Historic Gems of Malta

Historic Gems of Malta

This island nation’s strategic location in the middle of the Mediterranean, just south of Sicily, has created a fascinating history. On this 8-day tour you’ll get to explore its tiny 16th-century capital, Valletta, built by the Knights of St John. Then travel even further back in time to around 3600 BC with a humbling visit to Hagar Qim (Worshipping Stones), a megalithic temple complex. Round off your historical immersion with a visit to the atmospheric towns of Mosta, Rabat and Mdina.

What's Included:

• 7 nights in a hotel
• 9 meals: 7 breakfasts (days 2-8) 2 dinners (days 1 and 7)
• VOX portable audio headset system on excursions
• Half-day tour of Valletta including St John’s Cathedral
• Half-day excursion to Hagar Qim and Blue Grotto viewpoint
• Half-day sightseeing tour of Mosta, Rabat and Mdina
• Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service
• Services of a Titan tour manager
• International flights (prices are based on return flights with Air Malta from London Heathrow or Gatwick. - Supplements may apply from other airports)
• Best available coaches with experienced drivers
• Porterage
• All airport taxes and duties

Day 1: UK - Valletta - St Julian's

Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Malta. On arrival we transfer to your hotel in St Julian’s - the Radisson Blu.

Day 2: Valletta

On our included half-day tour, we introduce you to Valletta, the attractive 16th century capital of the island and home to a grand harbour. We take in St John’s Cathedral, filled with magnificent gifts from the Knights of St John.

Day 3: St Julian's

Today you are at leisure to make your own explorations of this charming island; or, alternatively, join an optional guided half-day harbour cruise.

Day 4: St Julian's

Another day at leisure; or join an optional guided tour to the Island of Gozo - the legendary island of the Goddess Calypso and Malta’s sister island. Only a short ferry crossing away, Gozo has a character entirely of its own - it is rich in varied landscapes, natural sights and historical features, with the citadel in the chief town of Victoria dating back to Carthaginian and Roman times. This full-day excursion, including lunch, will visit the citadel in Victoria and the Bay of Xlendi.

Day 5: Hagar Qim - Blue Grotto

We have included a guided half-day excursion to Hagar Qim and Blue Grotto viewpoint today. The megalithic temple complex of Hagar Qim dates back to 3600-3200 BC and is UNESCO World Heritage-listed. At the Blue Grotto viewpoint we see the collection of sea caverns which, at certain times of the day, mirror the phosphorescent colours of the underwater flora or show a deep dark shade of blue.

Day 6: Mosta - Rabat - Mdina

Enjoy an included guided half-day sightseeing tour of Mosta, famous for its Rotunda church; Rabat, where St Paul is said to have lived, and Mdina. This walled city has a unique atmosphere and, passing through the narrow streets, we admire the magnificent cathedral and the imposing bastions.

Day 7: St Julian's

Today is free, or there is a further optional full-day guided excursion - ‘Times of Malta’; visit the original historic entrance of Vittoriosa, the oldest of the Three Cities and first capital of the Knights of St John; the Malta at War Museum combines an attractive exhibition about the Second World War in Malta along with the viewing of an original wartime documentary; make a visit to the Handicrafts Village, with free time for shopping, followed by the Botanical Gardens and a drive along Dingli Cliffs, the highest point on Malta, for spectacular views of the south-western coast of the island.

Day 8: St Julian's - Valletta - UK

We transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.