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Port de Bombe,
Valletta
Horse & Cab,
Mdina
 
Dghajsa Boat Trip
Vedette Watchtower
The
Citadel, Gozo |
Tour Itinerary
Tuesday
Start 0900hrs/End 1600hrs
Valletta – Mdina - Rabat - Mosta Dome
Our first visit during this tour is Valletta,
here we include the Barraka Gardens which offer
stunning views of the Grand Harbour and magnificent fortifications, a
walk down Triq Republikka where you can admire numerous historical
buildings built by the Knights of St. John including the Aubereges, the
Grand Masters Palace and the St. John's Co. Cathedral, the church of the
order and also home to Caravaggio's masterpiece
"Beheading of St. John" amonst other treasures. Our next stop will be
to Mdina. Mdina is a unique medieval city, built in the 9th century, the
city was built on a plateau in the centre of the island and from the
high bastion walls you can admire stunning views of the island.
This medieval city is a maze of narrow
alleys and magnificent architecture, the only way to appreciate this
special city is to stroll through it and admire the living history. Free
time will be given for lunch, approx. 1 hour. After lunch we proceed
with our tour and visit the old town of Rabat.
Here we will make our way through the narrow streets to the centre which
is dominated by the imposing St. Paul's Church
which overlooks the piazza. Rabat, can claim the origins of
Maltese Christianity. It was here in AD60 that the Apostle St Paul is
said to have stayed after being shipwrecked on the Islands. We visit
the St. Paul's Grotto which is said to be the resting place of St. Paul
during his visit to the islands. Our final stop is one of Malta's most
famous churches, Mosta Dome. The church’s dome is the third largest
unsupported in the world, exceeded in size only by St. Peter’s in Rome
and St. Sophia in Istanbul. Mosta Dome is also popular with visitors as
it was at this church where the World War II bomb pierced the dome
during a service, fell inside the church during a service and failed to
explode, this locals hailed as a miracle. Our tour ends here and we make
our way back to your hotel.
Wednesday
Start 0900hrs/End 1300hrs
Gardjola Gardens - Birgu - Traditional Boat Trip
This half day tour visits the oldest part of the Grand Harbour. We first
visit the Gardjola Gardens, here you can admire the
magnificent view from the Vedette (watch tower used by the Knights). We
continue with the tour of this area next Birgu. Birgu is the oldest city
of the Grand Harbour. In 1530 the Knights of St. John first settled in
this area, and we will give you an insight to an era dominated by the
Knights of St. John. Our walking tour will take us to the heart of city,
the narrow streets and quaint alleys known as the 'collachio', an area
of old Palazzo's which where the original Auberge's occupied by the
Knights'. We finish this tour with a trip around the harbour on a
traditional Dghajsa (type of gondola). This is the end of our tour and
we make our way back to the hotel.
Thursday
Start 0800hrs/End 1600hrs
Gozo – Island Tour
Our tour starts with a short 25min. ferry crossing which passes
the small and pretty island of Comino. On arrival at the picturesque
Mgarr harbour, you will notice how much greener it is on Gozo. Even
though so close to the larger island of Malta, the smaller island has
many different characteristics. Included on our tour is a variety of
scenic routes and interesting sights. We include stops at the Inland Sea
and Azure Window at Dwejra, Victoria and the imposing Citadel, the
beautiful seaside village of Xlendi Bay and include a spectacular show
which relives the life of Gozo’s yesteryear throughout the centuries. A
local lunch is included and some time for shopping for local hand made
lace and woolen goods, both very popular buys on the island. Throughout
the day you will also see some of Gozo’s typical old villages where the
pace of life is typical of Mediterranean lifestyle of years gone by.
!Every
effort is made to provide the tour as described above, however the
itinerary may change due to situation beyond our control. Start and end
times are for guidance. |
Tour Details
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3 tours
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Transport from/to hotel
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Licensed tour guide
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All
entrance fees into museums and
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places
of interest as featured
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Traditional Boat Trip
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Ferry
fare to/from Gozo Island
Price
€174.00
Tour
Highlights
Valletta
St. John's Co. Cathedral
Republic Street
Upper Barraka Gardens
Mosta Dome
Mdina Medieval City
Rabat
St. Paul's Grotto
Three Cities
Senglea
Gardjola Gardens
Birgu
Traditional
Boat Trip
Malta/Gozo Channel Ferry Crossing
Gozo Island
Azzur Window
Inland Sea
The Citadel/Victoria
Xlendi Bay
Availability
This tour is available from April to November.If you would like to
do this or a similar tour out of the availability dates contact us for
alternative tour options.
Groups &
Customised Tours
This tour can be customised to your specifications and is also available
to small and large groups. For more information contact us.
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