7 Days / 6 Nights Departures: January 2025 - December 2026
Day 1: Malta, Malta
Malta Airport Transfer
Type: Shuttle (Arrival)
Transfer from Malta to Malta. You will be picked up at the Airport for a private transfer to your accommodation.
Day 2: Malta - Valletta, MaltaValletta & Malta Experience
Departure Time: 8:00 am
Duration: 8 hrs
Our guided tour through the vibrant streets of Valletta will allow you to discover the beauty and charm of the fortified city built by the Knights in 1566. The Order of St. John ruled over the islands for 268 years and left a unique cultural legacy of which Valletta is the prime example. We first enjoy a breathtaking view of the Grand Harbour from the Upper Barracca Gardens. Then we visit St. John's Co-Cathedral, including the Caravaggio masterpieces in the Oratory, the Flemish tapestries and the church museum. The Co-Cathedral houses one of the most beautiful marble inlaid floors in the world. Going down Republic Street you will walk past the Grand Masters' Palace and the recently restored St. George's Square before watching the Malta Experience, an audiovisual show where Malta's history throughout the centuries is brought back to life.
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Mdina Explorer
Departure Time: 8:15 - 9:20 am
Duration: 8 hrs
Today's excursion takes us to the central part of Malta, dominated by the medieval fortified city of Mdina, Malta's former capital city. The narrow, winding streets, dating back to medieval times, lead to the imposing bastions, commanding a magnificent panorama of the island. On the way there, you will discover different styles of architecture, including Siculo-Norman palaces and other baroque buildings of great historical importance. Time stands still in this 'Silent City' which is a film-maker's paradise. Leaving Mdina through Greeks' Gate, we stop at the early Christian catacombs in Rabat before proceeding to the cliffs at Dingli. After lunch we will visit the San Anton botanical gardens situated near the Presidential Palace, which you will be able to admire from outside. We shall also spend time at the crafts centre at Ta' Qali. At the end of the tour, allow us to astound you with Mosta's majestic dome, one of Europe's largest. Lunch is included in the price of the tour.
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Enjoy a free day to experience on your own.
Day 5: Malta - Gozo, MaltaGozo Explorer
Departure Time: 8:15 am
Duration: 9 hrs
After a short twenty-minute ferry crossing you will reach Mgarr Harbour, which immediately sets the pace to Gozo's unique atmosphere. Your guide will lead you around the megalithic temples of Ggantija, the oldest free-standing monuments in the world, pre-dating the Pyramids of Egypt. This will be followed by visits to the medieval citadel in Victoria, the fjord-like bay at Xlendi and the Azure Window at Dwejra. Gozo is well known for its crafts, particularly handmade lace and knitted garments. Visitors cannot fail to be impressed by the island's lush countryside, its serene atmosphere and how different it is from the larger island of Malta.
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Hagar Qim Temple, Limestone Heritage & Market Experience
Departure Time: 8:15 am
Duration: 8 hrs
The tour starts with a visit to one of Malta's oldest quarries which has been transformed into an attraction for tourists and locals alike. and which provides a vivid account of one of Malta's leading skills - the use of limestone for building purposes, a skill that goes back thousands of years. The magic of Malta's antiquity will be explained at Hagar Qim, Malta's main pre-historic site, overlooking the wide expanse of the blue Mediterranean and the islet of Filfla. From Hagar Qim you will proceed to Wied iz-Zurrieq where (weather permitting-boat price not included) you can take a boat trip to the Blue Grotto, renowned for its crystal clear waters. After lunch, we drive through local vineyards right up to the idyllic fishing village of Marsaxlokk. You will have time to stroll through the local market set out on its waterfront. Later we proceed to the cave at Ghar Dalam where archaeologists have unearthed ample proof that Malta once formed part of the European landmass.
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Malta Airport Transfer
Type: Shuttle (Departure)
Transfer from Malta to Malta. You will be picked up at your accommodation for a private transfer to the airport in time for your flight.