Malta Adventure Tour (Late Summer 2011)
Departures are also available for Spring/Early Summer (April - July) 2011 and Early Fall (October) 2011
Malta - Jewel of the Mediterranean.
Something for everyone - Diving, Snorkeling, Antiquing, Castles and Cathedrals, History everywhere you look, Not to mention Casinos, and Beautiful Beaches. Malta has it all!
Book your own adventure today.
Day 01 - Saturday
Evening departure from New York City (EWR/JFK) or Boston.
Day 02 - Sunday
Arrival in and departure from your European gateway city connecting to your flight to Malta. You will be met by a representative and transferred to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure. (B, L)
Day 03 - Monday
After breakfast, enjoy a half-day Valletta City Tour, including a visit to the Upper Barracca Gardens overlooking the Grand Harbor, St. John’s Co-Cathedral and the Grand Master’s Palace. Lastly, enjoy the “Malta Experience,” a multi-vision show depicting Malta’s history throughout the ages. Afternoon at leisure to explore Malta, or to relax in the sun. (B)
Day 04 - Tuesday
After breakfast, experience a full day Mdina/Rabat Tour. Visit Mdina, Malta’s “silent city,” the cathedral and St. Catald’s Catacombs. After lunch continue with a visit to the Mosta Dome, San Anton Botanical Gardens, and Ta‘ Qali Crafts Village. (B, L)
Day 05 - Wednesday
After breakfast, enjoy a sensational half-day Harbor Cruise sailing in a pleasure boat through the Grand Harbor and Marsamxett Harbor, with a running commentary on the history of Malta, and excellent photo opportunities. Balance of the day at leisure. (B)
Day 06 - Thursday
After breakfast have a full day at leisure, or select an excursion to Sicily, a helicopter sightseeing tour, a Malta or Gozo Jeep Safari, or a cruise around the islands. See the optional excursion list. (B)
Day 07 - Friday
After breakfast enjoy a full day Blue Grotto and Temples Tour. Proceed through the southern fishing villages of Marsaxlokk and Birzebbuga then on to the fabled Blue Grotto*. After lunch, visit the Tarxien Temples and the prehistoric caves of Ghar Dalam, where the earliest inhabitants of this island resided. (*Boat trip is paid locally) (B, L)
Day 08 - Saturday
After breakfast, enjoy a full day Gozo Tour. Your tour includes a 25-minute ferry crossing to Malta’s sister island of Gozo, with wonderful photo opportunities along the way. A visit to the Ggantija Prehistoric Temples, The Citadel in Victoria, Xlendi Bay and Calypso’s Cave are all part of your tour. After lunch, enjoy time for shopping in the local markets. (B, L)
Day 09 - Sunday
Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to Malta International Airport for your flight home. (B, L)
Hotel(s) and location
- 4 Star Golden Tulip Vivaldi Hotel
Rate Includes
- Meeting and assistance at Malta International Airport
- Transfers with in Malta
- 7 nights accommodation at the 4 Star Golden Tulip Vivaldi Hotel
- Breakfast daily
- Lunches on full day tours
- Escorted/guided sightseeing as per itinerary
- A welcome drink
- Pre-departure reading materials
- All local taxes or VAT
Rate Does Not Include
- Air Transportation/Government imposed taxes and Sep 11th Security Fees ($450 - $500.00). Contact us to arrange air travel.
- Telephone calls
- Passport fees
- Visas (if necessary)
- Items of a personal nature
- Meals and beverages not specified
- Travel insurance
- Single supplement charges
- Laundry
