Valencia in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Valencia lets you add a coastal day trip to the city and its attractions. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Valencia — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

1Day 1: old town & paella
2Day 2: City of Arts & Oceanogràfic
3Day 3: Albufera or Peñíscola
4Beach evenings

Day 1: the city

Explore the old town and cathedral, eat paella, and cycle the Turia Gardens.

Day 2: arts and aquarium

Visit the City of Arts and Sciences and the Oceanogràfic.

Day 3: a day trip

Choose an Albufera boat trip, or clifftop Peñíscola on the coast.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Valencia — prices per person.

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Valencia Albufera E-Bike Tour : The Park Most Visitors Miss.

5.0(16)·5 時間

料金$56/ 人

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Valencia in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Valencia?

Three days is ideal — the old town and paella, the City of Arts and Sciences and Oceanogràfic, and a day trip to the Albufera or clifftop Peñíscola.

What is the best day trip from Valencia for 3 days?

The Albufera rice-field lagoon is the easiest and most scenic; Peñíscola’s clifftop castle is a lovely coastal trip; both are easy from Valencia.

How do I plan a 3-day Valencia itinerary?

Spend day one in the old town, day two at the City of Arts and Sciences and Oceanogràfic, and day three on an Albufera or Peñíscola day trip, booking the aquarium ahead.