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www.centralholidays.comDAY 2
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SAT
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VALLETTA
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MDINA
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VALLETTA
Today you will tour
Valletta, malta’s capital city and a World Heritage site. The first stop
will be at the upper Barrakka Gardens, a beautiful public park whose
terrace offers panoramic views of the Grand Harbor and the old towns
of Vittoriosa, Senglea and cospicua. Next, walk past auberge de
castille, on your way to St John’s co-cathedral, the 16th century
church built by the Knights of malta housing malta’s finest piece of
art: The Beheading of St John by caravaggio. Head to the
Grandmaster’s Palace that was built by the knights in 1571 and is
home of the maltese government. Have lunch on own. This afternoon
you will visit mdina and tour its cobblestone streets and walk around
its defensive walls before heading back to your hotel. (B)
DAY 3
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SUN
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VALLETTA
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VITTORIOSA
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VALLETTA
This morning, start
the day with a tour of the town of Vittoriosa. Here stroll, with your
guide, through the quaint narrow streets, passing by the church of St
Lawrence, the Inquisitor’s Palace, and several palaces built during the
time of the Knights. From Vittoriosa, you will venture further back in
history with a visit to Hagar Qim Temples, a magnificent temple site
built over 7,000 years ago. many artifacts of interest have been
unearthed at Hagar Qim, notably a decorated pillar altar, two table-
altars and the “fat lady” statues, now on display in the National
museum of archaeology in Valletta. The rest of the afternoon is at
leisure. (B)
DAY 4
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MON
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VALLETTA
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GOZO
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VALLETTA
This morning you will
travel by ferry to the second largest island of the maltese archipelago,
the island of Gozo. See the uNESco-listed Ġgantija Temples. Dating
back between 3600 Bc and 3200 Bc, these two megalithic
monuments are the oldest free-standing stone structures in the world,
even older than the Stonehenge and the Egyptian Pyramids. Next,
continue on to Victoria, Gozo’s laid-back capital. In between
sightseeing, you will stop at a local restaurant for lunch. return to
malta in the late afternoon. (B,L)
DAY 5
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TUE
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VALLETTA
Full day at leisure for independent activities.
Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
DAY 6
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WED
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VALLETTA TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)
morning
transfer to malta International airport for your return flight home. (B)
(B) Breakfast - (L) Lunch - (D) Dinner
PREFERRED HOTELS
(or similar)
City Nts. Hotels Cat.
Valletta 5 Grand Hotel Excelsior Deluxe class
2018 TOUR DATES & PRICES
Daily Departures Price*
minimum of 4 pax
$1,599
minimum of 6 pax
$1,499
minimum of 8 pax
$1,419
Single supplement: $539
(*) Price is per person based on double occupancy.
Rates for additional nights at first and last city are available.
INCLUDED FEATURES
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Deluxe class hotel accommodation for 5 nights
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8 included meals, consisting of:
- 5 buffet breakfasts
- 1 lunch at local restaurant
- 1 dinner at hotel
- 1 dinner at local restaurant
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Wine and water served with meals at hotel and restaurants
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Touring by private vehicles
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assistance of a professional tour director for the entire length
of the tour
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Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees, as
follows:
- Tour of Valletta and mdina, including St. John’s
cathedral and Grandmaster’s Palace
- Tour of Vittoriosa, including Hagar Qim Temples
- Tour of Gozo, including Ġgantija Temples
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arrival and departure airport transfers
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Baggage handling at hotel
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Document holder and luggage tags
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Hotel taxes and service charges
Gozo, Malta
Exploring old town of Valletta