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8 Day itinerary in Malta, Europe

Classic Malta

Spend a full seven days in Malta will allow you to explore its lovely cities and visit the myriad historical sites while also giving you enough time to relax in the Mediterranean sunshine and experience the stunning coastline with its crystal clear waters.

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Valletta

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Visit markets

Meet local people

Culture & Heritage

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Guided tour through the bustling streets of Malta’s Capital City Valletta

2

Walk around the winding streets of the old city of Mdina

3

WINE TASTING TOUR

4

Visit souther Malta´s picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk

Itinerary

Mid-Range Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place Arrival

After customs formalities the guests will be welcomed by an Event Solutions Malta multi lingual Representative who will assist clients to their transport for direct transfer to the Hote

Day 2

place Full Day Valleta

Departure from hotel together with the guide tour through the bustling streets of Malta’s Capital City Valletta with visits to the Upper Barracca Gardens which commands a breath-taking view of the Grand Harbour and followed by St. John’s Co-Cathedral adorned in riches that date back to the times of the Knights of Malta. Lunch is not included in this tour so free time will be given in an ap propriate location for the guests to be able to have a lunch or snack. After lunch the group will visit the Grand Masters Palace’s State Rooms followed by the Malta Experience multi vision show depicting over 5,000 years of Maltese History

Day 3

place Full Day Mdina, Rabat, Dingli, and Mosta Tour

Depart hotel for a full day tour starting with a magnificent photo stop at the Dingli Cliffs. Proceed to the old capital city of Mdina also known as the silent city. The group will walk around the winding streets of the old city arriving at the imposing bastions from where the group can admire the panoramic view which commands most of the island and shall also visit the Cathedral. Lunch is not included in this tour so free time will be given in an a p propriate location for the guests to be able to have a lunch or a snack. Guests will continue their tour to the St. Paul’s Catacombs in Rabat and to the Botanical Gardens of San Anton. The tour will end with a visit at the Mosta Dome. which boasts the 3rd largest unsupported Dome in Europe

Guide: Included for the day

Day 4

place Harbour Cruise

Depart hotel and proceed to Sliema Ferries. Embark on one of our pleasure boats for a 90 minute Harbour Cruise around the two natural ports of Marsamxett and the Grand Harbour. Discover the history of Valletta and the Three Cities connected with the two Great Sieges of 1565 and 1942, as well as all the other places of interest including the historic al forts, battlements and creeks which can only be admired from the sea.

Guide: Included for the day

Day 5

place Full Day 3 Cities and Wine Tasting tour

Depart Hotel for a full day tour starting at the Three Cities, Senglea, Vittoriosa, and Cospicua. The tour will start with a drive through the city of Cospicua followed by a walking tour of Vittoriosa visiting the St. Lawrence Church and the Inquisitor’s Palace. Proceed to one of the forerunners of indigenous wine growing, the Meridiana Wine Estate in Ta’ Qali. After a tour of the premises and explanation of various aspects on vine cultivation clients can enjoy a nice light lunch and wine tasting from wines produced on this estate that is located just beneath the imposing fortifications of Mdina

Guide: Included for the day

Day 6

place Full Day Gozo

Departure from Hotel heading to Cirkewwa to the sister island of Gozo. The group shall embark on the Gozo Ferry to cross to the Mgarr Harbour (20 minutes). Once arrived in Gozo, the group sets off on a guided tour visiting the Ggantija Temples, Calypso’s Cave and the Citadel in Victoria. Lunch is not included in this tour so free time will be given in an appropriate location for the guests to be able to have a lunch or snack. During the afternoon the group shall visit Xlendi Bay and Dwejra – better known as the Azure Window and The Inland Sea (boat trip optional) Return to Malta

Guide: Included for the day

Day 7

place Full Day South of Malta

Depart hotel for a full day tour visiting The South of Malta. The excursion focuses on Malta’s main southern landmarks starting with the picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk, where one can admire the waterfront lined with the colourful Maltese ‘Luzzu ’ boats painted in traditional reds, blues & yellows. The group then proceeds by coach to Birzebbugia before arriving at the Blue Grotto in Wied iz-Zurrieq. A short boat trip (at an extra cost) allows the group to view the brilliant blue sea and the underwater flora in the Grottoes. Lunch is not included in this tour so free time will be given in an appropriate location for the guests to be able to have a lunch or a snack. This will then be followed by a stop at Hagar Qim temples that due to their very good state of preservation, provides us with evidence of the skill and artistic abilities of our forefather. The last stop of our tour will be at Ghar Dalam Caves – one of the first settlements of these islands.

Guide: Included for the day

Day 8

place Departure

Check-out of the hotel Departure transfer to Malta International Airport on-board by a luxury air-conditioned coach accompanied by an Event Solutions Malta representative

What’s Included

Transport expand_less

  • Airport Pick up Malta
  • Ground transfer throughout the city of Valletta
  • Airport drop off Malta

Activities expand_less

  • City tour of Valletta
  • Visits to the Upper Barracca Gardens
  • Visit the Grand Masters Palace’s State Rooms
  • Explore Mdina the silent city
  • In Rabat visit St. Paul’s Catacombs in Rabat
  • Visit the Botanical Gardens of San Anton
  • Embark on a Harbour Cruise
  • Wine tour
  • Gozo tour of Ggantija Temples, Calypso’s Cave and the Citadel in Victoria.
  • Full day tour visiting The South of Malta

Not Included expand_less

  • International Flights
  • Visa or entry requirements
  • Meals not specified as included
  • Activities not specified as included

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