Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the rich history of Malta on a 3-day guided tour
- 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 Megalithic temples of Ggantija, older than the Pyramids of Egypt
- Visit the medieval citadel in Victoria, Xlendi Bay and the Dwejra inland sea
Description
**Day 1: Mdina**
Take a guided tour of Malta’s medieval city of Mdina. The narrow, winding streets, dating back to the Arab period, lead to imposing bastions, commanding a panoramic view. Discover different styles of architecture, including medieval Siculo-Norman palaces and Baroque buildings. Time stands still in this ‘Silent City’, a film-maker’s paradise. Proceed to the cliffs at Dingli. End your tour with a visit to San Anton botanical gardens situated near the Presidential Palace.
**Day 1: Mdina Optional Add-On**
Upgrade to a full-day guided 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 spectacular dome - one of the largest in Europe.
**Day 2: Three Cities**
Discover the Grand Harbour area opposite Valletta known as the Three Cities – Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea, where the Knights of St. John first settled in 1530. Driving past Cospicua, reach Vittoriosa for a walking tour through the narrow streets in the shade of historic buildings, including the first auberges of the various langues 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, at the tip of the peninsula, enjoy a stunning 360° view of the Grand Harbour, including the impressive Fort Sant Angelo from where Grand Master La Valette led the defense of the island during the Great Siege of 1565.
**Day 2: 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 3: Gozo**
After a short twenty-minute ferry crossing you will reach Mgarr harbour, which immediately sets the pace to Gozo’s unique atmosphere. 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, the fjord-like bay at Xlendi and Dwejra. Gozo is well-known for its crafts, particularly handmade lace and knitted garments. Visitors cannot fail to be impressed by the island’s lush countryside, its serene atmosphere and how different it is from the larger island of Malta.
Includes
Half-day guided tour of Mdina including Dingli Cliffs & San Anton Gardens (Tuesday/Friday, 4 hours)
Half-day guided tour of Vittoriosa & Senglea in the Three Cities (Wednesday/Saturday, 4 hours)
Full-day guided tour to the island of Gozo including lunch & a glass of wine (Thursday/Saturday, 9 hours)
Visit Dingli Cliffs
Visit San Anton botanical gardens
Walking tour of Vittoriosa
Harbour boat tour of Grand Harbour creeks
Visit to Senglea Garden
Entrance to Ggantija Temples
Visit to the Citadel in Gozo
Visit to Xlendi Bay in Gozo
Visit to Dwejra Inland Sea in Gozo
Round-trip Gozo ferry tickets
Round-trip air-conditioned transport from/to major hotels or pick up points
Excludes
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 Cities 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 add-on)
Food and drinks not mentioned
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Accommodation
Important Information
- Pick-up time depends on your location & may differ on each day
- 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)
- Please book the day of your first tour, the second, third and fourth tours will be on the next scheduled days (e.g. (A) Valletta on Monday, Mdina on Tuesday, Three Cities on Wednesday and Gozo on Thursday, or (B) Valletta on Monday, Three Cities on Wednesday, Gozo on Thursday and Mdina on Friday or (C) Mdina on Tuesday, Valletta on Wednesday, Gozo on Thursday and Three Cities on Saturday, or (D) Valletta on Wednesday, Gozo on Thursday, Mdina on Friday and Three Cities on Saturday)
- 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
