Departures:

January - December 2023

From

$790

AUD

Trip Style
Independent Travel
Cultural
Departure city: Malta, Malta
End city: Malta, Malta
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Discover vibrant culture, stunning views, medieval fortresses, and the oldest freestanding monuments in the world in this incredible weeklong trip through all the highlights of mysterious Malta.
Trip

Highlights

  • Discover the richly historical cities of Valletta and Mdina
  • See incredible ancient architecture on the island of Gozo
  • Experience small-town life and the stunning countryside
Trip

Inclusions

6 Nights Accommodation
Hostel Dorm
Transport
As per itinerary
Meals
5 breakfasts, 3 lunches
Transfers
Malta Airport Transfers
4 Experiences
Valleta & Malta Experience, Mdina Explorer, Gozo Explorer + Hagar Qim Temple, Limestone Heritage & Market Experience
Guide
Some of the activities
What's Not Included
  • Guide throughout the trip
  • Flights
  • Other meals/drinks
  • Accommodation pick-up drop-off from Bus Stations
  • Optional activities
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in ‘Inclusions’
Trip

Itinerary

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Check-in from 11:00 am. Departure at 1:00 pm from the Split harbour as we cruise towards Stari Grad on the island of Hvar where records confirm that this is the sunniest Adriatic island. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore this unique town and its famous horseshoe-shaped bay. The famous Stari Grad Field (a plain) is the oldest in Croatia and the best-preserved example of the ancient Greek system of agriculture. Both the old town and this plain are part of the world heritage protected by UNESCO. Overnight in one of the ports of Stari Grad, main or ferry port (2 km away) depending on availability in port.

Meals: L

Day 1: Malta, Malta
Malta Airport Transfer

Type: Shuttle (Arrival)

Transfer from Malta to Malta. You will be picked up at the Airport for a private transfer to your accommodation.

Day 2: Malta - Valletta, Malta
Valletta & Malta Experience

Departure Time: 8:00 am
Duration: 8 hrs

Our guided tour through the vibrant streets of Valletta will allow you to discover the beauty and charm of the fortified city built by the Knights in 1566. The Order of St. John ruled over the islands for 268 years and left a unique cultural legacy of which Valletta is the prime example. We first enjoy a breathtaking view of the Grand Harbour from the Upper Barracca Gardens. Then we visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral, including the Caravaggio masterpieces in the Oratory, the Flemish tapestries and the church museum. The Co-Cathedral houses one of the most beautiful marble inlaid floors in the world. Going down Republic Street you will walk past the Grand Masters’ Palace and the recently restored St. George’s Square before watching the Malta Experience, an audiovisual show where Malta’s history throughout the centuries is brought back to life.

TOUR INCLUDES:

  • Roundtrip transport per itinerary
  • Meals: 1 Lunch
  • English-speaking guide

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Other meals/drinks
  • Accommodation pick-up and drop-off
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
Day 3: Malta - Mdina, Malta
Mdina Explorer

Departure Time: 8:15 – 9:20 am
Duration: 8 hrs

Today’s excursion takes us to the central part of Malta, dominated by the medieval fortified city of Mdina, Malta’s former capital city. The narrow, winding streets, dating back to medieval times, lead to the imposing bastions, commanding a magnificent panorama of the island. On the way there, you will discover different styles of architecture, including Siculo-Norman palaces and other baroque buildings of great historical importance. Time stands still in this ‘Silent City’ which is a film-maker’s paradise. Leaving Mdina through Greeks’ Gate, we stop at the early Christian catacombs in Rabat before proceeding to the cliffs at Dingli. After lunch we will visit the San Anton botanical gardens situated near the Presidential Palace, which you will be able to admire from outside. We shall also spend time at the crafts centre at Ta’ Qali. At the end of the tour, allow us to astound you with Mosta’s majestic dome, one of Europe’s largest. Lunch is included in the price of the tour.

TOUR INCLUDES:

  • All transport per itinerary
  • English-speaking guide
  • Meals: 1 Lunch

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Other meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
Day 4: Malta, Malta
Enjoy a free day to experience on your own.
Day 5: Malta - Gozo, Malta

Gozo Explorer

Departure Time: 8:15 am
Duration: 9 hrs

After a short twenty-minute ferry crossing you will reach Mgarr Harbour, which immediately sets the pace to Gozo’s unique atmosphere. Your guide will lead you around the megalithic temples of Ggantija, the oldest free-standing monuments in the world, pre-dating the Pyramids of Egypt. This will be followed by visits to the medieval citadel in Victoria, the fjord-like bay at Xlendi and the Azure Window at 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.

TOUR INCLUDES:

  • Ferry to Gozo
  • Land transport in Mini AC Van
  • Meals: 1 Lunch

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Other Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
Day 6: Malta, Malta
Hagar Qim Temple, Limestone Heritage & Market Experience

Departure Time: 8:15 am
Duration: 8 hrs

The tour starts with a visit to one of Malta’s oldest quarries which has been transformed into an attraction for tourists and locals alike. and which provides a vivid account of one of Malta’s leading skills – the use of limestone for building purposes, a skill that goes back thousands of years. The magic of Malta’s antiquity will be explained at Hagar Qim, Malta’s main pre-historic site, overlooking the wide expanse of the blue Mediterranean and the islet of Filfla. From Hagar Qim you will proceed to Wied iz-Zurrieq where (weather permitting-boat price not included) you can take a boat trip to the Blue Grotto, renowned for its crystal clear waters. After lunch, we drive through local vineyards right up to the idyllic fishing village of Marsaxlokk. You will have time to stroll through the local market set out on its waterfront. Later we proceed to the cave at Ghar Dalam where archaeologists have unearthed ample proof that Malta once formed part of the European landmass.

TOUR INCLUDES:

  • Transport in AC van
  • English-speaking guide
  • Meals: 1 Lunch

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Other meals & drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
Day 7: Malta, Malta
Malta Airport Transfer

Type: Shuttle (Departure)

Transfer from Malta to Malta. You will be picked up at your accommodation for a private transfer to the airport in time for your flight.

Trip

Experiences

Terms and conditions apply. Subject to change and availability. Prices are per person twin share and subject to currency fluctuation. (ba)