Malta In Depth

Malta

from AU$1,145.00

Day 1: Malta

Arrival transfer from airport to your hotel.

Half day tour of Valletta. See the Barracca Gardens with its breathtaking view of the Grand Harbour, St. John’s Co-Cathedral with its Caravaggio painting, and the Grand Masters Palace. End with the Malta Experience multi-vision show that depicts the country’s history. (B)

Day 3: Malta (Mdina – Dingli – Mosta – Ta’ Qali)

Full day tour includes a visit to the citadel of Mdina and its view of the island. Stop at the catacombs before proceeding to the Dingli Cliffs. Visit the San Anton Gardens and the Mosta church with its impressive dome. End the day at the crafts centre of Ta’Qali. (B,L)

Day 4: Malta (Cospicua – Vittoriosa – Senglea)

Half day tour of the historical area begins with a drive past Cospicua to Vittoriosa. Discover on foot the old, narrow streets and buildings. Take a ‘fregatina’ for a tour of the famous harbour creeks. End the morning in Senglea with its beautiful watchtower in the
centre of the harbour. (B)

Day 5: Malta

Day at leisure to explore the island at your own pace. (B)

Day 6: Malta (Hagar Qim – Blue Grotto – Marsaxlokk – Ghar Dalam)

Full day tour discovering the local lifestyle. Travel to a ‘pjazza’ in a local village and proceed to the temples of Hagar Qim. Continue to the Blue Grotto (boat fee not included and weather permitting), the fishing village of Marsaxlokk with its colourful ‘luzzus’, and the caves of Ghar Dalam. (B,L)

Day 7: Malta – Gozo – Malta

Travel by bus and ferry to the island of Gozo. Tour around the Megalithic temples of Ggantija, the Citadel in Victoria and the rocky cliffs in Xlendi Bay. Free time for shopping in the local markets. End the day with a ferry back to Malta. (B,L)

Day 8: Malta – Comino – Malta

Make your own way to the cruise departure point. Board your cruise for a full day in the Blue Lagoon at the island of Comino. Cruise past Sliema, St. Julians, St. Pauls Bay, and Mellieha. Lunch is included. There is an open bar on board with drinks also included (except spirits). Rest of the day is at leisure on the island. (B,L)
* Day trip to Comino only available Apr-Nov. Jan-Mar & Dec, day is at leisure.