Join our exclusive small group tour and immerse yourself in a complete historical and cultural experience visiting the main highlights in Malta and the beautiful small island of Gozo. Enjoy stunning vistas and try our local food and drink during our daily tasting experiences.
Scheduled to operate from Monday to Wednesday
Not Included
Day 1 - Valletta, Mosta Dome, Rabat & Mdina Medieval City
We start our tour with Valletta, our capital. We begin near the Tritons Fountain, where your guide will introduce you to the Order of St. John, also known as the Knights of Malta. Most of the city was built by the Knights and our walking tour will feature important landmarks around the city including Parliament Square, the old Royal Opera House, Auberge D’Castille, Upper Barraka Gardens (which offers stunning views of the Grand Harbour, Palace Square and internal tour of St. John's Co. Cathedral, a significant historical monument in Malta, featuring works by Italian artist Caravaggio.
After a lunch break, we continue to central Malta, visiting landmarks and towns including the Mosta Dome, known as the miracle church. The old town of Rabat, linked to the Roman period and the visit of St. Paul. Here we will also try Malta’s number 1 street food, 'Pastizzi', filo pastries filled with ricotta cheese or peas.
We end our tour with Mdina, the medieval city of Malta, it is the pride and joy of the island. Built on a plateau, it features old Baroque buildings, cathedral, and bastion walls, and is known as the Silent City.
Day 2 - Hagar Qim, Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk Fishing Village, Birgu & Grand Harbour
The tour begins with a visit to the ancient UNESCO temples of Hagar Qim, built over 5600 years ago. The site features some of the largest and heaviest megaliths in the Maltese Islands.
Next, we visit the picturesque Wied iz-Zurrieq, known for its Blue Grotto and sea caves. You can do an optional boat trip to explore the magnificent sea caves. We continue to Marsaxlokk, a traditional fishing village, here you can wander around the small market and pretty waterfront.
We then stop for a tasting experience, a typical local snack called ‘Ftira’ which is a traditional flat bread made from sourdough, enjoy this and a local drink called Kinnie.
The tour concludes with a walking tour of Birgu, originally occupied by the Knights’ in 1530. Our tour takes us to the historical area known as the 'Collacchio', a maze of quaint alleys, adorned by old Palazzos. We end with a boat trip across the Grand Harbour during which you will see the magnificent fortifications of the Three Citties and Valletta.
Day 3 - Gozo Island - Ggantija Temples, Dwejra/Inland Sea, Xlendi Bay & The Citadel
We start with a ferry from Valletta to the port of Mgarr, Gozo.
We start with a visit to a 75-year-old traditional bakery, and you can sample something freshly baked. We then visit Ggantija Temples, considered to be among the oldest megalithic monuments in the world. We then go on a scenic drive to Calypso Cave belvedere, see magnificent views of the Red Sands, onto the salt pans at Xwejni bay, the Inland Sea in Dwejra Bay before we stop for a lunch break in the pretty seaside village of Xlendi, here you will have some free time.
After lunch, the tour continues to Victoria, the capital of Gozo, where the 'The Citadel', a small fortified town, dominates the island's heights and offers stunning panoramas of the island. We will try some of the delicious local ice cream before heading back to Mgarr and ferry return to Valletta.
DAY 1
0900hrs meet your guide
0905hrs start the Valletta walking tour
Stop 1 - Tritons Fountain, Main Gate & Parliament Square
Stop 2 - Jean de Valletta Square and statue, Church of Our Lady of Victory
Stop 3 - Castille Place and Malta Stock Exchange
Stop 4 - Upper Barraka Gardens
Stop 5 - Auberge D'Italie, Merchants Street
Stop 6 - Palace Square/Grand Masters Palace, St. George's Square
Stop 7 - National Library and Cafe Cordina, Republic Square
Stop 8 - Court House, Republic Street
Stop 9 - Internal visit and tour of St. John's Co. Cathedral
1145hrs free time for lunch break
1300hrs depart for afternoon tour
1330hrs Mosta Dome
1430hrs Rabat and tasting experience, our favourite street food PASTIZZI
1515hrs Mdina Medieval City
1700hrs arrive back in Valletta
Times are for guidance only
DAY 2
0845hrs meet your guide in Valetta
0915hrs Hagar Qim Temples & Visitors Centre
1030hrs Blue Grotto (with time to the optional caves boat trip)
1145hrs Marsxlokk Fishing Village (free time)
1245hrs Tasting experience, traditional FTIRA
1345hrs Birgu walking tour
1600hrs Grand Harbour ferry crossing
1630hrs arrive back in Valletta
Times are for guidance only
DAY 3
0730hrs meet your guide
0745hrs ferry departs Valletta
0830hrs ferry arrives in Mgarr Harbour, Gozo
Visit a traditional 75 year old bakery (tasting)
Tour around the Ggantija Temples
Panoramic route to Calypso Cave belvedere (photo stop), Xwieni Bay and passing salt pans
Visit to Dwejra Bay and Inland Sea (ice cream tasting)
Free time in the pretty seaside village of Xlendi Bay, free time for a lunch break
Tour around the old fortified Citadel in Victoria
Scenic route returning to Mgarr Harbour
1545hrs ferry departs Mgarr Harbour, Gozo
1630hrs ferry arrives in Valletta
All days start and end in Valletta and details will appear on the confirmation which you will receive after booking.
If you are not staying in Valletta and would like to join this tour, we can arrange transport to bring you to the meeting point. Get in touch via our Contact Us page.
From €300.00
per person
SMALL GROUP TOUR GUARANTEE
We guarantee that this tour will operate with a minimum of 2 people!
PLACES ARE LIMITED ONLY 12 PLACES
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