Situated on the banks of the old course of the River Turia and originally settled by the Romans, the beautiful Mediterranean city of Valencia is well worth a visit. Your tour begins with a scenic coach trip through some of the city’s many lovely avenues and squares. A guided walking tour then follows that will take you through the city centre for a chance to view and photograph the Gothic architecture of the buildings. A visit to Valencia’s wonderful cathedral, the Our Lady of the Forsaken Basilica, is also included. Although predominantly built in Gothic style, the basilica also incorporates Baroque and Romanesque elements. Finally, a photo stop will be made outside the City of Arts and Science, a large museum and cinema complex that is celebrated for its futuristic architecture, before returning to the ship. Please note: in case of religious celebrations, guests can visit the Cathedral individually after receiving information from the guide. Conservative attire is recommended for visiting sites of religious importance.

Price per person $57.00 Adults $40.00 Children

   

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          Leave the port for a fascinating sightseeing tour of Valencia, a city particularly known for its large historical quarter and the Gothic architecture of its buildings. Next on the itinerary is a visit to the Oceanographic Museum, which forms part of Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences complex, in itself famed for its awe-inspiring architecture. With time to explore the fascinating museum without a guide, you can look forward to discovering the wildlife found in a broad range of specific aquatic environments, including a huge dolphinarium. There is also an incredible underwater glass tunnel that lets you feel at one with the surrounding marine ecosystem and enables unique encounters with the museum’s many inhabitants, which represent around 500 different species. Please note: the visit to the Oceanographic Museum is unguided.

Price per person $78.00 Adults $55.00 Children

   

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            Unbroken sunshine, golden sand and the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea make a perfect combination for spending half a day at the beach. After boarding your coach at the port, a brief transfer (without a guide) will take you to a nearby beach for some quality “me time” off the ship. Whether you choose to go swimming in the azure blue of the sea or simply to chill out and watch the world go by, you are sure to have a great time. Your beach-based outing comes to a close with your return to Valencia and your ship. Please note: the tour operates from June until the end of September.

Price per person $35.00 Adults $25.00 Children

   

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        Just a short distance to the south of Valencia lies the wonderful region known as the Nature Reserve of Sierra de Espadán, the second-largest protected area in the autonomous community of Valencia. Made of up 19 small fishing villages, the area is also home to the village of San José and the famous San José caves. The world’s longest navigable underground river, the San José, flows through this huge cave complex and is also the point of access the small boat will take into the various chambers of these spectacular caves. After the cave visit, you will then continue on to Valencia for a sightseeing tour by coach along a route that will also take you past the Torres de Serrano towers, Plaza de la Virgen as well as Valencia Cathedral. You will also have a chance to stroll around the central market square before returning to the port. Please note: the tour is not suitable for guests using a wheelchair.

Price per person $69.00 Adults $48.00 Children

   

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        This trip to Valencia’s innovative zoological gardens – the so-called Bioparc – offers visitors a thoroughly immersive experience surrounded by faithful recreations of various habitats along with the animals that typically live within them. Located only a short coach ride from the port, the Bioparc’s main remits include animal conversation as well as educating the public on the importance of preserving natural ecosystems and habitats. Thanks to hidden boundaries between the animal enclosures and public spaces, you will feel like you are right in the middle of the action – a certain thrill for adults and children alike. The savannah and equatorial rain forest regions of the park’s African section will let you to amble alongside herds of antelopes, giraffes and rhinos or even rub shoulders with gorillas, buffalos and elephants. This highly entertaining and deceptively real zoo experience is one of which lasting memories are made. Your tour comes to a close with your return to port and your ship. Please note: this tour is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.

Price per person $80.00 Adults $56.00 Children

   

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            After a short coach transfer from the port to Valencia train station, a fast train will then speed you to Madrid, the capital of Spain, on a scenic 1.5-hour journey through the Spanish countryside. On joining your coach and guide in Madrid, your tour of this enchanting and modern city will begin and take you to see all the main landmarks. Look forward to seeing the grand boulevard of Paseo del Prado , the famous Plaza de Cibeles or the Calle de Alcalá – Madrid’s longest street – as well as the Gran Vía and the centrally located Plaza de España on your way to San Miguel Market. Approx. 2 hours of free time are scheduled here for you to have lunch on your own or to go shopping. The tour then continues with a pleasant stroll to see some of the city’s other main highlights, with plenty of photo opportunities as you pass through the Plaza Mayor – Madrid’s beating heart – and the Calle de Santiago. On reaching the lovely Plaza de Oriente, you will then re-board your coach for the transfer to Madrid’s Atocha Station along another scenic route (time and traffic permitting) that will round out your experience of this beautiful city. Look forward to views of the Calle Mayor (main street), Puerta del Sol square in Madrid’s historical centre and the adjoining Carrera de San Jerónimo as well as the elegant Plaza de Atocha, Avenida Barcelona and the Calle del Méndez Álvaro. Back on the fast train to Valencia, you can then sit back and enjoy the new memories you will just have made of one of Europe’s most iconic cities. Please note: this tour is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair. This tour is available only for guests onboard MSC Splendida.

Price per person $223.00 Adults $156.00 Children

   

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        This tour for the independent traveller begins with a short coach transfer from the pier to Valencia railway station to board a fast train to the Spanish capital, Madrid. The scenic 1.5-hour train ride will then give you plenty of time to set your own itinerary for exploring this fascinating city at your own pace. A slew of beautiful old buildings, fabulous architecture, grand boulevards, scores of picturesque squares and a whole host of museums await visitors, of which the Paseo del Prado boulevard, the Plaza de Cibeles and the Calla de Alcalá, Madrid’s longest street, are just three examples. On arrival in the Spanish capital, you will be given a map of Madrid to help you get your bearings and then have plenty of time to discover its many landmarks, busy streets and avenues. Popular attractions include the lively Puerta del Sol square at the heart of Madrid, the amazing early 20th-century Mercado de San Miguel indoor food market and the magnificent Royal Palace. But as this tour is all about what you want to see in the Spanish capital, the choice of what to see is yours alone to make. Just be sure to be at Atocha Station in good time to board your return train to Valencia and your cruise ship. Please note: this tour is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair. This tour is available only for guests onboard MSC Splendida.

Price per person $174.00 Adults $122.00 Children

   

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