VIP Shorex Malta
INTRODUCTION TO MALTA
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Our professional private guides introduce you to the history, culture, art, architecture, cities, food, nature and street life of our extraordinary island. Walking the footsteps of the Knights of Malta who ruled and protected the island from 1530 until Napoleon’s invasion in 1798. Experience vibrant colours in the traditional fishing villages and visit our prehistoric temples. These tours balance a comfortable pace with a convenient set of highlights. Explore an urban atmosphere in the capital Valletta and the Three Cities across the harbour. Or pick natural wonders like the Blue Grotto, Golden Bay and Dingli Cliffs for the best photos settings. We also recommend a step back in time with a visit through the medieval hillside streets of Mdina and Rabat.
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Duration: 4 hours or 7 hours
Transport method: Air conditioned cars to mini-van
Tour language: English; other languages on request.
Areas that you’ll visit:
Three Cities
Marsaxlokk
Blue Grotto (optional)
Hagar Qim (optional)
Mdina & Rabat
Valletta
The tour includes transportation from hotel, airport or cruise port, Gozo ferry tickets and a professional guide. The tour does not include entrance fees or lunch.
This tour is flexible, we’ll work something out suited just for you.
INTRODUCTION TO GOZO
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A Half Day or Full Day in Gozo gets you out of the hustle and into the open air. Upon meeting your driver and guide, you will proceed to Qala Belvedere, the village just east of the port. From here you’ll enjoy extraordinary views of the land and sea. Stop into Il-Madonna tal-Blat or Saint Mary of the Rocks and soak up the history of a parish that has served generations of sailors and fishermen. Up next is the cave made famous in Homer’s Odyssey. While sailing home to Ithaca, the hero is shipwrecked and held by the siren Calypso for seven years as a captive of love. After the caves, you’ll drive over to the north coast and visit the Salt Pans, living examples of a Gozitan family tradition of producing sea salt. Once dry, it’s used to flavour food through the year. Dwejra’s hilltop setting is unbeatable and full of legends from the years of the Roman legions. Your last stop is inside the fortified Cittadella city walls. You’ll visit the central square, cathedral, courts and remnants of the French, Ottoman and English armies that occupied the watchtowers.
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Duration: 4 hours or 7 hours
Transport method: Air conditioned cars to mini-van
Tour language: English; other languages on request.
Areas that you’ll visit:Qala - Belvedere
Ggantija
Salt Pans
Ta' Pinu (optional)
Dwejra
Cittadella
The tour includes transportation from hotel, airport or cruise port, Gozo ferry tickets and a professional guide. The tour does not include entrance fees or lunch.
This tour is flexible, we’ll work something out suited just for you.
WALKING TOURS FROM THE PORT
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Valletta
Valletta is perfect for walking. Built on a grid plan in the 16th century, it’s easy to get around but more fun to wander. As a 2018 European Capital of Culture, the main sights have been renovated to their original beauty and ask to be photographed. We’ll show you our beloved pedestrian lane; Strait Street. Previously the refuge of bohemian artists and musicians, it evolved into a post war hangout for British and American sailors who introduced jazz to the island. Now it’s known for a buzzing nightlife featuring chic cocktail bars and concept restaurants. Another “must” includes walking through the original City Gate, past the Old Opera Theatre and onto the shopper’s haven of Republic Street. But don’t think you’re finished until you see the Prime Minister’s office at Castille Palace, smell the roses at The Upper Barrakka Gardens, pop by the indoor Is-Suq tal-Belt market for a fresh bite and finally saunter up to the panorama overlooking theGrand Harbour and Three Cities.
Three Cities
Straight across the Grand Harbour from Valletta are the Three Cities, Birgu (Vittoriosa), Isla (Senglea) and Bormla (Cospicua). Apart from Birgu, the Three Cities were founded and built by the Knights of Malta to defend the harbour for safety and trade. Today, the fortifications are restored, the views are remarkable and charming streets abound. We’ll guide you through scenic squares and working docks up to the historic Fort St. Angelo and the Gardjola lookout point and garden. Along the way, you’ll see where cannon balls crashed during the Great Siege of 1565 and Axis firebombs sent residents fleeing during WorldWar II. After both tragedies the Three Cities were rebuilt, a tribute to the people’s resilience.
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Duration: 3 hours
Transport method: Air conditioned cars to mini-van
Tour language: English; other languages on request.
The tour includes transportation from hotel, airport or cruise port, Gozo ferry tickets and a professional guide. The tour does not include entrance fees or lunch.
This tour is flexible, we’ll work something out suited just for you.
LARGE GROUP TOURS
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Designed to be informative and efficient at a comfortable pace, group tours offer the advantage of expedited entry and often times exclusive access. Tell us about your group and we’ll arrange the right tour for the right time.
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Duration: Between 2 hours to 7 hours
Transport method: Mini vans to luxury coaches
Tour language: English; other languages on request.
The tour includes transportation from hotel, airport or cruise port, Gozo ferry tickets and a professional guide. The tour does not include entrance fees or lunch.
This tour is flexible, we’ll work something out suited just for you.
