From Valencia: Peña Cortada Aqueduct Private Hiking Day Tour
ID: GYG424370-765584
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover the historic Peña Cortada Aqueduct and the surrounding La Serrana and Chelva neighborhoods with a private, full-day hiking tour, including bus transportation from Valencia and a local guide.
Escape Valencia and explore the La Serrana and Chelva region on a full-day hiking tour, including a private guide and bus transportation. Discover the Peña Cortada Aqueduct, La Serranía district, Arab Quarter of Benacacir, Soledad shrine, and breathtaking canyons, forests, and rivers.
Begin your tour with a private bus ride from Valencia to Chelva. Along with your guide, hike to Peña Cortada, a Roman aqueduct built in the 1st century A.D. Follow the mountainside trail through narrow tunnels and catch sight of soaring cliffs, picturesque viewpoints, and gravity-defying bridges.
Explore Chelva and the La Serranía district, known for their culturally diverse mix of Arabic, Jewish, Moorish, and Christian influences. Wander the winding alleyways of the Arab Quarter of Benacacira and immerse yourself in the numerous fountains, whitewashed homes, and fortified city walls.
Continue your adventure by visiting the city square once home to a souk, a Muslim mosque, and the Soledad shrine. Explore the Ruta del Agua or hike along the Chelva River before heading back to the bus and returning to your hotel.
Highlights
- Feel the wind on your face as you hike across the towering Peña Cortada Aqueduct
- Enjoy private, air-conditioned bus transportation and knowledge of a local guide
- Pass through narrow mountain tunnels and across gravity-defying bridges
- Explore the diverse La Serranía district and Arab Quarter of Benacacira
- Learn about Ruta del Agua's history, development, and economic impact
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is approximately 6 hours long, with 14-15 km of intermediate-level hiking
Pick up is available from your accommodation in Valencia. Please be ready 10 minutes beforehand.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
