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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 3
5 day Land & Sea Tour (3 land tours/3 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
3 full day tours
Private transport
English speaking driver

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



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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
Full day tour to Valletta, Mdina Medieval City & Birgu

Our first visit during this tour is Valletta, here we include the Barraka Gardens which offer stunning views of the Grand Harbour and magnificent fortifications, a walk down Triq Republikka where you can admire numerous historical buildings built by the Knights of St. John including the Auberges, the Grand Masters Palace and the St. John's Co. Cathedral, the church of the order and also home to Caravaggio's masterpiece "Beheading of St. John" amongst other treasures. Our next stop will be to 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. After a lunch stop we then head back to the harbour area and the Three Cities. We first visit the Gardjola Gardens, here you can admire the magnificent view from the Vedette (watch tower used by the Knights). We continue with the tour of this area next Birgu. Birgu is the oldest city of the Grand Harbour. In 1530 the Knights of St. John first settled in this area, and we will give you an insight to an era dominated by the Knights of St. John. Our walking tour will take us to the heart of city, the narrow streets and quaint alleys known as the 'collachio', an area of old Palazzo's which where the original Auberges occupied by the Knights'. You can also do a trip around the harbour on a traditional Dghajsa, a type  of gondola (additional cost) if time allows and they are operating. Our tour ends here and we make our way back.
 

 Valletta - Mdina - Typical Street - Birgu

Day Two
Full day tour to Ghar Dalam, Tarxien, Hypogeum, Hagar Qim, Blue Grotto & Marsaxalokk 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 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.
 
Our first bay of call is 'Slugs Bay', it is much more beautiful than what it sounds. Slugs Bay is located just off Mellieha Bay which is the most popular beach location in Malta. Here you will have an option to anchor.

We continue hugging the coastline towards the smallest of our islands, Comino. Here we will drop anchor in a couple of bays including Santa Maria, Blue Lagoon or Crystal Lagoon, the sea is crystal clear and you will have plenty of time for swimming and snorkelling. After lunch maybe take a siesta...or an optional speedboat or jet ski trip around the numerous caves, inlets and creeks. These are provided by local operators and are available at a local charge. Your skipper will be happy to organise this for you.

We will depart late afternoon and head over to the island of Gozo. 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.

Return to the yacht for your overnight.
 

 St. Thomas Bay - Blue Grotto & Caves - Dingli Cliffs

Day Four
Full day tour to Gozo Island and afternoon at sea

After breakfast transport and our local guide will pick up from your yacht for a full day tour of Gozo.

Our tour is a combination of scenic spots, historical sites and local culture. We feature most of the main highlights during our tour including the oldest free standing temples in the world, known as Ggantija Temples, we will pass through quaint sleepy villages that characterise Gozo's unique charm, visit stunning sites such as Calypso Cave which offers magnificent views over the red sands of Ramla Bay. Just before lunch we will also stop at the Fontana Cottage where you can sample local delicacies such as sun dried tomatoes, olive pate, local cheeslets, wines liquors and anything made locally, you will also have some time for a spot of shopping for popular buys such as lace. Free time for lunch will be at the pretty bay of Xlendi. After lunch we continue our tour to Ta Pinu Shrine and include a visit to the main town on Gozo, Victoria and The Citadel. The Citadel is a small fortified city that dominates the heights above Victoria. The history of The Citadel dates back to an early period when Gozo was under Roman and Arab occupation. The views from its fortified walls offer panoramas of the whole island. Our tour comes to an end and we make our way back to your yacht in the late afternoon at approx. 1500hrs.

After your tour we will set off to a bay in southern Gozo or return to a different bay on the small island of Comino for a swim in the crystal clear waters. Drinks and afternoon snack will be prepared for you before we return back to Mgarr port for your overnight stay on the yacht.
 

 Calypso Cave - The Citadel - Inland Sea - Comino Island

Day Five
Full day at sea

After breakfast we set off exploring the stunning islands of Gozo and Comino.

We head south of Gozo passing the cliffs of Ta Cenc Cliffs. These cliffs are similar to the Dingli Cliffs along the west coast of Malta and are unique vertical or near-vertical rock faces which 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. Our first anchorage will be at the beautiful area of Dwejra. Here there are 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) our lunch location. Here we will drop anchor in the bay and you can swim, snorkel or relax onboard with a cool drink until lunch is prepared.

We set off mid afternoon, heading back towards Malta. You may stay on deck and enjoy the coastal views of the North/North East coast or take enjoy afternoon siesta... Our route back will take us past St. Paul's Island which is said to be where St. Paul was shipwrecked in AD60, a statue stands on the island which is dedicated to our patron saint. 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 your residence or hotel for the remainder of your stay.
 

 Ta Cenc Cliffs/Fungus Rock - Ramla l-Hamra

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