Malta and Gozo – 4 nights – 5 days

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: MALTA

Be welcomed by our representative upon arrival at Malta International Airport and driven by a private vehicle to the selected Hotel. Check in to the Hotel. Free time for dinner à la carte in the surrounding area, a restaurant with traditional Indian cuisine available.

DAY 2: VALLETTA THE CAPITAL CITY OF MALTA and the 3 CITIES

Breakfast at the selected Hotel. Our guided tour through the vibrant streets of Valletta will allow you to discover the beauty and charm of the fortified city built by the Knights in 1566. First, we visit the Co- Cathedral of St John the Baptist, adorned with riches from the time of the Knights of Malta, a must. Here you can also see 2 paintings by the famous Italian Renaissance Artist.

Continuing with a walk around in the narrow streets and between other buildings of historical importance. Also, you can find precious shops and restaurants. Free time for lunch. After lunch, we enjoy a breathtaking view of the Grand Harbor from the Upper Barrakka Gardens. A spectacular lift leads from the garden to the harbor, from where the guest crosses with a “dghajsa”, a typical Maltese boat, to view the beauty and wonders of this natural harbor. The boat is only available in good weather with no waves and no wind.

In the afternoon, after cruising the harbor with the traditional boat, we arrive in Birgu (Vittoriosa), where we visit the Inquisitor’s Palace and the St Laurance Church and stroll through the narrow streets of the medieval city of Birgu in the shadow of palaces and churches, listening to the historical explanation of the guide. The guest continues to discover by the bus the area known as the Three Cities- Victoriosa, Cospicua, and Senglea, as well as the Cottonera Line. We stop at Senglea, next to the magnificent guard tower, where we can admire the spectacular Grand Harbor of Malta.

Free time for lunch à la carte in local restaurants. Free time for dinner à la carte in closed by local restaurants or restaurants with Indian cuisine.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Included

• Excursion full day – max. 8 hours
• Transport by private vehicle
• Licensed tour guide
• St John’s Cathedral and Museum entrance fee
• Ticket for the elevator
• Ticket for the boat
• Inquisitor’s Palace entrance fee
• St Laurence church entrance fee

DAY 3: MALTA CENTRAL AND MALTA SOUTH

After breakfast, we start the day with South of Malta. The first stop on the south is at the Megalithic Temples in Hagar Qim, one of the most impressive and important prehistoric sites in the world. We continue at the Blue Grotto, famous for its crystal clear waters and the beautiful views, and we make a stop at the viewpoint. Should the weather allow, a boat tour can be organized to discover caves and arches which are only visible from the sea.

From here, the guest passes the local vineyards to the idyllic fishing village of Marsaxlokk, where we have free time to walk along the sea promenade and visit the main square of the village. Here we will have free time to walk around the port and have lunch in local restaurants. After lunch, the tour continues to the center of the island to visit the antik capital city and the surrounding area.

A short walking tour in Rabat. A wealth of treasures was found under the streets of this historic village. One of these is St Paul’s Grotto. The visit includes a tour of this spiritual place, as well as a walk through shelters dating back to the World Wars.

The day continues with a walking tour in Mdina and leads through the narrow streets of the “Silent City”. A highlight here is the Cathedral of St. Paul, Patron Saint of the island of Malta, which we will observe from outside. The visit goes as far as the bastions from where one can see almost the whole island. We leave Mdina through the “Gate of the Greeks”.

Free time for lunch à la carte in local restaurants. Free time for dinner à la carte in closed by local restaurants or restaurants with Indian cuisine.

Overnight at the selected hotel.

Included

• Excursion full day – max. 8 hours
• Transport by private vehicle
• Licensed tour guide
• St Paul’s Catacombs entrance fee
• Ħaġar Qim Archaeological Park entrance fee

DAY 4: GOZO

After breakfast, depart by bus to the north of Malta. We take the ferry to the island of Gozo and arrive in the harbor of Mgarr after a beautiful 20-minute crossing. During this tour, we will visit the church in Xewkija, the Temples of Ggantija, Victoria, the capital of the island of Gozo, the Citadella, and the Cathedral. Free time for lunch will take place either in the centre of Victoria, full of nice and shaded restaurant terraces, or close to the salt pans in Marsalforn. After lunch, we continue to visit Dwejra with the inland sea and the beautiful Sanctuary of Ta’ Pinu. Gozo is full of countryside, and the atmosphere is very peaceful. Return to Malta by ferry and then back to the hotel by bus.

Free time for lunch à la carte in local restaurants. Free time for dinner à la carte in closed by local restaurants or restaurants with Indian cuisine.

Overnight at the selected hotel.

Included

• Excursion full day extended – max. 9 hours
• Transport by private vehicle
• Licensed English-speaking guide
• Ggantija Temples entrance fee
• Ferry ticket

DAY 5: DEPARTURE

After breakfast, check out from the Hotel and depart for the Airport with our assistance, 3 hours before departure time. We assist you till the check-in at the airport.