SACRED MALTA

SACRED MALTA 1-6 September 2011: 

SACRED MALTA 1-6 September 2011 TRAVELLING TO MALTA THE DLI TRAVEL WAY

Day 1 - Arrival: 

Day 1 - Arrival Go directly to hotel. Have a sumptuous dinner. Back to hotel for the night.

Day 1 - Arrival: 

Day 1 - Arrival Go directly to hotel. Have a sumptuous dinner. Back to hotel for the night.

Day 2 - Mdina – Mosta Dome - San Anton - Crafts Village - Rabat : 

Day 2 - Mdina – Mosta Dome - San Anton - Crafts Village - Rabat Today‟s tour takes us to the central part of Malta that is dominated by the ancient medieval city of Mdina . Our walking tour takes through a maze of magnificent architecture in an old world setting, evidence that this magnificent city is also known as the „silent city‟. From the high bastion walls you can admire views of most of the island. Close to Mdina is the Roman town of Rabat, here we will visit the catacombs before proceeding to the remote Westside of the island visiting the spectacular cliffs of Dingli .

Blue Grotto - Local Villages - Marsaxlokk - Hagar Qim - Ghar Dalam : 

Blue Grotto - Local Villages - Marsaxlokk - Hagar Qim - Ghar Dalam Our tour will take us to an unspoilt local village in the southern part of the island; you will be guided through the narrow winding streets that lead to the village piazza - a typical scene of Malta's old towns and villages. We will then proceed to the beautiful Wied iz-Zurrieq for a visit to the Blue Grotto. This picturesque grotto and its neighbouring system of sea caverns mirrors the brilliant phosphorescent colours of underwater flora. Boat trips, which take around 25 minutes, allow you to explore these grottoes and sea caverns along this stretch of coast. The boat trip is not included in the overall price as it operates subject to weather conditions.

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Our tour will take us to an unspoilt local village in the southern part of the island; you will be guided through the narrow winding streets that lead to the village piazza - a typical scene of Malta's old towns and villages. We will then proceed to the beautiful Wied iz-Zurrieq for a visit to the Blue Grotto. This picturesque grotto and its neighbouring system of sea caverns mirrors the brilliant phosphorescent colours of underwater flora. Boat trips, which take around 25 minutes, allow you to explore these grottoes and sea caverns along this stretch of coast. The boat trip is not included in the overall price as it operates subject to weather conditions.

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Our tour will take us to an unspoilt local village in the southern part of the island; you will be guided through the narrow winding streets that lead to the village piazza - a typical scene of Malta's old towns and villages. We will then proceed to the beautiful Wied iz-Zurrieq for a visit to the Blue Grotto. This picturesque grotto and its neighbouring system of sea caverns mirrors the brilliant phosphorescent colours of underwater flora. Boat trips, which take around 25 minutes, allow you to explore these grottoes and sea caverns along this stretch of coast. The boat trip is not included in the overall price as it operates subject to weather conditions.

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We will then proceed to a rural area and the unique Hagar Qim Temple. Hagar Qim has the largest and heaviest megaliths out of all the temple sites around the Maltese Islands, some slabs weighing a staggering 20 tons. In he afternoon our lunch we then visit the pretty village of Marsaxlokk on the south coast of the island. Marsaxlokk is characterized by low lying buildings and the colourful traditional fishing boats known as the ' luzzu '. You will have some free time to browse around the small market which lines the seafront.

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We will then proceed to a rural area and the unique Hagar Qim Temple. Hagar Qim has the largest and heaviest megaliths out of all the temple sites around the Maltese Islands, some slabs weighing a staggering 20 tons. In he afternoon our lunch we then visit the pretty village of Marsaxlokk on the south coast of the island. Marsaxlokk is characterized by low lying buildings and the colourful traditional fishing boats known as the ' luzzu '. You will have some free time to browse around the small market which lines the seafront.

Day 3 - Valletta - Malta Experience Show: 

Day 3 - Valletta - Malta Experience Show Our guided tour of Valletta starts with a visit to the Barraka Gardens, here you can enjoy breathtaking views overlooking the magnificent Grand Harbour and the Three Cities. The tour also includes a walk through the bustling Republic street, our guide pointing out prominent buildings en-route. A tour of St. John‟s Co. Cathedral, historically one of the most important buildings in Malta and which is adorned in riches dating back to the era of the Knights of St. John is a highlight of this tour. Here you can also admire the magnificent Caravaggio painting “The Beheading of St. John”, after our tour of the cathedral you will also have time to visit the church museum, a main feature are the numerous Flemish tapestries. Our tour ends at the Malta Experience, a superb 45-minute show illustrating the history of the Maltese Islands - from Neolithic to modern times. The show is displayed on a giant screen by means of state of the art visual and audio effects.

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Our guided tour of Valletta starts with a visit to the Barraka Gardens, here you can enjoy breathtaking views overlooking the magnificent Grand Harbour and the Three Cities. The tour also includes a walk through the bustling Republic street, our guide pointing out prominent buildings en-route. A tour of St. John‟s Co. Cathedral, historically one of the most important buildings in Malta and which is adorned in riches dating back to the era of the Knights of St. John is a highlight of this tour. Here you can also admire the magnificent Caravaggio painting “The Beheading of St. John”, after our tour of the cathedral you will also have time to visit the church museum, a main feature are the numerous Flemish tapestries. Our tour ends at the Malta Experience, a superb 45-minute show illustrating the history of the Maltese Islands - from Neolithic to modern times. The show is displayed on a giant screen by means of state of the art visual and audio effects.

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Our guided tour of Valletta starts with a visit to the Barraka Gardens, here you can enjoy breathtaking views overlooking the magnificent Grand Harbour and the Three Cities. The tour also includes a walk through the bustling Republic street, our guide pointing out prominent buildings en-route. A tour of St. John‟s Co. Cathedral, historically one of the most important buildings in Malta and which is adorned in riches dating back to the era of the Knights of St. John is a highlight of this tour. Here you can also admire the magnificent Caravaggio painting “The Beheading of St. John”, after our tour of the cathedral you will also have time to visit the church museum, a main feature are the numerous Flemish tapestries. Our tour ends at the Malta Experience, a superb 45-minute show illustrating the history of the Maltese Islands - from Neolithic to modern times. The show is displayed on a giant screen by means of state of the art visual and audio effects.

Day 4 - Gozo – Island Tour : 

Day 4 - Gozo – Island Tour Our tour starts with a short 25min. ferry crossing which passes the small and pretty island of Comino. On arrival at the picturesque Mgarr harbour, you will notice how much greener it is on Gozo . Even though so close to the larger island of Malta, the smaller island has many different characteristics. Included on our tour is a variety of scenic routes and interesting sights. We include stops at the Inland Sea and Azure Window at Dwejra , Victoria and the imposing Citadel, the beautiful seaside village of Xlendi Bay and the oldest free standing temples in the world, known as Ggantija Temples, these temples date back circa.3500 to 4000BC .

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Our tour starts with a short 25min. ferry crossing which passes the small and pretty island of Comino. On arrival at the picturesque Mgarr harbour, you will notice how much greener it is on Gozo . Even though so close to the larger island of Malta, the smaller island has many different characteristics. Included on our tour is a variety of scenic routes and interesting sights. We include stops at the Inland Sea and Azure Window at Dwejra , Victoria and the imposing Citadel, the beautiful seaside village of Xlendi Bay and the oldest free standing temples in the world, known as Ggantija Temples, these temples date back circa.3500 to 4000BC .

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Our tour starts with a short 25min. ferry crossing which passes the small and pretty island of Comino. On arrival at the picturesque Mgarr harbour, you will notice how much greener it is on Gozo . Even though so close to the larger island of Malta, the smaller island has many different characteristics. Included on our tour is a variety of scenic routes and interesting sights. We include stops at the Inland Sea and Azure Window at Dwejra , Victoria and the imposing Citadel, the beautiful seaside village of Xlendi Bay and the oldest free standing temples in the world, known as Ggantija Temples, these temples date back circa.3500 to 4000BC .

Day 5 - Qawra: 

Day 5 - Qawra Extends southwards from Bugibba and links up to Salina Bay - so called as it was used for hundreds of years to produce sea salt. Both areas provide further hotel accommodation and beach facilities. Qawra provides plenty of leisurely diversions including countless restaurants, shops and a number of bars and nightclubs. The area has been recently re-developed and now has a brighter newer more attractive seafront making it an ideal place to visit or stay for the tourist visiting the Maltese Islands. An exciting dinner waits.

Day 5 - Qawra: 

Day 5 - Qawra Extends southwards from Bugibba and links up to Salina Bay - so called as it was used for hundreds of years to produce sea salt. Both areas provide further hotel accommodation and beach facilities. Qawra provides plenty of leisurely diversions including countless restaurants, shops and a number of bars and nightclubs. The area has been recently re-developed and now has a brighter newer more attractive seafront making it an ideal place to visit or stay for the tourist visiting the Maltese Islands. An exciting dinner waits.

Day 6 – End of Tour : 

Day 6 – End of Tour To airport for transfer

1- 6 September 2011: 

1- 6 September 2011 Come to Malta with DLI Travel. For inquiries: Email: shubho.dutta@dlitravel.com sheila@dlitravel.com Call: 0207-193-5459 Website: www.sacredpoland.com www.dlitravelindia.com To subscribe for our newsletter: www.sacredpoland.com/shrines-of-poland/ DLI Travel organizes European and Asian Pilgrimage and Holiday .