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Valletta, Mdina & the Wonders of Malta for Solo Travellers
EXCLUSIVELY FOR SOLO TRAVELLERS
Discover one of the Mediterranean’s most historic and welcoming islands, together with its exquisite greener sister-isle, Gozo.
Join a group of like-minded fellow travellers for a winter-warming holiday packed full of escorted tours that lift the lid on this wonderful island destination and its smaller, greener sister-island, Gozo. Bustling modern resorts, hidden coves, a rugged hinterland, a dramatic citadel capital, and above all the warmest of welcomes for British visitors - Malta has it all!
Holiday Highlights
A Welcome Drink and get-together
A week of rest, exploration and Maltese hospitality
Getting to know Malta's historic capital, Valletta
Spend a day on Gozo, Malta's fascinating sister island
Enjoy an evening in a traditional restaurant
Explore the island's interior, including historic Mosta and the Silent City of Mdina
Valletta's 'three cities' - home to the Knights of St John
Unlimited drinks during dinner (house beer, house wine, soft drinks, mineral water and juice)
What's Included
Seven nights' dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Santana Hotel, Qwara
A Welcome Drink on your first evening
Return scheduled flights to Malta
Comfortable coach travel and transfers
Fully escorted by a friendly, professional tour manager
Itinerary
Day 1
Fly to Malta, meet your tour manager and transfer to your chosen hotel in the delightful Qawra area of St Paul's Bay. Depending on the time you arrive, you may have time to enjoy a stroll along the seafront promenade before dinner. Look out over the clear, blue waters to St Paul’s Island, on which – legend has it – the saint was once shipwrecked.
This evening, enjoy a Welcome Drink in the hotel, and get to know your fellow guests.
Day 2
Spend today relaxing in your hotel or exploring your surroundings at your leisure.
Day 3
Join your tour manager for an included exploration of Valletta, the island's fascinating capital. After a visit to the Malta Experience, an award-winning audio-visual presentation that places the city and the island in their historical context, you'll see the major sights, including the Auberge de Castille, magnificent former home to the Knights of St John and now the Prime Minister's office, and the Upper Barrakka Gardens.
Day 4
Today's included excursion will see you board the ferry for a crossing to the quaint port of Mgarr, gateway to Gozo - Malta's smaller, greener sister isle.
Visit Victoria - the island's fortified capital - and the fascinating 'Inland Sea' at Dwerja. We'll also stop at Calypso's Cave overlooking sandy Ramla Bay, and the delightful coastal resort of Xlendi, before returning to Malta past the tiny islet of Comino.
Day 5
Spend your day resting and relaxing, and in the evening, join your fellow guests for an evening of traditional Maltese hospitality in the historic town of Mosta. Enjoy a meal of Maltese cuisine served by waiters dressed in authentic period costume, as well as a display of traditional Maltese music and dancing.
Day 6
On today's included tour you'll travel inland to Mdina, the ancient, fortified former capital with its spectacular rampart views and its narrow stone-built streets in the beautiful 'silent city'.
The tour also includes the Grotto at Rabat, where Bellini's 'St Paul' depicts the apostle's shipwreck on the island, and the famous domed church at Mosta, which survived a direct hit during the WW2 bombardment of the island.
Day 7
Our final included excursion explores the area across from Valletta's Grand Harbour, where three medieval 'cities' reflect the island's rich history. See one of the earliest Maltese Crosses in Vittoriosa, one of the Mediterranean's oldest dockyards at Cospicua, and Senglea with its waterside houses and steps down to the sea.
You'll also pay a visit to the colourful fishing village of Marsaxlokk, with its busy market, and Tarxien, where ancient temples contain carved symbols not dissimilar to Celtic engravings.
Day 8
Transfer back to the airport for check-in and your flight home as your holiday to Malta draws to a close.
Hotel transfer times
The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.
Combining hotel transfers
We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.
Special requirements
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
Disabled access
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Itinerary changes
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.
Foreign Office Travel Advice
Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.