Javea town

Visit Jávea, a small town that is in two parts. The old quarter stands on high ground at the foot of the Montgó mountain range, and has a 14th-century Gothic fortified church. The modern resort area has grown up around the harbour and sandy beach.

Included on holidays departing before November 2020

Half day

Calpe

The seaside town of Calpe is overlooked by the towering Penon de Ifach, a huge granite rock that soars some 600 metres high.

Included on holidays departing before November 2020

Half day

Benidorm

Benidorm stands on a rocky promontory that separates its two long sandy beaches, the Levante (Sunrise) on the east, and the Poniente (Sunset) on the west. Spend your time enjoying the bustle of the beachfront, or head to the original old town which is now the main shopping centre. This excursion takes you by coach to the resort where you'll be free to explore and shop at your leisure (there is no guided tour or entrance to any attractions).

Included on holidays of 14 nights or longer departing before November 2020

Half day

Gandía

Situated on the southern tip of the Costa Azahar, or Orange Blossom Coast, Gandía is an affluent city renowned not just for its oranges but for being the former home of the Borjas – their palace is where St Francis Borja was born in 1510. The lifetime of Duke San Francisco Borja coincided with the golden age of the city and he went on to open colleges all over Spain and Europe. On this half-day trip you’ll stay in the cultural and commercial centre rather than visit the coastal strip, allowing you to see some of the historical monuments and seek out the enticing shops along Gandía's wide tree-lined avenues as well as those tucked away in its narrow streets. You’ll also have time to independently explore the Palace of the Borjas if you choose (entrance is not included).

Included on holidays of 14 nights or longer departing before November 2020

Half day

Maserof

Travel inland to Maserof, where you can step back in time on a visit to a restored finca and bodega that are about 300 years old. Enjoy the views of the beautiful countryside while tasting the bodega's fine wines!

Half day

Valencia

This tour of Spain’s third-largest city starts with a visit to the Fallas Museum, where you will find out more about the history behind this great fiesta – the fallas themselves are huge papier-maché sculptures. Next is a visit to one of the biggest indoor markets in Spain, followed by a guided walk past the cathedral and basilica. After some free time for lunch, a final stop is made at the City of Arts and Science, where there is an opportunity to take photographs of the superb modern buildings and bridges. This excursion involves a fair amount of walking with a local guide.

Available until November 2020 and then included on holidays of 14 nights or longer from November 2020

Full day

Guadalest

This excursion takes you to the beautiful village of Guadalest, set on a peak between the mountains. A natural strongpoint, it was used by the Moors as a fortress centuries ago, but is now more famous for its lacemaking and crochet work.

Half day

Mystery tour

Those with a sense of adventure will enjoy this excursion into the unknown.

half day

Xativa

This excursion heads to the town of Xativa that sits in the shadow of an impressive medieval castle. There are a wealth of historic attractions within the town, including the Seu Cathedral, the Palace of the Marquis of Montortal and the Arco Palace. Just outside Xativa is the Cova Negra (Black Cave), where 30,000-year-old relics have been discovered. It is believed that the notorious Borgias originated from Xativa and that they funded many of the town’s palaces and churches.

Three-quarter day

Moraira and Jalon

Nestled in the mountains between Calpe and Jávea is Moraira. This attractive resort is an affluent haven with its charming marina, excellent harbourside restaurants and traditional Spanish bars. Next, you’ll stop in the village of Jalon, where you’ll have the chance to visit the local market, the numerous wine bodegas, and the blue domed church.

Half day

Altea, Calpe and Sierra

Spend some time wandering round the charming old town of Altea, a web of cobbled, narrow and crooked streets lined with restaurants and shops affording glimpses of the bay.

Be sure to visit the church of La Mare de Déu del Consol — you can’t miss its beautiful blue and white domes, tiled with glazed ceramics. Perhaps enjoy a stroll along the lively seafront promenade before continuing to the historic fishing port of Calpe. Here, the 332-metre high Rock of Ifach, a historic surveillance point and visual navigation feature, is joined to the land by a narrow isthmus, neatly protecting the harbour.

Full day