Malta

Short Holidays, Independent Hotel Packages with Sightseeing

5Days/4nights from Euro 280
1Apr - 31Oct 2010

Includes:

  • 4 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
  • Round trip airport hotel transfer in Malta (if passenger is traveling alone add
    Euro 38 per person round trip)
  • Half day tour of the capital city, Valetta (Barracca Gardens, Grand Harbour, St. John's Cathedral including the world famous Caravaggio painting, Church Museum with its Flemish tapestries, Grand Master's Palace) - Mondays
  • Half day tour to the medieval city of atmospheric Mdina ( walking tour of the city visiting the cathedral, Dingli cliffs, San Anton) - Tuesdays
  • Full day tour to the Island of Gozo ( Visit the temples of Ggantija, the citadel in Victoria, the bay of Xlendi and the Azur Window at Dwejra., free time for shopping)  - Saturdays
  • Taxes and service charges

*US$ rate varies depending the exchange rate

Price:

Per person in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange)

4 nights package*

Extra night*
double single triple double single triple

Deluxe
Hotel Radisson Blu Julians Resort Malta   St. Julians

1apr-30Jun/1-31Oct'10

460 600 436 75 110 69

1Jul-31Jul/1-30Sep'10

508 648 480 87 122 80

1Aug-31Aug'10

532 672 500 93 128 85

First Class
Dolmen Resort Hotel (Standard room) St. Paul's Bay
1Apr-10Jul/1-31Oct'10

320 408 308 40 62 37

11Jul-30Sep'10

384 472 368 56 78 52

Riviera Resort&Spa (Seaview or poolview room) 
1May-30Jun/1-31Oct'10

340 412 328 45 63 42
1-15Jul/1-30Sep'10 360 432 348 50 68 47
16Jul-31Aug'10 400 492 380 60 83 55

Standard
Plevna Hotel  Sliema
1Apr-30Jun/1Oct-31Oct'10

288 336 280 32 44 30

1Jul - 30Sep'10

368 428 352 52 67 48

**During Christmas, New Years, Easter and special fair periods surcharge may apply!

Tour descriptions and additional tours in Malta:
Price includes:
*Pick up from hotel, transportation, 
*Services of English speaking guide,
*Lunch during full day excursions, entrance fees, ferry crossings  

Valletta - Half Day tour - Euro 35 per person
Every Monday - Afternoon, during April, May and October)
(Morning, from June to September) Our guided tour through the bustling streets will first allow you to view the Barracca Gardens that command a breathtaking panorama of the Grand Harbour and then to St. John’s Co-Cathedral, adorned in riches that date back to the times of the Knights of Malta including the world famous Caravaggio painting that is on display in the Oratory of the Cathedral.  We also visit the Church Museum that is adorned with Flemish tapestries.  After we will also view from the outside the Grand Master’s Palace and other buildings of historical importance. Lastly we stop at the Malta Experience, a multivision show that depicts Malta’s history throughout the ages.

Mdina - Half Day tour - Euro 26 per person
(Every Tuesday - Half day)
A half day tour to the old capital of Mdina. During our walk in the silent city, we visit the cathedral and the imposing bastions which allow us to admire a panorama of most of the island. Later we proceed to Dingli Cliffs. Finally we stop at the botanic gardens of San Anton.

Gozo Experience- Full Day tour - Euro 60 per person
(
Every Monday - Full day ) - lunch included
Tour to Malta’s sister island of Gozo. After a twenty-minute crossing, on setting foot in Gozo you will notice that although both islands are similar in history and development, Gozo has a character entirely of its own. Gozo, which is a three hilled island, is greener and more picturesque than Malta. During this excursion, we visit the Azure Window at Dwejra, the citadel in Victoria, the bay of Xlendi, and the Gozo Heritage, where whilst walking amongst historical carved figures you will discover the fascinating stories of the Goddess Calypso; speculate about missing treasures and examine the elaborate sculptures which together with the sounds, smells and special lighting effects will take you back in time. Free time for shopping will also be given: Gozo is renowned for its woolen goods and handmade lace

Gozo - Full day on Saturdays - lunch included - Euro 60 per person

Same as Gozo experience tour / but visits are different: Visit the temples of Ggantija, the citadel in Victoria, the bay of Xlendi and the Azur Window at Dwejra.

Three Cities - Half Day tour – 30 Euros per person
(Every Wednesday - Half day)
Discover the historical area known as the three cities: Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua.A drive past Cospicua will bring us to Vittoriosa where we walk through the various narrow streets shaded by many historic buildings and churches. From the old quay we take a typical harbour ‘fregatina’ for a tour of the famous harbour creeks. In Senglea we have a look from the beautiful ‘vedette’ placed in the centre of the Grand Harbour .

Harbour Cruise - Half Day tour 32 Euros per person
(Every Wednesday – Half day)
On boarding our pleasure boat we sail to visit the natural ports of Marsamxett and the Grand Harbour whose natural creeks make this post one of the most beautiful in Europe . The views of the fortifications from the seaward side are unique and a treasure for photographers.
After the cruise you will be given free time to stroll along one of Malta's main shopping centre with its cafes and shops to meet all tastes. Return transfer from Sliema at 6pm.

Gozo by Night - Evening tour –63  Euros per person
(Every Wednesday Evening, 5May-22Sep)
 Gozo with a difference; as seen during sunset when you can appreciate the serenity and natural beauty of Malta ’s sister island. Our guide will unveil the history about its first inhabitants when we stop at the megalithic temples of Ggantija. We then tour the ramparts of Victoria where you are surrounded by the colour of Gozo’s hilly countryside. As the day comes to an end we descend to Dwejra, famous for its hanging Azur Window. Here we capture the last rays of light as the sun disappears below the horizon. Dinner (included) is served in one of the island’s restaurants before we return to Malta towards midnight.

Blue Grotto & Limestone Heritage - 30  Euros per person
(Every Sunday - Extended half day) 
Excursion to the south of the island. We commence our tour with a visit to the Blue Grotto and the other grottoes from close by. Boat price not included- weather permitting. We proceed our tour with a visit to an insight of Maltese history. Bringing old and new together, enjoy an extensive feature within a modernized quarry that explains one of Malta’s foremost trades of quarrying together with farmhouse building and stone decoration always using the limestone that gives its name to this spectacle called ‘The Limestone Heritage’. Lastly we will visit the main fishing village of Marsaxlokk whose waterfront is lined with ‘luzzu’s’ painted in traditional reds, blues and yellows that add colour to this peaceful bay. It was once the site of the first Turkish landing during the Great Siege of 1565 where you will be given free time to spend browsing around the local market stalls.

Festa Tour - Evening 22 Euros per person
(Every Sunday - Evening, valid from June to September) 
A unique opportunity to mingle with the local population during their village festa. After having visited the decorated church with our guide, you are given free time to visit the various stalls. The evening comes to an end with a grand finale of fireworks.

 

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