Introduction to Malta

(4 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Valletta & Mdina

This introductory tour of Malta features the highlights of the island nation, including beautiful scenery, historic towns, UNESCO World Heritage sites and more.

The capital city of Valletta is the perfect base for exploring the highlights of Malta. Positioned between two harbors, Valletta has been at the center of Maltese cultural life for centuries. Its unusually diverse architecture provides a visual palimpsest of Maltese history, with overlapping layers of Arabic, Renaissance, Baroque, neoclassical, modern and contemporary design. With your private guide, explore the city’s alleys, overhung with traditional Maltese enclosed balconies, and learn about Valletta’s many notable buildings, such as historic palaces, the Palace Armoury, St. John’s Co-Cathedral, the National Library of Malta, the Grand Master’s Palace and more. Also tour historic gardens, visit notable museums, and sample traditional Maltese cuisine. Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can arrange after-hours access to St. John’s Co-Cathedral, private tours of local palazzos filled with beautiful interiors, and other special interest activities.

Enjoy a full-day excursion around the island of Malta. Visit atmospheric Mdina, an ancient fortified hill town and former capital of Malta. Explore winding medieval alleyways, see the Baroque interiors of St. Paul’s Cathedral, and admire open views over the rolling countryside from high atop the impressive walls. Along the coast, take in the dramatic scenery of the Dingli Cliffs and St. Peter’s Pool, explore the UNESCO-listed megalithic temples of Hagar Qim and Mnajdra, visit the charming fishing village of Marsaxlokk, and enjoy a private cruise in the beautiful Blue Grotto.

Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can arrange additional activities around Malta such as meetings with local artisans, private food and wine touring, decorative arts tours, hiking and biking, World War II touring, private yacht excursions, behind-the-scenes tours and more.

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All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.

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