Day Trip to Morella & Peñíscola from Valencia

The excursion to Morella and Peñiscola was magnificent. I recommend everyone to do it. The guide Woj, a great profession...

Claudia Jalil

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!

Details

Duration

10 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Pickup and drop–off at selected meeting point in Valencia
Transport by bus
English–speaking guide
Entrance tickets in Morella
Lunch

Not included

Ticket to the Castillo de Peñíscola: 5EUR per person

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 2 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Exceptional 806 Travelers·61 reviews

August 31, 2024
Claudia Jalil
Argentina
The excursion to Morella and Peñiscola was magnificent. I recommend everyone to do it. The guide Woj, a great professional, attentive to everything, v...
Traveling solo
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August 10, 2024
Adriana
Madrid, Spain
The tour was very good: the means of transport was adequate, good explanations about history and curiosities. The only thing I could recommend is that...
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August 23, 2023
Emily Gabriela
Costa Rica
The guide Marcela very good at explaining, the detail was that they sent her as a guide and driver. Which could not take advantage of all his knowledg...
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June 21, 2023
Horacio Gattari
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Very good Tour, where we learned the history of 2 cities with a history to learn. Mateo, very good guide and very kind. He took pains so that we knew ...
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May 18, 2022
Patrick O Shea
Rijswijk, Netherlands
Quite simply excellent! The day was made perfect by the care shown by Anais and Marcella ; care to provide information and to make it personal and car...
Traveling solo
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December 20, 2021
Marta Elena
Miami, United States
We loved the excursion. Morella is a beautiful little town full of stories that were told to us in a very special way by the guide Joaquin. Peñíscola ...
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August 15, 2021
Gema
Crevillent, Spain
El guía, Joaquín, era muy simpático pero iba un poco rápido. Tanto Morella como Peñíscola son muy bonitos pero si vas en verano hace mucho calor. Hay ...
With friends
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April 16, 2020
Jessica Franzoni
Tortolì, Italy
Morella is a city perched on top of a mountain. We visit the castle and the town, very typical and characteristic, suitable for those who want to walk...
As a couple
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February 25, 2020
Elsa Mesa Llanes
Berlín, Germany
The tour was very well organized and Jasmina, who was our guide, was at all times very professional and competent. I recommend this excursion to all h...
As a couple
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October 23, 2019
Carlos
Dallas, Tx, United States
Excelente!!!! El guía turístico está bien instruido y siempre está dispuesto a contestar preguntas. Es una persona muy amable y con mucho conocimiento...
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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 Serranos
Hotel NH Valencia Center
Ciudad de Justicia

9.3

Exceptional 806 Travelers·61 reviews

August 31, 2024
Claudia Jalil
Argentina
The excursion to Morella and Peñiscola was magnificent. I recommend everyone to do it. The guide Woj, a great professional, attentive to everything, v...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
August 10, 2024
Adriana
Madrid, Spain
The tour was very good: the means of transport was adequate, good explanations about history and curiosities. The only thing I could recommend is that...
Is this useful?
August 23, 2023
Emily Gabriela
Costa Rica
The guide Marcela very good at explaining, the detail was that they sent her as a guide and driver. Which could not take advantage of all his knowledg...
Is this useful?
June 21, 2023
Horacio Gattari
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Very good Tour, where we learned the history of 2 cities with a history to learn. Mateo, very good guide and very kind. He took pains so that we knew ...
Is this useful?
May 18, 2022
Patrick O Shea
Rijswijk, Netherlands
Quite simply excellent! The day was made perfect by the care shown by Anais and Marcella ; care to provide information and to make it personal and car...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
December 20, 2021
Marta Elena
Miami, United States
We loved the excursion. Morella is a beautiful little town full of stories that were told to us in a very special way by the guide Joaquin. Peñíscola ...
Is this useful?
August 15, 2021
Gema
Crevillent, Spain
El guía, Joaquín, era muy simpático pero iba un poco rápido. Tanto Morella como Peñíscola son muy bonitos pero si vas en verano hace mucho calor. Hay ...
With friends
Is this useful?
April 16, 2020
Jessica Franzoni
Tortolì, Italy
Morella is a city perched on top of a mountain. We visit the castle and the town, very typical and characteristic, suitable for those who want to walk...
As a couple
Is this useful?
February 25, 2020
Elsa Mesa Llanes
Berlín, Germany
The tour was very well organized and Jasmina, who was our guide, was at all times very professional and competent. I recommend this excursion to all h...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 23, 2019
Carlos
Dallas, Tx, United States
Excelente!!!! El guía turístico está bien instruido y siempre está dispuesto a contestar preguntas. Es una persona muy amable y con mucho conocimiento...
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Description

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.

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 Serranos
Hotel NH Valencia Center
Ciudad de Justicia

Day Trip to Morella & Peñíscola