Trace the region’s fascinating and turbulent history at a frequently conquered village and view stunning Valencian landmarks on this engaging tour. Take a scenic journey northeast to Sagunto, an ancient village founded by the Greeks and captured by both the Romans and the Carthaginians under Hannibal, who battled over it during the Second Punic War. On a walking tour of the village, you’ll wander through narrow alleyways in the well-preserved Jewish Quarter, passing whitewashed houses and through several stone lancet arches. Experience a Spanish National Monument, a 6,000-seat Roman theater that overlooks the sea and see from the distance a castle complex built during an Arab occupation. Return to Valencia, where you’ll stop for photos at starchitect Santiago Calatrava’s astonishing City of Arts and Sciences. In the historic city center, on a short walking tour you’ll see the 13th-century Valencia Cathedral and the art nouveau Mercado Central, one of Europe’s largest covered markets. Savor a hearty traditional Spanish lunch as a fitting finale to your unforgettable excursion.