Excursion The art of paella in valencia tour at Valencia

Discover the secrets of preparing authentic paella valenciana during this culinary demonstration with wine tasting and lunch. Your half-day excursion features a visit to the Algirós Market, followed by a cooking demonstration of traditional local specialties and wine tasting, culminating in a meal at a Valencian cooking school.

Valencia, Algirós Market

Depart the pier for the panoramic drive to Algirós, a relatively new district of Valencia, for a visit to the Algirós Market. Upon arrival, meet the chef and take a guided stroll through the local market. Marvel at the various bakeries offering fresh bread, pastries, sweets, cookies, assorted baked goods, a wide variety of cheeses and deli goods, an herbal corner with spices and natural health products.

Cooking Demonstration, Preparation of Local Specialties

After procuring the fresh, local ingredients necessary to learn the art of Valencian cuisine, continue to the cooking school. Upon arrival, your local chef will guide you through a narrated cooking demonstration: watch and learn as the chef shows you how to prepare a traditional menu featuring different authentic paellas, including the real Valencian paella. In addition, see how to make a proper Spanish tortilla, as well as other popular local specialties.

Wine Tasting, Meal

During the cooking demonstration, enjoy a tasting of renowned local wines, with an explanation by a sommelier. Afterwards, sit down, and relax: after a toast with the chef, enjoy a variety of dishes, including Spanish jamon, mussels, dishes made during the demo, and a typical local sweet treat for dessert. After your visit, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Valencia, Algirós Market, Valencia Club Cocina, Cooking Demonstration, Preparation of Paella and Local Specialities, Wine Tasting, Chef's Toast, Meal

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 219 yards (about 200 metres), at times over uneven and cobblestone surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and at the cooking class venue. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility, but is not wheelchair-accessible nor suitable for guests with food and/or shellfish allergies. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, bottled water, and local currency or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate on this tour. Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate in tastings of alcoholic beverages. At the market and at the cooking school, group may be divided in two sub groups with 2 different chefs. On Sundays and public holidays, market will be closed and a short panoramic city tour will be done instead. The tour sequence may vary.