Language, Culture & Food Tech Trip to Valencia with Equity
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Why should you consider this Language, Culture & Food Tech Trip to Valencia with Equity with Equity – The School Travel People for your next School Trip or Educational Visit?
Ideal for exploring by foot, groups will enjoy the famous welcoming attitude to visitors and there are plenty of opportunities to practice speaking with locals in the streets, parks, and markets.Valencia's streets are filled with historical buildings, such as the Silk Exchange and a trip here
wouldn’t be complete without a paella cookery workshop - the traditional version is chicken & rabbit with local beans.
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Example Itineraries
Food Tech in Valencia (4 Days, 3 Nights)
Day One...
Depart the UK and travel to Valencia
Guided walking tour of Valencia
Evening meal at accommodation
Day Two...
Olive Oil Tour
Albufera Boat Trip
Cooking lesson
Evening meal at accommodation
Day Three...
L'Horta de Valencia
Orange tour
Flamenco show and tapas dinner
Day Four...
Valencia Cathedral
Bell Tower "El Miguelete"
Depart Valencia and return to the UK
Here are some suggested excursions for your trip to Valencia:
The City of Arts & Science
This futuristic architectural masterpiece contains several sites, including the Arts & Science Museums and the Oceonographic, one of the largest aquariums in Europe. There are lots of exciting and interactive ways for students to learn.
Guided Tour of Valencia
Tailored to suit whatever your learning objectives, schools will learn about the history of Valencia, the Old Town or culinary highlights. The tour takes in famous attractions such as Plaza del Ayuntamiento, La Lonja, Central Market, Valencia Cathedral and many more.
Albufera Boat Trip
Step on board a traditional vessel and experience the beautiful Albufera Natural Park. Discover how locals reached the island of “El Palmar” before roads reached the region.
Agro-Tourism tour in ‘L’Horta’
The scenic landscape around Valencia contains the market garden of L’Horta, one of only six still to be found in Europe. Learn about the unique irrigation systems and land rotation that sustains a vast array of different crops.
La Lonja
This emblematic building is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Silk Exchange is one of Valencia's most visited places.
Flamenco and Tapas show
Students will enjoy a taste of authentic Spanish culture in a friendly atmosphere. Entertainment
involves a live flamenco show with dancers and musicians. There's also a delicious spread of traditional tapas dishes.
Central Market
The Mercado Central of Valencia is where students can discover some of the famous Spanish gastronomy known all over the world. Discover the local trading style unique to this part of Spain.
Miguelete Tower
Climb the spiral staircase and take in the amazing views of the city. The Gothic-style octagonal bell tower, is situated next to majestic Valencia Cathedral in the heart of the city.
Oceanografic Aquarium
Part of the incredible City of the Arts and Sciences, the vast aquarium contains fascinating exhibits from across the oceans of marine habitats and ecosystems.
Orange tour
Perfect for Food Technology groups, this guided tour takes in the history of the crop, its cultivation, as well as the properties of the orange blossom. It also includes a visit to a manufacturing plant.
Day One...
Depart the UK and travel to Valencia
Guided walking tour of Valencia
Evening meal at accommodation
Day Two...
Olive Oil Tour
Albufera Boat Trip
Cooking lesson
Evening meal at accommodation
Day Three...
L'Horta de Valencia
Orange tour
Flamenco show and tapas dinner
Day Four...
Valencia Cathedral
Bell Tower "El Miguelete"
Depart Valencia and return to the UK
Here are some suggested excursions for your trip to Valencia:
The City of Arts & Science
This futuristic architectural masterpiece contains several sites, including the Arts & Science Museums and the Oceonographic, one of the largest aquariums in Europe. There are lots of exciting and interactive ways for students to learn.
Guided Tour of Valencia
Tailored to suit whatever your learning objectives, schools will learn about the history of Valencia, the Old Town or culinary highlights. The tour takes in famous attractions such as Plaza del Ayuntamiento, La Lonja, Central Market, Valencia Cathedral and many more.
Albufera Boat Trip
Step on board a traditional vessel and experience the beautiful Albufera Natural Park. Discover how locals reached the island of “El Palmar” before roads reached the region.
Agro-Tourism tour in ‘L’Horta’
The scenic landscape around Valencia contains the market garden of L’Horta, one of only six still to be found in Europe. Learn about the unique irrigation systems and land rotation that sustains a vast array of different crops.
La Lonja
This emblematic building is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Silk Exchange is one of Valencia's most visited places.
Flamenco and Tapas show
Students will enjoy a taste of authentic Spanish culture in a friendly atmosphere. Entertainment
involves a live flamenco show with dancers and musicians. There's also a delicious spread of traditional tapas dishes.
Central Market
The Mercado Central of Valencia is where students can discover some of the famous Spanish gastronomy known all over the world. Discover the local trading style unique to this part of Spain.
Miguelete Tower
Climb the spiral staircase and take in the amazing views of the city. The Gothic-style octagonal bell tower, is situated next to majestic Valencia Cathedral in the heart of the city.
Oceanografic Aquarium
Part of the incredible City of the Arts and Sciences, the vast aquarium contains fascinating exhibits from across the oceans of marine habitats and ecosystems.
Orange tour
Perfect for Food Technology groups, this guided tour takes in the history of the crop, its cultivation, as well as the properties of the orange blossom. It also includes a visit to a manufacturing plant.
Which Curriculum Subjects do you cater for?
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Languages
On an Equity group tour of Valencia, if you're looking for excursions specifically focused on languages, we would suggest a good mix of excursions that will take you around the city and explore Valencia's past. As you go, we'll be sure to take you to the local markets, shopping areas, cafes, restaurants, and squares so that you can practice your language skills.
Whether it's ordering food, buying souvenirs, asking for directions, or simply engaging with the public, immersing yourself in the local language is the perfect way to learn. Just be sure to let us know what excursions you'd like to visit and we can work to create a bespoke itinerary for your trip.
Art
On an Equity group tour of Valencia, if you're looking for excursions specifically focused on art, we would suggest the excursions below, on top of the more general excursions. Just be sure to let us know what your subject and learning objectives are and we can work to create a bespoke itinerary for your trip:
- Valencia Cathedral
- Bell Tower "El Miguelete"
- The Turia Riverbed Park
- Lonja
- The Central Market of Valencia
- El Carmen
- Plaza de la Reina
- Plaza de la Virgen
Cultural
What size groups do you cater for?
We have a minimum number of 10 paying passengers but no upper limit. We can split large groups across multiple coaches and hotels as required, with larger groups benefitting from additional free supervisory places.
Do you offer access for visitors with disabilities?
With prior knowledge to booking we can arrange a tour that takes into consideration any students with disabilities.
Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
With prior knowledge to booking, we can arrange a tour that takes into consideration any students with special educational needs.
Anything else?
There are many more fantastic school trips in Spain with Equity:
- Art and Design in Madrid
- Mathematics in Barcelona
- Geography trips to Tenerife
- Language and Culture trips to Granada
- Arts & Design in Barcelona
- Multisports in Costa Brava
- Art and Design in Madrid
- Mathematics in Barcelona
- Geography trips to Tenerife
- Language and Culture trips to Granada
- Arts & Design in Barcelona
- Multisports in Costa Brava
Who are Equity – The School Travel People?
With more than 85 years of experience, Equity has been delivering specialist educational tours, ski trips, sports tours, and performing arts experiences around the world. Working with teachers and group leaders, we create tailored trips that meet the needs of the group and enhance the lives of young people, both in education and in everyday life. With learning at the heart of our company, we support teachers to motivate and engage their students through active learning outside the classroom.
This beautiful city by the Mediterranean has its own distinct culture and is a fantastic alternative to Barcelona and Madrid for school groups searching for an authentic Spanish experience. Valencia offers schools unforgettable attractions, including Medieval Cathedrals, peaceful public gardens, the futuristic Arts and Sciences complex, and stunning beaches.
With its small-town atmosphere, your students can build on their Spanish language skills, explore the incredible Oceanographic Aquarium, or discover the tradition behind famous local dishes such as Paella.
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