Jaén

9th October Valencia - Caravaca de la Cruz - Jaén

Departure from Valencia (Pantera Rosa and Nuevo Centro) towards Jaén, stopping off in Caravaca de la Cruz on the way. When we arrive, we will be shown around this fascinating, historical town by a local guide, often referred to as the Holy City, and we will also be able to try out its local cuisine, made from local market garden produce. After lunch, we will set off towards our next destination: Úbeda. We will arrive at the hotel for our accommodation and dinner.

10th October: Úbeda and Baeza

We will walk around the town where we are staying, with a local guide who will explain the history of Úbeda in detail. We will then move on to Baeza, a World Heritage Site, to discover the streets of one of the most beautiful towns in Spain. Finally, we will try out some of the local Jaen cuisine in one of the town’s restaurants before returning to Úbeda for a free afternoon and evening. Dinner in the hotel and accommodation.

11th October: Visit to the Olive Oil Cooperative

Breakfast at the hotel and then travel to the Olive Oil Cooperative, where the entire process of this product known as “liquid gold” will be explained to us. We will be able to try some of their early olive oils, and then have lunch at the Cooperative. After lunch, we will set off back to the hotel for dinner and a good night’s rest.

12th October: Alcázar de San Juan - Valencia

Breakfast at the hotel and then travel to Alcázar de San Juan to end our trip following in the footsteps of Don Quixote de la Mancha. We will take a panoramic visit, strolling around the streets teeming with history and anecdotes told by a local guide. Finally, we will have lunch in a local restaurant before setting off back to Valencia.