Best of Malta

Welcome to Malta and join our tours! Upon your arrival, the driver will meet you at Malta International Airport and send you to the hotel located in St. Julians.

Accommodation: Mercure St. Julians (4 stars)

Today we're going to visit Valletta's most famous sites. After breakfast, the guide will pick you up from your hotel and lead you to Upper Barraka Gardens, where you can overlook the Grand Harbour and Three Cities. Our next stop will be St. John's Co. Cathedral, which belongs to the convent church and is one of the most important buildings built by the Knights of St. John. After that, we will visit Grandmaster's Palace, which was built in 1571 and was once the Palace of the Grand Commander of the Knighthood of Malta. It is now used as the President's Palace and the Parliament of Malta.

At noon you can have a leisurely lunch. In the afternoon the guide will show you around the Grand Harbour and Three Cities areas, including Gardjola Garden, St. Lawrence's Church, and Fort St. Angelo. At the end of today's tour, if the weather is good, you will have the opportunity to take a slow ride by the Dghajsa (A Type of Gondola) near the Harbour and enjoy the panoramic views of the Grand Harbour.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Mercure St. Julians (4 stars)

Our first attraction today is the Mosta Dome, which has the fourth largest unsupported dome in the world and the largest in Europe. During a World War II air raid, a bomb dropped through the dome and landed inside the church but did not explode, which was considered a miracle by locals. Then we will drive 10 minutes to the medieval town of Mdina, which sits on a plateau on the island of Malta and was once the capital of Malta. The guide will accompany you to explore quaint alleys, narrow streets, and ancient baroque buildings, cathedrals, and grand fortresses on foot. The next spot is Rabat, where we'll walk to visit St. Paul's Church and Roman Domus; the latter is well known for its beautiful Mosaic Floors. After lunch, we will continue our drive for 10 minutes to San Anton Gardens. Located in the official residence of the President of Malta, this magnificent garden has a long history and is one of the most famous public gardens in Malta. We will wander along trails and terraced fields, admiring tall trees, delicate flower beds, fountains, and the island's largest orchards. Finally, we'll visit the Artisans Center. At the end of the day, the driver will send you back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Mercure St. Julians (4 stars)

After breakfast we will drive for about 20 minutes south to the picturesque Blue Grotto and take a boat ride to enjoy the breathtaking views. Next, visit the nearby Hagar Qim Temple. This ancient temple houses Malta's largest and heaviest monoliths, dating back to 3300 BC. After the tour, we will visit the fishing village of Marsaxlokk on the southern coast of Malta, which is dotted with low-rise buildings and colorful traditional fishing boats called luzzu. After self-paid lunch, we will pass Tarxien, the ruins of a temple with stone statues and steles. Then, continue our journey to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hal Saflieni Hypogeum. We'll end our today's tour with a visit to the prehistoric Ghar Dalam Cave.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Mercure St. Julians (4 stars)

Today we will spend the whole day on Gozo Island. After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at the hotel, then go to the ferry terminal, take a 25-minute ferry to Gozo Island, you will enjoy the stunning natural beauty, historic sites and local culture, including the Gagantija Temple, one of the world's oldest blouders, Calypso's Cave with its attracting legends, and the beautiful red sand beaches of Ramla Bay. Before having lunch, there will be a stop at Fontana Cottage, where you can sample some of the local delicacies, or shop for handmade local lace products. Later, you will be given some free time to have lunch at Xlendi Bay. In the afternoon, we will visit Dwejra Bay. You may join an optional boat tour at your own expense to get close to the sea. Finally, we'll visit Victoria City and The Citadel, which has a long history dating back to the early years of the Roman and Arab occupation of Gozo. After today's trip we will return to the pier and take the ferry back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Mercure St. Julians (4 stars)

This best tours of Malta will be over today and you will be transferred to Malta International Airport on time. May you a nice trip home!

Meals: Breakfast