Full Day Gozo Tour
Price: €54.00
DATES AVAILABLE:
Tuesday 18th & Friday 21st May 2010
Travel by coach to the north-west side of
Malta and take the short ferry ride to Malta’s sister island, Gozo, an
oasis of peace and serenity. You will enjoy a full day of visits,
starting at the Ggantija Megalithic Temples, perhaps
the finest preserved temples of both islands. You will then
continue to the island’s capital, Victoria (also called Rabat), with its
cosy weave of streets and squares. Here you will visit the
fortified Citadella, with its massive bastions rising
above the town. The cathedral is situated within these
fortifications and dates back to the end of the 17th century. Lunch
during course of excursion included.
In the afternoon there will be a short visit to Dwejra to see
the stunning Azure Window and large Fungus Rock guarding the bay's
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Half
Day Mdina Tour
Price: €18.50
DATES AVAILABLE:
Monday 17th & Saturday 22nd May 2010
Today we will head to Mdina,
a fortified enclave island and one of Europe’s finest examples of an
ancient walled city, with its unusual mix of medieval and Baroque
architecture. Mdina was the island’s capital until Valletta was
built in 1571, and was named Mdina, meaning ‘capital’, by the Arabs,
whilst the Knights named it ‘Città Vecchia’. A walk through its
narrow shady streets with their cream-stoned churches and impressive palazzi
will help you appreciate why it is known as the "Silent City".
The tour will take you past the beautiful baroque Cathedral of
St Paul, which was built on the site of an earlier Norman
church. The façade is imposing and the cathedral is easily recognised
by its magnificent dome.
Before heading back to the hotel we will stop at Ta' Qali Crafts
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Half
Day Noble Valletta Tour
Price: €41.00
DATES AVAILABLE:
Monday 17th & Wednesday 19th May 2010
Discover the bustling capital city, Valletta,
starting with a visit to the terraced Upper Barrakka Gardens,
which afford magnificent views of the Grand Harbour,
and its spectacular fortifications. Besides learning the history of
the city, you will visit the Palace of the Grand Masters,
now the official office of the President of the Republic of Malta and
also the seat of the House of Representatives. The Palace has 2 famous
courtyards – Prince Alfred’s and Neptune’s Court, and the dividing
corridors and halls are lined with portraits and armour. Your final
visit of the morning will be a visit to a historic, patrician house, Casa
Rocca Piccola, which is still the home of the De Piro family.
The interior, spread over 50 stately rooms, provides a good insight
into aristocratic life in Malta, and is home to fine collections of
furniture, silverware and paintings. |
Half Day South Malta
Tour
Price: €30.50
DATES AVAILABLE:
Thursday 20th May 2010
Today we shall visit the south of the
island, starting with a visit to Tarxien Temples, which
is made up of three temples each built in the shape of the "Fat Lady".
We will follow with a visit to Ghar Dalam Cave,
where traces of Stone Age humans and signs of prehistoric animal life
have been found. Lastly visit the typical Maltese fishing village of
Marsaxlokk - bobbing luzzus in the harbour, lace tablecloths fluttering
in the breeze and the daily ritual of mending nets.
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Half day afternoon Wine
Tasting
Price: €26.50
DATES AVAILABLE:
Wednesday 19th May 2010
This afternoon we will be visiting the
Marsovin winery. Marsovin has been the pioneer in Malta in
wine production since 1919, founded by Chevalier Anthony Cassar. Four
generations down the line, Family Cassar continues to expand its
facilities, methods and levels of expertise.
The tour includes a historical introduction amongst original
artefacts, followed by an explanation about the whole process of how the
grapes are pressed, fermented and eventually transformed into wine. The
second phase is the visit to the ‘Aging Cellars’, where the red wines
are laid to rest and mature for over 12 months in American and French
oak Barriques. These 350-year-old Cellars are authentic and true to
their heritage and also the ideal environment for storing such wine.
The actual wine tasting then takes place in the wine bar where guests
are invited to sample the different Marsovin wines with the variety of
appetizing foods prepared for them. At the bar one has the opportunity
to purchase local Marsovin wines, wine accessories and foreign wines.
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Half day
Vittoriosa Tour
Price: €30.00
DATES AVAILABLE:
Sunday 23rd May 2010
On today's half day tour we go to the
Cottonera area, named after Grand Master Nicholas Cottoner, who set up
fortifications around the three old cities of Vittoriosa,
Senglea and Cospicua. At Vittoriosa we discover the history of
the 'Three Cities', while wandering round the streets. You will walk
by Fort St. Angelo built during the Arab period of Maltese history, and
subsequently fortified by the Knights, then walk on past the Church of
St. Lawrence. End the morning with a harbour cruise, in traditional
boats called 'Dghajsas'.
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Sicily Tour of Mount Etna
and Taormina
Price: €117.00
DATES AVAILABLE:
Monday 17th May 2010
On arrival in Pozzallo we proceed by coach with the guide
through Catania passing Via Etnea (main street in Catania) during which
time the guide will give a running commentary about this city and
Mount Etna where we will drive up to the Sylvester Craters. Free time
for lunch (not included) and souvenir shopping. Departure from
Mt. Etna to Taormina. Free time in Taormina centre to enjoy the unique
panoramic views overlooking Giardini Naxos, a former Greek colony, now
an international yachting centre. Return to Pozzallo and departure for
Malta. (Please bring your passport and embarkation card.)
The tour includes: Transport to/from hotel in Malta, Ferry
Fare, Services of a tour leader, Guided coach tour in Sicily.The
price does not include the port tax (€16.30) that is to be
paid in Malta.
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