Name: Explore Malta views from the port of Valletta
SKU: 41370
Price: 10 USD
Availability: InStock

Duration: 4h

Activity Level: Easy

Experience: Adventure, Unesco, Historical, Nature

Language: English

Photo permit included

Tour by public transport

Canal Boat tour included

Train tickets included

Suitable for little children

Wheelchair accessible tour

Museum ticket included

Light snack included

Lunch included

Transportation included

Walking Tour

Overview

Half-day tour to Malta is a must-do for those who want to discover secrets that are hidden in its historical attractions. You will see the architectural masterpieces which co-exist with beautiful nature, creating a magnificent scenery that captures you from the first moment. Don'g forget to take your camera and you will be able to take thousands of fascinating photos. On this half-day tour you are going to see the fishing village, a 14-th century church, Dingli Cliffs, which are the highest point in Malta, and a beautiful countryside as well.

What's included

English-speaking guide
Pick-up and drop-off
Transportation

Food and drinks
Personal expenses

Pick-up and drop-off at Valletta port
Comfortable footwear required
Bottled water and sun cream are recommended to be taken

Highlights

Birgu

Birgu , also known by its title Città Vittoriosa ("Victorious City"), is an old fortified city on the south side of the Grand Harbour in the South Eastern Region of Malta. The city occupies a promontory of land with Fort Saint Angelo at its head and the city of Cospicua at its base. Birgu is ideally situated for safe anchorage, and over time it has developed a very long history with maritime, mercantile and military activities. Birgu is a very old locality with its origins reaching back to medieval times. Prior to the establishment of Valletta as capital and main city of Malta, military powers that wanted to rule the Maltese islands would need to obtain control of Birgu due to its significant position in the Grand Harbour. In fact, it served as the base of the Order of Saint John and de facto capital city of Malta from 1530 to 1571. Birgu is well known for its vital role in the Great Siege of Malta of 1565.

Blue Grotto (Malta)

The Blue Grotto refers to a number of sea caverns on the south-east coast of Malta, a short distance off the fishermen's harbour of Wied iż-Żurrieq limits of Qrendi, Malta Wied iz-Zurrieq, the blue grotto and neighbouring caves, are all located within the Qrendi village confines, as per Local Council Act 1993 and a 1910 legal dispute between the villages of Qrendi and Zurrieq over their jurisdiction, ruled in favour of Qrendi.

Dingli Cliffs

Dingli is a village in the Northern Region of Malta, with a population of 3,608 as of March 2014. It is 13 kilometres (8 miles) from the capital Valletta and two kilometers (1.2 miles) from the nearest town, Rabat. The village lies on a plateau some 250 metres above sea level, which is one of the highest points of Malta. The area provides not only open sea views over the tiny, uninhabited isle of Filfla, but is also a good vantage point over Malta. From the cliffs there are also views of the nearby Buskett Gardens and Verdala Palace. The Cliffs were the also the site of the mysterious death of Mike Mansholt. Located on Malta’s western coast, at 253 metres above sea-level the Dingli Cliffs are the highest part of the Island. The cliffs became a popular attraction for tourists visiting Malta, heading there for a peaceful walk with boasting views of Filfa and the Mediterranean sea.

Malta

Malta is an archipelago in the central Mediterranean between Sicily and the North African coast. It's a nation known for historic sites related to a succession of rulers including the Romans, Moors, Knights of Saint John, French and British. It has numerous fortresses, megalithic temples and the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, a subterranean complex of halls and burial chambers dating to circa 4000 B.C.

Marsaxlokk

Marsaxlokk is a small, traditional fishing village in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It has a harbour and is a tourist attraction known for its views, fishermen, and history. As of March 2014, the village had a population of 3,534.

Mdina

Mdina, also known by its titles Città Vecchia or Città Notabile, is a fortified city in the Northern Region of Malta which served as the island's capital from antiquity to the medieval period. The city is still confined within its walls, and has a population of just under 300, but it is contiguous with the town of Rabat, which takes its name from the Arabic word for suburb, and has a population of over 11,000 (as of March 2014). The city was founded as Maleth in around the 8th century BC by Phoenician settlers, and was later renamed Melite by the Romans. Mdina remained the centre of the Maltese nobility and religious authorities (and property continues to largely be passed down from families and from generation to generation), but it never regained its pre-1530 importance, giving rise to the popular nickname the "Silent City" by both locals and visitors. Mdina is on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and it is now one of the main tourist attractions in Malta.

St Lawrence's Church (Birgu)

The Collegiate church of Saint Lawrence is an old Church situated in Birgu in Malta. The church building is listed on the National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands.

Valletta

Valletta (or Il-Belt) is the tiny capital of the Mediterranean island nation of Malta. The walled city was established in the 1500s on a peninsula by the Knights of St. John, a Roman Catholic order. It’s known for museums, palaces and grand churches. Baroque landmarks include St. John’s Co-Cathedral, whose opulent interior is home to the Caravaggio masterpiece "The Beheading of Saint John."

Itinerary

09:00

You will be met at the port and guided you to your air-conditioned transportation ready to commence your tour.

This half-day shore excursion begins with a drive to the old fortified city of Vittoriosa and an opportunity see the 14th-Century St Lawrence’s Church. You’ll then visit Marsaxlokk – Malta’s largest fishing village. Here, you can enjoy some free time to wander through the colourful marketplace or simply relax and watch the fishing boats. A drive through tiny pretty villages will take you to the Blue Grotto view point, a system of sea caverns with fantastic light reflections inside and a beautiful large arch. The tour will stop here for you to observe the stunning colours and light changes. From here, you’ll travel to Malta’s highest point, Dingli Cliffs. Observe the stunning views before the tour moves on to Rabat and around the perimeter of Mdina, which was once Malta’s capital city. Your tour then takes you back through the countryside to Mosta, which is located in the centre of the island and is famous for its dome.

You will be taken back to port in plenty of time to rejoin your cruise ship.

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