Cultural Tour of Malta and Gozo

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Malta’s undoubted attraction is its fascinating history. This tiny island has been the theatre of some of the most pivotal battles in this history of Europe. Had the outcomes of the Siege of Malta by Sultan Suleyman in 1565 and the bombardment of Malta by the Germans during World War two been different, it could well be argued that the course of history of We...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Guided tour of Valletta including St Johns Cathedral, The Grandmaster’s Palace
    • Visits to the main WWII sites of Valletta
    • Visits to the Malta of the knights of St John
    • Visit Birgu and Kalkara
    • Explore Gozo
    • See the fishing village of Marsaxlokk
    • Visit Mdina and Rabat
    • Discover Mnajdara & Haġar Qim Temples
    • Visit Cliffs of Dingli

What's this trip about?

    Malta’s undoubted attraction is its fascinating history. This tiny island has been the theatre of some of the most pivotal battles in this history of Europe. Had the outcomes of the Siege of Malta by Sultan Suleyman in 1565 and the bombardment of Malta by the Germans during World War two been different, it could well be argued that the course of history of Western Europe would have been vastly different.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMalta
End CityGozo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 12

Trip includes

    • Accommodation:As mentioned in Itinerary - 5 nights in Valletta (classic room), 2 nights in Gozo
    • Included meals:All lunches/breakfasts and evening meals are included
    • Arrival and Departure:Transfers and pick-ups/drop-offs from/to Luqa airport of arrival on the day of arrival/departure of the tour are included

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrival in Malta and transfer to our hotel in Valletta

Evening meal and overnight in Valletta.

Assuming we all arrive around lunchtime, we will spend the afternoon with an orientation tour of Valletta. Without delving too far into the history just yet, we start off just be getting a feel for the town. There will be a couple of free hours to relax and unwind before dinner.

Day 2: Valletta – the Knights of St John

Evening meal and overnight in Valletta.

On our second Day, we really start by exploring the influence of the Knights of St John on Valletta. In the morning, we walk through the Upper Barrakka Gardens and admire some of the astonishing defensive walls of Vallett...

Day 3: Valletta – continued

Evening meal and overnight in Valletta.

Of course, the Knights of St John were not the only influence in the history of Valletta and on our third Day here, we enjoy exploring some of the more recent history – the second World War and the time of the British Roy...

Day 4: Mdina and Rabat

Evening meal and overnight in Valletta.

Today we start to head out of Valletta to visit two towns of immense interest: Mdina and Rabat. On the way we stop off at the church in Mosta.

Mdina was the capital of Malta from antiquity right up until the mediev...

Day 5: Prehistoric Malta: the Mnajdara & Haġar Qim Temples

Evening meal and overnight in Valletta.'

These are quite unlike anything else in Europe and more than justify a Day exploring these splendid sites. In the afternoon we visit the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum and the Tarxien Temples

Day 6: Transfer to Gozo

Evening meal and overnight in Gozo.

There will be a free morning in Valletta before we transfer to Gozo.

Day 7: Gozo

Full Day exploring Gozo, including the Ġgantija temples

Evening meal and overnight in Gozo.

Day 8: Departure

In the early morning we transfer back to the mainland for the short journey back to the airport.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,324
Price per day$291
Single supplement (single occupancy)$903
Last Updated: 6/20/2021

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Cancellation policy

You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the person who made the booking must be received at our offices. Since we incur costs in cancelling your travel arrangements, you will have to pay cancellation charges as follows: .

 Number Of Days Prior To Tour Start

 Cancellation Fee Per Person

 more than 8 weeks

 25% of tour price

 less than 8 weeks but more than 4 weeks

 50% of tour price

 less than 4 weeks but more than 2 weeks

 75% of tour price

 Less than 2 weeks

 Less than 2 weeks

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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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