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Itinerary 1 - 5 day Land & Sea Tour (4 land tours/1 day at sea/overnight on Gozo Island)
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Itinerary 2
5 day Land & Sea Tour (3 land tours/2 days at sea)

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This Land & Sea tour is based on a private basis and therefore prices are subject to the number of passengers in your group.
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What is Included
Land Tours
2 full day/1 half day tours
Private transport
English speaking driver

Yacht Tour
2 day private yacht charter view yacht details
English speaking skipper
Transport to/from yacht
1 Breakfast & 2 Lunches
Accommodation in double cabins
Mineral water & soft drinks
Mooring fees & fuel for motoring when required



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Itinerary
The itinerary below is based on our recommended day to day itinerary, however as this is a private land and sea tour it can customised to your specifications. Contact us for more information about customised itineraries...click here..
 

Day One
Half day tour to Valletta

We start our tour of Valletta with a visit to the Barraka Gardens where you can admire views over the magnificent fortified Grand Harbour. We continue with you tour thought the heart of Valletta, en route admire the beautiful architecture and large open piazza's. A visit to St. John Co. Cathedral which was the conventual church of the order and historically the most important building built by the Knights and the magnificent  Grandmasters Palace State Rooms and Armory. We end our tour of the city with the Malta Experience. The Malta Experience, is a superb 45-minute show illustrating the history of the Maltese Islands - from Neolithic to modern times. The show features 3000 colour slides displayed by 39 projectors and outstanding audio effects. Our tour ends here and we make our way back to your hotel.
 

 St. John's Co. Cathedral - View from Barraka Gardens - Grand Masters Palace

Day Two
Full day tour to Ghar Dalam, Tarxien, Hypogeum, Hagar Qim, Blue Grotto & Marsaxlokk Fishing Village

We will be touring the south of the island during this tour, starting at the Blue Grotto. This picturesque grotto and its neighboring system of sea caverns mirrors the brilliant phosphorescent colors of underwater flora. Boat trips, which take around 25 minutes allow you to explore these grottoes and sea caverns along this stretch of coast (he boat trip is not included in the overall price as it operates subject to weather conditions, allow EUR7.50pp). We continue with our tour to the Hagar Qim temple site. Set in a rural area this ancient temple is particularly interesting as it has the largest and heaviest megaliths out of all the temple sites around the Maltese Islands, some slabs weighing a staggering 20 tons. Our guide will unfold the history related to this temple which dates back 3300BC, an era dominated by Neolithic man. Our next stop includes a visit to Marsaxlokk. This quaint fishing village on the south coast is characterized by low lying buildings and the colorful traditional fishing boats known as the 'luzzu'. A small local market lines the seafront and for those that enjoy fresh fish there are plenty of good quality restaurants to choose from. You will have free time for lunch. In the afternoon we continue with our tour and our first stop includes a visit to Tarxien. Tarxien was the first temple site to be excavated and it offers  a unique collection of circa. 3000 BC sanctuaries. Stone idols and tablets, domestic animals carved in relief, altars and screens decorated with spiral designs and other patterns, oracular chambers and riches enhance the attractions of these temples. Our next site is considered as the most unique archaeological discoveries, Hal Saflieni Hypogeum. This ancient underground monument is 12 metres below street level. It consists of a network of passages, chambers and caves cut on three levels, similar to the interior of a megalithic temple. The most impressive part of the temple is the "Holy of Holies" and one of the most important prehistoric masterpieces known as the "Sleeping Lady" was also found here. Our tour continues to Ghar Dalam. The Ghar Dalam Cave is a highly important site as it was here that the earliest evidence of human settlement on Malta, some 7,400 years ago, was discovered. This huge cavern is some 144 metres deep, but only the first 50 metres are open to visitors. The lowermost layers, more than 500,000 years old, contained the fossil bones of dwarf elephants, hippopotami, micro-mammals and birds. Our tour ends here and we make our way back.
 

 Blue Grotto - Ghar Dalam - Marsaxlokk Fishing Village

Day Three
Full day at sea

Private transport from the airport, your hotel or residence to Manoel Island Yacht Marina.

Welcome Aboard! Meet your skipper and settle into your cabins. As your skipper prepares for departure (at 0900hrs), grab a cool drink and make sure you are on deck not to miss the views of the magnificent fortified harbour as you sail out of port. The early part of the day is a great opportunity to get to know your skipper and discuss your itinerary.

We first head south passing Fort Rinella, the Mediterranean Film studios and the new SmartCity, after a short sail arriving at St. Thomas Bay (optional drop anchor opportunity). We continue, hugging the coastline around the fishing villages of Marsaxlokk and Birzebbugia until we arrive at the Blue Grotto. It is not possible to drop anchor around the Blue Grotto area due to the very deep sea, however if a member of your group can handle the dinghy, you do have the opportunity of visiting the Blue Grotto caves. We proceed along the Dingli Cliffs stretch of coast, these unique vertical or near-vertical rock faces rise from the sea to heights of up to 70-130m above sea level and in some places continuing down to depths of 80 metres below sea level.
We will arrive at Fomm ir-Rih, our lunch location early afternoon. Here we will drop anchor in the bay and you can swim, snorkel or relax onboard with a cool drink until lunch is prepared. More time for swimming in the afternoon or maybe take a siesta...the time is yours to do as you please. We will depart late afternoon and head further north to the island of Gozo, en route passing Gnejna, Ghajn Tuffieha and Anchor Bay.
 
Anchor Bay was the location where the 1980 Popeye film starring Robin Williams was filmed. Sweethaven village was constructed specially for the film and is now a family attraction. At this stage we are nearing the final stretch before we arrive at Mgarr Harbour. On arrival at the pretty port of Mgarr, normally between 1700hrs and 1800hrs you may choose to go ashore to do some sightseeing around Gozo Island. There is a mini market in the area, bars and a good choice of restaurants, mainly specialising in fish although other cuisine is also available for the non fish lovers.

Overnight on yacht.

Optional We can organise a sightseeing tour of the island (during the long summer days only) by Jeep or car which will be accompanied by local driver and if you like, a guide. This can also incorporate a stop for dinner at a local restaurant and will return you back to the yacht.
 

 Fomm ir-Rih - Ghajn Tuffieha - Popeye Village

Day Four
Full day at sea

After breakfast we set off (at 0900hrs) exploring the stunning islands of Gozo and Comino.

We head south of Gozo passing the cliffs of Ta Cenc (similar in character to Dingli Cliffs) before arriving at the beautiful area of Dwejra. This anchorage has a number of interesting features including Fungus Rock which is a small islet and on it grows a rare plant which was believed to be used by the Knights of St. John to cure their wounded soldiers. The Azure Window is a spectacular table-like arched rock over the sea and the Inland Sea, this geological attraction was created millions of years ago when two limestone caves collapsed. This resulted in the creation of the 'Inland Sea' and a small cave like passage which opens onto the sea. Jacques Cousteau claims that the Inland Sea and nearby Blue Hole was among his top ten dives.

We continue around the north of the island, passing Ramla l-Hamra (Red Sands) and onto the smallest of the archipelagos, Comino Island. Here we will drop anchor in one of the bays (Santa Maria, Blue Lagoon or Crystal Lagoon), the sea is crystal clear and ideal for swimming and snorkelling. Lunch will also be prepared whilst we are here.

Optional Speedboat or jet ski trips provided by local operators around the numerous caves, inlets and creeks are available at a local charge. Your skipper will be happy to organise this for you.

The final part of our two day sailing adventure will take you along the North/North East coast passing the popular bay of Mellieha and St. Paul's Island which is said to be where St. Paul was shipwrecked in AD60. We continue, passing 'White Rocks', St. Julians and the Sliema coast before arriving back to the main port and the Manoel Island Yacht Marina at approx. 1700hrs.

Transport will be waiting for you at the port to take you back to your residence or hotel for the remainder of your stay.
 

 Mgarr Harbour - Dwejra/Fungus Rock - Comino Island

Day Five
Full day tour to Mdina Medieval City, Mosta, Rabat, San Anton Gardens & Artisans

Our first stop during this tour is to one of Malta's most famous churches, Mosta Dome. The church’s dome is the third largest unsupported dome in the world, exceeded in size only by St. Peter’s in Rome and St. Sophia in Istanbul. Mosta Dome is also popular with visitors as it was at this church where a bomb pierced the dome during a World War II air attack. The bomb fell inside the church during a service and failed to explode, locals hailed as a miracle. We next visit the Medieval city of Mdina. Mdina is built on a plateau in the centre of the island, the cities old Baroque buildings, cathedral and magnificent bastion walls dominate the rural skyline. Mdina, once the capital of Malta until the modern city of Valletta was built in 1565 has had many names including Melita (Roman occupation), Medina (Arabic occupation), Citta Notabile (Knights of St. John) and Citta Vecchia (after Valletta was built). Today it is also referred as the Silent City since it inspires tranquillity at any time of the day or night. The only way to really experience and enjoy this city is on foot, explore the quaint alleys, narrow streets, ancient buildings and magnificent far reaching views form the high bastion walls. Our tour will then continue to the old town of Rabat. Here we will make our way through the narrow streets to the centre which is dominated by the imposing St. Paul's Church which overlooks the piazza. Rabat, can claim the origins of Maltese Christianity and also good examples of the Roman period are found here. It was here in AD60 that the Apostle St Paul is said to have stayed after being shipwrecked on the Islands. We will visit the St. Paul's Grotto which is said to be the resting place of St. Paul during his stay on the islands. Our visit to Rabat also features the Roman Domus. In 1881 remains of a Roman townhouse where discovered on this site. There are some excellent exhibits and the museum houses the principle remains of Malta’s Roman period (218 BCE – 870 ACE) and enclose the Roman Villa, notable for its fine mosaics. After a lunch break (lunch is additional) we proceed to San Anton Gardens. These magnificent gardens are located in the grounds of the San Anton Palace – the official residence of the President of Malta. Probably the best known of our public gardens, San Anton was first laid out by Grand Master Antoine de Paule between 1623 and 1636. You can wander along paths and terraces which are lined with enormous trees, hedges, flower beds and old stone pots full of plants to any of five ponds with ducks, fountains and water lilies. Our final stop includes a visit to an artisans centre. Here can view the local crafts and it is also the ideal place to purchase some gift from a good selection of locally made pottery and ceramics, filigree and jewellery, cane works, wrought iron and much more. Do not miss out on the glassblowers – decorative glass made in the traditional manner by hand and mouth; also etching and crystal cutting. Our tour comes to an end and we make our way back to your hotel.
 

 Mdina - Rabat - Artisans Crafts - Typical Street

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