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Malta Highlights 4 Days Guided Tour


Discover the highlights of Malta in a private 4 days tour, enriched by the visit of one of the littlest capital city of Europe Valletta and its ancient capital, Mdina. You will be surprised by the rich historical heritage, monuments, megalithic temples, baroque churches , local stories of such small island like Malta, a crossroad of civilization during the centuries. Overnight stay in the heart of Valletta at a charming boutique Hotel.

_________________________________________________ Itinerary :
Day 1 : Malta, Arrival



Arrival at Valletta airport/port .Private transfer to the Hotel .Check in. Welcome Dinner at the Hotel and Overnight. Day 2 : Grand Harbor Tour, Valletta and Three Cities

Breakfast in Hotel. Departure for a full day excursion to explore the Grand Harbour Area , the Maltese Capital V alletta and the Three Cities area. .. pick up at the Hotel's hall, accompanied by your private guide you will start to visit the capital city Valletta. You will start the tour with the Malta Experience, an audio-visual show that traces the history of Malta through the ages. During the Valletta tour you will visit the St. John's Cathedral within the masterpieces of Caravaggio, stop at the Barraca Gardens enjoying scenic views of Valletta harbor, the visit going on to the Grand Master's palace (from outside) which houses the Maltese Parliament. We will Stop then at a local cafe' in downtown where you will try the traditional maltese pastries, Pastizzi and Qassata . Free time for lunch and shopping.
From the Baracca Gardens, we will take the lift that connects the upper part of the city to the waterfront, from where we will take a boat to reach the Three Cities area, crossing the Grand Harbour. The Cottonera Area or Three Cities ( Birgu, Cospicua and Senglea ) are a trio of charming fortified towns across the harbor from Valletta with quiet residential streets perfect for strolling and one of the richest parts of Malta in history .Walk along the imposing city walls and venture down tiny streets to explore the old city and the Inquisitor's Palace.

The driver will be waiting for you in front of Vittoriosa Gate for the transfer back to the hotel, not before a stop to enjoy breathtaking views of the Grand Harbour from the Gardjola Gardens old watch tower in Senglea . Dinner on your own and Overnight Day 3 : Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, Megalithic Temples Hagar Qim Mnejidra, Mdina

The driver will wait you outside the Hotel to escort you by private vehicle to the fisherman's village of Marsaxlokk . The waterfront here is lined with traditional fishing boats known as ‘luzzus’ and are brightly painted in red, blue and yellow adding vibrancy to this peaceful bay. There will be free time here to take a leisurely stroll or to browse the local market stalls. Your tour then continues to the western coast of Malta to visit Wied iz-Zurrieq. From here you can board a boat to visit the Blue Grotto , a deep sea cave where the waters are renowned for being so pure and beautiful.
The Blue Grotto area is steep and precipitous, but in places there are gaps in the cliffs that slope down to sea level. One of these gaps (small fjord) is Wied iz-Zurrieq, this narrow arm of the sea is an anchorage for boats in calm weather..Many of the fishermen today also use their boats to take visitors to see the Deep sea cave.(The boat fee is therefore paid locally).
At short distance from the Blue Grotto it is possible to stop to visit the megalithic temples of Hagar Qim and Mnejidra , the imposing megalithic complex and Unesco site of Malta.

The tour then takes us on a scenic journey heading to the Dingli Cliffs passing by the maltese countryside. Visit then, the atmospheric medieval hilltop town and former capital city of Mdina . Explore winding medieval alleyways, see the Baroque interiors of St. Paul’s Cathedral, admire open views over the rolling countryside from high atop the impressive walls,Your tour concludes with a scenic coach ride back to the Hotel through the beautiful coastal road. Overnight.
Day 4 : Departure

Breakfast in Hotel. Check out. Transfer to the Airport/Seaport . Possibility to extend your stay with extra nights in Malta.

______________________________________________ What's Included :

3 nights Accommodation in double / twin room at 4* Hotel in downtown Valletta
Local guide for the tour on day 2
Local guide for the tour on day 3
2 Full Day Tours
Daily Breakfast
Welcome Dinner
Local pastries tasting
Coffee or Tea break at Fontanella Bistrot in Mdina
Private transfer on arrival and departure
Private transportation during the whole tour
Inquisitor's Palace entrance ticket
St. John's Cathedral entrance ticket

What's not Included :


Tips, Extras
Local city tax
All what not mentioned in "what's included "
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Notes:
Comfortable shoes recommended
No Minimum number of participants
Private Tour
Semi escorted tour