Riviera Travel Malta Uncovered

– Return flights and transfers
– 7nts in 4* accommodation
– Half Board
– Programme of daily tours and visits
– Services of an expert tour manager
– Checked luggage

– Visit the Neolithic temples of Ggantija and Hagar Qim
– Tour the island of Gozo
– Guided tour of historic Valletta

Day 1 – Arrival in Malta
Arrive at the airport for your flight to Malta

Day 2 – Valletta
Today, visit the capital of Valletta for a guided walking tour. See the remarkable St John’s Cathedral and spend some time at the Malta Experience which tells the story of the island.

In the afternoon, you may wish to visit the archaeological museum, the Grand Master’s Palace of the National War Museum.

Day 3 – Gozo
Head to the sleepy island of Gozo, one of the two that make up Malta as a whole. Here you’ll visit its capital, Victoria. A drive along the coast brings you to Dwerja Bay, previously home to the magnificent Azure Window. Spend some time taking in the views of the inland sea before visiting Ggantija. This prehistoric temple site is older than the Pyramids and Stonehenge, making it a fascinating place to end today’s touring.

Day 4 – Free day
Today, you’re free to explore as you wish. You could wander around St Julian’s enjoying the picturesque quayside.

Day 5 – Rabat & Mdina
This morning, take a short drve to Rabat, and walk to St Paul’s Catacombs, dating from the 4^th Century. Then visit the Wignacourt Museum. Formerly the residence of the Chaplains of the Knights of Malta, it now houses an art collection. Afterward, head through an underground passage to St Paul’s Grotto.

Next, head to Mdina, where there is time for lunch before visiting the Church of Mosta, an amazingly decorated building with the third largest dome in the world.

Day 6 – Free morning and vineyard visit
Spend this morning at leisure before visiting a wine estate near Mdina in the afternoon. After a tour of the vineyards, enjoy a tasting of three of their wines.

Day 7 – The Blue Grotto and Hagar Qim
Drive to the island’s southern coast to see the brilliant waters of the Blue Grotto. Then continue onto the temples of Hagar Qim, which sits on a hilltop overlooking the sea. Stop for lunch in the pretty seaside village of Marsaxlokk before visiting Vittoriosa for a short walking tour of the old, fortified city.

Day 8 – Return flight
Transfer to the airport for your return flight

This Signature Tour includes everything from the Classic Tour as well as the following:

Day 2:
– Unwind at your hotel’s rooftop bar with a traditional Maltese drink

Day 5:
– Visit the breath-taking Palazzo Parisio where you’ll enjoy a delicious range of traditional delicacies in the Italian gardens

Day 6:
– Indulge in an assortment of local wines, paired with a light lunch

Plus, enjoy the more exclusive atmosphere of travelling in a small group of 25 or fewer guests.

For dates and prices, please enquire or call 0800 707 6229

Maritim Antonine Hotel & Spa
The hotel has two restaurants, two bars and plenty of options for relaxation, including spa and wellness facilities (local charges may be applicable), a lovely garden and three swimming pools, one of which is located on the rooftop. The beach is just over a mile away and there is a bus stop right by the hotel, so getting about is very convenient.

The four-star Maritim Antonine Hotel & Spa is set in the idyllic village of Mellieha, perched on a terraced hillside.

Fact File

• Currency: Euro
• Flight time:  Approx. 3 hrs to 3 hrs 20 mins
• Language: Maltese
• Time zone: GMT+1
• Country: Malta

Visa Information
UK Citizens do not require a visa to enter Malta however must have a valid passport.

*All transfer times listed here are approximate and dependent on traffic