In a nutshell

Discover the modern, futuristic spirit of Valencia by exploring the six buildings of the City of Arts and Sciences architectural complex with your guide, as well as visiting the Umbracle Gardens, a botanical complex where art and nature are one and the same. Tastings of typical delicacies are included: sip on horchata, a refreshing local drink, and discover the flavor of fartón, the Valencian dessert par excellence.

Main stops

The City of Arts and Sciences
Umbracle Gardens

The programme

We'll take a walk to discover one of Valencia's symbols: The City of Arts and Sciences is a unique complex dedicated to science, technology, nature and art.
We begin with the most representative building, the Hemispheric Cinema: covering around 13,000 m2, it observes us with its large, scrutinizing eye, which reflects the sheet of water below. Here we find endless evidence of how art and science, pedagogy and interactive technology have succeeded in improving human life.
Continuing on foot, we will explore the rest of the buildings and afterwards, with our guide, we will visit the Science Museum.
Outside, you can sample the perfect combination of typical Valencian refreshments: horchata, a drink made from the chufa plant, accompanied by fartón, a typical sweet treat.
And to finish off, take a stroll through the Umbracle: it offers stunning views over the City of Arts and Sciences, as well as serving as an open-air contemporary art gallery and a botanical garden, all at once.

Good to know

The “Adagio Tour” was born from the collaboration between Costa Crociere Foundation and AISM, with the aim of offering land experiences at a “slower” pace and itineraries with fewer architectural barriers, designed for people with accessibility needs.
The “Adagio Tour” version of this excursion is available on all ships.
The places available for the 'Adagio Tour' version are limited.
If you use a wheelchair, the reservation of the 'Adagio Tour' must necessarily be made through your cruise representative or through the contact channels of the Customer Center.