Valletta and the Hidden Gems of Malta
Valletta and the Hidden Gems of Malta
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Valletta and the Hidden Gems of Malta
8 Days Starting and ending in Malta
Visiting: St Paul's Bay, Valletta, Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta, St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta, Naxxar, Palazzo Parisio, Mdina, Mosta, Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, The Buskett Gardens, Mellieha, Wied iz-Zurrieq, Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk, Dingli, San Anton Botanical Garden, Cirkewwa, Gozo, Ta' Pinu, Dwejra, Victoria, Cittadella, Qala Belvedere, Senglea, Cospicua, Vittoriosa, Grand Harbour
Tour operator:
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 27
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, History
Activities:
Tour Overview
Discover the enchanting allure of Malta with our "Valletta and the Hidden Gems of Malta" tour. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Valletta, exploring its open-air museum-like streets and witnessing the daily firing of the saluting battery. Wander through the picturesque towns of Naxxar, Mdina, and Mosta, savoring traditional pastizzi along the way. Experience the vibrant culture with a folklore dinner show and explore the stunning Blue Grotto and the charming fishing village of Marsaxlokk. Enjoy a unique dining experience at a family-run agrifarm and relax in the serene San Anton Botanical Garden. With a dedicated holiday director and guaranteed private accommodations, this tour offers a perfect blend of exploration and relaxation, ensuring an unforgettable Maltese adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 Malta
Location: St Paul's Bay
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: AX Odycy Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Make your own way to the hotel where your Holiday Director will meet you for your welcome meeting that evening.
Day 2 Valletta
Location: Valletta, Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta, St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: AX Odycy Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today's tour of Valletta will unfold the history of this magnificent city which was built by the Knights of St John during the 16th and 17th centuries. Valletta is often referred to as 'one big open air museum', and this is evident as you start to explore and discover something different around every corner. Our walking tour of Valletta includes the Upper Barraka Gardens, which offer stunning views of the Grand Harbour and its magnificent fortifications. You'll also enjoy the amazing experience of the saluting battery, which is fired every day at noon. A talk by enthusiastic, costumed guides who explain how the cannon is loaded and fired is not to be missed, and visitors may even get to help load the cannon. Walking down the main street lets us also admire numerous historical buildings built by the Knights of St John including the Auberges, Palazzos and St John's Co-Cathedral – home to Caravaggio's masterpiece 'Beheading of St John' amongst other treasures.
Day 3 Naxxar, Mdina & Mosta
Location: Naxxar, Palazzo Parisio, Mdina, Mosta, Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, The Buskett Gardens
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: AX Odycy Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today's tour takes us to the picturesque town of Naxxar, home to Palazzo Parisio. Touring this 18th century stately home offers a great insight to Malta's historic nobility and their enchanting way of life. We will also visit Mdina, Malta's ancient capital that sits majestically on the hilltop at the centre of the island and which is considered to be one of the jewels of Malta. This ancient walled city is one of the best examples of medieval fortifications, and the quiet, narrow streets are full of atmosphere and are great for exploring. The city provides some magnificent views of the entire Maltese landscape. A light snack is included in this tour where you will taste the delicious 'Pastizzi', a traditional savoury pastry. And then, to round off our Historical visits, we will stop in at the city of Mosta, home to the Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, that boasts one of the largest unsupported dome roofs in the world. A small stop at The Buskett Gardens will be made along the way, which is located in the fertile valley of Wied il-Luq, Siggiewi.
Day 4 Folklore Dinner Show
Location: Mellieha
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: AX Odycy Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After a free day to explore and relax at your leisure, we head out for an evening of folklore dancing & dinner, featuring six dancers who lure you into a jovial story of Maltese history told through dance. At some point, you may be hand-picked to join them on the dancefloor - a truly unforgettable night!
Day 5 Blue Grotto & Marsaxlokk
Location: Wied iz-Zurrieq, Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk, Dingli, San Anton Botanical Garden
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: AX Odycy Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Our first stop on today's tour includes a visit to Wied iz-Zurrieq (Valley of Zurrieq) and a visit to the Blue Grotto. Further on, we will arrive into the quaint fishing village of Marsaxlokk, characterised by its low lying buildings and colourful traditional fishing boats known as 'luzzu'. Today's lunch is in Dingli, where you'll have a unique opportunity to be guests at a restaurant of the Diar Il-Bniet Estate, a third generation family-run agrifarm of 600 acres. On the way home, we will be visiting the San Anton Botanical Garden near the presidential palace before heading back to the hotel.
Day 6 at Leisure
Location: Cirkewwa, Gozo, Ta' Pinu, Dwejra, Victoria, Cittadella, Qala Belvedere
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: AX Odycy Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is free for you to explore at your leisure. Alternatively, there is an optional excursion available. In the morning, we'll travel to Cirkewwa in the north of Malta where you'll board a ferry for a short crossing to the island of Gozo. You'll notice that Gozo is much greener than Malta and has certain differing characteristics. On arrival, we will be met by a Local Guide and start our tour that includes a visit to shrine of Ta' Pinu. This important church is set in a stunning location on the edge of a ridge in open countryside, and provides beautiful views of the surrounding area. Another stop is the area known as 'Dewjra'. Here, you'll explore interesting geological sites including Dwejra Bay and the Inland Sea – a lagoon of seawater accessible to the open sea via a small tunnel through the cliff. Another of Dwejra's geological delights is the Admiral's Rock or as it is better known, Fungus Rock, a special plant is said to grow here which has various medical cures. We will be stopping off along the journey for lunch and to spend time wandering through the Craft villages on the island. where you can view local handmade pottery, mouth-blown glass, Gozo lace and silver filigree. Ideal if you want to pick up a souvenir. There will be a short walk through the busy little city of Victoria, known locally as Rabat and the Cittadellla - a small walled city within the city, where only a small number of families still live. Upon return to the ferry port of Gozo, we will pass through some small villages, and if time allows, stop at Qala Belvedere where there is an amazing scenic view of the landscape cascading down to the coast, with the smallest island of Comino in the distance. Our tour will then head back to the ferry for our return to Malta and transfer back to the hotel.
Day 7 at Leisure
Location: Senglea, Cospicua, Vittoriosa, Grand Harbour
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: AX Odycy Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today choose to enjoy the hotel facilities or why not join our optional excursion to The Three Cities of Senglea, Cospicua and Vittoriosa, located to the south of Valletta, which form part of the magnificent Grand Harbour.
Day 8 Departure
Location: Valletta
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today it's time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers as your trip comes to an end.
What's Included
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Just You Holiday Director as your host & specialist Local Guide
A dedicated Just You Holiday Director and a specialist local guide will accompany you throughout the trip.
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7 nights in a 4-star hotel
Enjoy a 7-night stay in a 4-star hotel.
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A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
You are guaranteed your own twin or double room without any single supplement.
What's Not Included
Overseas transfers to and from the airport
Transfers to and from the airport are not included.
Mode of Transport
Transportation is provided for all tours and excursions, excluding overseas transfers to and from the airport. Enjoy the convenience of coach travel to explore Malta's hidden gems.Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay at the AX Odycy Hotel, a 4-star accommodation offering a guaranteed twin or double room of your own, ensuring privacy and relaxation throughout your 7-night stay.Check out our Q&As
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What unique experience is offered during the Valletta city tour?
During the Valletta city tour, you will have the unique experience of witnessing the saluting battery being fired at noon. Enthusiastic, costumed guides will explain how the cannon is loaded and fired, and visitors may even get the chance to help load the cannon.
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What can I expect from the folklore dinner show?
The folklore dinner show features six dancers who tell a jovial story of Maltese history through dance. Guests may be invited to join the dancers on the dancefloor, making it a truly unforgettable night.
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What is special about the fishing village of Marsaxlokk?
Marsaxlokk is characterized by its low-lying buildings and colorful traditional fishing boats known as 'luzzu'. It offers a picturesque view of a traditional Maltese fishing village.
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What is included in the tour of Naxxar, Mdina, and Mosta?
The tour includes a visit to Palazzo Parisio in Naxxar, exploring the ancient walled city of Mdina with its medieval fortifications, and a stop at the Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady in Mosta, which has one of the largest unsupported dome roofs in the world. You will also taste 'Pastizzi', a traditional Maltese pastry.
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What optional excursions are available during the tour?
Optional excursions include a trip to the island of Gozo, where you can visit the shrine of Ta' Pinu, explore geological sites like Dwejra Bay, and visit craft villages. Another optional excursion is to The Three Cities of Senglea, Cospicua, and Vittoriosa, located to the south of Valletta.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
All the people in your group will be solo travellers and will share your sense of adventure and passion for travel. There’s usually a good mix of ages too, so you’ll meet a variety of solo travellers who have more, or in some cases less, life experience. We find the overall mix of people really adds to the whole experience and there are certainly plenty of l
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
A few years ago we set up Just You Cares, a programme that gives back to some of the places we love. We have always believed in taking care of the communities we visit, and have taken the time to really get to know the local people and understand the challenges they face. Some of our holidays give our Customers the chance to see how the money from their trips has been spent.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Just You, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If we can accommodate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - just make sure you have your booking number to hand.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, and all of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.
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Will I eat alone?
We find there’s always a social element to dining, so you’ll never eat alone, unless you want to! Every holiday includes a welcome get-together, all breakfasts and many other meals. When a meal is not included we find travellers meet and dine together.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, given the nature of our holidays, it is not possible to join the tour once it has departed.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Just You has been operating solo holidays for more than 15 years.
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Am I guaranteed a room of my own?
Of course, you’ll always have a twin or double room all to yourself. It’s great to have that space to relax and reflect at the end of the day. In some hotels you can also pay a little extra to upgrade for more space or a lovely sea view.
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What is the typical age range on a Just You holiday?
Typically, our customers are solo travellers in their 40s, 50s and 60s, but it’s quite possible you could meet 20-year-olds or 70-year-olds (or anyone in between)... After all, age is just a number!
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We have received the World Travel and Tourism Councils (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world. The 'Safe Travels' stamp provides you, with assurance and peace of mind that we have implemented enhanced health and hygiene prprotocols on all holidays.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Once you book, you will receive a confirmation invoice within 7 days, prior to departure, we will send you further information to help prepare for your trip.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Just You is exclusively for solo travellers, every tour includes a twin or double room of your own, with no single supplement.
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