The Iberos Tour - History & Nature - Walking

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The remains of two Ibero fortified mountain top towns, a winery, and a guided tour of medieval Xativa and its castle.

There are four different walks through a variety of local countryside including one in the vineyard area of Fontanares terminating in a visit and tasting at a small family run winery. The different routes pass through small canyons and hills/low mountains covered in a variety of flora (pine, olive and carob trees) as well through open plains. All ideal countryside for a variety of birds especially birds of prey (e.g. Peregrine Falcons, Booted, Short toed and Golden Eagles and Bonelli's Eagles with luck) and all in the spectacular backdrop of Spanish Mediterranean mountain countryside. Whilst the walks are a little more challenging than the walks on our other tours they are still relatively straightforward. They are between 2 to 5 hours long and although technically not demanding we recommend that you are a regular walker and that you have a good basic fitness (be used to walking 3 to 5 hours in one go(including rest and photo stops etc). The paths can be a little rough under foot so we recommend walking boots. As well as boots we recommend you bring daysack and appropriate clothing for the time of year.

3 lunches ,1 picnic lunch and 3 evening meals in an interesting variety of restaurants/bars in order to try local dishes. Also includes 1 Picnic lunch. You will be free to explore the town of Xativa, its bars and restaurants and try out the local cuisine (you could try tapas or try one of the many paellas on offer) at your own pace for one lunchtime and two evening meals.

A Five Night Holiday

Day 1:
You will be picked up from collection point in Valencia. We will then proceed to an area of outstanding natural beauty where we will enjoy a walk which encompasses a visit to the remains of a 2600 year old Iberian fortified hilltop town. After the walk we will have a late lunch at a local restaurant after which we will proceed to your hotel where later we will have an informal tasting of local products and wine for dinner.

Day 2:
We will visit the winegrowing area of Fontanares and take a walk through scenic vineyards ending up at a small winery to visit its installations and taste its wines. This we will follow up with a chance to taste local cuisine at a local restaurant. In the afternoon we will visit Les Alcusses, one of the best remains of an Ibero fortified hilltop village. In the evening we will dine at the Hotel.

Day 3:
We will make a guided tour of the historic home town of the Borgias, Xativa and its medieval quarter, narrows streets and 16th century Seo (minster or basilica) After lunch you will have the opportunity to explore Xativa at your leisure. For dinner you will be free to do your own thing.

Day 4:
We will do a long walk in the mountains with the chance of seeing local plant and wildlife. For lunch we will try another typical dish with local wine before returning to Xativa, visiting a ruined Templar castle or( another monument depending on the time available) en route.
For dinner you will be free to do your own thing.

Day 5:
This morning we will do a walk with great views out and around the countryside near Xativa returning to the town for a typical lunch. We will be free to do our own thing (explore the town or just chill out) in the afternoon. There will be a farewell dinner in the evening at a local restaurant

Day 6:
Mini bus pick up from your hotel at 9.00.
You will be dropped off at the drop off point in Valencia capital.

Price per person (based on double occupancy):
1180 Euros or
990 Pounds Sterling or
1595 Dollars US