8 Day Grand Tour of Malta
Package # 77
Prices starting at $1499
Package includes:
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RT Air from JFK, Washington Dulles or Boston
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6 Nights at the Victoria Hotel Sliema, Malta
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WiFi Internet Connection throughout the Hotel
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RT Transfers
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Half Day Tour Valleta and Malta Experience
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Half Day Tour of Mdina
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Half Day Tour Senglea, Cospicua, Vittorios
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Full Day Gozo Experience
Tours are day specific, so, if tours are not available because of dates, like tours may be substituted
when booking ( see below). Click
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greeting you here very soon.
The charming Victorian look is immediately recognizable once in the lobby with its fireplace and chesterfield sofas; the Penny Black Lounge were one can sip cool cocktails or English teas in an informal ambience to The
Copperfield's Restaurant with its luscious buffets and superb a La Carte menu.
The Sir Walter Scott Terrace, the ultimate summer sensation, known for its elegant al fresco dining and live music under the stars. The high standard of residential comfort, the warm ambience and the friendly staff will ensure a
relaxed stay.
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Departure from hotel in coach accompanied by guide to
Valletta
– The Capital City of
Malta
, the City built by the Knights of St. John. During our walking tour of the city, we will first visit the
Upper
Barracca
Gardens
which enjoy a wonderful view of the
Grand
Harbour
and the
Three
Historical
Cities
. We then visit
St. John’s
Co Cathedral which is historically and artistically one of the most important monuments on the island. The beginning of the building of this Conventual church started in 1573 by Grandmaster La Cassiere. Four hundred
memorial slabs cover the floor and the cathedral is full of beautiful paintings. Finally, we visit the Grandmaster’s Palace which has two lovely courtyards. In the Tapestry Chambers, one can see the priceless
Gobelein Tapestries. We will finally walk down Republic Street to Fort St. Elmo and we will view “The Malta Experience Show” which is an excellent multi vision show (ca. 45minutes), which introduces visitors to Malta and its
people.
TOURS: Timings of departure from
Hotel will be between 08:15 to 08:45 depending on the Hotel.
MONDAYS:
HALFDAY
VALLETTA
AND
MALTA
EXPERIENCE
Departure from hotel in coach accompanied by guide to
Valletta
– The Capital City of
Malta
, the City built by the Knights of St. John. During our walking tour of the city, we will first visit the
Upper
Barracca
Gardens
which enjoy a wonderful view of the
Grand
Harbour
and the
Three
Historical
Cities
. We then visit
St. John’s
Co Cathedral which is historically and artistically one of the most important monuments on the island. The beginning of the building of this Conventual church started in 1573 by
Grandmaster La Cassiere. Four hundred memorial slabs cover the floor and the cathedral is full of beautiful paintings. Finally, we visit the
Grandmaster’s Palace which has two lovely courtyards. In the Tapestry Chambers, one can see the priceless Gobelein Tapestries.We will finally walk down Republic Street to Fort St. Elmo
and we will view “The Malta Experience Show” which is an excellent multivision show (ca. 45minutes), which introduces visitors to Malta and its people. Afternoon at leisure.
TUESDAY:
FULLDAY MDINA
Departure from hotel in coach and we transfer to Mosta to visit the parish church dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. This church was built in the classical style and based on that of the Pantheon in
Rome
. It is said that the dome of this church is the third largest in
Europe
. We then proceed with our tour and we visit Ta’ Qali handicrafts village where we will be able to watch local artisans at their work such as filigree and ceramic making and glass
blowing etc., etc. We then drive to
Rabat
and we visit the catacombs of
St. Paul
, which are typical underground Christian cemeteries, which were common in the 4th century AD. Finally we
walk to Mdina – the
Old
Capital
City
of
Malta
and we visit the cathedral which was built on plans by Lorenzo Gafà. We walk around the narrow and winding streets and enjoy the panoramic view of
Malta
from the historic bastions.
TUESDAY:
OR
HALFDAY MDINA
Departure from hotel in coach and we transfer to Mosta to visit the parish church dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. This church was built in the classical style and based on that of the Pantheon in
Rome
. It is said that the dome of this church is the third largest in
Europe
. We then drive to
Rabat
and we visit the catacombs of St. Catald, which are typical underground Christian cemeteries, which were common in the 4th century AD. Finally we walk to Mdina – the
Old
Capital
City
of
Malta
and we visit the cathedral which was built on plans by Lorenzo Gafà. We walk around the narrow and winding streets and enjoy the panoramic view of
Malta
from the historic bastions. Afternoon at leisure.
WEDNESDAY:
HALFDAY THREE CITIES
Departure from hotel in coach accompanied by guide to visit the Three Historical Cities of SENGLEA, COSPICUA and VITTORIOSA. When the Knights first arrived in
Malta
, they chose as their home Vittoriosa (Birgu) because of its vicinity to Fort St. Angelo. In Cospicua (Bormla) one can admire The Cottonera Lines, the Santa Margherita Lines, Verdala
Fort & Barracks and the magnificent
Collegiate
Parish
Church
and its artistic Oratory. In Vittoriosa we will be able to visit the church dedicated to St. Lawrence and the
Maritime
Museum
.
OR
WEDNESDAY
Afternoon:
HALFDAY HARBOUR CRUISE
Departure from hotel by coach and accompanied by a fully licensed guide to Sliema Ferries. We embark on a
pleasure boat to visit the natural ports of Marsamxett and the
Grand
Harbour
whose natural creeks make this port one of the most beautiful in
Europe
. The view of the fortifications from the seaward side are unique and a treasure for photographers.
THURSDAY
(FULLDAY GOZO EXPERIENCE)
Departure from hotel in coach and we transfer to Cirkewwa for ferry boat crossing to Mgarr - GOZO. The short trip from
Malta
to Gozo is in itself a pleasant experience especially on a fine day.
Mgarr
Harbour
is picturesque with all kinds of seacraft. We proceed to
DWEJRA
BAY
which is famous for its hanging window. We then proceed to
VICTORIA
which is in the centre of the island as well as being the centre of commerce. THE CITADEL is a medieval fortified town with massive bastions that date back to the 17th century. In the
afternoon we continue with our tour, visiting XLENDI BAY which has sheer Cliffs and clean water and is in itself a very picturesque little village and then finally to the Gozo Heritage.
FRIDAY:
HALF DAY BLUE GROTTO HALFDAY
Departure from hotel in coach accompanied by guide and we drive to Wied Iz-Zurrieq which is also a small fishing village. Subject to weather permitting we may take a small fishing boat to visit the BLUE GROTTO cave which can be reached only by sea. The cave is 40
metres in circumference and reaches a depth of 26 metres. The Blue Grotto faces east and it is at its best in the morning because the sunrays floodlight the entire grotto revealing its
beauty. (boat price not included – weather permitting). We finally drive to MARSAXLOKK fishing village which is
Malta
's largest fishing village. Here one will be able to watch the fishermen mending their nets or painting their boats but above all admire this quaint village full of the typical
colourful fishing boats.
FULLDAY BLUE GROTTO AND
TEMPLES
Departure from hotel in coach accompanied by guide and we transfer to the drive to Wied Iz-Zurrieq which is also a small
fishing village. Subject to weather permitting we may take a small fishing boat to visit the BLUE GROTTO cave which can be reached only by sea. The Blue Grotto faces the east and is at
its best in the morning because the sunrays floodlight the entire grotto revealing its beauty. (boat price not included – weather permitting). Lunch is served inone of the picturesque village. Then we go and visit the Tarxien
Temples and finally we drive to Birzebbuga to visit GHAR DALAM which is a 144 metre long natural cave.
SATURDAY
FULLDAY GOZO
Departure from hotel in coach and we transfer to Cirkewwa for ferry boat crossing to Mgarr - GOZO. The short trip from
Malta
to Gozo is in itself a pleasant experience especially on a fine day.
Mgarr
Harbour
is picturesque with all kinds of seacraft. During this tour we will visit GGANTIJA TEMPLES in Xaghra which were built and developed between 3600 and 2400 BC, making them among the
earliest architectural planned facades in the world. We then proceed to
VICTORIA
which is in the centre of the island as well as being the centre of commerce. THE CITADEL is a medieval fortified town with massive bastions that date back to the 17th century. In the
afternoon we continue with our tour, visiting
XLENDI
BAY
which has sheer Cliffs and clean water and is in itself a very picturesque little village.
SUNDAY : HALFDAY BLUE GROTTO, LIMESTONE HERITAGE AND MARSAXLOKK MARKET
Excursion to the south of the island. We commence our tour with a visit to the Blue Grotto and the other grottoes from closeby.
(boat price not included – weather permitting).
We proceed our tour with a visit to an insight of Maltese history. Bringing old and new together enjoy an extensive featue
witin a modernized quarry that explains one of Malta’s foremost trades of quarrying together with farmhouse building and stone decoration always using the limestone that gives its name to this spectacle called “the Limestone
Heritage”
Lastly we will visit the main fisihing village off Marsaxlokk whose water front is lined with “luzzuz” painted in
traditional reds, blues and yellows that add colour to this peaceful bay once the site of the first Turkish landing during the great siege of 1565 where you will be given free time to spend browsing around the local market stalls.
Departure from hotel in coach accompanied by guide and we transfer to the drive to Wied Iz-Zurrieq which is also a small
fishing village. Subject to weather permitting we may take a small fishing boat to visit the BLUE GROTTO cave which can be reached only by sea. The Blue Grotto faces the east and is at
its best in the morning because the sunrays floodlight the entire grotto revealing its beauty. (boat price not included – weather permitting). Lunch is served inone of the picturesque village. Then we go and visit the Tarxien
Temples and finally we drive to Birzebbuga to visit GHAR DALAM which is a 144 metre long natural cave.
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