Gozo Highlights - Ggantija Prehistoric Temples, Ta' Pinu Shrine, Azure Window
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Gozo Highlights

Gozo -the legendary abode of Calypso. Visit the Ggantija Temples in Xaghra, one of the most important archaeological sites in Malta. See the shrine on Gozo, where it is believed Our Lady has spoken and pilgrims come to visit all year round.

Drive to the northernmost point of Malta, where you will board the Gozo ferry for a 20 minute crossing.
The first stop will be at the Ggantija Prehistoric Temples - Ggantija Temples in Xaghra, Gozo, are one of the most important archaeological sites in Malta. The origins of Ggantija date back to the Ggantija phase (3600 - 3200 BC). The gigantic dimensions of the megaliths have always struck a chord with popular imagination. In centuries past, some locals even believed that the Islands' temples, in particular those of Ggantija, were the work of giants.


Your next stop will be at the Basilica of Ta Pinu - one of the most outstanding churches in the Maltese Islands. The most popular Shrine on Gozo, where it is profoundly believed that back in 1883, Our Lady has spoken to a devotee from Gharb named Karmni Grima. Ta' Pinu Sanctuary is a place of great devotion and is of national importance. Numerous pilgrims, both locals and tourists visit Ta' Pinu Shrine all year round.


From here the tour will continue to the picturesque fishing village of Xlendi where lunch will be served in a 4 star hotel on the bay.
Following lunch, proceed to Dwejra to enjoy some of Gozo's geological wonders like the Azure window and inland sea. Next is a short stop at the Old Citadel or Kastell, which lies upon the likeliest strategic vantage point of Victoria. It defiantly dominates the town's skyline as intended by military architects of the day.

Time permitting there will be a panoramic drive along Qala Heights - imposing cliffs with grand views of the Mediterranean on the way back to the ferry.


Operates:
All Year: Saturday
Commences: Valletta, Malta
Departure TIme: 8:00 am

Cost:   $75.00 US
Pick-up: Free pick-up service from most hotels
Meals:   Lunch Included
Entrance Fees: Included
Ferry to Gozo: Included
Duration:   Full Day