Xativa & the Borgia Dynasty
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port
Valencia, Spain
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activityLevel
Strenuous Activity
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excursionType
Information Not Currently Available
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wheelchairAccessible
No
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startingAtPrice
$200
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Information Not Currently Available
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duration
Approximately 7 Hours
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mealsIncluded
Meals included
Take a journey through time to the beautiful town of Xátiva -- the birthplace of two popes and land of the Borgias.
It's a 1½-hour drive to Xativa and, once there, you will board a trolley train to navigate through the narrow streets of the Old Town. Hear some amazing stories as you make your way up to the Castle of Xátiva. This old fortress has seen empires rise and fall and your guide will reveal some of its many secrets. Learn about its fascinating history, its celebrity prisoners, and visit the museum chamber of the Borgias -- the local dynasty whose power reached its pinnacle in Rome.
Heading back to town, you'll follow a special stretch of road trod by countless pilgrims through the centuries. Take a peek into the Seu Cathedral and the old granary, and perhaps spot the legendary upside-down portrait of a not-so-popular king.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes. Tour does not operate on Mondays.