Alcoi & Xativa
Alcoi
Alcoi is situated in the Comunidad Autónoma (autonomous community) of Valencia in southeastern Spain. This historic town is well-known for its fantastic Moors and Christians fiesta, cuisine, and areas of natural beauty.
It is known also as ‘the city of bridges’. From its many bridges, you can see the magnificent mountains and natural landscape surrounding Alcoi, including the Carrascal de la Font Roja natural park and the Sierra de Mariola mountain, known for its variety of aromatic plants.
The square of Plaza de España is the center of the city. In the medieval quarter, you can visit the old City Hall, the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of the Festivities of Moors and Christians. If you go in the opposite direction, up to San Nicolás street, you will discover the Modernist part of town.
Fun fact: Alcoi is also the hometown of the Serpis olives, which has to be the most famous tapas in the world.
Xátiva
Xátiva is a town full of history – reigned by different emperors it got famous for being the city of papermanufacturing in the 12th century. Xátiva had its most blooming time until the 18th century, but choosing the wrong side in one of Spains wars, Xátiva lost all its Privileges and even got an new name. Finally in 1811, it got its old name back and is called Xátiva ever since.
Castle of Xátiva
Ready to see one of the seven wonders of Valencia? The castle is on of the most famous attraction of Xátiva! It was the spectator of a lot of battles in the past – it forms the highest point of the massive walls you will see in Xátiva, they once surrounded the whole town in its early years. If you like to feel the history by yourself, you should definitely visit the castle. It is surely a very impressing sightseeing spot!
Program:
9:00 Leaving Valencia
We meet at 8:45, Meeting point Avenida Aragon 31 (in front of Mestalla)
10:30 Arrival to Alcoi
When we arrive we will have a break to go to the toilet and to drink something quickly.
11:00 Tour in Alcoi
We will have guided tour of Alcoi in English.
12:30 Free time in Alcoi
Free time in the city and lunch.
14:30 Leaving to Xàtiva
We meet at the bus and go to Xàtiva.
15:15 Arrival to Xàtiva
We arrive at Xàtiva and we will have free time to visit this beautiful village, its surroundings, its steep streets and finally arrive to the castle.
18:30 Departure to Valencia
Meeting on the bus at 18:15 and at 18:30 departure to Valencia.
Food and drinks: You can bring from home and or eat at a restaurant there
Clothes: Bring confortable clothes because we will walk a lot, and don’t forget to bring a jacket because during evening it can get cold.
Solo: 20€
Groups of 5 people or more: 18 €
Includes: private bus, guide (if restrictions allow it), the best coordinators, insurance
The tickets for the Xativa Castle and the Bocairent Caves are to be paid directly at the place or in the bus.
Special 10% discount with a code “VALENCIAERASMUS”
The situation we are now, we prefer if you book it online.
But if you can’t, you can meet us at the office during the week from 9:00 to 14:00 (please send an E-Mail in advance so we can confirm the appointment).
Online link below:
Protocolo Coronavirus VLE
In order to travel and enjoy safely we will have to follow these protocols to travel with VLE / CoAcad. First of all, if you feel some symptoms like fever / cough / respiratory problem you should not participate to the trip. Use of a mask will be mandatory at all times on the bus. The bus will be sanitized before and after each service. Before boarding the bus, temperature control will be done. We will give you a disinfecting wipe so you can safely clean your seat. Do not print a ticket to avoid handling paper, show us the QR code on your mobile or just tell us your name and surname. During the guided tour everybody will wear the mask.
Important & Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy:
If you cannot join the trip, the following conditions apply:
Until Monday (20:00): 100% devolución. (5 days before)
Until Tuesday (20:00): 80% devolución. (4 days before)
Until Wednesday (20:00): 70% Devolución (3 days before)
Until Thursday (20:00): 50% Devolución. (2 days before)
After Thursday, No devolución (1 day before)
Special Coronavirus Protocol. If you feel bad: Fever, cough or Respirate problem , Please don't come at the meeting point. If you show us a a valid paper proof and we will return you in form of voucher. Same apply in case of Emergency(illness, injury or force majeure)
These devolution doesn’t include the service fee.
Important info: We will always stay as a group, but if you want to explore on your own, it is possible. You will need to inform one of the organisers and be on time at the meeting places on the time of departures.
The weather is going to be good on the day of the trip. In case of bad weather, the Trip will be postponed/ cancelled or extra precautions will be taken. (In case you cannot join due to cancelation or postponement of the date, your money will be returned to you).
For every trip, there is always a minimum and a maximum number of participants.
Todos nuestro viajes están organizado por agencia de viaje Wexcursion, con numero de licencia. CV-m-1881-V
All our trips are organised by Travel agency, Wexcursion, under licence number CV-m-1881-V.
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