Day Trip to Morella & Peñíscola

Travel to the province of Castellón and explore the beautiful medieval town of Morella and the town of Peñíscola, where you'll learn about the interesting history of Pope Luna. There's so much to be discovered!

Description

At the scheduled time, we'll pick you up from your chosen meeting point in the centre of Valencia, and we'll head north towards Morella. We'll travel almost parallel to the beautiful coastline for just over two hours, and we'll then reach the walled, hill-top town. This is a true medieval treasure!

We'll wander along the steep, characteristic cobblestone streets, and we'll stop at the different local craft stalls. We'll end at the historic castle, which stands tall at the top of the town. Did you know that El Cid Campeador once stayed here?

As we explore this 12th-century Islamic fortress, we'll discover the importance it acquired for the Crown of Aragon. Afterwards, we'll take you to refuel with a typical Morellana meal.

After lunch, we'll head east to Peñíscola. On the journey, we'll reveal the origins of this historical city, famed for a very controversial historical figure, Pope Luna.

Once we reach our destination, we'll first visit the castle, located on a hilltop at the shore. Pope Luna, also known as Antipope Benedict XIII, is one of the most polemic religious figures in the history of Spain, and he used this fortress as his palace and personal library. We'll tell you more on the day of the tour!

We'll then continue our tour, visiting the old town of Peñíscola, which is home to Islamic, Roman and Templar architecture. Not only that, but we'll follow the outline of the old wall that protected the city. You'll feel like you've traveled back in time.

After a complete day of exploring, we'll return to Valencia and drop you back at your selected meeting point.

Pickup

When making your reservation, you'll be asked to choose one of the following pickup points in Valencia:

Torres de SerranosHotel NH Valencia CenterCiudad de Justicia

How does it work?

During this tour, you will experience two remarkable towns rich in history and culture. Starting with a pickup from your selected point in Valencia, the journey to Morella will take you along the scenic northern route for over two hours.

In Morella, you'll explore the town's medieval architecture, including the remarkable castle, where you'll learn about its historical significance connected to the Crown of Aragon and El Cid Campeador. After this, enjoy a traditional meal in the area before proceeding to Peñíscola.

As you travel to Peñíscola, we will discuss the history of the town, particularly focusing on Pope Luna. The first stop will be the castle that served as his palace, followed by a tour through the old town to admire various architectural styles. Each step in Peñíscola will be a journey through time.

Included
Pickup from designated meeting points in ValenciaVisit to Morella including exploration of the castleLunch in MorellaVisit to Peñíscola and its castleGuided tour of the old town of Peñíscola

Not included
Drinks during lunchPersonal expensesTips

Meeting Point

Choose your pickup from one of the following locations:
Torres de SerranosHotel NH Valencia CenterCiudad de Justicia