Malta: Highlights of Malta & Mdina Full Day Tour with Lunch

Overview

This full-day guided tour in Malta covers Mdina, Rabat, Dingli Cliffs, San Anton Gardens, Mosta Church, and Ta’ Qali Craft Village, suitable for cultural and history enthusiasts.

Highlights

• Explore the medieval fortified city of Mdina
• Visit the ancient St. Cataldus Catacombs in Rabat
• Enjoy views from Dingli Cliffs and stroll San Anton Botanical Gardens
• See Mosta Church, featuring the third largest unsupported dome worldwide
• Shop for locally made souvenirs at Ta’ Qali artisan village

Description

After hotel pickup, begin your tour in Mdina, Malta’s ancient capital known for its palaces, fortifications, and medieval and Baroque architecture. Walk its narrow streets and admire panoramic views from the bastion walls before exiting through the Greeks Gate.

Next, visit St. Cataldus Catacombs in Rabat, historically a Punic burial site and one of Malta’s earliest Christian archaeological locations. Observe rock-hewn graves and canopied tombs.

Continue to Dingli Cliffs, Malta’s highest point at about 253 meters, overlooking terraced fields and the sea with views toward the uninhabited island of Filfla.

After lunch, explore San Anton Botanical Gardens, established in the 17th century by Grand Master Antoine de Paule near San Anton Palace, the Maltese President’s residence.

Then stop at Ta’ Qali Craft Village, a former wartime airfield transformed into a craft hub. Watch artisans demonstrate traditional glassblowing and select authentic Maltese souvenirs.

The tour concludes at Mosta Rotunda, also known as the Sanctuary Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady. Built in Neoclassical style between 1833 and the 1860s, it features the world’s third largest unsupported dome, inspired by Rome’s Pantheon. Return transportation to your hotel follows.

Includes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport by air-conditioned bus
• Licensed tour guide
• Admission to the Mosta Rotunda (Sanctuary Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady)
• Admission to St. Cataldus Catacombs
• Lunch with a fixed menu
• Glass of wine

Excludes

• Additional drinks during lunch
• Optional tips

Important Information

• The start time displayed is approximate; confirm your exact hotel pickup time and location with the provider a few days before the tour.
• The tour is conducted in the booked language but may be accompanied by a multilingual guide covering up to two languages.
• The order of visits may change without prior notice.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Booking Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun protection. Morning tours offer cooler weather and clearer views. Confirm your pickup details shortly before the tour date.