Birgu
Vedette Watchtower
Fortified Harbour |
Grand Harbour Cities & Cruise tour
Visiting
Three Cities (Senglea, Cospicua & Birgu), Cottonera Lines and Grand
Harbour
Tour Duration:
7/8 hours
Operating on Saturday
(Available All Year)
Our tour stats with the oldest part of the Grand Harbour
and the Three Cities. We first visit the Gardjola Gardens in
Senglea. Here you can admire the magnificent view from the Vedette (watch tower
used by the Knights), a great opportunity for some stunning photos
of the huge fortifications. Our guide will will unfold its
fascinating history and point out all of the prominent places around
this famous harbour such as Fort St. Angelo, the storage houses
lining the waterfront, the dockyard area and other important
features. We continue with our tour driving through Cospicua before
arriving to the most important city of the Grand Harbour, which is Birgu. In 1530 the Knights of St. John
first settled in this old city. Our walking tour will take us to
the very heart of city and our guide will give you an insight to an
era dominated by the Knights of St. John. The narrow streets and quaint alleys
which form an area know as the 'Collachio' was exclusively occupied
by the Knights and during the tour you will see the magnificent old Palazzo's which where the
original Auberge's occupied by the Knights', pass the Inquisitors
Palace, St. Lawrence Church which was the original church of the
order and end up on the stunning Birgu waterfront where the Galleys
use to berth...nowadays it is a beautiful Yacht marina. Lining the
waterfront are old authentic buildings used by the Knights, today
they accommodate restaurants and other catering establishments. Here
you will have some free time for lunch before continuing. The next
part of the tour will include a panoramic drive around the Cottonera
Lines which are the fortified walls surrounding this whole area and
stretch a staggering 4050 metres and took 10 years to build. Our
tour will end with a cruise around the famous Grand Harbour. You
will
cruise
around the two natural harbours on either side of Valletta – these
are Marsamxett Harbour and of course the Grand Harbour. A
detailed commentary will unfold the history of the two Great sieges
of 1565 and 1942, as well as all the other places of interest dotted
around the harbours which can only be admired from the sea. We
cruise into every creek showing you the closest possible views which
is ideal for some great photos. After the cruise your tour will come
to an end and we return back to your hotel.
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Tour
Details
Price is €92.25 per person
Includes:
Maximum Group Size of 12
Mercedes Van/Mini Coach Transport
English Speaking Licensed Tour Guide
Entrance Fees
Harbour Cruise
Hotel or Residence Pick-Up/Drop-Off
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