Your First 24 Hours in Valencia: A Luxury Itinerary
VIP Valencia
Your First 24 Hours in Valencia: A Luxury Itinerary
Your first day in Valencia sets the tone for everything that follows. With the right planning, you can move from airport to rooftop, from historic squares to futuristic architecture, and from fine dining to VIP nightlife—without a single logistical worry. VIP Valencia’s concierge can arrange each element so you simply show up and enjoy.
Morning
Land at Valencia Airport and step into a private transfer: no queues, no confusion, just a smooth ride to your 5-star hotel in the heart of the city. After a quick refresh, head to a rooftop terrace or a boutique café for breakfast—think fresh orange juice, pastries, and views over terracotta rooftops. From there, a guided walk through the historic center takes you past the cathedral, the Lonja de la Seda, and into the Mercado Central—one of Europe’s finest covered markets, where stalls overflow with produce, jamón, and Valencian specialities. Your concierge can secure a private market tour or a reserved table at a hidden café nearby.
Midday
For lunch, choose between a Michelin-starred restaurant in the city or an authentic paella experience near the Albufera lagoon—where the dish was born. The Albufera option is especially rewarding: rice fields, wooden boats, and family-run restaurants that cook paella over wood fire. VIP Valencia can arrange transport, reservations, and even a private boat trip on the lagoon before you eat. Either way, you’ll understand why Valencians take their rice so seriously.
Afternoon
The City of Arts and Sciences—Santiago Calatrava’s iconic complex—dominates the afternoon. White, futuristic structures rise from the former Turia riverbed: the opera house, the science museum, the planetarium, and the aquarium. Allow time to wander the grounds, take photos, and perhaps visit one of the interiors. If you prefer greenery, the Turia gardens stretch for kilometers along the old river course—perfect for a stroll or a bike ride. Your concierge can organize skip-the-line tickets, private tours, or a curated route that fits your pace.
Evening
As the light softens, start with pre-dinner cocktails at a rooftop bar or a historic hotel lounge. Dinner follows at a fine-dining or Michelin restaurant—Valencia’s culinary scene has never been stronger. After the meal, the night can go in two directions: VIP access to a top club, with reserved tables and seamless entry, or a cultural event—perhaps opera at the Palau de les Arts or a concert. Either way, your concierge handles the details: reservations, transport, and access. You focus on the experience.
Your first 24 hours in Valencia set the tone for the rest of your stay. With a concierge to arrange each step—from airport transfer to dinner and nightlife—you avoid the usual friction and enjoy the city at its best. Contact VIP Valencia to design your luxury itinerary.