Malta Highlights 4 Day Guided Tour

Day 1: Malta, Arrival

Arrival at Malta International Airport. Private transfer to the Hotel Check Dinner on your own. ( List of recommended Restaurants available ) Overnight.

Day 2: Grand Harbor Tour, Valletta and Three Cities

Breakfast in Hotel. Departure for a full-day excursion to explore the Grand Harbour Area, the Maltese Capital Valletta and the Three Cities area. .. pick up at the Hotel's hall, and accompanied by your private guide you will start to visit the capital city Valletta. Our Tour begins with the Malta Experience, an audio-visual show that traces the history of  Malta through the ages. During the Valletta tour, you will visit the impressive  St.  John's Cathedral within the masterpieces of Caravaggio like the famous beheading of St. Joan Baptiste. The next stop is at the Barraca Gardens enjoying scenic views of Valletta harbour,at 12:00 a must-see is the saluting battery ceremony. The visit goes on to the Grand Master's palace (from outside) which houses the Maltese Parliament. We will Stop then at a local cafe' downtown where you will try the traditional Maltese pastries, Pastizzi and Qassata. Free time for lunch and shopping. From the previously visited  Baracca Gardens, we will take the lift that connects the upper part of the city to the waterfront, from where we will take a boat to reach the Three Cities area, crossing the Grand Harbour. The Cottonera Area or Three Cities ( Birgu, Cospicua and Senglea ) are a trio of charming fortified towns across the harbour from Valletta with quiet residential streets perfect for strolling and one of the richest parts of Malta in history. Walk along the imposing city walls and venture down tiny streets to explore the old city and the Inquisitor's Palace. The driver will be waiting for us in front of Vittoriosa Gate for the transfer back to the hotel, not before a stop to enjoy breathtaking views of the Grand Harbour from the Gardjola Gardens old watch tower in Senglea. Dinner on your own and Overnight 

Day 3: Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, Megalithic Temples Hagar Qim Mnejidra, Mdina

Breakfast in the Hotel and departure for a full day Panoramic Tour around the Island. The driver will wait for you outside the Hotel to escort you by private vehicle to the fisherman's village of Marsaxlokk. The waterfront here is lined with traditional fishing boats known as ‘luzzus’ which are brightly painted in red, blue and yellow adding vibrancy to this peaceful bay. There will be free time here to take a leisurely stroll or to browse the local market stalls. Your tour then continues to the western coast of Malta to visit Wied iz-Zurrieq. From here you can board a boat to visit the Blue Grotto, a deep sea cave where the waters are renowned for being so pure and beautiful. The Blue Grotto area is steep and precipitous, but in places, there are gaps in the cliffs that slope down to sea level. One of these gaps (small fjord) is Wied iz-Zurrieq, this narrow arm of the sea is an anchorage for boats in calm weather..Many of the fishermen today also use their boats to take visitors to see the Deep sea cave.(The boat fee is therefore paid locally). At a short distance from the Blue Grotto, it is possible to stop to visit the megalithic temples of Hagar Qim and Mnejidra, the imposing megalithic complex and the Unesco site of Malta. The tour then takes us on a scenic journey heading to the Dingli Cliffs passing by the Maltese countryside. Visit then, the atmospheric medieval hilltop town and former capital city of Mdina. Explore winding medieval alleyways, see the Baroque interiors of St. Paul’s Cathedral, and admire open views over the rolling countryside from high atop the impressive walls, Your tour concludes with a scenic coach ride back to the Hotel through the beautiful coastal road. Overnight.

Day 4: Departure 

Breakfast in Hotel. Check out. Transfer to the Airport/Seaport. Possibility to extend your stay with extra nights in Malta.