Tours of Gozo

Just 6km off the Maltese coast, Gozo is the smaller, greener, quieter version of it's sister island, claimed to be the island of Calypso.

Rising from sheer rocky cliffs overlooking the capital Victoria, lies the Citadella, whose fortifications once sheltered the entire population from attacks by Turks and pirates. Here you will also find Gozo cathedral, which features an amazing trompe-l'oeil dome - due to lack of funds for a real one when the cathedral was built.

See the Blue Window and the Inland Sea before visiting the sanctuary of Ta' Pinu, the scene of many 'miraculous' cures, Ta' Kola windmill, and the Ggantija temples - which legend says was built by a female giant.

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Northern Malta Tour

Though not as rich in cultural sites as the rest of the island, the North more than makes up for it scenically, and is definitely worth visiting if only for the photo opportunities.

Along the coast you pass many of the forts that made up a chain across Malta and her sister islands to warn of impending attack, Salina - where there are vast salt-pans, roman baths sitting high up on a hill, St Paul's island and Ghajn Rasul - the Apostle's Fountain - where St. Paul is said to have been washed up after being shipwrecked.

Nearly all the sandy beaches that are to be found on Malta are in the north. Ghadira, the largest, creates a breathtaking vista when seen from Mellieha village above.

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Tours of Rabat & Central Malta

Visit Mosta Church, famous for having one of the largest unsupported domes in Europe, before travelling through the countryside to the often neglected town of Rabat.

This suburb of Mdina is brimming with interesting features, such as a Roman House containing the remains of Greek, Carthagian and Roman Tombs and some wonderful mosaics, several sets of catacombs, and the grotto where St. Paul is said to have sheltered and which is said to have 'miraculous' powers.

An excellent full-day tour can be made by combining this tour with a trip to the old capital - Mdina - also known as the Silent City.

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Sightseeing in Valletta & Mdina

The capital city, Valletta, and the old capital, Mdina, are for the main part pedestrianised, and therefore not open to motorised vehicles. For this reason, and also because we feel that both cities deserve an unrestricted amount of time to be fully explored and appreciated, we do not specifically include them in any of the tours.

Both cities are compact and can be easily explored on foot, and we are more than happy to transport clients to these places so they can explore by themselves. A map showing the places of interest can be provided, along with a printed guide for a walk-about tour.

Those requiring in-depth historical information are recommended to request a registered city guide at the time of booking (minimum 4 hours).

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The 3 Cities Tour

Across the harbour from Valletta lie the misleadingly named "three cities" of Bormla, L'isla and Birgu, where the Knights of St John made their first home in Malta.

Amongst many other remains of their legacy you can see the first 'auberges' where they lived, the impressive forts and fortifications they built, the much-photographed 'gardjola', the site of the island's first parish church, the Maritime Museum - housed in the old bakery, and also the 'Palazzo del Sant' Ufficio' - the original law courts of the knights which later became the headquarters of the notorious Inquistion.

An excellent full-day tour can be made by combining this tour with a trip to the nearby capital city, Valletta.

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Mnajdra Temples & SW Malta

Passing through the citrus groves of the beautiful Girgenti valley, you come to the area known as 'Clapham Junction'. Named after a busy train station in England, the prehistoric ruts that criss-cross this rocky plateau have puzzled archeologists for years - the favourite theory that they formed some kind of transport system doesn't explain why they lead off the edge of the cliffs!

Close by see the sleepy village of Siggiewi, with it's maze of old winding streets and it's baroque church - the prototype design for Mdina Cathedral.

Nearby are Hagar Qim and Mnajdra, two megalithic temple complexes which date back to before the Great Pyramids of Egypt or Stonehenge in England. Not far below is Wied iz-Zurrieq where one can catch a boat out to see the aquamarine waters of the Blue Grotto.

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The Hypogeum & Southern Malta

Explore the Hypogeum*, a fantastic labyrinthine complex of underground burial and temple chambers accidentally discovered by drain diggers, and the nearby temple ruins of Tarxien, whose monoliths were uncovered by a farmer ploughing his field!

Discover the delights of Zejtun, a town of considerable history with punic remains, Roman structures and famous churches, before taking in the sights of the SE coast,including the quaint fishing village of Marsaxlokk, probably the most photographic (and photographed!) place in Malta, and Ghar Dalam - 'Cave of Darkness'.

* The Hypogeum has recently re-opened after extensive restoration. To prevent further damage to the site, there is a restriction on the number of daily visitors, so booking well in advance is essential.

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In Malta I Want to See...Ummm

Customized itineraries are for people who have a special interest or a free spirit, and allow you to visit only the places that are of personal interest to you. Whether you have a craving for churches or a hatred of history, with a personalized tour you can spend your time where you want, seeing only what you really want to see.

Take one of the Tour Ideas and adapt or add to it as you please, or put together a completely new itinerary.

Often there are places that people have been told about in passing but they can't remember the name or exact details. Just let us know when you book your tour and we'll be glad to take you there or try to find out more for you.
After all - it's our business to know where we're going.

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