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Megalithic Temples of Malta - Hagar Qim Temples & Visitors
Centre, Mnajdra Temples, Ghar Dalam Cave, Tarxien Temples, Hypogeum & Marsaxlokk (TPV2)
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An insight into an era dominated by Neolithic man on
a tour that will unfold our ancient history dating back a staggering
5000years.
During the morning we will be visiting the Hagar Qim Temple Complex
which includes Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples. Before entering the
temples we start at the new visitors centre which will help you
understand how these magnificent temples where built over 5000 years
ago! We then continue with a tour to the Hagar Qim Temple. This
temple has the largest and heaviest megaliths out of all the temple
sites around the Maltese Islands, some slabs weighing a staggering
20 tons. Also forming part of this temple complex is the Mnajdra
Temple which lies tucked on a slope in the cliffs, overlooking the
tiny isle of Filfla. This site is probably the most atmospheric of
all Malta's temples and during the Equinox, on the 20th March and
the 22nd September, the rays of the sun pass directly through the
temple's main doorway and light up the main axis. The rays of sun
during the Solstices light up the summer table and the winter table
alternately.
We proceed with our tour to Ghar Dalam Cave.
The Ghar Dalam Cave is a
highly important site as it was here that the earliest evidence of
human settlement on Malta, some 7,000 years ago, was discovered.
This huge cavern is 144 metres deep, but only the first 80 metres
are accessible. The lowermost layers date back to the Pleistocene
Age (180,00 years ago) and to the end of the last Ice Age (16,000
years ago) and contained the fossilised bones of dwarf elephants,
hippopotami, red deer, bear, fox, wolf, micro-mammals and birds.
In the afternoon after a lunch break we will visit two very important sites. Our first
stop will be the Tarxien Temples. Tarxien was the first temple site
to be excavated scientifically with photographs taken every step of
the way 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. The elevated walkway constructed around the whole
temple site provides an excellent view of the four temples from
above.
Our last stop is at the UNESCO World Heritage Site the Hal Saflieni
Hypogeum. A unique archaeological site. 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 an above-ground 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.
At this stage our tour comes to an end and we will make our way
back.
!Note The order in which we
operate the tour may differ as mentioned above.
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Tour Details
Prices:
Prices are based on the group size and are not per person.
Private transport is provided based on the number of passengers in
your group.
Tour with driver and *Licensed Tour Guide:
eur440 for 1 to 3 passengers
eur594 for 3 to 6 passengers
eur748 for 7 to 12 passengers
eur902 for 13 to 17 passengers
Contact us for larger group up to 50
Not Included:
Entrance fees. To save unnecessary time wasting and queuing we can
include your entrance fees. Allow eur56 per person for Hagar Qim &
Mnajdra Temples, Ghar Dalam Cave & Hypogeum
Lunch is not included.
Sunday/Public Holiday Supplements:
Add eur35 (not per person) applies for tours operated on Sunday's and
Public Holidays
Note. If you are making an
enquiry for next year the tour rates and entrance fees may differ to
those mentioned above.
Availability:
This tour can
start on any day
Pick Up/Meeting Point:
We can pick up from any location
If you are visiting on a busy cruise line day this tour may not be
available. For tour itineraries that are guaranteed to operate for
cruise line passengers go to our
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Excursions listings
How to Book
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