Caves and nougat around Alicante in a private tour led by a professional guide
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9 Ratings
Jijona
Explore the hidden treasures of Alicante, including the stunning Canalobre caves and the delicious nougat of Xixona. Join a private tour led by a professional guide for an exclusive and unique experience.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Museo del Turron - Xixona is the birthplace of nougat; a delicacy with roots in Arab culture, emblematic of Alicante’s sweet-making traditions and a staple on our Christmas dining tables.
    We will delve into its mysteries and savor this distinctive treat.
  • Canelobre Caves - Our exploration will be centered on the fascinating history of Canelobre’s caves with a narrated tour through its interior.
  • Castell de Busot - Formerly known as “Bisant”, this castle is perched atop a hill to the town’s north. It is thought to have Muslim origins dating back to the 12th century, concurrent with the town’s establishment.
    The stronghold was a key component of Alicante’s fortification system.
  • Santuario Santa Faz - The SANTA FAZ (Holy Face) monastery, also referred to as Veronica’s monastery, has been the custodian of the SANTA FAZ for half a millennium.
  • Club De Golf Bonalba - The AZUD de Sant JOAN.
    Traversing what is presently a residential zone, we encounter a structure engineered to channel water to the shoreline, operational until the mid-19th century.
What's Included
  • Bottle of water provided
  • Free Wi-Fi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All entry tickets included
Additional Information

The area surrounding the city of Alicante, known as l’Alacantí, is a semi-arid region nestled at the base of boundary mountains. The land has been reshaped by historical agricultural practices and contemporary residential tourism, leading to an interesting fusion of the old and new. Tucked deep in these mountains, you’ll discover the fascinating Canalobre caves. Further exploration will take you past the historic watchtowers of Xixona and Busot, leading to a key element of our Christmas festivities - the Nougat. Partake in an exclusive exploration of these attractions with a certified and supremely competent guide, providing an unusual and unique perspective.

Location
Museo del Turron
Carretera Busot CV-774 km.1, Pol. Espartal II. Edificio El Lobo y 1880
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Joanne_v
Mar 27, 2024
Would highly recommend the Ivan tour of the caves and nougat around Alicante. An enjoyable experience and well worth the - The monastery of Faz was the most interesting stop on the journey. We had no idea that the relic they have was here in Alicante. Our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic throughout our experience making it all that more enjoyable! Also loved visiting the cave and the Turrón factory/museum and the little town of Busot and the Museum of Music they have there.
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Lone
Feb 28, 2024
Super good tour. - Ivar was a very excellent narrator, he told us about the things we drove past and we got a great insight into the lives of the Spaniards. He talked about nougat production from the past to the present. We learned a lot about the caves.
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Nadia_s
Mar 20, 2023
Exceeded Expectations! - Hands down, this was probably the best private tour I have ever been on! Ivan is extremely knowledgeable and friendly! I learnt so much about Alicante and some history from Ivan. The Turron (nougat) museum was pretty interesting and I'm glad I did this tour because I probably would have never visited this museum and understood how Turron is different from Nougat (and actually better!). The caves were just amazing! Looking at the mountains, you wouldn't really think that there were these amazing caves. We also visited Buscot and walked up to the remains of the castle. There were stunning views from the top and Ivan explained the history behind the castles and how they were positioned and built. I really enjoyed this tour and I would probably visit Alicante again just to do more tours with Ivan. It was actually my birthday on the day that we did this tour and this tour made it so much more enjoyable! So thank you Ivan for an amazing birthday!
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Рузанна
Jul 7, 2022
Excellent! - We went on two tours with Ivan and I can definitely tell that it was an incredible experience. He is a very interesting person and a very good guide and he showed us so many different places. I definitely highly recommend this to everyone!
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Lisa_l
Dec 18, 2021
Super!! - Ivan was an incredible guide with a lot of knowledge and kindness. I will definately recommend this tour to everybody. Thank you Ivan for giving me this experience.
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Michael_c
Apr 2, 2024
Cancelled by operator at short notice! - Cancelled the trip for no reason by email at short notice, but not cancelled on Viator app. Viator didn’t know what was going on and said not cancelled really. Phoned operator who said they had cancelled because of the weather, which was perfect! No refund as yet.
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