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Historic Gems of Malta

£1,895.00

Spending a full day exploring Malta&s rugged sister island of Gozo, including its grand citadel in Victoria. Gaining an insight into life during the Malta blitz at the fascinating National War Museum in Valletta.

This island nation’s strategic location in the middle of the Mediterranean, just south of Sicily, has created a fascinating history. On our 8-day Malta tours you’ll get to explore its tiny 16th-century capital, Valletta, built by the Knights of St John. Then travel even further back in time to around 3600 BC with a humbling visit to Hagar Qim (Worshipping Stones), a megalithic temple complex. Round off your historical immersion with a visit to the atmospheric towns of Mosta, Rabat and Mdina.

  • 4 excursions & visits
  • 10 meals
  • Leisurely pace
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Your itinerary

Day 1 – Valletta – St Julian’s

Our door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Malta. On arrival we transfer to your hotel in St Julian’s.

Radisson Blu, St Julian’s (5-star)

Today includes…

Dinner

Day 2 – Valletta

We introduce you to Valletta, the attractive 16th-century capital of the island and home to a grand harbour. We take in St John’s Cathedral, filled with magnificent gifts from the Knights of St John. We’ll also visit Fort St Elmo, the National War Museum and Upper Barrakka Gardens.

Radisson Blu, St Julian’s (5-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Tour of Valletta (all day)

Breakfast

Free time

Valletta from the Grand Harbour in Malta,

Day 3 – St Julian’s

Today is yours to spend as you please on this charming island. Alternatively, join an optional harbour cruise.

Radisson Blu, St Julian’s (5-star)

Today includes…

Breakfast

Free time

Spinola Bay in St Julians Valetta

Day 4 – St Julian’s

Malta’s history dates back some 5,000 years, so there is much to be discovered on today’s optional excursion, ‘Times of Malta’, which will take you to explore some of the historical museums and villages on the island. It will also take you to the highest point in Malta for great views. Alternatively, spend the day exploring independently.

Radisson Blu, St Julian’s (5-star)

Today includes…

Breakfast

Free time

Day 5 – Hagar Qim – Wied iz-Zurrieq

The megalithic temple complex of Hagar Qim dates back to between 3600-3200 BC and they‘re the best preserved and most evocative of Malta’s prehistoric sites – plus it boasts an unrivalled location atop a sea cliff. Today we will explore this UNESCO World Heritage-listed area. After the tour, we’ll head to the tiny harbour of Wied iz-Zurrieq for time to explore.

Radisson Blu, St Julian’s (5-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Excursion to Hagar Qim and Wied iz-Zurrieq (morning)

Breakfast

Free time

Mnajdra is the sister temple of Hagar Qim the oldest freestanding building in the world, Malta

Day 6 – Gozo

We’ll make a visit to the legendary island of the Goddess Calypso and Malta’s sister island – Gozo – on a guided tour. Only a short ferry crossing away, Gozo has a character entirely of its own – it is rich in varied landscapes, natural sights and historical features, with the citadel in the chief town of Victoria dating back to Carthaginian and Roman times. We’ll also visit the citadel in Victoria, the Bay of Xlendi, and the Ggantija Temples – the earliest Megalithic temples in Malta that date back earlier than the pyramids of Egypt.

Radisson Blu, St Julian’s (5-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Excursion to Gozo, including the Ggantija Temples (all day)

Breakfast and Lunch

 Historic town of Mdina, Malta / Gozo

Day 7 – Mosta – Rabat – Mdina

Keep your camera at the ready to capture memories, as we explore some of the island’s best-loved villages. We start with Mosta, famous for its Rotunda church; Rabat, where St Paul is said to have lived, and Mdina. This walled city has a unique atmosphere and, passing through the narrow streets, we admire the magnificent cathedral and the imposing bastions.

Radisson Blu, St Julian’s (5-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Sightseeing tour of Mosta, Rabat and Mdina (morning)

Breakfast and Dinner

Day 8 – St Julian’s – Valletta – departure

We transfer to the airport for your return flight. Upon arrival, our vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

Today includes…

Breakfast