7-Day Tour
A New Package with 5-star Palace Hotel and Sightseeing
Set in the heart of clear blue seas, befriended by a warm climate, steeped in a rich cultural heritage and inhabited by a friendly people, this is Malta, the island which has made a lasting impression on many of those who stepped on its shores and beckons them to return time and time again.
Includes:
• RT Air JFK, Boston or Washington Dulles to Malta, other departures available,
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• RT transfers airport to hotel in Malta
• 5 Nights stay in the Palace Hotel, Deluxe Room with Balcony or Terrace
• Breakfast Daily
• Half-day tour Valleta and Malta Experience
• Full-day tour BLUE GROTTO AND TEMPLES
• Fuel Surcharge
DAY 01: Wednesday, depart to Malta today.
DAY 02: - Thursday: Today arrive in Malta. After clearing customs you will be transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Overnight at Palace Hotel, Sliema.
DAY 03: - Friday: Today enjoy a Full day tour of the BLUE GROTTO AND TEMPLES. Departure from hotel in coach accompanied by guide and we transfer to the drive to Wied Iz-Zurrieq which is also a small fishing village. Subject to weather permitting we may take a small fishing boat to visit the BLUE GROTTO cave which can be reached only by sea. The Blue Grotto faces the east and is at its best in the morning because the sunrays floodlight the entire grotto revealing its beauty. (boat price not included – weather permitting). Lunch is served inone of the picturesque village. Then we go and visit the Tarxien Temples and finally we drive to Birzebbuga to visit GHAR DALAM which is a 144 metre long natural cave. Overnight Palace Hotel, Sliema.(B)
DAY 04: - Saturday: The day is at leisure or choose an optional full-day Tour of Gozo. Overnight Palace Hotel, Sliema. (B)
DAY 05: - Sunday: The day is at leisure or choose an optional HALFDAY BLUE GROTTO, LIMESTONE HERITAGE AND MARSAXLOKK MARKET " Overnight Palace Hotel, Sliema. (B)
DAY 06: - Monday: After breakfast enjoy the HALFDAY VALLETTA AND MALTA EXPERIENCE. Departure from hotel in coach accompanied by guide to Valletta – The Capital City of Malta , the City built by the Knights of St. John. During our walking tour of the city, we will first visit the Upper Barracca Gardens which enjoy a wonderful view of the Grand Harbour and the Three Historical Cities. We then visit St. John’s Co Cathedral which is historically and artistically one of the most important monuments on the island. The beginning of the building of this Conventual church started in 1573 by Grandmaster La Cassiere. Four hundred memorial slabs cover the floor and the cathedral is full of beautiful paintings. Finally, we visit the Grandmaster’s Palace which has two lovely courtyards. In the Tapestry Chambers, one can see the priceless Gobelein Tapestries. We will finally walk down Republic Street to Fort St. Elmo and we will view “The Malta Experience Show” which is an excellent multivision show (ca. 45minutes), which introduces visitors to Malta and its people. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Palace Hotel, Sliema. (B)
DAY 07: - Tuesday You will be transferred to Malta Airport for your return flight. (B)
HOTELS USED:
Sliema, Malta, The Palace Hotel
All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability at the time of booking. The from price reflects the lowest available price, which is valid for a specific departure date or dates and also based on availability at the time of booking. Prices do not include airline taxes and fees, which range between $85 and $350 per person depending on the routing and airline(s) used.