School is out. It’s the middle of summer. But you know better than anyone that July isn’t exactly a month of rest for teachers. It’s the time to plan for the coming school year behind the scenes. It’s the month when schools that act quickly secure the best dates. The month to come up with the school field trip for the 2026–2027 school year that everyone will be talking about.
If you’re reading this in the summer, you’ve got a head start ;)
Because there are field trips that are forgotten the moment students board the return bus. And there are experiences that students keep talking about at home weeks later. That teachers remember the following year. That parents hear about over dinner even though they didn’t experience them themselves.
Indiana Tours Gandia falls into the second category.
The Borgias and Gandia: Three Generations That Changed Europe and the History of Gandia
Rodrigo de Borja became Pope Alexander VI. His son Cesare was the most feared man in Europe. His grandson Francisco renounced all family power and was canonized. Three generations. One city.
In 1485, Cardinal Rodrigo de Borja purchased the Duchy of Gandia. Eleven Borgia dukes lived here for nearly 300 years. A family that amassed the papacy, power, poisons, and the darkest secrets of the European Renaissance—and whose complete history isn’t found in any textbook the way Indy tells it.
And there’s one detail that links Gandia with Valencia and Peñíscola: the Holy Grail, the cup from the Last Supper, kept in Valencia Cathedral, passed through Gandia in 1808 while fleeing Napoleon’s troops. Three cities. One common thread.
That story isn’t in any textbook the way Indy tells it.
What is Territorio Borgia: A dramatized and interactive school tour in Gandia
Territorio Borgia isn’t just a guided tour dressed up as an Indiana Jones adventure. It’s a real adventure expedition through Gandia’s historic center: tests of wits, mysteries to solve, unexpected discoveries, and the secrets of the most fascinating family of the European Renaissance.
Led by Jaco Müller—a street performer with over 26 years of experience on stages throughout Spain, considered by specialized media to be one of the best in Europe— each group of students becomes the star of the adventure. They don’t just listen. They participate, explore, and discover.
What happens when a group of students follows him down a historic street in search of a clue: absolute attention, wide-eyed wonder, and expectant silence before the next surprise. That’s the result of two decades of performances and tremendous personal charisma.
After this experience, no one will ever see Gandia the same way again.
What students learn: beyond the game
Behind the adventure lies real content on history, art, and heritage. History comes to life, and by actively participating, students learn without even realizing it:
The Borgias, the most iconic family: Rodrigo , Cesare, Lucrezia, Francesco. Four names that encapsulate five centuries of European history. Absolute power, intrigue, downfall, and redemption. All within a single family. All within a single city.
Active learning: Archaeology , exploration, and culture through interactive experiences. Students don’t just listen—they participate, explore, and discover. Knowledge is gained through experience, not from a textbook.
Entertainment and a fun , adventure-filledtour: Intrigue, suspense, tests of ingenuity, and unexpected discoveries. A dramatized scavenger hunt where Jaco Müller transforms every corner of the Ducal City into a living stage. Fun and learning all at once.
History, Myths, and Legends: The Borgias, La Delicà, the Santa Clara Museum, the Ducal Palace, and El Tío de la Porra. Gandia hides centuries of real stories and unsolved mysteries. This tour brings them to life in a way you’ve never heard them before.
Details of the school field trip to Gandia
· Starting point: Plaça de les Escoles Pies
· Duration: Approximately 2 hours
· Intended for: Students of all ages and teachers · 100% accessible route
· Languages: Valencian · Spanish · English · German
· Times: Morning, midday, or afternoon
· Customized quote based on group size, language, and current rates · Teachers provided at no cost
The itinerary takes you through the historic center of Gandia, the Ducal City, exploring the Borgia heritage: Plaça de les Escoles Pies, the Collegiate Church of Santa María, the Convent of the Poor Clares, the MAGa Archaeological Museum, Serpis Viewpoint, the Borgia Ducal Palace, Passeig de les Germanies, and El Tío de la Porra.
With extensive experience in tours for neurodivergent individuals and groups with functional and intellectual diversity.
What the schools that have already chosen us say
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"Spectacular—the students really enjoyed it. It’s a lot of fun; it gets the students involved, which motivates them to pay closer attention. Indy really gets into character."
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"It was a spectacular experience with our sixth-grade students. The tour, the stories, and the information shared by Indy—all top-notch. Even we teachers learned new things about our city. He managed to keep 47 students engaged and entertained with his stories and the interactive elements he incorporated throughout the two-hour session. We’ll definitely do this again.”
Nearly 2,000 online reviews can’t be wrong.
Recognition that speaks to the quality of the experience
Indiana Tours isn’t just another activity in Gandia’s catalog of school field trips. It’s the only one in its category with this level of institutional recognition:
· The 2023 CreaTurisme Award, presented by Ximo Puig at FITUR in Madrid, for the Best Accessible Experience in the Valencian Community.
· PREDIF Accessible Tourism Seal, as part of the Valencian Community Tourism Authority’s 2021–2025 Accessible Tourism Program.
· 2022 Innovation Award from the El Camino del Santo Grial Cultural Association on its 20th anniversary.
· SICTED Seal of Commitment to Tourism Quality.
· Member of CreaTurisme Valencia and member of the board of directors of Tour&Kids, a family tourism product club in the Valencian Community.
Frequently Asked Questions: Gandia School Field Trip
What age group is the Gandia tour designed for?
For students of all ages and teachers. The content and difficulty level of the activities are tailored to the group.
How much does the school field trip to Gandia cost?
The price is customized based on group size, language, and current rates. Accompanying teachers participate free of charge. Request a no-obligation quote at info@indianatoursvalencia.com.
Is the Gandia tour accessible?
Yes. The tour is 100% accessible, just like the Valencia tour, which has been certified by the PREDIF Accessible Tourism Seal and Turisme Comunitat Valenciana.
In which languages is the tour available?
In Valencian, Spanish, English, and German.
Do teachers have to pay?
No. Accompanying teachers do not have to pay.
Can reservations be made for any time of year?
Yes. Indiana Tours Gandia is available for school groups year-round.
Closing for the summer is the smartest decision of the school year
We know that even though school is out, you haven’t completely stopped. July is the month when teachers and school staff quietly plan what students will experience starting in September for the new school year.
Schools that book now get to choose their dates.
If this field trip works for you—and if you’ve made it this far, it probably does—now is the time to reach out to us. You don’t need to have everything finalized. Just the approximate number of students and the dates you’re considering are enough for us to prepare a personalized, no-obligation quote.
Enjoy the summer—you’ve earned it. And so have your students ;)
Email us at info@indianatoursvalencia.com or via WhatsApp.
Watch a short video of the school field trip here.
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The past has never felt so close. Or so alive.
