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Fortified
Harbour
Mosta Dome
Azzur Window,
Gozo
Blue Grotto
 
Marsaxlokk Fishing
Village
Local Village
Shops
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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.
Friday
Start 0900hrs/End 1300hrs
Blue Grotto - Local Villages - Marsaxlokk Fishing Village
Our tour will take us to an unspoilt local village in the southern part
of the island, you will be guided through the narrow winding streets
that lead to the village piazza - a typical scene of Malta's old towns
and villages. We will then proceed to the beautiful Wied iz-Zurrieq for
a visit to the Blue Grotto. This picturesque grotto and its neighboring
system of sea caverns mirrors the brilliant phosphorescent colors of
underwater flora. Boat trips, which take around 25 minutes allow you to
explore these grottoes and sea caverns along this stretch of coast.
The boat trip is not included in the overall price as it operates
subject to weather conditions. Our next stop includes a visit to
the pretty village of Marsaxlokk on the south coast of the island. Marsaxlokk
is characterized by low lying buildings and the colorful traditional
fishing boats known as the 'luzzu'. A small market lines the seafront.
!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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4 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
€223.00
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
Blue Grotto
Marsaxlokk Fishing Village
Local Villages
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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