Book a seven night stay on Bed and Breakfast basis from 1st November 2009 till 28th February 2010
Price: €199 per person on Bed & Breakfast basis and including 3 excursions
HIGHLIGHTS OF MALTA TOUR
Tuesday & Friday - Full Day
We drive towards Mosta to visit the famous Dome considered to be 3rd largest in Europe. We then visit a number of local artisans at work producing typical Maltese ware, which includes glass, silver and filigree. Free time is allowed for shopping of local products at bargain prices. We then proceed to the Silent City Mdina with its defense bastions dating back to the 9th Century. We walk through the town visiting St. Paul's Cathedral and then to the Bastions for a panoramic view of the Island. We then walk to Rabat to visit St. Paul's Grotto. A typical Maltese lunch will be served in one of the village's restaurants. Finally we proceed to Dingli Cliffs for a panoramic view of the open sea where we will also stop to see some Cart Ruts.
PREHISTORIC TEMPLES TOUR
Saturday - Half Day (morning)
We drive to the southern part of the island and start with a visit to the three Megalithic Temples of Tarxien, which date back to 3000 BC. The temples are Malta's most important antiquities and are considered to be unique in the world. We then visit "Ghar Dalam", The Cave of Darkness and its fossilized remains of prehistoric animals of the glacial period. Finally we visit the Prehistoric Temple of Hagar Qim, which was built, between 3500 and 3000 BC. This temple, which is constructed solely of globigerina limestone, is standing high overlooking the islet of Filfla.
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VALLETTA – CITY OF KNIGHTS TOUR
Monday & Wednesday - Half Day (morning)
We drive to the Capital Valletta and walk to the Barracca Gardens for a panoramic view of the Grand Harbour. Then on to St. John's Co-Cathedral, Malta's greatest treasure that includes the famous painting by Caravaggio. Our tour proceeds to the Grand Master's Palace, which houses Parliament, the offices of the President of Malta and the Armoury.
KNIGHTS SPECTACULAR DINNER SHOW
Thursday (evening)
Action packed and highly entertaining 3 course family dinner show based on the Great Siege of Malta. 50 performers and 8 trained horses, staged at "The Arena" at Montekristo Estates. Not a historical re-enactment but a truly spectacular show where cannons boom and swords clash as knights in shining armour and sumptuous dressed oriental warriors confront each other. An unforgettable music score, beautifully choreographed classical and contemporary dance routines and equestrian displays.