Malta Discovery Private Tour

Arrival at Malta International Airport. Private transfer to the Hotel. Check in. Welcome Dinner. , After dinner, you'll have free time to either relax at your hotel or enjoy some of Malta's nightlife. You don't have to walk far in the historic city centre to find trendy wine bars, cozy pubs,

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then head out to explore the two main cities that have been the capitals of Malta throughout the centuries: Valletta and Mdina.
You'll start in Valletta with a private tour of the city's historic core. Your first stop will be St. John's Cathedral, which houses the famous 17th-century painting, The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist by Caravaggio. Next, head to Barrack Gardens to enjoy stone structures, fountains, sculptures, and views overlooking the city and its harbour.

Meander through the streets to the center of the old town where you'll find the Grandmaster's Palace, which is home to the Maltese Parliament. Here you'll have some free time to enjoy lunch and some shopping. You'll find plenty of restaurants, cafés, bars, and shops near and around St George’s Square.
After lunch, you'll transfer to the center of Malta to visit the old walled city of Mdina. This was the ancient capital of Malta when the country was under Arab rule. The tour will include a stop at St.Paul's Cathedral and time to stroll through the narrow streets. End the day with panoramic views from Medina's belvedere.
In the late afternoon, you'll return to Valletta.

In the morning, your driver will take you to Malta's Cottonera Region, where you'll explore the ancient cities of Senglea, Vittoriosa and Cospicua. Known as the “Three Cities”, all are located across the Grand Harbour from Valletta, where you'll find old fortified walls, impressive stone gates, tall cathedrals, and narrow streets lined with colourful balconies.
You'll continue to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk, with a colourful waterfront lined with traditional fishing boats known as luzzus. Each boat is painted in red, blue, and yellow tones. Enjoy some free time in Marsaxlokk by strolling its streets and market stalls in search of a delicious seafood lunch (included).

Your next stop is the western coast of Malta to visit the famous Blue Grotto (from a panoramic view point), a deep sea cave only accessible by boat. The Blue Grotto may be steep and precipitous, but it's accessible in places with small fjords that slope down to sea level.

After the Blue Grotto, you will visit some of Malta's oldest history at the megalithic temples of Hagar Qim and Mnejidra. Dating back 5,500 years ago, they are the oldest free-standing stone structures in the world, even older than the Stonehenge and the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Hagar Qim is set atop a soft, limestone hill on the southern edge of the island. Nearby is Mnejidra, which is on a cliff side overlooking the sea. Both archaeological areas are UNESCO World Heritage Sites,
On your way back to the Hotel you'll take a scenic coastal road and return in time to relax a bit before dinner.

After breakfast, your private driver will accompany you to the Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal, where you'll board a 20-minute ferry to Gozo Island. The ride is quite scenic, passing by the smaller island of Camino before reaching the port in Mgarr.

Upon arriving in Gozo, you'll begin a 5-hour tour throughout the island. You'll start at Ta' Pinu, a Roman Catholic basilica dedicated to the Blessed Virgin of Ta' Pinu. Then you'll discover what Gozo is truly known for: its clear, turquoise water and swimming holes. You'll find some of the island's best at the crescent-shaped Dwejra Bay with views of Fungus Rock, and the fjord-like Xlendi Bay, popular for swimming and diving. Here you can enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (not included).

Continue inland to the Megalithic Temples of Ggigantija, where you'll find two preserved, limestone temples that are some of the world's oldest monuments. Then end the tour in Gozo's capital city of Victoria, where you'll visit the old Citadel, complete with churches, museums, and a walkway with views over the historic center. You'll have some free time to explore St. Georges Square and the city's bustling, open-air market before heading back to Malta.

Time to say Goodbye Malta. After breakfast, you'll transfer to the Valletta Airport or Seaport approximately 3 hours before your departing flight.