Malta & Gozo
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Holiday Highlights
Join Travel Department and discover Malta’s magical blend of culture, cuisine, language and landscape on this 7-night group holiday. With its stunning coastline and sunny climate, it’s no wonder Malta is a favourite destination for holidaymakers. But beyond beautiful beaches, Malta’s colourful history and influences from its Mediterranean neighbours have resulted in a treasure trove of historic sites. We’ll explore all of these and more with excursions to the fascinating capital Valletta, medieval Mdina, the Three Cities and the nearby island of Gozo. On guided day trips, we’ll marvel at the beautiful ‘Inland Sea’ at Dwejra, the Citadel in Victoria and the prehistoric Ggantija Temples. You’ll also have plenty of free time to relax beside the crystal blue waters, sample local delicacies or discover more of what interests you with recommendations from your guide.
What's Included
Return flights
7 nights 4* B&B
Fully escorted
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Itinerary
Day 1 to 8
Day 1: On arrival in Malta, we meet with our local guide before transferring to our hotel (in Mellieha or St Paul’s Bay, depending on the chosen date of travel.)
Breakfast is included for each day of stay in Malta, it may be possible to upgrade to half board at a supplement.
Day 2 & 5: At Leisure
Day 3: We set off with our expert local guide to discover some of the highlights of Malta’s vibrant capital city, Valletta. Our half day guided tour begins at the Upper Barracca Gardens, where we experience our first breath-taking view of the Grand Harbour. Next, we visit St John’s Co-Cathedral and uncover incomparable treasures, including its beautiful marble inlaid floor, Flemish tapestries and, not least, the Caravaggio masterpieces which can be viewed in the Oratory.
Our guided tour continues as we walk past the famous Grand Masters’ Palace and St. George’s Square, before stopping at the Malta Experience where we enjoy the audiovisual show that depicts Malta throughout the ages.
Day 4: Today, let’s see more, on a full day guided tour to the island of Gozo. After a short ferry crossing, we fall in love with Mgarr harbour as we take some photos of the colourful boats resting on its blue waters. We continue to the Megalithic temples of Ggantija, the oldest free-standing monuments in the world. Next, we uncover Gozo’s medieval capital Victoria, followed by the fjord-like bay at Xlendi and the inland sea at Dwejra.
We enjoy lunch (included) at a local restaurant, followed by free time to shop for local crafts, including handmade lace and knitted garments, or sit at a pavement café and soak up Gozo’s serene atmosphere.
Day 6: Today we set off for a full day excursion to the fortified city of Mdina, in the central part of Malta. Known as the Silent City, due to its massive medieval walls and shady streets, it is rich in architecture and atmosphere. Leaving Mdina through the Greek’s Gate, we stop at the Christian catacombs of St Paul in Rabat where we explore this archaeological site with its extensive system of underground galleries and tombs. We then continue to the cliffs at Dingli where we enjoy panoramic views, before stopping for lunch.
Lunch is included today at a local restaurant.
After lunch, we set off to visit the San Anton botanical gardens and take the opportunity to view the exterior of the Presidential Palace. We take some time to experience the crafts centre at Ta’Quail. Afterwards, we take in the beauty of Mosta, home to one of Europe’s largest and most impressive domes.
Day 7: Let’s see more of Malta, as we set off for the Grand Harbour area where we’ll get our first glance at Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea, known as the Three Cities.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for our walking tour of Vittoriosa. Our expert guide will take us through the narrow, perfectly preserved streets, along the Fort St Angelo and out to the Vittoriosa waterfront.
We experience a traditional harbour boat cruise on a “Dghajsa”. With cameras ready, we can create everlasting memories from wonderful sights as we cruise past the colourful harbour creeks.
After our boat tour, we visit Senglea Garden, situated at the tip of the peninsula. From this point we enjoy picturesque views of the Grand Harbour, an unmissable experience.
In the afternoon there will be free time in the bustling seaside town of Sliema, to explore its seafront promenade, cafes and shops, before transferring back to our hotel.
Day 8: Return Home
Maritim Antonine Hotel & Spa rests on a hillside overlooking the seaside town of Mellieha, with panoramic views from its rooftop swimming pool and bar.
Holidaymakers looking to sit back and unwind may also take advantage of the hotel’s spa facility, where there is a variety of treatments available. The hotel is in an ideal location, close to shops and restaurants and the stop for local buses. The nearest beach is one kilometre from the hotel.