Birgu
Blue Grotto
Luzzu
Boat, Marsaxlokk |
Full day tour visiting
Three Cities, Marsaxlokk,
Blue Grotto & Temples Tour
Operating on Wednesday
(from April to
November)
Our tour stats with a visit to the oldest part of the Grand Harbour
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 and our
next stop is the old city of Birgu. 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 Auberge's occupied by the Knights'. Our next stop takes to
the southern coastline and the quaint fishing village of Marsaxlokk.
This fisherman's village is characterized by low lying buildings and
the colorful traditional fishing boats known as the 'luzzu'. A small
market lines the seafront and it is a haven for fish food lovers
with an array of good quality restaurants. Our tour continues to Wied
iz-Zurrieq and a visit to the Blue Grotto. This picturesque grotto
and its neighboring system of sea caverns mirrors the brilliant
phosphorescent colors of underwater flora. Boat trips to the caves,
which take around 25 minutes allow you to explore these grottoes and
sea caverns along this stretch of coast. (The boat trip is not
included in the overall price as it operates subject to weather
conditions, EUR7.50 paid on the day). Free time will be given
for lunch, approx. 45 min/1 hour. After lunch we proceed 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 visit is
to the Tarxien Temples, 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 tour ends here and we make our way back to your hotel.
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Tour
Details
Price is €93.35 per person
Includes:
Maximum Group Size of 12
Mercedes Van/Mini Coach Transport
English Speaking Licensed Tour Guide
Entrance Fees
Hotel or Residence Pick-Up/Drop-Off
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Not Included
Blue Grotto boat trips are optional and operate subject to weather
conditions and are additional. Allow approx. EUR7.50pp
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