VALENCIA CULTURE
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Travel today to Valencia, known for its orange groves and its annual Fallas celebration,
a fiesta of bonfires, music and fireworks.
On today's guided tour of Valencia, travel along the city's broad boulevards and past its bell towers. Visit the city's cathedral, where you can view the ancient chalice said to be the Holy Grail; then continue on to Alonja and the Fallas Museum.
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CU01. VALENCIA CULTURE |
Valencia Bull Ring Market and Old Quarter Walking Tour
Introduction:
Valencia's bull ring is built as a compact brick cylinder, with four arch groups similar to the Roman Coliseum in Rome. It is possibly the first building in the city to use exposed iron, particularly in the columns that hold the steps. When it was built, the bullring had a capacity for 16,800 people, a number in accordance with the huge passion for bullfighting at that time in Valencia. Next to the bull ring is The Bullfighting Museum with a collection of memorabilia of this ancient sport.
The Central Market, built in 1928, is a fine example of Modernist architecture. This huge glass and metal structure houses an extremely busy morning market. The profusion of fruit and vegetables here is a good indication of the agricultural wealth of the huerta (irrigated plain). The region not only produces citrus fruits, using intensive methods, and rice, but also has a considerable amount of market gardening.
You will see these two important monuments of Valencia on this private tour and take a walk through the streets of the old quarter.
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What's Included:
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
- English-Speaking Official Local Guide for Half-day tour
- Entrance fees to sites when with guide
- Lunch Table Reservation in a recommended restaurant with fine cuisine
(*Meal not included must order directly at the restaurant)
- Local Taxes
THE TOURS DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Optional Private Tour Add-ons
- Table Reservations
- Transfers not specified in itinerary
- Entrance fees when not with guide
- Beverages not specified in selected meals
- Meals not specified in itinerary
- Personal & Travel Insurance
- Optional excursions
- Gratuities to Chauffeurs and Guides
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Day by Day Itinerary:
1/2 Day (Duration: 03h30 approx.)
DAY 1:
VALENCIA
- Your Private English-Speaking Official Guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel or at a designated meeting point if you are not staying in a city centre hotel.
- Enjoy a half-day walking tour of Valencia; visit the bullring and its museum, the central market, and the old quarter
- We have reserved a table for your lunch either before or after the tour at a recommended restaurant. |
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Terms & Conditions:
When you book your vacation, an agreement is made between you and Valencia VIP Tour and others who provide services. Upon request we can provide you with our general terms and conditions governing the provision of these excursions. |
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Days of Operation: Every week Day
Price: On Request
"Half Day or Full Day Tour - Private tour of Valencia and travel to the Museums : |
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VALENCIA CULTURE CALENDAR
On this Spain Culture Calendar you will find the most important national holidays and the most interesting fiestas and festivals in Mediterranean Spain.
For more information about the fiestas in this Calendar, check out our Website.
Valencia Culture in...
JANUARY
WHEN |
WHAT |
WHERE |
1 |
Año Nuevo (New Year) |
National |
6 |
Reyes Magos |
National |
17 |
San Anton - patron saint of domestic animals. |
Mallorca and mainland |
17 |
Porrat de San Anton. |
Alicante (CB) |
20 |
San Sebastian (Saint Stephen) |
National |
24 |
Moros y Cristianos |
Agost |
Valencia Culture in...
FEBRUARY
WHEN |
WHAT |
WHERE |
January 1st |
Año Nuevo (New Year) |
National |
1-5 |
Moros y Cristianos |
Sax |
2-5 |
Moros y Cristianos |
Bocairente (CV) |
14 |
San Valentin (Valentines day) |
National |
11th Feb- 21th Mar |
Festival de Cadiz |
Cadiz |
Valencia Culture in...
MARCH
WHEN |
WHAT |
WHERE |
14-19 |
Fallas de San Jose + Father's day |
Region Valencia |
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Valencia Culture in...
APRIL
WHEN |
WHAT |
WHERE |
9-16 |
Semana Santa (easter) * |
National |
13-14 |
Fiesta Mayor |
Busot |
20-24 |
Moros y Cristianos |
Alcoy |
22 April -1 May |
Moros y Cristianos |
Onil |
2nd Thursday after Semana Santa* |
Sanat Faz |
Alicante |
27 |
Virgin of Montserrat |
Barcelona |
Thursday following Easter |
Pilgrimage |
Alicante |
Valencia Culture in...
MAY
WHEN |
WHAT |
WHERE |
1 |
Dia del Trabajo (Labour Day) |
National |
3 |
Fiesta Mayor |
Javea |
1-3 |
May Crosses (Cruces de Mayo) |
Alicante |
11 |
Day of Sant Ponc, patron saint of herbalists |
Barcelona |
Valencia Culture in...
JUNE
WHEN |
WHAT |
WHERE |
6 |
Corpus Christi |
National |
9 |
Dia de la Region |
Murcia |
20-24 |
Bonfires of San Juan |
Province Alicante |
29 |
San Pedro y San Pablo (St.Peter & St.Paul) |
National |
Valencia Culture in...
JULY
WHEN |
WHAT |
WHERE |
17 |
Moros y Cristianos |
Orihuela |
Sat. before the 2nd Wednesday |
Fiesta Mayor |
Denia |
25 |
Fiesta Mayor |
Guardamar |
16 |
Virgen del Carmen |
Alicante + Tabarca |
25 |
Santiago (St.James, patron saint of Spain) |
National |
24-31 |
Moros y Cristianos |
Villajoyosa |
Valencia Culture in...
AUGUST
WHEN |
WHAT |
WHERE |
4-15 |
Cert. Nac. Habaneras |
Torrevieja |
14-15 |
La Festa d'Elx |
Elche |
15 |
Asuncion (Assumption) |
National |
Last Wednesday |
Tomatina Tomato Fight |
Buñol, Valencia |
Valencia Culture in...
SEPTEMBER
WHEN |
WHAT |
WHERE |
1-18 |
Fiesta Mayor |
Santa Pola |
5-8 |
Virgen del Socorro |
Alicante |
12-16 |
Fiesta Mayor |
San Juan, Alicante |
24 |
Fiesta Patronal |
Barcelona |
Last Sunday |
Fiesta Mayor |
Altea |
Valencia Culture in...
OCTOBER
WHEN |
WHAT |
WHERE |
9 |
Day of the Community |
Region Valencia |
12 |
Dia de la Hispanidad (Columbus Day) |
National |
31 |
Halloween |
Here and there |
Valencia Culture in...
NOVEMBER
WHEN |
WHAT |
WHERE |
1 |
Todos los Santos (All Saints Day) |
National |
8-12 |
Fiesta Mayor |
Benidorm |
22-23 |
Moros y Cristianos |
Calpe |
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Valencia Culture in...
DECEMBER
WHEN |
WHAT |
WHERE |
1-8 |
Fiesta Patronal |
Torrevieja |
6 |
Dia de la Constitucion (Constitution Day) |
National |
8 |
Immaculada Concepcion (Immaculate Conception) |
National |
24 |
Noche Buena (Holy Night) |
National |
25 |
Navidad (Christmas) |
National |
26 |
Saint Stephen |
National |
28 |
Dia de los Santos Inocentes
similar to Fools Day |
National |
31 |
Noche Vieja (New Year's Eve) |
National |
* Every year, Semana Santa (Easter) falls on a different date and some Spanish fiestas are celebrated on a certain amount of days after or before Easter. To make it easier to plan far ahead, here are the Semana Santa dates for the coming 5 years:
2006: 9-16 April
2007: 1 - 8 April
2008: 16 - 23 March
2009: 5 - 12 April
2010: 28 March - 4 April |