Mdina, Mosta, Crafts, Valletta Tour

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Mdina, Mosta, Crafts, Valletta Tour

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Pick-ups start at 0840hrs

Tour duration is approx. 4 hours

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Tour the old medieval city, admire one of the largest unsupported domes in the world, see the local artisans and explore our 17th-century capital. All in a day!

What is included

• Pickup and drop off
• Tour transport accompanied by Licensed Tourist Guide
• Valletta walking tour
• Mdina walking tour
• Mosta Dome entrance ticket
• Available in English and Russian Languages

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This tour includes some of Malta's popular attractions in one day and we start our tour with a visit to the town of Mosta. Dominating the central piazza is the Rotunda church, more commonly known as Mosta Dome. It is probably the most famous church in Malta, mainly because of its large dome which is the fourth largest unsupported dome in Europe. For many visitors, the most fascinating feature of this church was the World War II incident when during an air raid a bomb pierced the dome and fell inside the church during a service which was attended by 300 locals, but the bomb failed to explode and this the locals hailed as a miracle. You can visit the sacristy which displays the events and houses a replica of the bomb.

Our next stop is the Ta'Qali Village. Ta'Qali was once the British RAF base in central Malta, this old airfield is now home to our National Football Stadium, a National park, conventions centre and Crafts Village which houses an array of artisans. Here we can view the local crafts and it is also the ideal place to purchase some gifts from a good selection of locally made pottery and ceramics, filigree and jewellery, cane works, stone and much more. Do not miss out on the glassblowers – decorative glass made in the traditional manner by hand and mouth; also etching and crystal cutting.

We continue to the medieval city of Mdina. Mdina is built on a plateau in the centre of the island, the city's old Baroque buildings, Cathedral and magnificent bastion walls dominate the rural skyline. Mdina, once the capital of Malta until the modern city of Valletta was built had many names including Melite (Roman occupation), Medina (Arabic occupation), Citta Notabile (Knights of St. John) and Citta Vecchia (after Valletta was built). Today it is also referred to as the Silent City since it inspires tranquillity at any time of the day or night. The only way to really experience and enjoy this city is on foot, explore the quaint alleys, narrow streets, ancient buildings and magnificent far-reaching views from the high bastion walls.

In the afternoon we proceed to the capital, Valletta. During our visit of Valletta, our guide 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 it and discover something different around every corner. We start our walking tour of Valletta at the Upper Barraka Gardens which offer stunning views of the Grand Harbour and magnificent fortifications, a walk down the mains streets where you can admire numerous historical buildings built by the Knights of St. John including the Auberges, Palazzos, the Grand Master's Palace and the St. John's Co. Cathedral. During our visit to Valletta, you will have free time for lunch and/or you may decide to internally visit the magnificent Cathedral which is also home to Caravaggio's masterpiece "Beheading of St. John" amongst other treasures.

At this stage, our tour comes to an end and we make our way back

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Valletta Area

Attard Area

Corinthia Palace

Msida & Ta'Xbiex Area

Msida Police Station

San Gwann Area

Urban Valley

Sliema & Gzira Area

St. Julian's Area

St. Pauls Bay Area

North & Mellieha Area

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Good to know before you book

The licensed tourist guide that accompanies on tour is multilingual, therefore the tour can be delivered in more than one language.

This tour includes walking tours at Mdina and Valletta.

Lunch is not included in the cost of the tour, you will be allocated free time.

The routing of the tour may be different to how it is explained in the tour description.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

September 24, 2024

A good tour, but perhaps it was trying to do too much in one day. So at times it felt a bit rushed. If you have limited time in Malta, this is good since it cover the highlights of three cities.

August 27, 2024

It was a great tour. We enjoyed it very much. Some of the guests at the start were very rude to the guide which was unpleasant but the guide handled it all very well.

May 21, 2024

Wonderful sights & history which were well covered the Guide.

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CUSTOMER REVIEWS

September 24, 2024

A good tour, but perhaps it was trying to do too much in one day. So at times it felt a bit rushed. If you have limited time in Malta, this is good since it cover the highlights of three cities.

August 27, 2024

It was a great tour. We enjoyed it very much. Some of the guests at the start were very rude to the guide which was unpleasant but the guide handled it all very well.

May 21, 2024

Wonderful sights & history which were well covered the Guide.

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