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5-Day Tour of Old and New Malta

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Overview

Explore the best places to visit in Malta with old and new capitals and many other must-see sights with a local guide on this five-day tour!

Based in St. Julian’s, you'll spend five days exploring the cities of Mdina, Mosta, Valletta and the unique city of Gozo. You'll spend a day discovering the ancient temples of Malta including the Hagar Qim temples as well as Vittoriosa and the beautiful Marsaxlokk fishing village.
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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 itinerary that will include the best places to visit in Malta. 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

    Hotel Cavalieri4 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

    Saint Julian's

Day 2

Explore Valletta & Mdina with a Local Guide

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Explore Valletta & Mdina with a Local Guide

On this tour, you will first visit 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 the capital city of Valletta. 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. You'll then visit the fortified city of Mdina and its narrow and winding roads and magnificent panoramas.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Cavalieri4 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

    Valletta & Mdina Day Tour

    Valletta

    St. John's Co-Cathedral

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Saint Julian's

    Valletta

Day 3

Full-Day Tour to Gozo from Valletta

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Full-Day Tour to Gozo from Valletta

Today, you'll travel by car and ferry to the Mġarr harbour, which immediately sets the pace to Gozo’s unique atmosphere. Your guide will lead you around the Megalithic temples of Ggantija, the oldest free-standing monuments in the world. This will be followed by visits to the medieval citadel in Victoria, the fjord-like bay at Xlendi and Dwejra with its dramatic coastal formations. You'll be impressed by the island’s countryside, its serene atmosphere and how different it is.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Cavalieri4 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

    Gozo Full-Day Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Saint Julian's

    Malta

Day 4

Discover Vittoriosa & Hagar Qim Temples

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Discover Vittoriosa & Hagar Qim Temples

Start the day by exploring the Grand Harbour area opposite Valletta before travelling to Vittoriosa for a walking tour. You will tour through the narrow streets in the shade of historic buildings, including the first auberges of the various langues of the Order.  From here drive to Hagar Qim, Malta’s main pre-historic site, that overlooks the Mediterranean and the islet of Filfla. Time permitting you could also visit Marsaxlokk, a small picturesque village on the south east coast.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Cavalieri4 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

    Tour to South Malta - Discover Vittoriosa & Hagar Qim Temples

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Saint Julian's

    Birgu

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 Cavalieri Art Hotel to Malta International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Saint Julian's

Included in Price

  • 4 nights accommodation
  • 4 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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