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Sagunto - (Roman/Jewish Sagunto + 13th Century Monastery + Caves of San Josep)
Discover the only remaining Jewish historical sites in the region and the largest Roman fort on Iberian peninsula with stunning archaeological remains. We will also stop along the way my own village of El Puig to see the 13th-century monastery, which is still in operation. We can also stop at the Caves of San Josep during this excursion.
Please note, you may only choose ONE of these combinations for your full-day tour, as each is in a different direction.
- La Vall d’Uixo - Caves of San Jose, boat ride through Europe’s Longest subterranean river.
- La Vall d’Uixo - Pre-historic Settlement and very faint pre-historic cave paintings
- Sagunto - Town Center
- Sagunto - Jewish remians: 14th century small but intact Jewish Quarter with its original gate. Jewish Rabbi cementary, Hypogea Jewish Crypts and Jewish Mikveh.
- Sagunto Castle - Largest Roman Fort-Castle on the Iberian Peninsula, stretching over hilltops with fabulous views below of the village, surrounding mountains, the Mediterranean and Valencia (on a clear day).
- Museo Historico de Sagunto - Two archeological museums with great Roman remains and some unique remains from funerary stones in Hebrew.
- Centro de Interpretacion de Sagunto - (Depending on timing and day) the VIA PORTICO museum underneath the town, with the remains of the old Via Augusta and rich merchants’ homes.
- Sagunto - Casa Belenguer: Medieval Home with remains of Roman Temple of Diana from the 3rd century b.c. from Pre 2nd Punic War period. Jewish Mikveh.
- Private Transport
- Entrance into museums or monuments along the way.
- Snacks
- Private Guide
- Lunch
An ideal occasion to delve into the genuine local lifestyle outside the hustle and bustle of the city center. This full-day expedition is catered only for you and your group, inclusive of your own dedicated guide and vehicle. Your tour, tailored especially for your likes and curiosity, provides you the freedom to tweak any aspects of the tour. Enjoy a day filled with layers of history, a glimpse at caves harking back to prehistoric times (only the entrance), and an awe-inspiring boat ride through a magnificent natural cathedral and the longest subterranean river in Europe. A typical local lunch stop is included (lunch cost is extra and accommodates all budgets) and you’ll get to marvel at the splendid Roman remains in Sagunto, the starting point of the 2nd Punic War, and the largest remaining Roman fort on the Iberian peninsula. Exceptionally, the area also boasts a rich Jewish heritage, manifested in a Jewish Rabbi cemetery, Mikveh, 14th century Jewish quarter, and more undiscovered gems in this undiscovered destination.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
