Highlights of Malta
Experience Malta 2018
7 nights eg Beach Hotel Ramla Bay Resort
Price: From €229,-(without flight)/from €379,-(with flight)
When booking up to 15.03.2018: From €129,-(without flight)/from €279,-(with flight)
Services:
- 7 nights in a selected 4-star hotel Malta
- 7x lavish breakfast buffet
- Modern and air-conditioned coaches
- English speaking travel guide
Day 1: Arrival and transfer
Accommodation eg Beach Hotel Ramla Bay Resort
After a short flight you will reach Malta’s modern airport, where you will be welcomed by our friendly guide and chauffeured by air-conditioned transfer to your 4 * hotel on the beach.
Included Services
- Bus transfer
- English-speaking tour guide
- Bus ride to the Gardiola watchtower in Senglea
- City tour through Vittoriosa
- Visit of the Knight’s quarter
- Free time to enjoy the flair of the Grand Harbour
Day 2: Half day excursion, (optional, 1/2 day)
“Fascination of the old 3 cities” Senglea, Vittoriosa and Cospicua
This excursion will let you experience history, culture and architecture, combined with a breathtaking view over the Great Harbour and its impressive fortress walls. Valletta’s beauty opens up from a completely new perspective. Admire the traditional watchtower in Senglea, “Gardjola”, which is enfined with symbols of vigilance and the important protection of the port. The expelled Knights of St. John of Rhodes, built in Vittoriosa their first residences and fought here 1565 against the mighty Armada Suleyman of the Magnificent. Walk through the historic old alleys of Vittoriosas and pass by one of the few still existing Inquisition palaces in Europe. Admire with us the historic Knight’s quarter, with its hostels of the different national divisions of the Order of St. John. Enjoy your free time at the Grand Harbour Marina, the harbour and shipyard for luxury yachts, but also for the characteristic colourful Maltese fishing boats, Dghajsas, the so-called water taxis. Walk along the promenade, which is adorned with restaurants, the Maritim Museum, Casino di Venezia and palaces, from the time of the Knights. At the end of the headland lies Fort St. Angelo.
Included Services
- Bus transfer
- English-speaking tour guide
- City tour of Valletta
- Visit to the Barakka Gardens
- Entrance to St. John’s Cathedral
- City tour of Mdina
Day 3: Full day excursion, (optional, 1/1 day)
“Valletta & Mdina”
Valletta | City of St. John & Medieval Mdina
Valletta is the only capital city in the world that has been completely protected by UNESCO. Valletta’s road network fascinates the viewer; Hardly any other capital of Europe has preserved its historic character as much as the fortified capital of Malta and rightly so: almost every nook and corner in this city is a place of astonishment and admiration. Valletta is the city of palaces, a “Grand Dame” – a city created by “Gentlemen for Gentlemen”. The city tour leads first to the Upper Barakka Gardens. From here the view spreads over the grandiose large harbour and its imposing fortifications. After this impressive panorama you will stroll along the streets of Valletta. First of all, the greatest legacy of the Order of St. John, the Saint Johannes Cathedral, one of the most impressive churches in the Mediterranean region. Behind its simple façade, the abbey church of St. John hides true treasures, among them the masterpiece and the only signed painting of Caravaggio, the “beheading of John the Baptist”. Continue admiring with us the Grand Master Palace from the outside – the seat of the President of the State and of the Maltese Parliament. We then head on to Mdina, the former capital of Malta. This medieval town has preserved its own character to this day. Winding alleyways, aristocratic palaces in changing architecture, monasteries and the Episcopal Cathedral of Mdina tell of many historical events that follow the traces of the Middle Ages. If time permits, take a trip to the famous café “Fontanella”, which is very romantically located on the fortresses of Mdina. This offers a great panorama view over a large part of the island of Malta.
Included Services
- Bus transfer
- English-speaking tour guide
- City tour Mosta
- Entrance to the church of Maria Ascension
- Visit to the Buskett Gardens
- Visit of the Dingli Plateau
Day 4: Half day excursion, (optional, 1/2 day)
“Mysterious Malta” Mosta, Dingli Cliffs, Karrenspurren & Buskett Gardens
Today’s excursion takes us to the heart of Malta, to the city of Mosta. Here we would like to visit one of the largest dome churches in Europe, the Maria Ascension Church, also called the Rotunda of Mosta. After visiting this impressive church, we continue to the southwest of Malta. In the suburbs of Rabat are the Buskett Gardens, a sanctuary and hunting area of the Knights of St. John. In the middle of the grove, which adorns pines, orange and lemon trees, rises the Verdalapalast of the Knights of the 16th century. Over the centuries, this palace has welcomed numerous crowned and uncrowned heads. Today the Verdalapalast serves as a summer hostel for the president of the State. Not far away is the Dingli plateau, which, with its steeply sloping cliffs, marks the highest point on the island of Malta. Marvel at the enigmatic grinding/cart tracks in this part of the island with us. To this day they are not sufficiently researched and therefore leave space for speculations of all kinds.
Included Services
- Bus transfer
- English-speaking tour guide
- Visit to the village of Ta ‘ Qali
- Visit San Anton Gardens
- Visit of the fishing village Marsaxlokk
- Viewpoint of the Blue Grotto
Day 5: Full day excursion, (optional, 1/1 day)
Land & People
The presentation of traditional Maltese handicrafts, the external visit of the seat of the Maltese president, an idyllic fishing village and crystal-clear, luminous sea water in natural rock caves – here you can experience the “real” Malta.
After visiting the hamlet of Ta ‘ Qali, known for the craftsmanship of its inhabitants, we would like to invite you for a walk in a scenic part of Malta. The botanical San Anton Gardens, with their extraordinary flora and richly decorated fountains, were a place of peace and rest for the Knights of St. John. Today, a palace of the 17th century knights, located within the gardens, serves as the official residence of the President of the State. The journey continues towards the southeast, to a natural bay, the fishing village of Marsaxlokk. Small, colourful fishing boats, called Luzzu, swings in the bay and make delightful splashes of colour on the sea. On the southwest coast of Malta, however, a different picture opens up: Steep cliffs that fall deep into the sea. In Wied Babu, a small fishing village, you will find the viewpoint of the Blue Grotto. For a short stay, it is possible to explore this unique grotto with small fishing boats. The magnificent play of light with the sea water, makes this boat trip an extraordinary experience. This optional boat trip is weather-dependent and therefore not included in the excursion price.
Included Services
- Bus transfer
- English-speaking tour guide
- Ferry to Gozo
- Visit Ta ‘ Pinu Church
- Entrance to temple facilities “Ggantija”
- Visit of Dwejra Bay
- Visit of the fishing village Xlendi
Day 6: Full day excursion, (optional, 1/1 day)
Gozo
Let yourself be enchanted by the sisters Island of Gozo!
As the ferry ships to the port of Gozo, you will feel the magic of the island. Gozo is a mosaic of incomparable riches, such as the agricultural terraces introduced by the Arabs. The Megalithic temples and impressively built baroque churches, seem to tell the story of the infinite seas of the Med. Join us to see the Ta ´ Pinu pilgrimage church. In a rural setting, this Marian sanctuary towers like a lighthouse of faith and attracts people from all over the world. The journey continues to the impressive Stone Age/Neolithic temple Facilities “Ggantija”, which are among the oldest free-standing stone constructions worldwide. They were built about 1000 years before the pyramids of Egypt and were declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover with us extraordinary natural beauties, such as the fascinating views of the sea at the Dwejra Bay. Then we will lead you to a small fishing village called Xlendi, located in a picturesque cove and equipped with a small charming fjord that has washed itself in the rocks over the centuries. The end of the excursion is the journey to the capital Victoria, with its imposing medieval citadel. From here you can overlook all the beauty of the island. Cafes and small shops at the market place invite you to stroll.
Included Services
- Bus transfer
- English-speaking tour guide
- The temples of Skolba and Ta ‘ Hagrat (external viewing)
- Viewpoint: Ghajn Tuffieha, Gnejna & Golden Bay
- Photostop Anchor Bay (Popeye the Sailor)
- Visit the pilgrimage site of the Sanktariums of Mellieha
Day 7: Half day excursion, (optional, 1/2)
Golden Bay & Anchor Bay
Today we experience the beautiful & pristine landscape of the island in the north. We visit the small town of Selmun and the temples of Skolba and Ta ‘ Hagrat (external viewing). Afterwards you will find a viewpoint from which you can overlook the picturesque sandy bays of Ghajn Tuffieha, Gnejna and Golden Bay. Our journey takes us further to the famous film backdrop of Anchor Bay (Popeye the Sailor). The final visit of this day is the pilgrimage site of the Sanktariums of Mellieha.
Day 8: Flight home
Transfer to the airport and flight.
Our tip:
Combine the journey to the individual wishes of your customers and benefit You from our discounted packages….
✔ ︎ Easy ✔ ︎ uncomplicated ✔ ︎ Individual
Comfort Package “Pleasure”
✔ ︎ 7 x Rich Buffet in the evening
€100,-
Comfort package “Enjoyment & Culture”
✔ ︎ 7 x Rich Buffet in the evening ✔ ︎ All-day excursion “Land & People” ✔ ︎ Half-day excursion “Mysterious Malta”
€150,-
Airports, seasons and prices
Airports with direct connections from Air Malta:
Frankfurt (Fra), Munich (MUC), Düsseldorf (Dus), Vienna (VIE), Zurich (ZRH), Geneva (GVA), Amsterdam (AMS), Brussels (BRU), Paris (CDG), Lyon (Lys), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (Your), Manchester (man), Brussels (BRS), Birmingham (BHX), Prague (PRG), Moscow (SVO).
Surcharges 2018/19
Season
January: No Surcharge * November to April (except January): from €29,-per person * * All-year-round appointments are possible on request.
Accommodation
Single room supplement: from €99,-per person