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5-Day Malta History Tour

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Overview

Dive deep into the history and culture of Malta on this five-day tour!

Based for the duration of the trip in the capital city of Valletta, you'll take three full-day tours with local guides to the nearby cities on Mdina, Mosta, Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea to learn more about this tiny archipelago.

Historic fortresses, impressive temples, grand harbours and beautiful towns will define your Malta tour!
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Valletta!

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Welcome to Valletta!

You will be met by your driver at the airport and escorted to the vehicle for your transfer to your chosen hotel. A meeting will be organised with one of your local guides at the hotel to go over the Malta tour itinerary. You'll then have the rest of the afternoon to spend as you wish to explore Valletta and its wonderful 16th-century sites.

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    Accommodation

    AX The Victoria Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Malta International Airport to AX The Victoria Hotel

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    Destinations

    Sliema

Day 2

Explore the City of Valletta on a Full-Day Tour

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Explore the City of Valletta on a Full-Day Tour

Start the day in the capital city, Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nowhere on earth concentrates as much turbulent history into such a small landmass as the Maltese islands and it's capital. This tour will take you through the bustling streets of Valletta allowing you to view the Barrakka Gardens with a breath-taking panorama of the Grand Harbour. From there you will explore Fort St. Elmo, before settling in to enjoy the 40 minute Malta Experience. End the day at the Lascaris War Rooms.

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    Accommodation

    AX The Victoria Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Full-Day Valletta City Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sliema

    Valletta

Day 3

The Three Cities Tour

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The Three Cities Tour

Today, you'll discover the Grand Harbour area opposite Valletta known as the Three Cities – Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea, where the Knights of St. John first settled in 1530. Driving past Cospicua, you'll reach Vittoriosa for a walking tour through the narrow streets in the shade of historic buildings. In Birgu, visit the Malta at War Museum before exploring the town and ending the day with a trip to the strategically invaluable Fort St. Angelo.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    AX The Victoria Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Malta Tour to The Three Cities: Vittoriosa, Cospicua & Senglea

    Malta at War Museum

    Fort St. Angelo

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sliema

    Birgu

Day 4

Tour to Mdina, Ta’ Qali, Aviation Museum & Mosta

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Tour to Mdina, Ta’ Qali, Aviation Museum & Mosta

You'll start the day by heading inland to Mosta for a visit to the Mosta Church, said to be the third-largest unsupported church dome in Europe. From here, you'll then head to Ta’ Qali and the Malta Aviation Museum, an aircraft museum situated on the site of the former Royal Air Force airfield. While here, you can also visit the Ta’ Qali Crafts Centre. Finally, you'll head to the medieval city of Mdina, Malta’s old capital city before returning to Valletta via a short drive past Dingli Cliffs.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    AX The Victoria Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Mosta, Mdina & Ta’ Qali Tour Full-Day Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sliema

    Mdina

Day 5

Departure Day from Valletta

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Departure Day from Valletta

You'll spend this morning at leisure before you check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from AX The Victoria Hotel to Malta International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sliema

Included in Price

  • 4 nights accommodation
  • 5 activities
  • 4 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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