Best of Valletta & Malta West Coast

Best of Valletta & Malta West Coast

8 hours | Valletta | M L A - 1 0 0
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Description

Points of Interest

  • Valletta
  • St. John's Cathedral
  • Ħaġar Qim 
Includes meal, Strenuous activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Discover Malta's iconic treasures on an all-day adventure that takes you from east to west. A short drive along the coast brings you to the ancient temple of Hagar Qim. Standing on a hilltop overlooking the sea, the megalithic temple complex dates as far back as 3000 B.C. A 4D film introduction at the visitor's center details the history of these impressive Neolithic ruins.
Visit Wied iz Zurrieq, a little village tucked on Malta's west coast is home to rugged cliffs, deep sea waters and hidden caves. Here, you can choose to take an optional boat ride into the famous Blue Grotto and its surrounding caves, enjoy photo opportunities of the small inlet, check out local souvenirs or enjoy a refreshing beverage in a café'.
Next on the itinerary is a traditional Maltese lunch. Refreshed, you'll head to Valletta for a walking tour of this incredible World Heritage city. Stroll along its historic streets to the 16th century St. John's Co-Cathedral, considered one of the best examples of Baroque architecture in Europe. Step inside for views of the floor inlaid with the glittering tombs of 400 knights and a moving painting by Caravaggio. After witnessing the daily four o'clock gun salute at the Upper Barrakka Gardens, you'll return to the pier. .

Special Notes:

During the Island Princess call of April 7th, 2023 (Good Friday), Hagar Qim and St. John Cathedral will be closed.
The St. John Cathedral will be visited from outside only. The visit to Hagar Qim will be replaced by the Malta Experience Show.

Attire that covers shoulders and knees should be worn in the cathedral.
On Sundays, Public Holidays and on state events tour groups are not allowed inside the cathedrals due to mass services and the visit to St. John's Co-Cathedral will be replaced by a visit to the Museum of Archaeology in Valletta.
Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience..

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship for transfer to the west of Malta, including Blue Grotto and optional boat ride.

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 49
Travel time: 00:25
Time at site: 01:05
Inside visit: Yes
Walking distance: 200
Steps: 8
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: Yes
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Visit to Hagar Qim Temples & visitors centre

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 49
Time at site: 01:00
Inside visit: Yes
Walking distance: 100
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Lunch at a restored 300-year-old farmhouse.

Transport Capacity: 49
Time at site: 01:45
Inside visit: Yes
Walking distance: 10
Steps: 4
Restroom available: Yes

Transfer to Valletta for guide tour, including triton fountain, castille square & Barakka gardens with gun salute

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 49
Travel time: 00:20
Time at site: 02:10
Inside visit: Yes
Walking distance: 10
Steps: 5
Restroom available: Yes

Guided tour of St. John's Co-Cathedral

Time at site: 00:45
Inside visit: Yes
Walking distance: 150
Steps: 10
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Witnessing of 4 o'clock gun salute at Barakka Gardens

Transport type: Walking
Travel time: 00:10
Inside visit: No

Re-board your motorcoach and return to your ship

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 49
Travel time: 00:20