Valencia was a crossroad of Greeks, and other civilisations but it was the Romans who founded this city in the 2nd century. In the 8th century the Moors took over and Valencia became part of the Al-Andalus Empire. Today Valencia is a modern city with beautiful buildings such as the Cathedral, built in 1262. Inside the Cathedral there is an agate cup, claimed to be the Holy Grail. The Cathedral's 68m high octagonal belltower is Valencia's landmark.
In the 'new' area of the city you can find the City of the Arts and Sciences. This remarkable masterpiece was designed by famed architect Santiago Calatrava and includes an Opera house, Planetarium, Imax, Laserium, Science museum, large Oceanographic park and designer gardens. It is a feast for the senses and has put Valencia back on the map as a must see destination in Spain. The city was host to the 32nd America's cup match in June 2007.
 | HOTEL PETIT PALACE BRISTOL 3* The hotel is situated in one of the most strategic areas in the city, right in the heart of Valencia and just a few minutes walk from the Cathedral and the Miguelete, the Emblematic Symbol of the city. It is a restored palace of the 19th century, opposite to the National Pottery Museum. Plenty of charm and a classic contemporary interior. Public parking at 200m with special rates for hotel guests. |
 | HOTEL ADHOC MONUMENTAL 3* The Ad hoc Monumental Hotel is located in a magnificent building next to the Cathedral, close to the Palace of Temple beside the ancient Turia riverbed, in the historical Xerea quarter. Delightful boutique 3* hotel. |
 | HOTEL AC VALENCIA 4* Situated 5 minutes away from the port, next to the Science and Arts Centre and the Oceanographic Park set in the new area of the city. The decor is sleek and contemporary, from the lounges and stylish restaurant. Each of the 174 bedrooms is equipped with all modern amenities including air conditioning, full bathroom with hairdryer and wireless internet. Facilities include fitness centre, bar and parking. |
 | HOTEL VINCCI LYS 4* Opened in January 2002, the attractive, classical 4* hotel is located a short walk from the train station and the City Hall. Its privileged location allows you to walk to all the main city sights. The rooms are elegantly furnished and the hotel has its own restaurant, bar, lounges, spa and private parking. |
 | HOTEL MELIA VALENCIA PALACE 5* The Meliá Valencia Palace hotel is located alongside the City of Arts and Sciences. Close to the major highways, 15 minutes from Valencia Airport and just 5 km from the seaside walkway and Malvarrosa beach. 231 spacious double rooms and 16 junior suites are all decorated with luxurious modern furnishings and an elegant style. The hotel's extensive facilities include business centre, parking, snack bar, restaurant, swimming pool, fitness centre and jacuzzi. |
 | HOTEL HOSPES PALAU DE LA MAR 5* This boutique 5* hotel is housed in a heritage-listed 19th century building located close to the historic quarter, 500mts from the train station and 10km from the airport. The décor is sleek and modern with stunning interiors combining elegance, art and design. Facilities include its own restaurant, garage, indoor swimming pool, and spa facilities. |
 | PARADOR EL SALER Luxurious four star hotel set between a lake and a world famous golf course just a short distance from the sea and 18km from Valencia. The interior displays a combination of classical and elegant lines and was recently completely remodelled. Has swimming pool, spa facilities, gym, parking and a restaurant serving Valencian specialties, including the emblematic 'paella'. |
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Land of Contrasts
Appropriately called the 'Bull's Hide' by Roman geographer Strabo in 29-27BC, the landmass of Spain with its 505,000 sq. km, provides the traveller with an opportunity to experience the great diversity within its borders, bounded by sea, except for Portugal to the west and France to the north-east.
Iberia has charmed travellers for centuries, but it was not until the early19th century that the first romantics brought Spain into world recognition. Richard Ford along with many others of his time, describing the country as a 'land of miracles, anomalies and contradictions'.
Spain today embodies all of the contrasts of yesteryear. With its rich and varied culture and language, Spain's 17 autonomous regions offer many unexpected architectural, geographical, cultural, gastronomic and climatic differences; all contributing to the many delights and pleasures of the visitor.
Once Spain was one of the most powerful nations on earth with far flung dominions wielding great influence on world political and commercial affairs. The Spain of today is an energetic member of the European Community with a population of 45 million and a universally appreciated culture, individuality and language.
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Tours
Ranging from short Fully Escorted coach tours to Private itineraries with your own driver, we have a tour to suit your time frame and budget. Here are a few examples of some of our most popular touring options...
| Self Drive Tours: | A GASTRONOMIC ADVENTURE IN NORTHERN SPAIN -- ROMANTIC ANDALUCIA -- WORLD HERITAGE ENCOUNTER |
| Fully Escorted Tours: | ANDALUCIA AND MEDITERRANEAN COAST -- ANDALUCIA AND MOROCCO -- ANDALUCIA AND TOLEDO -- CASTILLA, PORTUGAL AND ANDALUCIA -- GREEN SPAIN -- NORTH OF SPAIN -- SALAMANCA AND PORTUGAL |
| Small Group Tours: | GOURMET SPAIN |
| Tours with Private driver: | SEVILLA AND THE WHITE VILLAGES OF ANDALUCIA -- SEVILLA, CORDOBA AND GRANADA |
| Walking Tours: | EL CAMINO DEL NORTE -- EL CAMINO PRIMITIVO -- SHORT BREAK PICOS DE EUROPA -- THE ALPUJARRAS - MOORISH SPLENDOUR -- WALKING THE PICOS DE EUROPA |
| Unique Spain: | BARCELONA AND ORGANIC WINE IN THE PENEDÈS -- BARCELONA AND THE MEDIEVAL VILLAGES OF CATALONIA -- A GOURMET'S GRANADA -- BARCELONA AND THE GENIUS OF DALI -- GRANADA -ORIGINS OF FLAMENCO -- SEVILLA AND THE PUEBLOS BLANCOS - A CULINARY ENCOUNTER -- THE MOORISH LEGACY IN GRANADA |
The Great Train Journeys of Spain
IBERTOURS is the sole GSA in Australia and New Zealand for the Great Train Journeys of Spain. These marvellous journeys attend to the needs of the traveller who is keen to savour the travel delights of yesteryear and who is enticed by the notion of a special journey by rail.
"El Transcantabrico" explores the rugged mountains and seascape of the northern coast in an 08 day gastronomic adventure. There are 2 very special and itineraries to select.
The "Espreso de la Robla" takes one on an enjoyable 4 day regional rail experience between Bilbao and Leon, as well as Gijon and Santiago de Compostela.
The legendary "Al Andalus" returns in 2012 in a luxurious 6 day adventure through historical Andalucia, from Sevilla to Sevilla, visiting Cordoba, Granada and Jerez along the way.
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EL EXPRESO DE LA ROBLA | EL TRANSCANTABRICO - 8 DAY JOURNEY AL ANDALUS
Unique Historic Accommodation
IBERTOURS TRAVEL is the Official Representative of Paradores in Australia and New Zealand.
The concept of utilising these unique establishments as selected accommodation for tourism goes back to 1926, when the royal tourist commissioner, the Marques of Vega-Inclan, sought Royal Approval for the extraordinarily far sighted idea of setting up State run Paradores as lodgings for nature lovers and hunters around the country.
Rustic and Rural Spain with Rusticae
Rusticae is a network of boutique properties and guesthouses that are often old farms, mills and homes, transformed into small hotels. Rusticae has currently has over 160 hotels spread across Spain, Portugal, France and Argentina divided into two main types of accommodation, Metropoli and Tradition.
The Metropoli range incorporates a selection of small, boutique hotels inside major cities including Sevilla, Granada, Cordoba, Palma de Mallorca and Bilbao.
The Tradition range is the most extensive and has a wide selection of hotels and manor houses located in small villages in the countryside.
There are around 140 of these properties in Spain alone and each possesses its own individual charm and style, reflecting the history and traditions of the region and its people.
Spanish Hotels
Stopovers can include 2 and 3 night packages in all major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and San Sebastian, plus many other smaller regional cities such as Granada, Toledo, Segovia, Salamanca, Santiago de Compostela and so on... In fact, with our extensive experience and contacts we can develop stopover packages for almost any city or town in the Iberian Triangle, for any length of time, to suit your requirements. Here are some examples...
View a selection of hotels by region:
Northern Spain and the Pyrenees / Madrid and Surrounds / Extremadura and Castilla La Mancha / Valencia / Andalucia / Balearic Islands /Canary Islands
Apartments
If you are planning a stay of 3 nights or more, why not consider an apartment? Live like the locals do in the centre of one of Spain's vibrant and emblematic cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, and others. Ideal for an extended stay, an apartment gives you the freedom and choice to shop with the locals at the market and cook up your own Spanish fusion! All we need to know is how many people, what city and when and we can find one perfect for you! Just ask us to add an apartment to your creative itinerary.