Views from Barraka
Typical Street
Birgu
Ghar Dalam
Temples
Azure Window
Typical Village Scene |
3
Day Multi Day Tour
Day
One
Full day tour to Valletta, Mdina & Birgu
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
Auberges,
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" amongst other treasures. Our next stop will
be to Mdina. Mdina is
built on a plateau in the centre of the island, the cities old
Baroque buildings, cathedral and magnificent bastion walls dominate
the rural skyline. Mdina, once the capital of Malta until the modern
city of Valletta was built in 1565 has had many names including Melita (Roman
occupation), Medina (Arabic occupation), Citta Notabile (Knights of
St. John) and Citta Vecchia (after Valletta was built). Today it is
also referred as the Silent City since it inspires tranquillity at
any time of the day or night.
The only way to really experience and enjoy this city is on foot,
explore the quaint alleys, narrow streets, ancient buildings and
magnificent far reaching views form the high bastion walls.
After a lunch stop
we then head back to the harbour area and the Three Cities.
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
Auberges occupied by the Knights'. You can also do a trip around the harbour on
a traditional Dghajsa, a type of gondola (additional cost) if time allows
and they are operating.
Our tour ends here and we make our way back.
Day Two
Full day tour to Ghar Dalam, Tarxien, Hypogeum, Hagar Qim, Blue
Grotto & Marxalokk Fishing Village
We will be touring
the south of the island during this tour, starting at 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 (he boat trip is not included in the overall price as it
operates subject to weather conditions, allow EUR7.50pp).
We
continue with our tour to the Hagar Qim temple site. Set in a rural
area this ancient temple is particularly interesting as it has the
largest and heaviest megaliths out of all the temple sites around
the Maltese Islands, some slabs weighing a staggering 20 tons. Our
guide will unfold the history related to this temple which dates
back 3300BC, an era dominated by Neolithic man. Our next
stop includes a visit to Marsaxlokk.
This quaint
fishing village on the south coast is characterized by low lying
buildings and the colorful traditional fishing boats known as the 'luzzu'.
A small local market lines the seafront and for those that enjoy
fresh fish there are plenty of good quality restaurants to choose
from. You will have free time for lunch. In the afternoon we
continue with our tour and our first stop includes a visit to
Tarxien. Tarxien was the first temple site to be excavated and it offers a unique
collection of
circa. 3000
BC
sanctuaries. Stone idols and tablets, domestic animals carved in relief, altars
and screens decorated with spiral designs and other patterns, oracular chambers
and riches enhance the attractions of these temples. Our next site is considered
as the most unique archaeological discoveries, Hal Saflieni Hypogeum. This
ancient underground monument is 12 metres below street level. It consists of a
network of passages, chambers and caves cut on three levels, similar to the
interior of a megalithic temple.
The most impressive part of the temple is the "Holy of Holies" and one of the
most important prehistoric masterpieces known as the "Sleeping Lady" was also
found here.
Our tour continues to Ghar Dalam.
The Ghar Dalam Cave is a
highly important site as it was here that the earliest evidence of
human settlement on Malta, some 7,400 years ago, was discovered.
This huge cavern is some 144 metres deep, but only the first 50
metres are open to visitors. The lowermost layers, more than 500,000
years old, contained the fossil bones of dwarf elephants,
hippopotami, micro-mammals and birds.
Our tour ends here and we make our way back.
Day
Three
Full day tour to Gozo Island
We start our tour to Gozo with a pleasant 25 minute ferry crossing. The charm of
Gozo is apparent the moment you arrive there. Greener, more rural and smaller
than Malta. Our tour is a combination of scenic spots, historical sites and
local culture. We feature most of the main highlights during our tour including
the oldest free standing temples in the world, known as Ggantija Temples, we
will pass through quaint sleepy villages that characterise Gozo's unique charm,
visit stunning sites such as Calypso Cave which offers magnificent views over
the red sands of Ramla Bay. Just before lunch we will also stop at the Fontana
Cottage where you can sample local delicacies such as sun dried tomatoes, olive
pate, local cheeslets, wines liquors and anything made locally, you will also
have some time for a spot of shopping for popular buys such as lace.
Free time for lunch
will be at the pretty bay of Xlendi. After lunch we continue our tour with
visits to one of the most photographed sites in Gozo, the Azzur Window and
Inland Sea. Here you can take an optional boat trip (the boat trip is not
included in the overall price as it operates subject to weather
conditions, EUR7.00 paid on the day) around the sea locked lake. Our
final stop before we head back to the ferry for Malta includes a visit to the
main town on Gozo, Victoria and The Citadel. The Citadel is a small fortified
city that dominates the heights above Victoria. The history of The Citadel dates
back to an early period when Gozo was under Roman and Arab occupation. The views
from its fortified walls offer panoramas of the whole island. Our tour comes to
an end and we make our way back to the ferry terminal for our return to the main
island. |
Tour
Details
What is Included
3 Full Day Tours
Private Transport
English Speaking Driver/Tour Guide
Hotel or Residence Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Price & Availability
As this is a private multi day tour, the price is based on the
number of passengers in your group.
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