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Malta: Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea Tour with Boat Trip
405 ReviewsDiscover the three fortified cities of Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua, admire historic churches and squares, and enjoy a boat trip around the Grand Harbour on a traditional "frejgatina" boat tour.
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Highlights
- Appreciate The Beauty Of The Three Fortified Cities
- Enjoy A Delightful Cruise Of The Colourful Harbour Creeks
- Experience Breath-taking Views Of The Grand Harbour And Fort Sant Angelo
Description
The Three Cities is a collective description of the three fortified cities of Cospicua, Birgu (Vittoriosa), and Senglea. The oldest of the Three Cities is Vittoriosa, which has existed since prior to the Middle Ages. The other two cities, Senglea and Cospicua, were both founded by the Order of the Knights of Saint John in the 16th and 17th centuries respectively. During this half day tour, you will have the opportunity to appreciate these unique historical fortified cities and admire magnificent churches, traditional piazzas, incredible fortifications, and architectural treasures found all around the Three Cities area. Pieces of living history kept alive by hundreds of years of preservation! We start with a panoramic drive past the city of Cospicua, a double fortified harbour city and the largest of the three cities, to reach the city of Vittoriosa, this glorious city has been inhabited since the time of the Phoenicians, but the current city dates back from the time of the Order of the Knights of Saint John. Vittoriosa was chosen as the capital city of Malta instead of Mdina upon the arrival of the Order in the year 1530. Enjoy a fascinating walking tour through the narrow streets of the city admiring and appreciating all the historical buildings and captivating treasures found at every twist and turn. Upon arrival at the stunning Vittoriosa waterfront, board a traditional Maltese “Frejgatina” (a small, carvel-built fishing boat) for a delightful tour of the colourful harbour creeks. The tour ends at Senglea, named after Claude De La Sengle, the Grand Master who founded the city, Senglea is also known as “Civitas Invicta” a name given to the city for managing to resist the Ottoman invasion during the Great Siege of 1565. The island on which Senglea lies was joined by a land bridge to Cospicua during the time of the Knights of St. John and as a result, it became peninsular in shape. From the Gardjola Gardens located at the tip of the peninsula enjoy a stunning 360° view of the Grand Harbour, including the impressive Fort Sant Angelo, from where the Grand Master Jean Perisot De La Valette led the defence of the island during the Great Siege of 1565. During the whole tour knowledgeable and experienced guides will be providing you with riveting information and enhance your experience through narration and engaging storytelling.Includes
Pickup and drop-off transfers Transportation by air-conditioned bus or coach Licensed guide Vittoriosa and Senglea walking tour Boat tour on a traditional Maltese FrejgatinaImportant Information
- The time shown on the website or on your voucher is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel or the nearest meeting point The tour will be guided in the language you have booked; however, please note that, at times, depending on operational circumstances, the commentary might be provided by a multilingual guide (limited to a maximum of 2 languages) The boat trip is always subject to favorable weather conditions; if the boat trip cannot be carried out due to poor weather conditions, you will spend more time visiting the three cities
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