VALENCIA LAND OF PAELLA
culinary short break 3 days

          The Valencia region is the birthplace of paella, the most iconic and international dish in Spanish gastronomy. This 2,000-year-old city, founded by Roman soldiers rewarded by Caesar, is one of the oldest in Spain. With its unbeatable Mediterranean climate, abundant sunshine, and far fewer crowds than Barcelona or Alicante, Valencia welcomes visitors with fresh produce, friendly people and authentic traditions.
During your paella cooking holiday in Valencia, you’ll discover how seriously Valencians value their food culture and heritage. You will take part in the most authentic culinary activities:
  • Hands-on paella cooking classes in the bustling city and by the rice fields of Albufera.
  • Visits to explore Valencia’s fertile countryside and discover local seasonal produce.
  • Immersive culinary tours that connect you with the roots of the Mediterranean diet.
Experience Valencia as locals do: through its food, its people and its sunshine. The perfect destination for anyone passionate about paella, culture and authentic Spanish cuisine.
         Join us for two hands-on paella cooking classes in the heart of Valencia and by the stunning Lake Albufera rice paddies. Under the guidance of expert local chefs, you’ll learn to master the authentic paella valenciana and the  traditional seafood paella
​Between classes, your Valencia culinary short-break continues with unforgettable food and cultural experiences:

  • Dine at authentic Spanish tapas bars full of atmosphere.
  • End the evening with the passion and rhythm of a live flamenco show.
This combination of paella cooking classes and cultural activities makes Valencia the ultimate destination for food lovers seeking a true Spanish gastronomy experience.
  • All transfers included Airport and train station transfers
  • Welcome drinks
  • Two nights in four star hotel in double room accommodations
  • Daily breakfast
  • One food market tour
  • Two hands-on Paella and Tapas  cooking lessons with our Paella master chefs  followed by meal with wine, water and dessert 
  • One Flamenco show dinner
  • Two dinner with wine at iconic Valencia restaurants
  • One old town tour with licensed guide
  • One boat trip at La Albufera lake
  • Recipe booklet and a gift
  • All taxes and service (gratuities not included)

Where you’re going to stay

         One Shot Palacio Reina Victoria  hotels is set in a classical style building built in 1910 by the Valencian architect Luis Ferreres Soler. This historic building was the first hotel in the city of Valencia. Celebrities like Ernest Hemingway, Jacinto Benavente, Federico Garcia Lorca and Robert Capa stayed at this hotel and they found inspiration for their novels and projects within its walls.
         The unbeatable location and its unique communication have always made the Reina Victoria the reference hotel in Valencia: it is just 50 meters from Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Town Hall Square), and a few steps from Norte railway station, Valencia bullring arena, the Cathedral and the main streets and shopping areas of the city.
          The interior refurbishment has been developed by Alfaro-Manrique study with natural materials (wood, iron or ceramic), they have managed to reinterpret its historic character of an elegant and modern way without compromising the historic atmosphere.

ITINERARY

​Day-1 Friday. bienvenidos! Transfers from airport and station and your first paella and tapas cooking class
​Our transfer will meet you at Valencia Airport or Joaquin Sorolla train station at morning. We will take you to the hotel accommodation. Welcome reception with a cocktail followed by Mercat Central food market tour to purchase all ingredients for our two cooking class and to have a Tapas wine/beer break at popular market bar 'Central Bar' . Then your first Seafood Paella and Tapas cooking class followed by a lunch with all cooked dishes pairing with local wines. After a relax time we will go to enjoy a Flamenco Show tapas dinner with wine at 'La Bulería'.
​Day-2 Saturday Explore the town and then your second Paella and tapas cooking class
​Following breakfast, spend the morning exploring stunning old town and visit to City of Arts and Sciences . Then we will go to La Albufera lake, the birthplace of Paella to have your second cooking class. Wood-fire Paella Valenciana followed of a lunch with all food cooked. Then a boat trip to explore the lake. Back to hotel to have a relax and then we will go to dinner at iconic deli shop restaurant El Colmado de la Lola front to El Micalet, the Cathedral Tower at old town.
​Day-3 sunday. transfers to airport or station. hasta pronto!
​After breakfast and some time to relax, our transfer will collect you and take you back to Valencia Airport for your flight home or train station Joaquin Sorolla.

where you're going to cook

 Our kitchen facilities in Valencia are located at centre town ten minutes walking from our hotel and five minutes walking from Mercat Central food market.
         A contemporary and sociable space, full of natural light and color - where you can set your culinary creativity free. Equipped with state of the art kitchen appliances

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