Explore Xativa and Gandia on this 8 Hour Tour
Highlights
Gandia
architectural, educational, cultural, historical
Tour Type
architectural, educational, cultural, historical
Private Tour
8 Hours
Easy
Catalan, English, Spanish
Description
Understand the history of the Spanish Popes and the Borgia Family during this tour of the town of Gandia, Spain. Also, enjoy panoramic views from the Castle of Xativa and the Mediterranean Coastline. Among other fascinating tidbits, learn why Felip V appears reversed in the Museum.
Itinerary
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Tour Gandia
Tour the Xativa village walking through the house of Alejandro VI, Colegiata Saint Mary, and the Museum of Almodi.
Visit the Colegiata of Saint Mary which is situated where the old mosque was during the Muslim era. The Colegiata offers different architectural styles and it an aspiration to the cathedral because of the Borgia family's support.
Another important monument to see is the Museum of Almodi wherein we will discover the foundation of Xativa. This museum has a particular picture where Felip V appears reversed because he burnt the city of Xativa in the XVIII century.
After all of this walking, we will take a special train to get to the Castle of Xativa, located atop a mountain. The Castle is divided into two areas with amazing panoramic views.
Afterward, we will drive to Gandia to discover the Ducal Palace. It is one of the most important and emblematic examples of civil architecture of the Valencian architectural heritage. Today it is one of the most representative traces that the Borgia family left on these Valencian lands and where they established their official residence.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.