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<strong>MALTA</strong><br />

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HISTORICAL & FUN<br />

GUIded COACH TOURS<br />

The Tour of Valletta, The Three Cities & Wine Tasting Tour, The Tour of Mosta,<br />

Ta’Qali & Mdina, discovering Gozo, <strong>Malta</strong>’s Scenic Tour, Prehistoric Temples Tour,<br />

lue Grotto & Sunday Market at Marsaxlokk, Village Fireworks, Vintage Bus Tour to<br />

ittoriosa, Cospicua & Senglea, Playmobil Tour, Paintball in <strong>Malta</strong>, <strong>Malta</strong> Bird Park<br />

our, day Tours in Hungarian Language, The Tour of Valletta, The Three Cities & Wine<br />

Supreme Travel Ltd<br />

Kastellan Road<br />

Zejtun ZTN 4400<br />

<strong>MALTA</strong><br />

T: (356) 21694967, 21677197<br />

F: (356) 21695856<br />

W: www.hellomaltatours.com<br />

E: info@hellomaltatours.com<br />

TOP QUALITY<br />

GUARANTEED


<strong>HELLo</strong><br />

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and welcome to the Maltese Islands! You just found<br />

the most exciting guided tours company in <strong>Malta</strong>! We offer a varied<br />

selection of tours to please any kind of person; from the historian to<br />

the animal lover, from the young to the mature person.<br />

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prides itself on the fact that all its tours benefit from the<br />

experience and knowledge of real <strong>Malta</strong> experts!!<br />

Practical Information About <strong>Malta</strong><br />

The Maltese archipelago consists of three inhabited islands; <strong>Malta</strong>, Gozo and<br />

Comino. They lie in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea with <strong>Malta</strong> 93 km South of<br />

Sicily and 230 km North of Africa. The total area of the Islands is 316 square km and<br />

the longest distance on the island of <strong>Malta</strong> is 27km.<br />

Population : 400,000<br />

Capital City : Valletta<br />

Driving : On the left of the road and the minimum age for drivers is 18 years. All<br />

passengers should wear seatbelts and motorcyclists should wear<br />

helmets.<br />

Beaches : Mellieha Bay, Gnejna Bay, Armier Bay, Golden Bay,<br />

Ghajn Tuffieha Bay, Blue Lagoon, Ramla Bay & Pretty Bay.<br />

Electricity : 220/240 Volts<br />

Time : Central European Time +1<br />

Currency : Euro<br />

Climate : Warm and healthy. Temperature averages 14ºC in Winter and 32ºC in<br />

Summer.<br />

Have a Great Holiday!


Contents<br />

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The Tour of Valletta .......................................................................................................Page 4<br />

The Three Cities & Wine Tasting Tour ......................................................................Page 5<br />

The Tour of Mosta, Ta’Qali & Mdina .........................................................................Page 6<br />

Discovering Gozo ..........................................................................................................Page 7<br />

<strong>Malta</strong>’s Scenic Tour .......................................................................................................Page 8<br />

Prehistoric Temples Tour .............................................................................................Page 9<br />

Blue Grotto & Sunday Market at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village ........................Page 10<br />

Village Fireworks ...........................................................................................................Page 11<br />

Vintage Bus Tour to Vittoriosa, Cospicua & Senglea ........................................Page 12<br />

Playmobil Tour ...............................................................................................................Page 13<br />

Paintball in <strong>Malta</strong> .........................................................................................................Page 14<br />

<strong>Malta</strong> Bird Park Tour ....................................................................................................Page 15<br />

Blue Grotto & Marsaxlokk Sunday Market in Hungarian ................................Page 16<br />

Hungarian Full Day Excursion visiting Gozo .......................................................Page 17<br />

Hungarian Full Day Tour visiting Mdina, Ta’Qali & Valletta ............................Page 18<br />

Terms & Conditions ......................................................................................................Page 23


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The Tour of<br />

Valletta<br />

<strong>Malta</strong>’s<br />

Capital City!<br />

Valletta, <strong>Malta</strong>’s Capital City and a World Heritage site, is nothing<br />

short of an open-air museum. Valletta known as Il-Belt, contains<br />

buildings from the 16th century onwards, built during the rule<br />

of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, also known as Knights<br />

Hospitaller. The city is essentially Baroque in character with<br />

elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture<br />

in selected area, though World War II left major scars on the city.<br />

The City of Valletta was officially recognized as a World Heritage<br />

Site by UNESCO in 1980. The city is named for Jean Parisot de la<br />

Valette, who succeeded in defending the island from an Ottoman<br />

invasion in 1565. The official name given by the Order of Saint<br />

John was ‘Humilissima Civitas Valletta’ – The Most Humble City of<br />

Valletta or Citta’ Umilissima in Italian. The bastions, curtains and<br />

ravelins along with the beauty of its Baroque palaces, gardens<br />

and churches, led the ruling houses of Europe to give the city its<br />

nickname Superbissima – Most Proud.<br />

During the tour you will walk through the bustling streets<br />

and to Barracca Gardens for a breathtaking panorama of the<br />

Grand Harbour. You will then visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral<br />

where you will see the painting ‘The Beheading of Saint John<br />

the Baptist’ by Caravaggio, considered one of Caravaggio’s<br />

masterpieces and the only painting signed by the painter. You<br />

will then watch the <strong>Malta</strong> Experience Show which will help you<br />

discover the Island and <strong>Malta</strong>’s amazing history. Free time will be<br />

available for shopping!<br />

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Price<br />

Adults Eur 35<br />

Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 25<br />

Children under 5 years – Free<br />

Price includes<br />

4 Hour Valletta Guided Tour<br />

<strong>Malta</strong> Experience Show Ticket<br />

St. John’s Co-Cathedral Ticket<br />

EVERY MONDAY<br />

Pick-up time<br />

Cirkewwa 0830<br />

Mellieha 0845<br />

Xemxija 0900<br />

Golden Bay 0900<br />

St. Paul’s Bay 0915<br />

Bugibba 0920<br />

Qawra 0930<br />

St. Julian’s 0945<br />

Sliema 1000<br />

Valletta 1015<br />

Attard 0945


EVERY TUESDAY<br />

The<br />

Three Cities<br />

& Wine Tasting<br />

Tour<br />

The Three Cities is a collective description of<br />

the three fortified cities of Cospicua, Vittoriosa<br />

and Senglea. During the tour you will drive past Cospicua, a doublefortified<br />

harbour city and the largest of the three. It was also given a<br />

title as Citta’ Cottonera, but erroneously the title is now used to define<br />

the whole region. You will then arrive in Vittoriosa. Vittoriosa is ideally<br />

situated for safe anchorage and over time it has developed a very long<br />

history with maritime, mercantile and military activities. Prior to the<br />

establishment of Valletta as capital and main city of <strong>Malta</strong>, military<br />

powers that wanted to rule the Maltese islands would need to obtain<br />

control of Vittoriosa due to its significant position in the Grand Harbour.<br />

The third city Senglea is also called Civitas Invicta because it managed<br />

to resist the Ottoman invasion at the Great Siege of 1565. The name<br />

Senglea was given by the grandmaster who built it, Claude De La<br />

Sengle. The island on which Senglea lies was joined by a land bridge<br />

to Cospicua during the time of the Knights of St. John and as a result, it<br />

became peninsular in shape. During this tour you will walk through the<br />

various narrow streets shaded by many historic churches and buildings.<br />

You will then drive to the Marsovin Cellars in Marsa. The wine<br />

tasting tour commences with a historical introduction amongst<br />

original artefacts, followed by an explanation about the process of<br />

how the locally grown grapes are pressed, fermented and eventually<br />

transformed into wine. A walk through the 400-year-old ‘Ageing Cellars’<br />

is an authentic and true piece of Maltese heritage. The wine sampling is<br />

held in the Marsovin wine bar, where trained staff guide guests through<br />

a wine tasting session to sample different Marsovin wines accompanied<br />

by a selection of local savouries like maltese bread and cheese. At the<br />

bar one also has the opportunity to purchase local Marsovin wines.<br />

Price<br />

Adults Eur 30<br />

Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 23<br />

Children under 5 years – Free<br />

Price includes<br />

4 Hour Three Cities & Wine Tasting<br />

Guided Tour<br />

Tasting of Wine & Local Savouries<br />

Pick-up time<br />

<strong>MALTA</strong><br />

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Cirkewwa 0830<br />

Mellieha 0845<br />

Xemxija 0900<br />

Golden Bay 0900<br />

St. Paul’s Bay 0915<br />

Bugibba 0920<br />

Qawra 0930<br />

St. Julian’s 0945<br />

Sliema 1000<br />

Valletta 1015<br />

Attard 0945<br />

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The tour of<br />

Mosta, Ta’ Qali<br />

Crafts Village<br />

& Mdina, the<br />

Noble City!<br />

You will first drive to the city of Mosta. Inspired by Rome’s<br />

Pantheon, the church in the centre of the city was built in the<br />

18th Century. It became known throughout the country in 1942<br />

when during World War II, a dropped bomb failed to explode, thus<br />

sparing the lives of some 300 people. This church has the third<br />

largest dome in Europe.<br />

You will then visit the town of Ta’Qali, located nearby was once<br />

a British WWII outpost, but has been converted to a village for<br />

local handicrafts. You will be able to watch local artisans at work<br />

blowing elaborate glass art pieces, intricately assembling original<br />

silver filigree jewellery, carving the local limestone and many more.<br />

This is the perfect place to pick up treasures that will remind you of<br />

your <strong>Malta</strong> visit.<br />

Finally you visit Mdina, <strong>Malta</strong>’s ancient capital. It rests in a very<br />

majestic way, on top of a hilltop right at the centre of the island.<br />

Mdina is also called ‘The Silent City’ because of its literally quiet and<br />

narrow streets that give off a quaint yet very homey atmosphere.<br />

Mdina is not only considered to be one of <strong>Malta</strong>’s precious<br />

jewels, but this ancient walled city is one of the best medieval<br />

fortifications. You will see magnificent views of the entire Maltese<br />

landscape. You will also visit St. Paul’s Cathedral, a Roman Catholic<br />

Cathedral built on the site where governor Publius was reported to<br />

have met Saint Paul following his shipwreck off the Maltese Coast.<br />

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Price<br />

Adults Eur 27<br />

Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 19<br />

Children under 5 years – Free<br />

Price includes<br />

4 Hour Guided Mosta, Ta’Qali &<br />

Mdina Tour<br />

St. Paul’s Cathedral Ticket<br />

EVERY WEDNESDAY<br />

Pick-up time<br />

Cirkewwa 0830<br />

Mellieha 0845<br />

Xemxija 0900<br />

Golden Bay 0900<br />

St. Paul’s Bay 0915<br />

Bugibba 0920<br />

Qawra 0930<br />

St. Julian’s 0945<br />

Sliema 1000<br />

Valletta 1015<br />

Attard 1030


EVERY THURSDAY<br />

Discovering<br />

Gozo<br />

<strong>Malta</strong>’s Sister Island<br />

After a twenty minute crossing, on setting<br />

foot in Gozo you will notice that although<br />

both islands are similar in history and<br />

development, Gozo has a character entirely<br />

of its own. Gozo, which is a three hilled<br />

island, is greener and more picturesque than<br />

<strong>Malta</strong>.<br />

First stop is The Ggantija Temples that stand at the end of the Xaghra<br />

plateau, facing towards the south-east. This megalithic monument is<br />

in fact two temples, built side by side and enclosed with a boundary<br />

wall. The southerly one is the larger and elder, dating back to<br />

approximately 3600 BC. It is also better preserved.<br />

The second stop is Calypso’s Cave, is said to be the cave where<br />

Ulysseys was kept as a love prisoner for seven years by the nymph<br />

Calypso in the story of Homer’s Odyssey. Calypso’s cave lies near the<br />

stunning beach of Ramla Bay; the view is magnificent!<br />

You will then drive to Xlendi Bay, a popular beach and an ideal diving<br />

site. Xlendi is a typical Gozitan fishing village and harbours a number<br />

of fishing vessels. The next visit is The Citadella, a historic fortified<br />

city which lies in the heart of Victoria. The Citadella, also called as The<br />

Citadel, is on <strong>Malta</strong>’s tentative list of future World Heritage Sites by<br />

UNESCO, who describes it as a small fortified town. An old prison is<br />

located within the city, as are the Courts of Justice.<br />

After this visit you will stop for lunch in a restaurant in Rabat.<br />

Afterwards you will visit Ta’ Pinu Basilica, a Roman Catholic Parish<br />

Church located 700 metres away from the village of Gharb and<br />

allows visitors to enjoy beautiful views of the area. After visiting this<br />

church, which is dedicated to Blessed Virgin of Ta’ Pinu, you will also<br />

visit The Azure Window, a natural arch featuring a table-like rock<br />

over the sea. It is situated near two other famous landmarks – The<br />

Inland Sea & Dwejra Bay. Finally you will drive to Mgarr Port via Qala<br />

Belvedere where breathtaking scenes can be enjoyed.<br />

Price<br />

Adults Eur 55<br />

Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 35<br />

Children under 5 Years – To pay<br />

the Gozo Ferry Ticket ONLY<br />

(directly at the port)<br />

Price includes<br />

10 Hour Guided Gozo Tour<br />

Gozo Ferry Ticket<br />

Ggantija Temples Ticket<br />

Lunch<br />

Lunch Menu:<br />

Pick-up time<br />

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Vegetable Soup or Pasta<br />

with Tomato & Basil<br />

Roast Pork with Mushroom<br />

Sauce or Fillet of Fish or<br />

Tuna Salad<br />

Dessert & Soft Drink<br />

Attard 0800<br />

Valletta 0810<br />

Sliema 0820<br />

St. Julian’s 0835<br />

St. Paul’s Bay 0855<br />

Bugibba 0900<br />

Qawra 0905<br />

Golden Bay 0915<br />

Xemxija 0915<br />

Mellieha 0930<br />

Cirkewwa 0940<br />

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<strong>Malta</strong>’s<br />

Scenic Tour<br />

visiting Palazzo<br />

Parisio, Dingli<br />

Cliffs & Buskett<br />

Gardens<br />

Located in the heart of picturesque Naxxar, this 18th Century<br />

Palace is a place of wonder that begs to be explored. On<br />

your visit you will discover the intricate nuances of <strong>Malta</strong>’s<br />

historic nobility and their enchanting way of life. Touring this<br />

stately home offers great insight and sparks the imagination –<br />

whether you find yourself seeking inspiration from the grand<br />

Ballroom, the detailed Family Chapel or the fabulous walled<br />

Gardens and Orangery.<br />

You will then drive to Dingli Cliffs, located less than a<br />

kilometre to the south west of the village of Dingli. The cliffs<br />

are 220 metres high and are the highest point in <strong>Malta</strong>! An<br />

isolated chapel makes for a charming landmark. Built in the<br />

17th century, the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene offers some<br />

of the most beautiful views you can get from these cliffs. From<br />

here you can also see the tiny uninhabited islet of Filfla.<br />

Your final stop is The Buskett Gardens, located in the<br />

fertile valley of Wied il-Luq, Siggiewi. The gardens are at their<br />

best in Spring but they offer shade from the harsh mid-<br />

Summer sun and offer a quiet place for a walk in the Winter<br />

months. Verdala Palace, an official residence of the President<br />

of <strong>Malta</strong>, is located on the edge of the Gardens. A coffee break<br />

is also included in this tour where you will taste the delicious<br />

and traditional “Pastizzi”.<br />

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Price<br />

Adults Eur 36<br />

Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 26<br />

Children under 5 years – Free<br />

Price includes<br />

4 Hour Guided Tour<br />

Palazzo Parisio Entrance Ticket<br />

Delicious Maltese Snack & Coffee<br />

Pick-up time<br />

Cirkewwa 0830<br />

Mellieha 0845<br />

Xemxija 0900<br />

Golden Bay 0900<br />

St. Paul’s Bay 0915<br />

Bugibba 0920<br />

Qawra 0930<br />

St. Julian’s 0945<br />

Sliema 1000<br />

Valletta 1015<br />

Attard 1030<br />

EVERY FRIDAY


EVERY SATURDAY<br />

Prehistoric<br />

Temples<br />

Tour<br />

A <strong>Malta</strong> Temples Tour is a must for anyone<br />

who travels to this beautiful Mediterranean<br />

island. <strong>Malta</strong> and Gozo are home to seven<br />

megalithic temples, all of which are<br />

designated as world heritage sites by UNESCO. These megalithic<br />

temples date back 5500 years ago and are the oldest free-standing<br />

stone structures in the world, even older than the Stonehenge and<br />

the Pyramids. It is also home to more than thirty other temples, all<br />

of which reflect <strong>Malta</strong>’s rich past.<br />

During this tour you visit the Tarxien Temples which are<br />

an archaeological complex in Tarxien. They date back to<br />

approximately 3150 BC. The site was accepted as a UNESCO World<br />

Heritage Site in 1980. The temples consist of three separate, but<br />

attached structures. The main entrance is a reconstruction dating<br />

from 1956, when the whole site was restored. At the same time,<br />

many of the decorated slabs discovered on site were relocated<br />

indoors for protection at the Museum of Archaeology in Valletta.<br />

You will then visit Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Temples. The<br />

megalithic complex of Hagar Qim is located atop a hill on the<br />

southern edge of the Island, on a ridge capped in soft globigerina<br />

limestone. All exposed rock on the island was deposited during<br />

the Oligocene and Miocene periods of geological time. 500<br />

metres from Hagar Qim stands the Mnajdra megalithic temple.<br />

The surrounding area is typical of Mediterranean garrigue in<br />

its starkness and isolation; it is designated as a Heritage park.<br />

A few hundred metres from the temple is one of the thirteen<br />

watchtowers built by Grand Master Martin de Redin, called Hamrija<br />

Tower.<br />

Transport back to all hotels will be provided.<br />

Price<br />

Adults Eur 35<br />

Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 23<br />

Children under 5 years – Free<br />

Price includes<br />

4 Hour Guided Temples Tour<br />

Tarxien Temples Ticket<br />

Hagar Qim Temples Ticket<br />

Mnajdra Temples Ticket<br />

Pick-up time<br />

<strong>MALTA</strong><br />

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Cirkewwa 0830<br />

Mellieha 0845<br />

Xemxija 0900<br />

Golden Bay 0900<br />

St. Paul’s Bay 0915<br />

Bugibba 0920<br />

Qawra 0930<br />

St. Julian’s 0945<br />

Sliema 1000<br />

Valletta 1015<br />

Attard 0945<br />

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Blue Grotto &<br />

Sunday Market at<br />

Marsaxlokk<br />

Fishing<br />

Village<br />

You will first drive to The Blue Grotto. The Blue Grotto is actually<br />

a number of sea caverns on the southern coast of <strong>Malta</strong>, west of<br />

the Wied iz-Zurrieq harbour and across the small uninhabited<br />

islet of Filfla. Everyday from sunrise until about 1300 hrs, a unique<br />

sight can be observed here. The cave’s location combined with the<br />

sunlight lead to the water mirroring shows numerous shades of<br />

blue. Several caverns mirror the brilliant phosphorescent colours<br />

of the underwater flora; other caverns show a deep dark shade of<br />

blue. If weather permits, you can do a 40 minute boat trip around<br />

the caves for an extra cost.<br />

You will then drive to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk.<br />

Marsaxlokk is a very popular attraction for tourists and locals<br />

because fresh fish and seafood caught during the same morning<br />

can be bought. The market is very interesting and attractive as<br />

many different items are sold. Although the market was originally a<br />

fish market, it has developed and now it also sells locally produced<br />

honey, fruit jams, wine as well as vegetables, souvenirs and clothes.<br />

Free time will be given in this picturesque village.<br />

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Price<br />

Adults Eur 23<br />

Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 15<br />

Children under 5 years – Free<br />

Price includes<br />

4 Hour Guided Blue Grotto &<br />

M’xlokk Tour<br />

EVERY SUNDAY<br />

Pick-up time<br />

Cirkewwa 0830<br />

Mellieha 0845<br />

Xemxija 0900<br />

Golden Bay 0900<br />

St. Paul’s Bay 0915<br />

Bugibba 0920<br />

Qawra 0930<br />

St. Julian’s 0945<br />

Sliema 1000<br />

Valletta 1015<br />

Attard 0945


FESTA SEASON<br />

Village<br />

Fireworks<br />

With nearly 60 festas in <strong>Malta</strong> on the annual calendar (mostly<br />

during the summer months) and nearly 20 festa events on<br />

the smaller sister island of Gozo, the Maltese festa, a religious<br />

celebration organized by the local parish, is a typical scene of<br />

the hot summer months on the island, and very much an iconic<br />

part of culture in <strong>Malta</strong>.<br />

You will be taken to a local village for the Best Eve of the<br />

Festa Fireworks Display on the island. Along the way to the<br />

Village, places of interest are pointed out and explained by our<br />

Licensed Local Guide. Once there, a visit to the Parish Church,<br />

splendidly decorated to fit the occasion is a must. Then relax<br />

in the unique festa atmosphere with a leisurely stroll around<br />

the village streets all beautifully lit up and filled with stalls of<br />

traditional festa sweets, while the music of the marching village<br />

brass bands fills the air.<br />

Price<br />

Adults Eur 18<br />

Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 12<br />

Children under 5 Years – Free<br />

Price includes<br />

6 Hour Guided Village<br />

Fireworks Tour<br />

01 September Zurrieq St. Catherine<br />

07 September Naxxar The Nativity of Our Lady<br />

08 September Zabbar Our Lady of Graces<br />

06 October Gudja Our Lady of Rosary<br />

07 December Cospicua Immaculate Conception<br />

09 February Valletta Shipwreck of St. Paul<br />

Return to all hotels after the Fireworks Show is finished.<br />

Pick-up time<br />

<strong>MALTA</strong><br />

<strong>HELLo</strong><br />

<strong>HELLo</strong><br />

Cirkewwa 1845<br />

Mellieha 1900<br />

Xemxija 1915<br />

Golden Bay 1915<br />

St. Paul’s Bay 1930<br />

Bugibba 1945<br />

Qawra 2000<br />

St. Julian’s 2015<br />

Sliema 2040<br />

Valletta 2100<br />

Attard 2000<br />

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Vintage Bus Tour<br />

to Vittoriosa, Cospicua<br />

& Senglea<br />

Step back through the mists of time as you drive to<br />

the fortress of Cottonera which is widely known as<br />

the Three Cities, these being Vittoriosa, Cospicua &<br />

Senglea. These cities were built and fortified by the<br />

Knights of <strong>Malta</strong>. You first start with an informative<br />

drive through Cospicua. Cospicua has been inhabited<br />

since Neolithic times. Prior to the 18th Century it<br />

was known as Bormla, a name which is still in use. Its<br />

fortification walls, constructed to protect the town and<br />

its neighbours Vittoriosa & Senglea, were built by the<br />

Knights of <strong>Malta</strong>. Construction began in 1638 but was<br />

not completed for another 70 years. In 1722, Grand<br />

Master Marc’ Antonio Zondadari declared Bormla a city and in view of its strong<br />

bastions named it Citta’ Cospicua.<br />

You will then visit Vittoriosa, ideally situated for safe anchorage and over time it<br />

has developed a very long history with maritime, mercantile and military activities.<br />

Prior to the establishment of Valletta as a capital city of <strong>Malta</strong>, military powers<br />

that wanted to rule the Maltese islands would need to obtain control of Vittoriosa<br />

due to its significant position in the Grand Harbour. Vittoriosa is now a location of<br />

several tourist attractions. The historic Vittoriosa Waterfront contains the former<br />

Palace of the General of the Galleys and the Order of St. John’s treasury. The area<br />

was refurbished in the early 2000s and both buildings are used for other activities:<br />

the former is now a casino, while the latter is home to the <strong>Malta</strong> Maritime Museum.<br />

A second museum, the Vittoriosa 1565 Museum, is also located in the town and is<br />

dedicated to the siege and the battle in the town in 1565.<br />

The third city is Senglea, joined by a land bridge to Cospicua during the time of<br />

the Knights of St. John and as a result it became a peninsular in shape. During the<br />

time of the Knights of St. John, Senglea was used as a hunting area and was known<br />

as L’Isola di San Giuliano. In 1311 St. Julian’s church or chapel was founded. This was<br />

the first building to be constructed. On 8 May 1552 the foundation stone of Fort St.<br />

Michael was laid. Work on the fort, which was designed by Architect Pedro Pardo<br />

was completed in 1553. Construction of walled town Senglea took place during the<br />

following decade. The area, which had until the 1550s been known as Isola di San<br />

Giuliano or Isola di San Michele, was given city status by Grand Master Claude De La<br />

Sengle and was named after him.<br />

A detailed English commentary by the driver will help you unfold the history<br />

of Valletta and the Three Cities connected with two Great Sieges of 1565 and 1942.<br />

Tour is operated by one of the first two wooden bodied buses purchased in 1921<br />

by the Cottonera Motor Bus Company. These buses were licensed to operate routes<br />

between Cottonera and Valletta and were made by local carpenters and mechanics,<br />

later called as bus body builders. At that time the local carpenters and mechanics<br />

were encouraged to build bus bodies so that the company Cottonera Motor Bus Co.<br />

could increase its fleet rapidly.<br />

Tour leaves from Sliema Ferries (opposite of Marks & Spencer).<br />

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Price<br />

Adults Eur 15<br />

Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 9<br />

Children under 5 years – Free<br />

Price includes<br />

2 Hour Guided Tour to the Three<br />

Cities by a 1920 Bus<br />

Monday to Friday at 1100 & 1430<br />

Saturday at 1100<br />

(Tour is not organised on a Public Holiday)<br />

Pick-up time<br />

THeVINTAGe<br />

Cirkewwa 0930<br />

Mellieha 0945<br />

Xemxija 0950<br />

Golden Bay 0950<br />

St. Paul’s Bay 1000<br />

Bugibba 1010<br />

Qawra 1015<br />

St. Julian’s 1030<br />

Sliema 1045<br />

Valletta 1030<br />

Attard 1015<br />

Return transport is organised at<br />

1600 hrs from Sliema Ferries.<br />

Buses


EVERY MONDAY<br />

Playmobil<br />

Tour<br />

You can’t leave the Island without visiting<br />

the Playmobil FunPark & Factory. The<br />

Playmobil FunPark was created with<br />

the aim of providing an opportunity for<br />

children to interact with Playmobil’s range<br />

of figures and play-sets in a fun-filled and<br />

safe environment.<br />

Understanding<br />

the importance of<br />

imaginative play,<br />

Playmobil pays<br />

great attention to<br />

details, creating<br />

intricate and fun<br />

toys that adhere to<br />

the highest safety<br />

standards. The<br />

Playmobil FunPark<br />

comprises both an<br />

internal as well as<br />

an external play<br />

area. This tour gives<br />

you the chance to<br />

enter the factory<br />

and watch ‘The<br />

Smiling Faces In the<br />

Making’. The factory<br />

tour lasts 45 minutes. A drink and a snack<br />

are included and when buying products<br />

from the Playmobil Shop you will be given<br />

10% Discount. You will also get a Playmobil<br />

Souvenir.<br />

Price<br />

Adults Eur 25<br />

Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 20<br />

Children under 5 Years – Eur 2.35<br />

Children under 5 Years can’t enter in the<br />

factory due to safety rules but can enter in<br />

the FunPark playing area.<br />

IMPORTANT:<br />

Closed flat<br />

shoes must be<br />

worn for safety<br />

reasons.<br />

Price includes:<br />

4 Hour Playmobil FunPark & Factory<br />

Tour<br />

Drink & Snack<br />

Playmobil Souvenir<br />

10% Discount when buying products<br />

from Playmobil Shop<br />

Pick-up time<br />

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Cirkewwa 1230<br />

Mellieha 1245<br />

Xemxija 1300<br />

Golden Bay 1300<br />

St. Paul’s Bay 1315<br />

Bugibba 1315<br />

Qawra 1315<br />

St. Julian’s 1330<br />

Sliema 1345<br />

Valletta 1400<br />

Attard 1330<br />

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Paintball<br />

in <strong>Malta</strong><br />

What is Paintball?<br />

At the most basic level, a paintball game consists of a group of<br />

players who attempt to achieve a particular objective without<br />

being eliminated. Players attempt to eliminate each other from<br />

the game by hitting and marking each other with paintballs shot<br />

from paintball markers. Like poker, paintball has many variations<br />

and each location or group of players may have their own ‘house<br />

rules’. Variations may include the number of players on a team, the<br />

number of teams, differing objectives, length of the game, what<br />

kind of hits count for an elimination, how long eliminated players<br />

are out the game and more.<br />

As soon as you arrive you will be given a full safety briefing<br />

by our experienced umpires. You will also be given a Paint Marker,<br />

Co2 Cylinder & Gas, Complete Face & Ear Protection, Camouflage<br />

Overalls & 250 Paintballs (50 paintballs per game).<br />

It is advisable to wear strong footwear and it is considered<br />

sensible to bring gloves and a soft cap of some sort.<br />

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Price<br />

Adults (16+) Eur 40<br />

Price includes<br />

4 Hour Tour<br />

All equipment (mentioned above)<br />

5 games of 15 minutes each<br />

Extra paintballs may be<br />

purchased during the game<br />

EVERY WEDNESDAY<br />

Pick-up time<br />

Cirkewwa 1300<br />

Mellieha 1315<br />

Xemxija 1330<br />

Golden Bay 1330<br />

St. Paul’s Bay 1345<br />

Bugibba 1345<br />

Qawra 1345<br />

St. Julian’s 1400<br />

Sliema 1415<br />

Valletta 1430<br />

Attard 1400


EVERY THURSDAY<br />

<strong>Malta</strong><br />

Bird Park<br />

Tour<br />

Bird Park <strong>Malta</strong> homes over 200 species of birds and other animals.<br />

Flamingos, pelicans, swans, storks, owls, cranes, parrots and many<br />

other amazing birds from around the world thrive happily with<br />

kangaroos, wallabies, antilope, meerkats, deer, genets, marmosets<br />

and more. Visitors have the opportunity to learn about bird<br />

habitat, flight, plumage cycles, displays, song and calls, territory<br />

and pair formation, nests and eggs, migration and much more,<br />

whilst having the chance to observe and interact with wildlife. The<br />

dedicated team of animal keepers work hard to ensure that all the<br />

animals enjoy the best possible care. While carrying out the daily<br />

feeding the keepers are always ready to share their knowledge and<br />

experience with you. Some of the friendly macaws, owls, reptiles<br />

and other animals are always eager for human interaction. Visitors<br />

have the chance to join in the daily handling sessions such as<br />

handling a barn owl or one of the parrots.<br />

As soon as you arrive at the park, the tour guide will offer a guided<br />

tour around the grounds with interesting information about each<br />

species. Bird Park <strong>Malta</strong> also operates a restaurant offering an a’ la<br />

carte menu.<br />

Price<br />

Adults Eur 22<br />

Children (3-12 yrs) Eur 15<br />

Children under 3 years - Free<br />

Price includes:<br />

4 Hour Bird Park Guided Tour<br />

Pick-up time<br />

<strong>MALTA</strong><br />

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Cirkewwa 1300<br />

Mellieha 1315<br />

Xemxija 1330<br />

Golden Bay 1330<br />

St. Paul’s Bay 1345<br />

Bugibba 1345<br />

Qawra 1345<br />

St. Julian’s 1330<br />

Sliema 1315<br />

Valletta 1300<br />

Attard 1245<br />

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Blue Grotto &<br />

Marsaxlokk<br />

Sunday<br />

Market<br />

in Hungarian<br />

You will first drive to Blue Grotto. Blue Grotto took its name from<br />

a series of sea caverns which in turn get their ‘blue’ hue from<br />

the phosphorescent colours given off by the underwater flora in<br />

combination with the crystal clear sea water. The cave walls in turn<br />

reflect these colours and create the effect of the Blue Grotto. If<br />

weather permits, you can do a 40 minute boat trip at an extra cost.<br />

You will then visit Marsaxlokk, the largest fishing village<br />

and probably the most well known fishing village in the country<br />

thanks to its prevalence in many <strong>Malta</strong> related photographs.<br />

There has been a settlement in this location since around 3000<br />

BC, as evidenced by the ruins of a Megalithic Temple found on<br />

the site. Another attraction to the village are the traditionally<br />

painted fishing vessels which come in a variety of shapes and sizes.<br />

Marsaxlokk is very popular with tourists and locals also because<br />

of the fresh fish and seafood that can be bought from the market.<br />

The market was originally a fish market but now it also sells locally<br />

produced honey, fruit jams, wine as well as vegetables. Free time<br />

will be given in this picturesque village.<br />

16<br />

Price<br />

Adults Eur 23<br />

Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 12<br />

Children under 5 years - Free<br />

Price includes<br />

5 Hour Guided Tour to Blue Grotto<br />

& Marsaxlokk<br />

EVERY SUNDAY<br />

Pick-up time<br />

Cirkewwa 0830<br />

Mellieha 0845<br />

Xemxija 0855<br />

Golden Bay 0855<br />

St. Paul’s Bay 0900<br />

Bugibba 0910<br />

Qawra 0915<br />

St. Julian’s 0930<br />

Sliema 0945<br />

Valletta 1000<br />

Attard 0945


EVERY MONDAY<br />

Hungarian<br />

Full Day<br />

Excursion<br />

visiting Gozo<br />

This full day excursion will bring you to the second largest island<br />

of the Maltese archipelago, the island of Gozo. The tour starts<br />

with a short ferry crossing (ferry tickets are included in price of<br />

excursion) which takes around 20 minutes. The first stop will bring<br />

you to Ggantija Temples in Xaghra which were declared as World<br />

Heritage Site in 1980 and have a history of more than 5500 years.<br />

Your next stop will be Wine Tasting where the tour commences<br />

with a historical introduction followed by an explanation about the<br />

process of how the locally grown grapes are pressed, fermented<br />

and eventually transformed into wine. You will then stop in a local<br />

restaurant for lunch.<br />

You will continue to Victoria, Gozo’s Capital City. In the heart<br />

of Victoria lies the Citadella which has been the centre of activity<br />

of the island since possibly Neolithic times, but is known to be<br />

the first fortified during the Bronze age. Finally you visit the Azure<br />

Window in Dwejra which is used to be one of the most often<br />

photographed spot of the Maltese Islands.The Azure Window is a<br />

natural arch featuring a table-like rock over the sea. It is situated<br />

near two other famous landmarks – The Inland Sea & Dwejra Bay.<br />

After a day full of experiences you will have a short ferry<br />

crossing back to <strong>Malta</strong> and will be dropped-off at your hotel.<br />

Price<br />

Adults Eur 50<br />

Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 25<br />

Children under 5 years - Free<br />

Price includes:<br />

10 Hour Guided Gozo Tour<br />

Gozo Ferry Ticket<br />

Ggantija Temples Ticket<br />

Wine Tasting<br />

Lunch<br />

Pick-up time<br />

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Attard 0730<br />

Valletta 0745<br />

Sliema 0800<br />

St. Julian’s 0815<br />

St. Paul’s Bay 0835<br />

Bugibba 0840<br />

Qawra 0845<br />

Golden Bay 0900<br />

Xemxija 0900<br />

Mellieha 0915<br />

Cirkewwa 0930<br />

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Hungarian Full<br />

Day Tour visiting<br />

Mdina, Ta’Qali<br />

& Valletta<br />

Your first visit during this tour is Mdina. Mdina<br />

is built on a plateau in the centre of the island,<br />

the city’s old Baroque buildings, cathedral and<br />

magnificent bastion walls dominate the rural<br />

skyline. Mdina, once the capital of <strong>Malta</strong> until<br />

the modern city of Valletta was built in 1565,<br />

has had many names including Melita (Roman<br />

occupation), Medina (Arabic occupation), Citta Nobile (Knights of St.<br />

John) and Citta Vecchia (after Valletta was built). Today is also referred as<br />

the Silent City since it inspires tranquility at any time of the day or night.<br />

The only way to really experience and enjoy this city is on foot, explore<br />

the quaint alleys, narrow streets, ancient buildings and magnificent far<br />

reaching views from the high bastion walls. While you are in Mdina you<br />

visit the St. Paul’s Cathedral, a Roman Catholic Cathedral built on the site<br />

where governor Publius was reported to have met Saint Paul following<br />

his shipwreck off the Maltese Coast.<br />

After a lunch stop in Rabat, you then drive to the town of Ta’Qali,<br />

located nearby was once a British WWII outpost, but has been converted<br />

to a village for local handicrafts. You will be able to watch local artisans<br />

at work blowing elaborate glass art pieces, intricately assembling<br />

original silver filigree jewellery, carving the local limestone and many<br />

more. This is the perfect place to pick up treasures that will remind you<br />

of your <strong>Malta</strong> visit.<br />

Finally you will visit Valletta, <strong>Malta</strong>’s Capital City and a World<br />

Heritage site. Valletta known as Il-Belt, contains buildings from the<br />

16th century onwards, built during the rule of the Order of St. John<br />

of Jerusalem, also known as Knights Hospitaller. During the tour you<br />

will walk through the bustling streets and to Barracca Gardens for a<br />

breathtaking panorama of the Grand Harbour. You will then visit St.<br />

John’s Co-Cathedral where you will see the painting ‘The Beheading of<br />

Saint John the Baptist’ by Caravaggio, considered one of Caravaggio’s<br />

masterpieces and the only painting signed by the painter.<br />

18<br />

Price<br />

Adults Eur 55<br />

Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 25<br />

Children under 5 years – Free<br />

Price includes<br />

9 Hour Mdina, Ta’Qali & Valletta<br />

Guided Tour<br />

St. Paul’s Cathedral Ticket<br />

St. John’s Co-Cathedral Ticket<br />

Lunch<br />

EVERY THURSDAY<br />

Pick-up time<br />

Cirkewwa 0830<br />

Mellieha 0845<br />

Xemxija 0855<br />

Golden Bay 0855<br />

St. Paul’s Bay 0900<br />

Bugibba 0910<br />

Qawra 0915<br />

St. Julian’s 0930<br />

Sliema 0945<br />

Valletta 1000<br />

Attard 1015


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Terms and Conditions<br />

1. When entering churches, you are requested to cover your arms<br />

and not to wear shorts or skirts that are too short. Stiletto or<br />

narrow heels are prohibited in St. John’s Co-Cathedral.<br />

2. Some tours are not operated on feast days and public holidays.<br />

For further information please check with your representative.<br />

3. We may at our discretion, require any person to withdraw<br />

from any tour if we deem their acts or conduct offensive or a<br />

nuisance to other clients and we shall have no further liability.<br />

4. For identification purpose, please wear your sticker prominently<br />

during excursion.<br />

5. All prices are inclusive of local taxes and are subject to change<br />

without notice.<br />

6. Tickets shall not be refunded in the event that you fail to show<br />

up without notice.<br />

7. Pick ups are effected from or to hotel or nearest point.<br />

8. We reserve the right to alter, change the routing of, or<br />

otherwise amend any part of the proposed tour. We shall not<br />

incur any liability towards you where such as strikes, weather<br />

conditions, riots, etc. Notwithstanding anything contained<br />

at law, any liability we may have for any claim whatsoever is<br />

limited to a refund of the price of the excursion ticket.<br />

9. We also reserve the right in our entire discretion to cancel a<br />

tour, in which event you shall be refunded the price of your<br />

ticket.<br />

10. Meals and activities making up certain parts of the tour are<br />

supplied, operated, controlled and managed by independent<br />

Maltese contractors for whom we are not responsible in any<br />

way. We may provide details of such third parties when and as<br />

requested.<br />

11. You are reminded not to forget any of your personal belongings<br />

anywhere and in particular in the transport provided. In spite of<br />

staff’s efforts, no guarantees can be made for recovery.<br />

12. This program is applicable from the 17th September 2012.<br />

Excursions can be organised on different days and<br />

privately in case of groups. Prices may vary.<br />

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