Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the rich history of Malta & Gozo on a 6-day guided tour
- Explore the Marsaxlokk market and the vibrant streets of Valletta
- Discover the medieval city of Mdina and its narrow, winding streets
- Visit the Three Cities and take a boat tour of the colorful harbor creeks
- Explore the Hagar Qim & Ggantija Megalithic temples, older than Egypt's Pyramids
Description
**Day 1: Marsaxlokk**
Spend a Sunday morning in Marsaxlokk, a charming fishing village known for its colorful luzzus and lively market. Then visit Wied iz-Zurrieq where you can take a boat trip to the Blue Grotto (weather permitting). Continue with a walk through one of Malta’s villages, exploring its main square, parish church, and winding streets.
**Day 2: Valletta**
Enjoy a half-day tour of Valletta and discover the fortified city built by the Knights. Enjoy views of the Grand Harbour from the Upper Barrakka Gardens. Visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral (Optional Add-On or free time), including Caravaggio masterpieces and marble inlaid floors. Stroll down Republic Street past the Grand Masters’ Palace and St. George’s Square. End by watching the audiovisual show at the Malta Experience or Malta 5D, where Malta’s history comes to life.
**Day 3: Mdina**
Today's half-day tour starts at Malta’s medieval silent city of Mdina. The narrow, winding streets lead to imposing bastions commanding a panoramic view. Discover medieval Siculo-Norman palaces and Baroque buildings. Proceed to Dingli Cliffs. End your tour with a visit to San Anton gardens.
**Day 3: Mdina Optional Add-On**
Upgrade to a full-day tour including a 3-course lunch and a glass of wine. Explore the early Christian Catacombs in Rabat and the Ta’ Qali Crafts Village. Visit Mosta Church and admire its dome, one of the largest in Europe.
**Day 4: Three Cities**
Discover the Grand Harbour area opposite Valletta known as the Three Cities, where the Knights of St. John first settled in 1530. Driving past Cospicua, reach Vittoriosa for a morning walking tour through the narrow streets home to the first auberges of the Order. At the Vittoriosa waterfront, take a typical harbor boat (dghajsa) for a tour of the colorful harbor creeks. From the Senglea Garden enjoy a 360° view of the Grand Harbour.
**Day 4: Three Cities Optional Add-On**
On Wednesdays you can extend your morning tour with a second harbour cruise in the afternoon from Sliema including transport, to discover the beauty of Valletta’s two natural harbours – Marsamxett and the Grand Harbour.
**Day 5: Gozo**
After a short ferry crossing you will reach Mgarr harbour for a full-day tour of the island of Gozo including lunch. Visit the Megalithic temples of Ggantija, the oldest free-standing monuments in the world, pre-dating the Pyramids of Egypt. Visit the medieval citadel in Victoria, Xlendi Bay and the Dwejra inland sea.
**Day 6: Hagar Qim Temple**
This half-day tour starts with a visit to the Limestone Heritage showcasing Malta’s long tradition of limestone building. The magic of Malta’s antiquity will be explained at Hagar Qim Temple, Malta’s main pre-historic site. You will then proceed to Wied iz-Zurrieq where you either have another chance to take a boat trip to the Blue Grotto (weather permitting), or relax at any of the seaside bars and enjoy the views of the Mediterranean and the islet of Filfla.
Includes
Marsaxlokk guided tour (Sunday, 5 hours)
Valletta guided tour (Monday/Wednesday, 5 hours)
Mdina guided tour (Tuesday/Friday, 4 hours)
Three Cities guided tour (Wednesday/Saturday, 4 hours)
Gozo guided tour including lunch & a glass of wine (Thursday/Saturday, 9 hours)
Hagar Qim Temple guided tour (Friday, 4 hours)
Audiovisual show in Valletta at the Malta Experience (Monday, approx. 45 minutes) or Malta 5D (Wednesday, approx. 20 minutes)
Visit Marsaxlokk market & Qrendi
Visit Upper Barrakka Gardens
Walk past the Grand Master's Palace & St. George’s Square
Malta Experience/Malta 5D audiovisual show
Visit Dingli Cliffs & San Anton gardens
Visit Vittoriosa & Senglea Garden
Harbour boat tour of the Grand Harbour creeks
Entrance to Ggantija Temples
Visit to the Citadel, Xlendi Bay & Dwejra Inland Sea in Gozo
Round-trip Gozo ferry tickets
Entrance to Limestone Heritage & Hagar Qim Temple
Round-trip air-conditioned transport from/to major hotels or pick up points
Excludes
Entrance fee to St. John’s Co-Cathedral (optional prebooked add-on or free time)
Upgrade from half-day to a full-day guided tour of Mdina including the Christian Catacombs in Rabat, Ta Qali crafts centre, Mosta Church and a 3-course lunch including a glass of wine (optional prebooked add-on, 8 hours duration)
Extend Three Cites morning tour on a Wednesday with a second cruise in the afternoon of Marsamxett Harbour and Grand Harbour with some free time in Sliema, including transport (optional prebooked add-on)
Boat trip to Blue Grotto, currently €10 per person payable in cash only directly to the boat owner (weather permitting, no pre-booking is possible or necessary)
Food and drinks not mentioned
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Accommodation
Important Information
- Pick-up time depends on your location & may differ on each day
Marsaxlokk tour on Sunday (approximately 5 hours)
Valletta tour on Monday or Wednesday (approximately 5 hours)
Mdina tour on Tuesday or Friday (approximately 4 hours)
Three Cities tour on Wednesday or Saturday (approximately 4 hours)
Gozo tour on Thursday or Saturday (approximately 9 hours)
Hagar Qim Temple tour on Friday (approximately 4 hours)
Please book the day of your first tour, then the second, third, fourth and fifth tours will be on the next scheduled days (e.g. one option is Marsaxlokk on Sunday, followed by Valletta on Monday, Mdina on Tuesday, Three Cities on Wednesday, Gozo on Thursday, Hagar Qim on Friday)
St. John’s Co-Cathedral visit is an Optional Add-On (or free time)
Malta Experience audiovisual show is included on Mondays
Malta 5D audiovisual show is included on Wednesdays
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
