Discovering Valencia

Overview

Escape the city and discover the authentic flavors, landscapes, and traditions of the Valencia region on this immersive half-day excursion that blends local culture, natural beauty, and unforgettable cuisine.

La Huerta and Horchata Tasting in Alboraya

Your journey begins with a short scenic drive through La Huerta, the fertile agricultural belt surrounding Valencia. This historic farmland, shaped by an ancient Moorish irrigation system, is dotted with traditional farming buildings and endless fields of tiger nuts, used to make horchata, Valencia’s iconic non-alcoholic drink.

Stop in Alboraya, the true home of horchata, where you’ll visit a traditional horchatería to sample this unique sweet drink, typically enjoyed with a homemade pastry. With its nutty, milky flavor and superfood status, horchata has been loved by locals for centuries, and this is the best place to try it fresh.

Sierra Calderona National Park & El Garbí Viewpoint

Next, head into the Sierra Calderona Mountains, just 40 minutes from Valencia. Here you'll visit El Garbí, one of the region’s most spectacular panoramic viewpoints. Perched at 600 meters above sea level on dramatic cliffs, the lookout offers breathtaking 360° views over the Mediterranean Sea, the fertile plains, and Valencia city in the distance.

Enjoy a relaxed 30-minute guided walk through the National Park—an easy circular route that showcases the natural beauty and tranquility of this unspoiled area.

Authentic Village Paella Experience

No visit to Valencia is complete without paella, but true locals know that the best paellas aren’t found in the city’s tourist spots. After your walk, you’ll be welcomed into a village restaurant, where you’ll enjoy a traditional wood-fired paella, cooked the way Valencians have done for generations.

This is how locals go out for paella, authentic, slow-cooked, and full of flavor. Whether seafood, chicken, or vegetarian, this meal will be one of the most genuine culinary experiences of your trip. (Paella is to be paid for locally, not included in the price of the tour)

Return to Valencia

With your appetite satisfied and your senses enriched, sit back and enjoy a scenic drive back to the city, having truly experienced and tasted the real essence of Valencia, from its farmlands and mountains to its most iconic flavors.

Tour Highlights:

Explore La Huerta, Valencia’s ancient agricultural region

Taste authentic horchata in its birthplace, Alboraya

Enjoy panoramic views from El Garbí Viewpoint in Sierra Calderona

Take a short guided walk in a National Park

Savor an authentic village paella cooked over a wood fire (Paella to be paid locally, not included in the tour price)

Small-group feel with a focus on local culture and cuisine

This tour is a perfect blend of nature, tradition, and flavor—ideal for travelers looking to go beyond the city and experience the true heart of Valencia.

ITINERARY

• • Meet and Greet at the Port
  
  • • Drive to the Horchateria
    
    • • Horchateria Photo Opportunities
      
      • • Drive into the mountains
        
        • • Short Walk and Clifftop views
          
          • • Drive to the restaurant
            
            • • Paella in Restaurant
              
              • • Drive back to the cruise port