included)

Begin your day with a guided visit to Mercado Central Valencia, a bustling fresh food market that is also the perfect place to shop for local ingredients and fresh produce.

Next, join a hands-on Valencia paella cooking class led by a local chef. You will have the opportunity to learn all the secrets behind Valencia’s iconic dish and enjoy your delicious paella paired with local Valencian wine.

In the afternoon, after the cooking experience, explore the Jardines del Turia Valencia, one of the largest urban parks in Europe. This scenic green space follows the former riverbed and is ideal for wandering beneath the shade of orange trees, cypress trees, and jacaranda blossoms. Cross historic bridges and discover unique attractions like the whimsical Parque Gulliver for families.

The gardens connect directly to La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, Valencia’s most famous modern landmark and an architectural masterpiece. Visit top Valencia attractions such as El Oceanografic aquarium, the largest in Europe, and El Hemisferic IMAX theater, known for its immersive 3D film projections.

For dinner, we have a recommended list of amazing local places full of authentic Valencian cuisine and bold flavors.

• Accommodation: Heritage Hotel 4-star or higher
• Meals: Breakfast
• Activities: Paella Cooking Class

Today, the Valencia wine legacy tour will drive you to Requena, home to some of Spain’s finest Bobal wines. Requena is one of the Valencia region’s hidden gems, where wine, history, and tradition blend seamlessly.

Begin your journey in the heart of Requena’s historic old town, known as La Villa, a charming maze of cobbled streets, noble houses, and medieval churches. As you wander through its peaceful squares, you’ll step back in time to the Moorish and medieval eras that shaped this hilltop town.

Your first stop is the famous Requena wine caves, a network of underground cellars carved into limestone beneath the old town. These 12th-century caves, once used for wine storage and food preservation, now offer guided tastings of Bobal wines, the region’s signature varietal. Learn about the centuries-old winemaking traditions that have made Requena a key stop along Spain’s renowned wine route.

After the tour, enjoy a relaxed lunch at a local meson, pairing regional dishes—such as cured meats and ajoarriero (garlic cod)—with award-winning wines from nearby Utiel-Requena DO wineries.

In the afternoon, visit a family-run bodega just outside town to witness modern winemaking techniques in harmony with ancient soil.

End your day with a wine tasting and panoramic views over vineyards bathed in golden light—a perfect close to your Requena wine adventure.

• Accommodation: Los Canilleros / Villa Valeria Cave House / Casa Lucia
• Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
• Activities: Requena Wine Caves (Tickets included)
• Tasting: Bobal Wine Tasting

After breakfast, leave behind Requena and head toward the other key area of the D.O.: Utiel, a historic town at the heart of the wine region where centuries of winemaking and cultural heritage come together.

Stroll through its traditional old town, visiting landmarks such as the Iglesia de la Asuncion and the charming Plaza del Ayuntamiento, before heading underground to explore the historic wine cellars hidden beneath local homes and civic buildings—testament to Utiel’s deep-rooted vinicultural legacy.

Mid-morning, visit a nearby family-run winery to learn more about the Bobal grape and the unique terroir that defines the region’s wines. Enjoy a guided tasting paired with artisan cheeses and local olive oil, all while overlooking the vineyards stretching toward the Sierra del Negrete.

After lunch at one of our highly recommended local restaurants, take a scenic drive through rural landscapes and forested hills before arriving in Cofrentes, a picturesque village nestled between mountains and rivers. Here, discover the Cofrentes Castle, perched high above the confluence of the Cabriel and Júcar rivers, offering sweeping views of the volcanic landscape below.

To end your Valencia wine legacy  day, enjoy with total relaxation at the Cofrentes Thermal Spa, where natural mineral-rich thermal waters provide restorative treatments in a serene setting.

Take a dip, enjoy a massage, or simply unwind surrounded by nature—a perfect way to reflect on a day filled with discovery, flavor, and well-being.

• Accommodation: Cofrentes Thermal Spa
• Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
• Activities: Thermal Spa treatments (Available upon request)
• Tasting: Local family Winery (Wine, Cheese & Olive oil Tasting)

After a morning coffee with views over the Jucar River, head toward Xativa, one of Valencia’s most majestic heritage towns. But first, make a must-see stop in Buñol.

Buñol is a quiet inland town with a bold reputation. While peaceful most of the year, it bursts with color and chaos every August during La Tomatina—the world-famous tomato-throwing festival that turns its streets into a sea of red, originating in the 1940s as a spontaneous food fight among locals.

Back to Xativa… Famous for its imposing castle perched atop a ridge, it offers breathtaking views and a rich history spanning Roman, Moorish, and medieval Christian eras.

Stroll the old town’s narrow streets lined with orange trees, visit the Col·legiata (La Seu), and the birthplace of Borgia Pope Alexander VI. Explore elegant squares, artisan shops, and fountains that bring this historic city to life.

For lunch, enjoy traditional dishes—rice, grilled meats, and seasonal produce—perfectly paired with local valley wines.

In the afternoon, Valencia wine legacy will travel you south to Ontinyent, a hidden gem among terraced hills and river gorges. Wander the medieval quarter with stone houses and historic palaces reflecting centuries of craftsmanship. Don’t miss the Palau de la Vila and the peaceful Pont Vell bridge over the Clariano River.

End the day in a family-run winery or cafe, sipping local wine as the sun sets over the Vall d’Albaida—a perfect blend of inland Valencia’s history, landscape, and slow pleasures.

• Accommodation:Hotel Finca La Mixtura / La Yuca / Etc...
• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

What better way to start the day than with a hearty breakfast nestled in the Vall d’Albaida, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves?

Take a peaceful stroll through the charming old town of Ontinyent, cross the historic Pont Vell bridge, and, time permitting, visit a local olive oil producer to taste the region’s rich agricultural heritage.

Then, drive toward the Mediterranean coast, passing through rolling hills and fragrant citrus groves as the air grows warmer and saltier. Before reaching the coast, make a detour to visit the stunning Monastery of Sant Jeroni de Cotalba.

This remarkable 14th-century monastic complex, one of the most important in the Valencian Community, showcases a blend of Gothic-Mudejar, Baroque, and Neoclassical architecture. Surrounded by orchards and olive groves, it offers a serene and culturally rich stop on your journey.

Arrive in Gandia just in time for lunch and indulge in the local culinary specialty—fideuà, a flavorful noodle-based seafood dish, or creamy rice with fresh shellfish at a restaurant near the historic old town.

In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Gandia’s most significant sites, including the Castle of Bairen—a hidden gem with panoramic views of the coastline and countryside—and the Fallas Museum, where you’ll uncover the creativity and satire behind Gandia’s iconic festival.

End your day with a relaxed stroll through Gandia’s historic center, followed by dinner at one of our recommended local restaurants along the lively promenade, as the sun sets over the Mediterranean Sea

• Accommodation: Luxury Heritage Hotel 4-star or higher
• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
• Activities: Gandia guided Tour (half day)

On this day, as the tour slowly begins its return to Valencia, start with a guided visit to the Ducal Palace of the Borgia, one of the finest examples of Gothic and Baroque architecture in the region. As the ancestral home of the powerful Borgia family, the palace offers a fascinating glimpse into Spain’s golden age of nobility, art, and politics.

Next, take a scenic drive inland to the Cova del Parpallo, an important Paleolithic site located within the Parpallo-Borrell Natural Park. This prehistoric cave is considered one of Europe’s most significant for Ice Age art, featuring thousands of engraved and painted stone plaques dating back over 20,000 years. 

In the afternoon, head north toward Valencia, arriving in time for a memorable experience on the waters of Albufera Natural Park.

Board a traditional wooden boat for a peaceful cruise through Spain’s largest freshwater lagoon, where you’ll witness expansive rice paddies, diverse birdlife, and the serene beauty that inspired countless poets and painters. This tranquil moment at sunset offers a perfect transition from cultural exploration to nature immersion.

To conclude this Valencia wine legacy, gastronomic and cultural tour, enjoy a delicious paella dinner at one of our recommended restaurants overlooking the Albufera—could there be a better way to end the day?

• Accommodation: Luxury-heritage 4-star or higher
• Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
• Activities: Borgia's Palace / Parpallo Cave (Tickets Included)
• Activities: Albufera Natural Park (Private Boat trip)

It’s time to say goodbye after an unforgettable journey through Spain. After breakfast, we’ll arrange your private transfer to the airport, train station, or your next destination—ensuring a smooth and comfortable departure.

¡hasta pronto!

• Meals: Breakfast