Malta and Gozo Discovery
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- Highlights tour of Malta and Gozo exploring these Mediterranean islands
- Explore Malta's capital of Valetta and its fortifications, churches, Grand Harbour
- Discover the oldest freestanding structures in the world including the temple of Ggantija
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Our trip begins at Malta International Airport (MLA). There will be two complimentary transfers from the airport today, one at midday and one at 4.30pm. If you\ d like to join the midday departure, the latest your flight can arrive is 11.30am and if you plan to joi...
Our exploration starts today in Xlendi, on the south coast, where'll make a short photo stop and walk along the promenade before heading to the island's capital, Victoria. Although it's known locally as Rabat, Gozo's capital was named after Queen Victoria in 1887. ...
Today, we'll take in the landscape of Dwejra, perhaps Gozo's most spectacular natural landmark. Here, geology, time and sea have worked together to produce some of the most remarkable scenery on the island. We'll see Fungus Rock, notable as the habitat of a rare fungu...
This morning, we'll drive from the hotel to the fortified Old City, where we'll have a walking tour. Originally built by the Knights of the Order of Saint John in the 16th Century, Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is built on the steep slopes of the Sceberas Pe...
This morning, we'll visit the historic Three Cities of Senglea, Vittoriosa and Cospicua, considered to be 'the cradle of Maltese history' as settlers and rulers from the Phoenicians to the British all made use of the defences here. The Knights of the Order of Saint Jo...
A short drive this morning brings us to Hagar Qim and Mnajdra; another incredible Megalithic temple complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site. For three millennia, from around 3600 to 3200 BC, the Maltese archipelago was home to a unique, temple-building civilisation. Th...
We'll start today with a short transfer to Malta's Medieval old capital, Mdina, where we'll have a walking tour of the preserved city. Its warren of winding, narrow alleys and fortified walls contain a number of impressive buildings such as the Palazzo Falzon and the ...
Our trip ends after breakfast this morning at our hotel in Sliema. There are no activities planned today, so you\ re free to depart from Sliema at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you\ ...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Catherine
Apr 2024
Malta and Gozo Discovery
Our tour leader Chantelle was so passionate and knowledgeable about her country. For small islands there is so much history and places to visit. Leaves you wanting m...
Jane
Apr 2024
Malta and Gozo Discovery
Patricia, the guide, was very friendly and certainly knew her stuff. She took care and was very attentive to the requests of the group. Really great group of people...
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