Roman Wine of Valencia/ Castle-Amphitheatre + El Puig Monastery

Roman Wine of Valencia/ Castle-Amphitheatre + El Puig Monastery

Arroz Meloso Beef, Setas for the robust red

Duration5h - 7h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Walk in the footsteps of Gen. Hannibal & Escipión 212BC visiting the Roman fortress of Saguntum, Roman Amphitheatre & elements of medieval Valencia visiting the active "Mercedarian Knights Monastery" of El puig.
A unique tour offers Roman themed Wine Tasting / Gourmet Lunch at the amfitheatro combined with historic sites; Wine Art & History! Autóctono grapes Mourvedre, Garnacha, Malvasia & Moscatel were historically important from Camp de Mourvedre & our glorious tasting represents these wines in various styles. Sadly the comarca fell from its Roman viticultural glory & nowadays only a few vineyards still remain.
We pay homage to the Romans & the wines they exported to Rome with a tasting of select dry wines + historic Fondillon (aged 30+yrs) & an inspiring gourmet lunch. More details at ***.valenciancellars website.
*The Winery/Cheese maker Option also includes visit to an small artisan Winery & Cheese maker, Wine tastings & Cheese in the beautiful cork forested mountains.

Options

Winery/Cheese maker + Sagunto

+ Artisan Winery/Cheese maker: Visit rustic mountain winery with tastings of 4 wines + local artisan cheeses & also visit cheese maker to purchase cheese.
Duration: 7 hours
Wine tastings + cheeses: Tastings of 4 Organic Artisan wines with local cheeses. Creative Lunch with wine tastings at Sagunto.
Monastery-Winery-Lunch-castle: Visit Monasterio de Santa Maria, Visit Winery & cheese maker, Creative Lunch with wine tastings , visit Sagunto monuments .
Mercedes
Pickup included

Wine tasting Express

Wine tasting of 5 wines : The Wine Tasting Express option includes tasting of same 5 quality wines accompanied by simple cheese & pan,
Mercedes
Pickup included

Wine Tasting Lunch 4 maridaje

Wine Tasting 5 unique wines-: Wine Tasting lunch 5 quality wines with lunch of 4 gourmet maridaje dishes.
Mercedes
Pickup included

What's included

Wine Tasting Express option - simply accompanied with cheese/bread for the wine tasting. Not a lunch!
Lunch option & *Winery/Cheese maker option - Inc. 4 different innovative Mediterranean maridaje dishes .
5 unique wines at Wine Tasting . *The Winery/Cheese option also inc. tasting 4 robust IGP artisan wines + local cheeses at winery with visit to cheese maker 2 mins. walk away.

Bottled / mineral water outside of the wine tasting/lunch.
Gratuities

What to expect

Real Monasterio El Puig De Santa Maria
1h 10m · Admission ticket included

After pickup in Valencia we make our way to the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria del Puig, *journey time 25mins. Our guided tour of the Monastery starts 1000hrs. Background: founded by King Jaime I "The Conquerer" in 1240 it´s historical relevance is due to the definitive confrontation of Valencia, the Battle of El Puig 1237. A church was completed by 1240 & affiliated with the Mercedarian Knights order. Soon the church was insufficient for the flood of pilgrims & in 1300 the present stunning Gothic church erected. In 1588 the imposing Monastery was built & we visit the cloisters; Salón Real still used by monarchs on visits to Valencia; Salón Gótico of King Jaume I with replica his sword & Salón of Ceramics. Highlights include Frescos of Camarin de la Virgin, the 6thC Byzantine image of Santa Maria carved in stone set in a stunning painted retablo, admirable collection of paintings from Vergara & Espinosa among others and ancient ornaments.
Sagunto Castle
1h 50m · Admission ticket included

Arriving at Sagunto we visit many of the Roman antiquities; the Castle with Forum, Almenara Gate, Military History Museum, South Gate of Roman Circus, the colossal Amphitheatre I AD, seating 4000 people being among the most impressive. As we weave our way through the old streets we view buildings & relics from the Islamic & medieval period such as the Church of Santa Maria constructed by Jaime I, Jewish quarter, baths & burial cemetery, "Ermitas" La Sangre, Magdelena & Calvary, Sagunto History Museum, Casa del Berenguer noble home & Plaza Mayor elements...passing interesting local art/craft shops on our accent to the castle. The order of our route varies. (*Journey time El Puig to Sagunto 20 mins.) This is a walking tour with inclined road to the theatre & castle. I consider it easy/moderate difficulty & is gradual ascent- if one has walking problems/health issues this may be difficult but similiar to my other tours to Xàtiva & Peñiscola Castles in walking involved, visit my website!
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

Our themed wine tasting takes place opposite the Teatro Romano at Restaurante "Le Fou" at 1345hrs approx. consisting of 5 select wines inc. Vintage 30+yr Fondillon with *maridaje 4 innovative gourmet dishes.
You may also taste the premium Ex .Virgin Olive Oil from the mountains.
The Express Tasting option inc. cheese & bread to compliment the tasting, not a lunch with shorter duration. Depending on weather, we may be on the terrace with Roman Fountain or in the comfortable salon with castle view. Later we descend to the town ... returning to Valencia for approx. 1630hrs. The tour is flexible with omission of some monuments & return to Valencia earlier or can be tailored to suit your ship times. *Return to Journey to Valencia or port 25mins.
Segorbe
1h 30m

*The Winery/Cheese maker option also in addition visits a rustic artisan winery with tastings of 4 organic, structured wines with low production in the majestic mountains. Tastings of wines featuring Monastrell (mourvedre) Syrah, Cab. Sauv. with local artisan cheeses & followed by visit to the award winning Cheese maker a few mins. walk away to purchase cheese. Tastings fees, transport & visit included in this addon option price.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Collection by Mercedes waiting in front of No.11 & 12 Plaza de Cánovas, at 0915hrs. The driver guide Toni Martin will meet you there.

End point

Collection by Mercedes waiting in front of No.11 & 12 Plaza de Cánovas, at 0915hrs. The driver guide Toni Martin will meet you there.

Pickup details

Please advise your hotel location and I we shall arrange nearest pickup point. Not all the city is accessible so may involve short walk.
NB. If Cruise Ship - THE PORT PICKUP IS at the TRANSMED/ ACCIONA PASSENGER TERMINAL. You will be met at the front door area by Valencian Cellars your tour provider with with identity displayed.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Inc. Walking 30-40 mins on cobbled streets & short ramp to Castle.
We can often ascend to Castle by car if you have difficulty and reduce the walking subject to access restrictions.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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