U3A Denia

Back row l to r: Graham, Richard and Chris. Front row l to r: Cazzie, Ginny and Liz

Our aim is to provide our membership with a wide choice of value for money trips to suit all pockets, bearing in mind the rising cost of transport and food. As well as being friendly and fun, we endeavour to make our trips educational/cultural in line with the U3A ethos of continued learning and sharing experiences.

These are the trips we're planning for 2026. You cannot book them online. We will send out an email with details of how to book each trip in due course.

12/13 February Benidorm Place - fabulous show, four course dinner and overnight B&B in a nearby four star hotel.

10 April - day trip to the award-winning Bodegas Castaño in Yecla, with lunch tasting during lunch.

June - five or six night trip to Segovia by train, including a river cruise down the Río Duero (still being researched)

23-30 September - seven night river cruise from Cologne down the Rhine. This trip is fully booked.

6 November - day trip to Xixona to visit the turrón factory, have lunch, then see the caves at Bussot.

11 December - Christmas shopping/sightseeing day trip to Alicante.

23 - 27 December - return to Hotel Kaktus in Albir for our annual Christmas break.

It's been eight years since we last took this trip. We’re often asked to repeat it, so don’t miss this chance to join us for a superb dinner and an evening of world-class entertainment.

Rather than rushing home after the show and arriving back in the wee small hours, we’re going to stay b&b in the four star, adults only, Hotel BCL Levente Club & Spa, which is just a five minute walk from the Palace.

Featuring an outdoor pool and a spa and wellness center, Hotel BCL Levante Club & Spa 4 Sup - Only Adults Recommended is located in Benidorm, 900 meters from Levante Beach. This hotel offers an on-site restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Each air-conditioned room comes with a minibar, desk, satellite TV, and balcony. The private bathroom includes a bath or shower, hairdryer, and free toiletries. The on-site spa includes a hot tub, solarium, and massage service. The property also offers a 24-hour reception, ticket service, luggage storage, and daily newspapers.

We’ll have all morning and afternoon the next day to enjoy Benidorm. The hotel is a short downhill walk to the seafront or you can take a taxi.

Dinner at the Palace is at 8.30pm. The show starts at 10.15pm and lasts for approx. two hours. Here’s the menu:

Gran Palace Plus Menu

Caesar salad with crispy chicken
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Broccoli & green apple soup
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Grilled fillet steak with Pedro Ximénez sauce
(fish, vegetarian and gluten-free options are available)
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Special ‘Elements’ dessert
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PRICE
30-39 passengers €179
40-49 passengers €174
50+ passengers €170
Single supplement €35

Be on the trip, not the waiting list!

You, and anyone you’re booking for, must be a fully paid up member of U3A Denia. Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking.

The trip is now full. Please contact Ginny if you would like to go onto the waiting list: travel@u3adenia.com

Pick up time from:
New Marina Denia - 1pm
McDonalds Denia - 1.15pm
Mas y Mas Ondara - ALSA bus stop 1.30pm

Fancy a river cruise down the Rhine next September?
Departing from Cologne, we will stay full board with a drinks package, cruise the Rhine gorge and visit numerous famous medieval German cities.

Fine dining is an essential part of the experience with multi-course lunches and dinners. We have a ‘house’ drinks package which entitles us to unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks. Tea, coffee and pastries and late night snacks are available and there is a 24 hour coffee shop. Each night there is live entertainment in the bar and there are themed evenings, plus a Captain’s welcome and farewell cocktail, and special dinner.

Day 1
Coach to Alicante airport, fly to Cologne and stay b&b overnight in the four star B&B Cologne City Hotel, which is part of the IBIS group. Afternoon and evening free.

Day 2
Breakfast in the hotel. Free time in Cologne
15.30 Coach to the terminal & board our river cruise.
Captain’s welcome cocktail and dinner. The cruise leaves Cologne at midnight.

Day 3
Koblenz
Arrive in Koblenz (1400 until 2000) one of the most beautiful and oldest cities in Germany, which has existed for more than 2,000 years. Guided walk around the town.

Day 4
Mannheim
Arrive in Mannheim (1200 until 1900). The city has a range of monuments, culture, art and gastronomy.
Optional excursion to Heidelberg Castle, now a university, founded in 1386 and the oldest university in Germany.

Day 5
Strasburg
Arrive in Strasburg (0900 until midnight), the capital of the Alsace region and Headquarters of the European Parliament, the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights. The historic medieval centre is a World Heritage Site. There is an optional guided tour of the most emblematic places of interest.

Day 6
Speyer
Arrive in Speyer (0800 until 12.30) which boasts the largest Romanesque cathedral in the world. Guided optional walk through the town.

Sail in the afternoon enjoying the beautiful scenery, and arrive at 1800 in Mainz, a medieval city with over two millennia of historical heritage. Shops, boutiques and cafés surround Kirschgarten. Overnight in the city on board.

Day 7
Rudesheim
Arrive Rudesheim( 0900 until 1600), not surprisingly one of the most visited villages in the country. Guided walk through the town, then we sail in the afternoon to Andernach, which was founded by the Romans in the 12th century. Overnight in the city on board.

Day 8
Depart Andernach 1200 and enjoy a scenic cruise back to Cologne, arriving at 1600. Captain’s cocktail and farewell dinner. Overnight in the city.

Day 9
Breakfast, then disembark to our coach, which will take us to Cologne airport for our flight back to Alicante, where the coach will return us to Denia

PRICE:

Main deck double cabin with panoramic windows:
€2,350 per person
Promenade deck double cabin with French balcony:
€2,630 per person

Main deck single cabin with panoramic windows:
€3,385
Promenade deck single cabin with French balcony:
€3,855

A French balcony cabin has a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door that opens to a railing, but it does not have a separate step-out space.

Regrettably, the ship does not have disabled cabins. Needless to say, if you take the excursions, there is a considerable amount of walking involved.

The trip includes:
- Full board, with a welcome buffet and fine dining multi-course lunches & dinners - from dinner on the day of arrival to breakfast on the day of departure.
- Afternoon tea, coffee and cakes and evening snacks.
- Welcome and farewell cocktail and dinner with the captain, with a special menu.
- ‘House’ drinks package: unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks and mineral water (still or sparkling).
- Excursions: visit to Heidelberg Castle, visit to Strasbourg, walking tour of Speyer, walking tour of Cologne
- Gratuities to staff
- All transfers - coaches, flights etc.

It does not include:
- optional excursions
- drinks not mentioned
- cancellation insurance, but this can be arranged through our travel agent.
- Wifi
- laundry
- mini bar

Due to a cancellation, we have one double cabin with panoramic windows available Please contact Ginny: travel@u3adenia.com if you would like to join the trip.

Below is Strasburg