UN ASSAGGIO DI MALTA - 4 NOTTI

Day 1: ARRIVAL - On arrival at Malta International airport, guests will be met by our Hospitality Team and transferred to the accommodation. Check-in and overnight

Day 2: HALF DAY PUBLIC TOUR (Mdina) - After breakfast, guests will meet their guide and be transferred to Mdina, for a half day tour of Malta’s medieval city of Mdina, Malta’s former capital. The narrow, winding streets, dating back to the Arab period, lead to the imposing bastions, commanding a panoramic view of the islands. On the way there, you will discover different styles of architecture, including the medieval Siculo-Norman palaces, and other baroque buildings of great historical importance. Time stands still in this ‘Silent City’ which is a film-maker’s paradise. Leaving Mdina through Greek’s Gate, we proceed to the cliffs at Dingli. The tour ends with a visit to the San Anton botanical gardens situated near the Presidential Palace, which you will be able to admire from outside. At the end of the tour, guests will be transferred to their hotel. Afternoon, evening, and dinner at leisure. Overnight

Day 3: FULL DAY PUBLIC TOUR (Gozo) - After breakfast, guests will be transferred to Cirkewwa, which is in the North of the Island, from where they will board the ferry to Gozo for a full day tour. After a short twenty-minute crossing guests will reach Mgarr harbour, which immediately sets the pace to Gozo’s unique atmosphere. The guide will lead guests around the Megalithic temples of Ggantija, the oldest free-standing monuments in the world, pre-dating the Pyramids of Egypt. This will be followed by visits to the medieval citadel in Victoria, the fjord-like bay at Xlendi and Dwejra. Gozo is well-known for its crafts, particularly handmade lace and knitted garments. Gests cannot fail to be impressed by the island’s lush countryside, its serene atmosphere and how different it is from the larger island of Malta. At the end of the tour, guests will be transferred to the Gozo Harbour for the ferry back to Malta and the transfer to the hotel. Evening and dinner at leisure. Overnight

Day 4: HALF DAY PUBLIC TOUR (Marsaxlokk and Blue Grotto) - After breakfast, guests will be transferred to Marsaxlokk, situated in the South Eastern Region of Malta. The idyllic fishing village of Marsaxlokk with its colourful luzzus and unique character make the unrivalled setting for the local market. This is the perfect place to spend a Sunday morning, where you can rub your shoulders with the locals as you browse through the various stalls. Time at leisure for shopping and the lunch. The tour continues with a visit to the Blue Grotto (weather permitting - boat price not included) and the nearby caves. Admire the whole expanse of the blue Mediterranean and the islet of Filfla. Later our guide will help you explore one of Malta’s unspoilt villages. From the main square, the hub of the village with its parish church and band club, you will be led through a maze of winding narrow streets that all have a story to be told. At the end of tour, guests will be transferred back to the hotel. Afternoon, evening and dinner at leisure. Overnight

Day 5: DEPARTURE - After breakfast and the check out, guests will be transferred to the airport for their flight back home.